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volume pot install

i have a dynaco pat3 and i had to change the volume pot.
i installed a 100k alps and everything seams fine but when i turn the volume close to full the volume goes to zero. the previous pot did not cause this to happen.
yes i know why would i ever want to turn the volume up full?
i don't but, this must be a sign that i have done something wrong or the pot is faulty. or should i be using a dif. value?
it is feeding a bryston amp. any suggestions would be appreciated. thanks rick
uncleryk

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uncleryk OP
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i have installed a 100k alps, should i be using a 250k?
uncleryk OP
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thanks for the reply ... one thing i was wondering as well, i have read in a few posts that the original pas3 requires a 250k volume pot to preserve the original phono riaa. i have also read that using a 250k can produce a lighter tone with possibly a bit more air compared to using a 100k, which can tend to sound a little darker. is any of this true?
thanks again
rick
uncleryk OP
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thanks for the responses
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