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

[Rob Keeble]

Hi terry,
Emu style Ali knobs can be bought in bulk from taiwan and they are reasonable cost at 500 MOQ. Plastic knobs from rean are good, but the collapse of analog mixer market is taking its toll on cool designs.

Bourns are still good value pots considering they last for decades but Spectrol are expensive and fall apart a bit too much, Alpha are cheap and reliable. People are moving to TT and they are very good, 

Best Regards
Rob Keeble
AMSynths
www.amsynths.co.uk

On 17 May 2013, at 18:44, Terry Shultz <thx1138 at earthlink.net> wrote:

> 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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