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channel cutting in and out

I posted this question on Amps & Preamps but received no responce. So i thought i would try here.
When i ajust the volume on my DK VS1 MKII,the left channel cuts in and out. Once i reach the volume i want it stops cutting in and out. But i end up with slightly less volume comming from the left channel.
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Malcolm
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bdgregory
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I agree with Shadorne - it's likely a dirty pot.
bdgregory
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a "pot" is a potentiometer - which is what controls your volume (ie it's the thing behind the volume knob that actually changes the volume level). It does this by having a "wiper" rub against a variable resistor. If the surface between the wiper and resistor gets dirty then it can cut out. It's not unusual for a 4 year old part to have this problem. The fix is to get contact cleaner and spray it into the Pot which cleans and lubes it.
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