Quote Originally Posted by YNWaN View Post
It’s not difficult to measure the L-pads and they can be replaced by two resistors (you might need more than two to get exactly the right values). If one does measure them the pots can be seen to be less than ideally matched and do not present an even impedance. Of course, once they are bypassed it doesn’t allow you to adjust them so easily.
I tried using fixed resistors right at the beginning of the project, to be honest, I couldn't hear much, if any difference, one way or the other, so as my pots are smooth and not scratchy I put them back in, when reverting back to passive. The ability to adjust does come in handy now and again.