I replaced the volume pot on my tube preamplifier.

Yeah, yeah...heard it before.....
"Pirate picture intercepted; squeak cleared." from the SelfControl 'bots....pesky 'chits....  Only defense is to get offensive and go moto-vated....hide in plain sight, move when it blinks.

@bolong ...Yup, ask the lobster at your next gastroventure...;)

@noromance ...(Surely you jest?  ;)  Always wanted to ask that and "NONE?!" *LOL*
Look on it as a Public Service; keeping it out of the lungs of those who would just waste it and the hands of Public Servants who waste it as well.... ;)

...and then, consider it as another PS as keeping it under control and put to Good Abuse...🙄

It's bad pot stories in bigger $ pre's and amps that drove me to near-total digital switching with my picks for twitch...nothing wears out or dusty, leaving me to get corroded....

The matrix switcher is the only exception, but due for some TLC...

@bruce19  Kindly follow up when you make the modification. The Black Beauty RK40 is not in production but there seems to be some online.

@asvjerry  Huh?

@noromance ...(Surely you jest?  ;)  Always wanted to ask that and "NONE?!" *LOL*

Primaluna EVO 400 Pre Volume Pot Photo

This is the pot in my tube pre - the dreaded Alps Blue Velvet. Aside from not being granular enough, it also has a "missing" volume stop right where it is most noticeable and irritating. Based on the photo is there any room for a better replacement? It has to be motorized and controllable from my remote.

@bolong

This VC should fit quite nicely and give you a substantial improvement in sound quality.

https://www.hificollective.co.uk/catalog/potentiometer/100k-tkd-2dp-2511-mc.html

TKD is a little hard to get in the US. Michael Percy is normally the best source, but I'm not sure whether he stocks motorized versions. Google him and reach out to him.

Good luck!