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RE: " humble RadioShack 100k alps pot "


Hi and i agree about the linear taper not suitable for volume control
But a small resistance can vary the attenuation curve

I think that a very important factor is the quality of contact between the resistive layer and the wiper
The superiority of discrete attenuator i think it is due to this ... a better contact meand less noise that is then amplified downstream
I think that cermet pots are better than conductive plastic pots in this regard ... less noisy
But i have to try and listen

Kind regards,
bg


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