Quote Originally Posted by petrat View Post
I once read that most stereo (single) potentiometers are better balanced between the channels in the middle of the middle of their range (10 to 2 o'clock), not down at the bottom (7 to 9 o'clock). Some designers, like Glenn Croft, say that all single stereo pots have tracking imbalances to some degree, and that dual volume controls are a better option.

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There's certainly truth in that statement although Alps Blue while not sounding the best have very good channel balance. Used in shunt or pseudo shunt mode they can sound pretty good too! In my new build pres I use stepped attenuators which once again offer very good channel balance and sound quality but cost a little more.......