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I replaced the volume pot on my tube preamplifier.

Replaced the two mono Alps pots in phono preamp with Tocos (Tokyo Cosmos), RV24 units. I heard good things about these pots on other forums. Fair bit of work getting them to fit into the Croft 25R. I had to loosen the tube boards and drill out the mounting holes for the larger threads. The pots were only $26 for both inc tax and shipping. Huge improvement in speed, clarity, solidity, and transparency. I'm blown away. 

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jordi
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devinplombier
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Maybe we need to pressure manufacturers to use better pots.

Too many audiophiles are incurious what is inside their components and never take the covers off, and some manufacturers take advantage.

Meanwhile, the 2P65CS is superb. The stepper mechanism (whose only function is to provide tactile and auditory feedback) is a thing of beauty, with its exposed gear and ball-bearing detent.

Unfortunately, the limited space in my Krell pre only allowed for a 25 x 25 mm form factor, but had I installed a 2P65CS in there I don't think I'd ever put the cover back on 😃

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jordi
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Devin….i agree

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