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Rivieraranch
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When a pot is . . . NOT!
12/20/20 at 17:11:19
 
Both of the volume pots on my MT are scratchy, to the point that when I turn either one it is very noticeable, scratchy. I am wondering whether the pots are emitting noise occasionally at idle. Could these be cleaned? Or should they come out?
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MINI TORII & ZROCK2 both anniversaried; 'Lil Audio F-15; TECHNICS SL1200MK2 KAB MODDED TT; ONKYO 6 DISC CD; MARANTZ 2226B; SCHIIT MULTIBIT DAC; SENNHEISER HD-580s
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Archie
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Re: When a pot is . . . NOT!
Reply #1 - 12/20/20 at 17:46:41
 
I had a scratchy pot on my CSP3.  By repeatedly turning it fully left and right -- full range, the scratchiness cleared up.  I'm guessing that some kind of oxidation happens on the contacts.
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Technics 1200G TT w/ Ortofon Jubilee MC cart
ZMC1
ZP3 (25th A Mods)
ZR2 (25th A Mods)
CSP3 (25th A mods)
ZMA (25th A mods)
Homemade Big Betsy Speakers (F15s)
Silver Cabling
DIY Isolation platforms under amps & TT.
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Rivieraranch
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Reply #2 - 12/21/20 at 10:27:59
 
Thank you Arch for the suggestion. It seems to have removed the scratchiness from the pots . . . . for now.
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MINI TORII & ZROCK2 both anniversaried; 'Lil Audio F-15; TECHNICS SL1200MK2 KAB MODDED TT; ONKYO 6 DISC CD; MARANTZ 2226B; SCHIIT MULTIBIT DAC; SENNHEISER HD-580s
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Archie
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Reply #3 - 12/21/20 at 23:52:48
 
Mine has been good for the last couple months.
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ZLC
Technics 1200G TT w/ Ortofon Jubilee MC cart
ZMC1
ZP3 (25th A Mods)
ZR2 (25th A Mods)
CSP3 (25th A mods)
ZMA (25th A mods)
Homemade Big Betsy Speakers (F15s)
Silver Cabling
DIY Isolation platforms under amps & TT.
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Rivieraranch
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Reply #4 - 12/22/20 at 10:30:26
 
I see your serious equipment list and realize, "gee you 'ain't playin' "
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MINI TORII & ZROCK2 both anniversaried; 'Lil Audio F-15; TECHNICS SL1200MK2 KAB MODDED TT; ONKYO 6 DISC CD; MARANTZ 2226B; SCHIIT MULTIBIT DAC; SENNHEISER HD-580s
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Reply #5 - 02/04/21 at 02:57:28
 
I also have a scratchy pot on my mini torri. Mine are stepped(10 steps) Just noticed my Zbit has 20 steps, would like to replace the 10step for the 20step. Anyone know what these are?
Thanks
Joe
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