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Title: Audio pots
Post by: Erik Aa on December 29, 2022, 09:01:45 am
Hi. I am planning to build an AA864 Bassman, and according to the schematic there is a 50KA pot for treble on the bass channel. The only KA pot my supplier has is a 25KA and a 250KA (no 50…).

What do you recommend? 25 or 250? I will use the amp for bass.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Audio pots
Post by: bbmade on December 29, 2022, 11:50:15 am
I buy a lot of my stuff from CE Distribution as a "wholesale" buyer.  They have a consumer division and I found an 50K audio solid shaft pot here:  https://www.tubesandmore.com/products/potentiometer-alpha-audio-solid-shaft

Perhaps you are outside the U.S.?
Title: Re: Audio pots
Post by: tubeswell on December 29, 2022, 12:16:59 pm
Mouser has 16mm smooth shaft https://nz.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Alpha-Taiwan/RV16AF-10-20R1-A50K-LA?qs=sGAEpiMZZMukHu%252BjC5l7YbCbF%2F7wi83kfoRaVrjQq0I%3D (https://nz.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Alpha-Taiwan/RV16AF-10-20R1-A50K-LA?qs=sGAEpiMZZMukHu%252BjC5l7YbCbF%2F7wi83kfoRaVrjQq0I%3D)


Digi-Key has 24mm smooth shaft
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/cts-electrocomponents/270X232A503B2A1/203821 (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/cts-electrocomponents/270X232A503B2A1/203821)


And linear with solder lugs with switch (for TS-lift/raw switch).
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/cts-electrocomponents/450T328F503A1C1/4733108 (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/cts-electrocomponents/450T328F503A1C1/4733108)
Title: Re: Audio pots
Post by: Erik Aa on December 29, 2022, 12:18:51 pm
Thanks. I live in Norway

Would a 50k linear work better than a 25KA or 250ka?
Title: Re: Audio pots
Post by: sluckey on December 29, 2022, 12:50:15 pm
Thanks. I live in Norway

Would a 50k linear work better than a 25KA or 250ka?
yes
Title: Re: Audio pots
Post by: Erik Aa on December 29, 2022, 01:13:16 pm
Thanks guys. Much appreciated.