Mo' range on the volume?

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on: March 30, 2015, 03:35:14 PM
I've used the first 1/4 of my volume pot and the other 3/4 is beginning to complain (union pot I guess... ::) ).  I'm not complaining but can components be put in so that more of the volume range is available without adverse affect?
I'd like to extend the current volume into the 3 o'clock range instead of 9 o'clock to give more "steps".

Aaron Luebke


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Reply #1 on: March 30, 2015, 04:23:08 PM
Almost disregard - can I use a different value volume pot and get same results as adding resistors - like a 250k? (I've a 100k in there now)?

Disregard - found the FAQ!

http://bottlehead.com/smf/index.php?topic=4295.0

"3.  I can barely turn my Crack up at all before it's far too loud, what do I do?

Disconnect the white wire at the pot that originated at the left RCA jack.  Install a 75K resistor between this wire and where it connected on the pot. 
Repeat this step for the red wire coming from the right RCA jack.
Attach and solder one 33K resistor between each outer pair of lugs on each level of the volume pot.
Resistor wattage is unimportant, 1/10 Watt or greater will work nicely."

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Aaron Luebke