[sdiy] How to choose pots?

[Matthias.Herrmann at jeppesen.com]

owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl wrote on 05/15/2006 07:08:04 PM:

> On 2006-05-14 03:13 +0100, Seb Francis wrote:
> 
> > Alpha RV160 series are very cheap and quality is pretty good IMO - I
> > use them for projects that need a lot of pots, and have never had any
> > problems.  Quite a few of the 3U format modular manufacturers use
> > them.  Of course you can spend *lots* more, but I prefer these Alpha
> > even over many mid-range pots.
> 
> Rapid have a limited choice of those. What's funny is that they're
> less expensive than Mouser -- almost by a factor of two.

Concerning rapid electronics:
For non-uk customers its not easy to order (minimum order value 750 
EUROS!). I made a kind inquiry to rapid electronics and they answered:

Dear Matthias,

I am afraid we are unable to bypass the £500 rule,  We apologise for any 
inconvenience caused.

We look forward to hearing from you again soon. If you have any queries, 
our Customer Services Team will be happy to help you. Customer Services 
are open Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm and you can contact them on Tel: 01206 
835516, Fax: 01206 751188 or email: sales at rapidelec.co.uk

Kind Regards,

Verity Cook
Customer Services
Extension 319


> 
> -- 
> André Majorel <amajorel at teaser.fr>
> http://www.teaser.fr/~amajorel/
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