rotary switches

[jh]

>>Rotary switches are so cheap and easy to handle.
<Yes, but in my experience the high quality ones  aren't that cheap. At =
least not >the compact types. Also I didn't like the high rotation force =
of the ones I tried. >Maybe I was unlucky.

Right. The high torque can be a problem. Large knobs will help, as
they keep the force low. Unfortunately I did not have the space for
large knobs on the HiFli, so it's a valid point.

What works extremely well, if you have the space, are chicken head
knobs on rotary switches. Very nice "retro" design, too.

JH.