These are cheaper in GBP including shipping (works out to about £6.75 for 1) than the same in AUD. I can't find an excuse not to try one (or 10). Take note UK forum members.
Upupa Epops said:
Well, the guy who first pointed out the difference to me, does not do soldering, and he also didn't know that I put different resistors.
How can you explain that?
He did not hear what he wanted to hear. He heard the DIFFERENCE and he didn't know why.
I'm not much into scientific experiments that's why I'm not making any claims. You should be aware of that. All you see here, are my personal observations. They might be correct or may not, and you use them as you wish.
Coming back on topic, those pots are definitely worth a try, I did like them.
Vikash said:
The price of some good op-amps.😎
Vikash said:
You mean pay 67.50 pounds for 10 resistors?
Sorry, but I have more effective ways to spend my money.
And better sounding.😎
carlosfm said:
You mean pay 67.50 pounds for 10 resistors?
Sorry, but I have more effective ways to spend my money.
And better sounding.😎
I thought he was talking about those Alpha pots. Looks like I'm not the only one "hearing" things 😉
Peter Daniel said:
We were talking about resistors, you and Upupa, and Vikash's post was not very clear, sorry.
Anyway, those resistors you mentioned are expensive too.
Peter Daniel said:
My new pre is driving me nuts.😎
Good to see you two not at each others throats for once 
Yes I meant the pots. That was incredible maths Carlos. 10 of these cost £22 shipped to my door, and you would know how cheap this is if you were over here and tried ordering even a single component from RS or Farnell. 😉
Yes I meant the pots. That was incredible maths Carlos. 10 of these cost £22 shipped to my door, and you would know how cheap this is if you were over here and tried ordering even a single component from RS or Farnell. 😉
For those interested, there is a UK jaycar site: www1.jaycarelectronics.co.uk and these pots are priced at £1.55, but minimum order is £20 + £5 postage. Items still come from Australia.
Vikash said:Good to see you two not at each others throats for once
You said on your post: "works out to about £6.75 for 1".
Were you saying the price of one pot or is this advanced english and I didn't get it?😀
I multiplied this value by 10.
You did not factor the static cost of delivery or the bulk discount at 10 pieces. Thus 1 pot is ~$15.50 inc. del., and 10 cost $56 inc. del. (not $155). I thought you ordered from this site?
I was rummaging through my stuff, looking for something else entirely, and stumbled across a couple of Allen-Bradley dual cermet 100k linear pots with coencentric shafts. I'll use one of these with 15-20k shunt resistors in an ultrasimple box I'm ginning up to test some preamp boards. Just two knobs in front - the input selector and the coencentric knob for volume/balance. The box can be really small since the power supply will be on the outside. I also have what appears to be a dual 50k Clarostat hot-molded carbon control, also with the same type of shaft, and some of the usual Noble and Alps blue and black conductive plastic types that I can throw in later on for comparison. It'll be interesting to see if I can tell the difference between pots. It's my first new preamp in over 20 years - I can hardly wait...
Well I've ordered many of them to fill the minimum order quantity, so if you only want a few I can sell you them in a smaller quanitity. Email me if you're interested.
Beware.... really stupid questions.
What is the difference between log and linear pots?
Which type of pot is better?
What is Fake Law?
What is the difference between log and linear pots?
Which type of pot is better?
What is Fake Law?
a quick search can often prevent thread pollution 😉
log/tapered attenuates the singal in a logarithmic(ish) scale, or closer to what humans percieve as volume change.
log is usually the goal, but linear can be 'law-faked' to act as a log pot. Some prefer log to begin with, others swear by law-faked linear.
log/tapered attenuates the singal in a logarithmic(ish) scale, or closer to what humans percieve as volume change.
log is usually the goal, but linear can be 'law-faked' to act as a log pot. Some prefer log to begin with, others swear by law-faked linear.
Joe for President
Hey!
These Alpha pots are really good!
I'm testing the 10k log on my preamp and I'm really amazed.
Absolutely no audible channel imbalance since minimum volume.
*** Side note ***
I've heard a "high-end"
, expen$ive Goldmund preamp two weeks ago and that thing played only the left channel until almost 1/4 volume.😱
*** End of side note *** 😀
This pot is transparent, "direct", detailed, "airy".
One has to be really talented to pick the good stuff from the cheap things.
Or maby it's a question of feelings.
It's very easy to buy expensive, isn't it?
Joe, thanks for presenting us to this affordable high-end pots.
They work like a charm.😎
Hey!
These Alpha pots are really good!
I'm testing the 10k log on my preamp and I'm really amazed.
Absolutely no audible channel imbalance since minimum volume.
*** Side note ***
I've heard a "high-end"
, expen$ive Goldmund preamp two weeks ago and that thing played only the left channel until almost 1/4 volume.😱 *** End of side note *** 😀
This pot is transparent, "direct", detailed, "airy".
One has to be really talented to pick the good stuff from the cheap things.
Or maby it's a question of feelings.
It's very easy to buy expensive, isn't it?
Joe, thanks for presenting us to this affordable high-end pots.
They work like a charm.😎
x. onasis said:
Thanks x.onasis, Vikash
Nuuk, I actually understood reading that part of your webpage. I'll go back for seconds, thirds and fourths always. Thanks
Here is the manufacturer's link of which the Alpha pot that your guys are talking about.
http://www.taiwanalpha.com.tw/en/product.htm
There are specs if someone is interested.
http://www.taiwanalpha.com.tw/en/product.htm
There are specs if someone is interested.
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