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--- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, "deeperjazz" <deeperjazz@y...> wrote:
> 
> now the question.  if this is standard on an1x ( i understand we are 
> getting a lot of bang for the buck) is it a knob issue (easy to 
> replace i guess)  or the actual encoder rod?  has anybody here 
> corrected this?
> 
> thanks for any help.

You sum it up in this sentence 'getting a lot of bang for the buck' ;-)  The encoders are 
what they are - not as good as many others, true, but they tend not to wear out 
prematurely, i.e., become totoally unusuable.

Replacing the encoders would be an ambitious project - I don't recall anybody on this list 
having posted an experience from having done so - mostly just cosmetic cap 
replacements. 

You could most likely acquire replacements from Mouser or EPR Electronics (probably 
many others suppliers too but these are the two I've heard of often) once you've opened 
the case and had a look at the specifications.

I use to be active on the ASR-X list, not so any more, and this subject came up _often_ and 
many 'how to' tips and articles were posted along with a pictorial documenting the 
procedure. I suspect it would be similar for the AN1x. Here are the links to those articles 
from my website and others:

http://www.geocities.com/asrxcite/asrx/tt_encoders_part4.htm
http://www.helpwantedproductions.com/asrx/asrxenc.htm

Obviously the specifics will not apply but this should at least give you an idea of how you 
might approach replacing the encoders.

HTH

Jon