[sdiy] Potentiometers and suppliers for 1/4" jacks

[Dave Manley]

Perhaps my recall is bad but I thought the price had gone through the ceiling on those Spectrol/ Vishay pots and people were switching to TT/BI.

-------- Original Message --------
 From: Jean-Pierre Desrochers <jpdesroc at oricom.ca>
 Sent: Fri, May 17, 2013 11:02 AM
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 Subject: Re: [sdiy] Potentiometers and suppliers for 1/4" jacks

>Terry,
>
>I heard lots of DIY builders use Spectrol/Vishay 100k lin cermet pots
>for precision purpose like VCO tuning, VCF, ect..
>and use Alpha pots for CV levels, audio signals and other
>non-critical uses..
>100k Alpha pots seemed to show often in bills of materials.
>Switchcraft 1/4" jacks 11x series like 112BX are a good choice for
>small space but sturdy uses on front panel. MOTM used them a lot.
>For switches I use these toggle swiches:
>Mouser 611-7101-064 (C&K 7101MDZQE)
>
>JP
>
>Le 2013-05-17 13:44, Terry Shultz a écrit :
>> Hi Guys,
>>
>> I have been looking over Alp's, Bournes, Alpha pots, Trimmers, and
>> resistor networks and perhaps some other misc. parts for my first
>> build of VCA/VCF/UAF modules / Sub-modules.
>>
>> What are the availability(lead times), feel of pot rotation and
>> quality in general these days?
>>
>> I have been using Bournes for many years , but my inventory is 30+
>> years old and almost gone now with my current module build. Lead 
>> times
>> are pretty long in some of the values.
>>
>> 100K vs. 50K ?
>>
>> I had been using Alco knurled Aluminum knobs, but I think Alco must 
>> be gone now.
>>
>> My impression is Feel and quality are important, but are a cost
>> factor in some cases.
>>
>> Just wondered what many of you folks prefer and I am sure to hear
>> some good feedback from you all.
>>
>> 1/4" Jack Panel , I use Switchcraft, but others may have an opinion
>> here as well.
>>
>> Seeing as how I am redesigning my Panels and PCB, this is a good time
>> to get some feedback.
>>
>> Best always,
>>
>>
>> Terry Shultz
>> thx1138 at earthlink.net
>>
>>
>>
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