I have checked the circuit diagram and the volume control is an active stage, so I'm convinced the 'step' positions are built into the vol pot mechanism.
However you can't just replace the pot with a standard one as the 'law' of the pot, that is the degree of change of resistance per rotational turn isn't standard.
The pot is specially made for Quad with a special law to suit the active volume stage.
If anything can be done it would have to be a mechanical modification to the fitted volume control.
Do you reckon it is doable mechanically ? ie removing the indented ring (I assume) that retains the ball bearings (?) to imitate steps.
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I would think so, they have to be assembled originally so dis-assembly should be possible.
I was never a fan of the 34 myself, preferring the 44 in all its versions as I thought the sound clearer...
The 66 and 77 were rather better again I thought, offering clearer reproduction of recording venue and greater dynamic contrasts on rock and jazz material. The 77 had a flaky remote system and this all but killed the original company I gather, but of you can find a clean one, you may love it as I do. The 99 was similar I gather but these were sold as systems so may not come up alone.
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P.S. The output gain on the 34 was adjustable, so it may be possible to customise it that way?
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Looking for Quad 66 or 77 pre's reveals none for sale, unfortunately.
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Yes no problem.