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Audible illusion L1 potentiometer upgrades

has anyone upgraded the potentiometer on this preamp? any sonic different? better? worst? or not worthy? also i am looking at tkd pots (cant afford step attenuator from Dact)as a subtitution for the stock pots, planning to bypass the 2 mono pots since i always have them all the way up, and replace just the stereo master volume.Any suggestion will be appreciated. Thanks!
Tim
pepericoz
jcus
26 posts
 
For the mono pots the L1 uses 2-50k-conductive plastic audio taper, custom mfg. for us by Bourns. The stereo pot is a Bourns 20k conductive plastic. If you bypass the mono pots a TKD 50k stepped attenuator would improve performance. Regards, Jerry/AI Tech.
pepericoz OP
14 posts
 
Thanks Jerry,it's nice to hear from you again, your suggestion is always helpful and appreciated, thanks again!
Tim
acoustat6
357 posts
 
Tim, Look at the Goldpoint attenuators about $80 each and he will make any taper and impedance you want. Very good quality, good looking attenuators along with fast and reliable service .
Bob
pepericoz OP
14 posts
 
Thanks Bob,i have checked it out, great site, stepped attenuator is always my priority, but since they are too large and will not fit in my application, i have to go with good quality potentiometer and TKD is on my list even if i buy it i hope it will fit in nicely.Thanks again for your suggestion.
Tim
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