Since a lot of MOTM-510s are going out, it's time for the "No, the rotary switch is NOT BROKEN" email. a) It's in the manual, there is 1/2 of a page devoted to the issue. b) the issue is: we are connecting/disconnecting pins of the AD538 while the part is *under power*. Therefore, the part 'glitches' the outputs which you hear as static/pops. c) also, simply applying *pressure* to the knob without fully turning it causes the switch contacts to "bounce" (scrape, actually), which again causes the outputs to pop d) it's not a bug, it's a feature If this is annoying, turn down the audio to the speakers, flip the switch, turn back up. But please: no more emails about 'I need a replacement switch'. Paul S.
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MOTM-510 switch reminder
2006-12-14 by Paul Schreiber