My guess is the output relay has pitting on the contacts. When you advance the volume control, more current flows through it and it "kicks in"
Your best bet is to remove it, remove the plastic cover and then clean the contacts with a burnishing tool. After you're done, treat them with DeOxit contact cleaner.
Good luck.
Your best bet is to remove it, remove the plastic cover and then clean the contacts with a burnishing tool. After you're done, treat them with DeOxit contact cleaner.
Good luck.