Can I swap a Stepped Attenuator for a Potentiomer?


Hi I have a Motif MC-7 Preamp that I am going to hotrod a little bit. I wasnt thinking of it and dont want to but when you turn the volume control fast it makes a painful squeaking, I dont turn it fast but its not a good sign and cleaning did not address it as its in a sealed case (Very nice pot that I cant find)

Also there is some crosstalk between inputs on the selector switches. DACT Makes a unit that looks like it should fir the bill more than fine. I was thinking of using either Goldpoint or DACT stepped attenuators if possible or using as good if not a better potentiometer.

What hurts is its completely dual mono meaning to volume controls and 2 input switchers.
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Showing 2 responses by ngjockey

When I did this years ago, the choice was 10Kohm or DIY. Customized my own, soldering each tiny resistor, to replace a 250Kohm pot and what a PITA but what a difference. Did it again for another biamp project because I just wasn't happy with pots. Much more options now. Marchand is another brand.