MOTM

i think you're getting confused between spectrols and bourns here. 
spectrol pots have a heavier damped feel to them and bourns ones have 
the looser feel.

i went the expensive route for almost all of my modular, i hope the 
cash pays off in longevity and reliability....



>    I have to agree with Jay here. I know the benefits of Spectrol 
>vs. Alpha but quite frankly I cant stand the feel of a Spectrol pot. 
>They're expensive but they FEEL cheap. Many a time I've brazed the 
>knob and the Spectrol goes flying out of place. At least Alphas hold 
>their position. Just my .02
>
>     Regards,
>     John