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    WPFW893FM


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    Post by WPFW893FM Fri May 31, 2019 2:54 pm

    Has anyone ever put a Goldpoint Vol Pot in there Pas 3X pre? I know the price of the pot is more then the price of the pre when it first came out but still I ask as I search for what will give the best return for the buck.
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    Post by Peter W. Fri May 31, 2019 3:01 pm

    If you must replace the OEM volume pot on a PAS, Alps makes center-tapped 250K audio-taper devices that are excellent quality and will do all that you need.
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    Post by WPFW893FM Fri May 31, 2019 4:20 pm

    OK so 15 bucks then is what you are refering to? Also do I run the risk with any vol pot of having to shave or modify the shaft of the pot or do they match no problem. Just going off of dif posts I have read about repairs around the searchs I have made.
    Thanks.
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    Post by Peter W. Mon Jun 03, 2019 8:59 am

    WPFW893FM wrote:OK so 15 bucks then is what you are refering to? Also do I run the risk with any vol pot of having to shave or modify the shaft of the pot or do they match no problem. Just going off of dif posts I have read about repairs around the searchs I have made.
    Thanks.

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    Post by WPFW893FM Tue Jun 04, 2019 2:02 pm

    thanks for the help. The pot is not horrible but a new one would be nice to have in it. might help overall sound I don;t know.?
    figure piece by piece these Dynaco amps and pre amps really did hold up well over time to my ears. Still amazes me.
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    Post by Peter W. Tue Jun 04, 2019 2:30 pm

    Typically, David Hafler was just like NASA, using parts from the lowest bidders - but for his tubes and transformers. So, yes, it is remarkable how well they are standing up.
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    Post by WPFW893FM Tue Jun 04, 2019 3:11 pm

    I just opened up the bottom of a EICO HF 65 pre I have a pair so I open the bottom and it looks pristine shinny and all that. Not molested. Old caps and what not but still. You never know do you? The second one I will open up tonight or tomrrow. Just had to mention some people took good care of there audio others not so much.

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