Potentiometer Overview - Alps, Penny+Giles, TKD and Vishay and more, what's your fav?

[piero7]

It's simply impressive!

 

[analog_sa]

If the pictures are a true reflection that's insane build quality for the price.

If i am not mistaken there were distinct issues with non-delivery.

 

[Steve Eddy]

If i am not mistaken there were distinct issues with non-delivery.

Yup.

se

 

[rdf]

That certainly offsets build quality, thanks for the heads up.

 

[Steve Eddy]

What I'd like to know is...

How does it FEEL?

So far I've not seen any indication as to how the detents are handled.

se

 

[dhaen]

According to this thread: How is Khozmo Stepped Attenuators? - Page 11 - Head-Fi
Khozomo is vapourware (so far anyway)..

 

[n_maher]

If i am not mistaken there were distinct issues with non-delivery.

I attempted to organize a small group buy when these first appeared back in July. At that time they (Arek) were very responsive to questions and communications and insisted that I should place the order, then they would ship, then I would pay. Obviously I was fine with those terms and placed an order for 20 units in mid August and was given a 1 week production schedule. After that hey told me many stories of problems with production, issues with Paypal, etc, etc, and told me in early September to expect a partial shipment. It never appeared. That was the last I ever really heard from them. I've tried no fewer than 5 times to get an answer from them as to what happened and why I never received anything. I've tried multiple email addresses and even through Audiogon. I'm done chasing them and would never recommend that someone send them $$. Great product (at least at first glance) ultimately let down by awful customer service.

 

[Telstar]

I'll meet the guy next week for hand to hand delivery (the safest and best option).
Taking the shunt square version with vishay/dale resistors and goldplated pins.

We'll post here too.

 

[les_garten]

I'll meet the guy next week for hand to hand delivery (the safest and best option).
Taking the shunt square version with vishay/dale resistors and goldplated pins.

We'll post here too.

Meeting face to face for must of us is impossible. Maybe you could ask what the deal is with all the delivery and communication issues?

 

[Telstar]

Meeting face to face for must of us is impossible. Maybe you could ask what the deal is with all the delivery and communication issues?

Two or 3 people on an italian forum bought this pot in december (Piero is one of those) and no issue was reported. I think Arek (sp) resolved most of the problems, but of course i'll ask.
It seems to me like some start-up problems.

 

[TTo]

I have placed an order through PayPal. I will report on the progress. Let's see how it goes.

 

[rdf]

It seems to me like some start-up problems.

First thought when someone noted the number of assembly screws had been doubled.

 

[TTo]

I have placed an order through PayPal. I will report on the progress. Let's see how it goes.

I've received an email this morning. Based on the email, Khozmo should have been sent today. Looks good so far.

 

[hags]

don't forget

Goldpoint Level Controls

Yep, good quality at a good price. I use them myself.

 

[a.wayne]

Someone else on this forum recommended these minature stepped attenuators. I bought one and the performance and tracking are superb. They are also tiny and very inexpensive:

SMT Resistor Step Attenuator 50K Volume Control on eBay (end time 14-Nov-09 19:31:05 GMT)

I'd never buy a pot given the number of high quality low cost stepped attenuators on ebay ;-)

a WINNER ...... @ 10.00 ...

 

[jleaman]

I think ill stick with my Nobole 25k Pot for now, till i feel rich to buy a high end pot, I have heard some good / bad things about the light speed too.

Humm,,


Any one run any of these high end pots in passive mode ?

 

[piero7]

Two or 3 people on an italian forum bought this pot in december (Piero is one of those) and no issue was reported. I think Arek (sp) resolved most of the problems, but of course i'll ask.
It seems to me like some start-up problems.

The Khozmo one is a great (and impressive) pot! It should be mounted into a glass chassis how cool it looks!

The feeling using it is very good, better than the Elma on the right side of the pic. Compared to the china in the center of the photo, it's simply another world! And sounds also very very good.

 

[TTo]

I've received an email this morning. Based on the email, Khozmo should have been sent today. Looks good so far.

A package from Poland is waiting for me! Unfortunately, the local post office closed early today, and I will have to wait until Monday to collect it. Happy New Year to everyone!

 

[panos29]

News from TKD (TOKYO KO-ON DENPA) - an ultimate rotary switch:
http://www.tkd-corp.com/02_products/pdf/p04_p65cs250.pdf
http://www.thel-audioworld.de/bauteile/regler/2P65-1.jpg
http://www.thel-audioworld.de/bauteile/regler/2P65-2.jpg
http://www.thel-audioworld.de/bauteile/regler/passiv41-1.jpg
41 Stufen-Potentiometer von TKD
Who know this?

and what about this continue attenuators from Penny & Giles (I think the successors from the oil filled versions from early days)?
http://www.pennyandgiles.com/docGallery/168.PDF
http://www.pennyandgiles.com/docGallery/83.PDF
delivery sources of Penny & Giles:
Penny & Giles Faders & Controllers
Control Devices Audio

Thank you for comments

Anyone got any idea about the cost of these Penny & Giles pots?

 

[a.wayne]

A wide variety here ... any recommendation as to good, better, best !

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