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Subject: Re: [motm] Spectrol 148-149 vs 248-249 pots

From: "Paul Schreiber" <synth1@...>
Date: 2004-01-25

> It isn't clear from the specs in the catalog what makes the 148-149
> series so much better. Anybody know?

Spectrol 248/249 parts are 100% plastic construction (not the resistive element,
the physical part). This means plastic shaft and worse, plastic ∗threads∗ . NOT
RECOMMENDED. Also, the rotational torque of the shaft is ∗very∗ stiff.

Tried them for 1 run of 1 module, they were not suitable. Stripping of the leads
is VERY EASY to do.

Paul S.