Alps step attenuator

[kmtang]

I bought 9 pcs of this Alps 250K step attenuator from e-bay. My friend opened one up and found that it is a real step attenuator.

 

[karma]

yes i have two of the same. thay work well for there age.

Surface Mount resisters

 

[analog_sa]

Surface Mount resisters

Most certainly not. Any impressions how these sound compared to conductive plastic Alps?

 

[CaliforniaBob]

Could you post who the seller is?

His eBay seller name, or the auction id?

thanks
Bob

 

[Tekko]

That one looks like it has been heated up, strange colors that looks like it has been heated to a high temp.

 

[Datubie]

There are also "ALPS attenuators" with regular 1/8 watt metal film resistor floating about. Had a few but the QC was pretty bad. Out of say 10pc 3 would be bad due to popping & other noises.