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In Reply to: Re: Morse, one more question (from way back)- pot values posted by Tiny Daddy on December 07, 2002 at 12:36:25:
Actually, it's the only component so far.
I'm using a pot to reduce the signal from my cd player (philips 634) to my monoblocks (wave 8's). Kind of an el-cheapo passive preamp. I'll add a switch later.
Thanks
Follow Ups:
Run the signal through a 10K resistor, then to the pot. The resistor will drop some of the signal and the pot controls what's left. You may want to experiment with various resistor values.
Hi Tiny Daddy;Yep, that's a nice simple solution that should get the job done.
Ferd, as far as resistors are concerned, if you don't have any on hand, just buy a few of the Radio Shack 1/4 watt jobs. The carbon films sound fine and are dirt cheap (if you buy a combo pack anyway). The metal films that they carry are okay too, albeit a little pricier (their metals are 1% precision, so they're nicer that way though). DO NOT use metal oxide resistors or wirewound resistors for this....they will not sound good. Don't think that you have to blow the budget on Rikens, Tantalums, or other 'audiophile' resistors either for this particular project....no point in blowing $3.5 or more on each resistor for an office system like you described. $6 for 100 (or $12 for 500!!) assorted 1/4 watt resistors is all you'll need.
Again, good luck
Morse
NT
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