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    A cheap partial get round would be log faking resistors..... check it out here http://sound.whsites.net/project01.htm
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    I was going to suggest that, but couldn't find the link. Well done.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Arkless Electronics View Post
    A cheap partial get round would be log faking resistors..... check it out here http://sound.whsites.net/project01.htm
    Hmm ... that's quite tempting. It appeals to the "Mr Fixit" side of my nature. My only reservation is that in the write up it says that this workaround is good provided the gain structure of the pre-amp is suitable. I'm interpreting this as meaning that if you have too much gain, you will be running with your volume knob down at the bottom end of its travel where the behaviour of the pot is still more or less linear. By the time you get up to the recommended 10 o'clock to 2 o'clock position when it starts to simulate log behaviour, it's already too loud. I can see that being the outcome. Of course, I could then solder in a few resistors to attenuate the incoming signals before they reach the pot. But by this stage I might as well buy an Alps Blue and have done with it ... ! But thanks for the suggestion anyway, Jez.
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    For the sake of two resistors I'd say try it. Have you got suitable resistors?

    I can pop a couple of 6K8 resistors in the post if you haven't.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Firebottle View Post
    For the sake of two resistors I'd say try it. Have you got suitable resistors?

    I can pop a couple of 6K8 resistors in the post if you haven't.

    Ah! Just beat me to it! I was going to suggest much lower... 2k2 say.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Firebottle View Post
    For the sake of two resistors I'd say try it. Have you got suitable resistors?

    I can pop a couple of 6K8 resistors in the post if you haven't.

    You're a diamond geezer, Alan! Many thanks. I'll PM you my address.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Arkless Electronics View Post
    Ah! Just beat me to it! I was going to suggest much lower... 2k2 say.
    The Hi-Fi Community working like a well-oiled machine! Thanks for that, Jez. I took up Alan on his offer, and I'll report back on the forum with what I find. Do you suggest I dip them in anything in particular before installation? Cheers. Gary.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Infinitely Baffled View Post
    The Hi-Fi Community working like a well-oiled machine! Thanks for that, Jez. I took up Alan on his offer, and I'll report back on the forum with what I find. Do you suggest I dip them in anything in particular before installation? Cheers. Gary.
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    If your source can handle it, check out some innovative work in this area: https://www.audialonline.com/topics/...olume-control/

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    Quote Originally Posted by Arkless Electronics View Post
    I'll be selling audio grade carrot juice for only £300 a litre shortly... free magic beans with order for first 10 customers
    Does it come with a free fuse?

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