[sdiy] Source of Pots

[patchell]

Grant Richter wrote:

> Serge and Wiard both use the Xicom pots. The 0.53 shaft length is perfect
> for the 1900-H knob. They have a nice damped "feel".

    Yes, I 100% agree with this assesment.  I am always skeptical when
something costs 1/5 as much because in general, you get what you pay for.

    I am curious what the long term prospects for the pots are as to their
longevity.  Many of the pots in my old synth projects just plain don't work
any longer.  And I guess I probably can answer my own question here...it
seems that the old Xicon pots are still holding up....

    I guess that sort of settles it.  I will be placing a big order for Xicon
pots....  :-)

    Now I just have to settle on a knob (another area where things are over
priced).  What is the 1900-H Knob ?

>
> Like all things electronic, the low price is due to the large volume they
> are produced in. The Bourns units must sell 1/5th as much so they are 5
> times more expensive.
>
> >
> > Now, in the Mouser catalog, I have found these:
> >
> > Bourns 3852 series 652-3852A-282-103A which are 5.83 (100's)
> > Xicon 31VA401..........................................which are
> > 0.87 (100's)
> >

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 -Jim
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