[Q] Potentiometer for controlling audio volume

[1234568]

I could go the mixer option but I want my controls within easy reach and I have limited desktop space. The custom route means I can mount a minimal enclosure to my monitor stand. Additionally, the components are cheaper than most audio switches I saw online. Finally, I like the idea of taking on the project and learning something!

 

[Adam W]

I like the idea of taking on the project and learning something!

Ah, I thought that might be the case.

 

[shanky887614]

it might be worth you going and looking atat hifi or another audophile forum

 

[1234568]

So Maplin got in touch to say that they would not be able to source the pots and to cancel the order.

With that in mind I have ordered this instead...
DEOK XR1075 BBE Tone/Volume Adjustment 2-channel Bass: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

Thank you to those that taught me something... like joining all the grounds together to avoid the boom on switching.

I will find a more micro-electronics related forum for future projects.

 

[davesparks]

it might be worth you going and looking atat hifi or another audophile forum

Have you ever delved into the world of the audiophools? It'll give you a right good laugh if you have any understanding of science.

Russ Andrews will sell you a special low noise 13A to IEC lead for just £250!

 

[DPG]

Better still, have a look at Peter Belt's stuff. Stick a small shiny sticker on your door frame to make your cds sound better. It's worth a look. You'll all be buying them! Ha ha. Daz

 

[davesparks]

He's another one in the same con then, these people must be taking it in!

 

[shanky887614]

He's another one in the same con then, these people must be taking it in!

me? never.

ill sell you aa high qualify optical lead for £50?

lol

my headset takes an optical cable to external dac then wirelessly to headphones


look at the muppets who pay £200+ for a bog standard hdmi cable

 

[davesparks]

Would sir like a gold plated optical cable?

I kid you not, such nonsense does exist.

 

[shanky887614]

Would sir like a gold plated optical cable?

I kid you not, such nonsense does exist.

roflol some people are completely beyond help

 

[DPG]

Mind you I always use gold plated 10mm for equipotential bonding obviously. Daz

 

[amlu]

soldering things, fixing them in the boxes and attaching big shiny knobs into it can be fun

 

[tazz]

would have offered to help and even pcb design but got the usually....so leave you to it...!!

 

[shanky887614]

would have offered to help and even pcb design but got the usually....so leave you to it...!!

how much is it for a kit or to have a pcb made if you send them the designs with the traces and holes to drill etc?

 

[davesparks]

roflol some people are completely beyond help

Yeah, like people who pay money for 'oxygen free' speaker cable, what a load of nonsense!

 

[tazz]

To date sent sent 6 pcb out to members at my own cost and free ofcharge....and thought i was helping....just shows how, some member show there true colours..!!!!

 

[DPG]

Yeah, like people who pay money for 'oxygen free' speaker cable, what a load of nonsense!

And directional cables. Daz.

 

[DPG]

To date sent sent 6 pcb out to members at my own cost and free ofcharge....and thought i was helping....just shows how, some member show there true colours..!!!!

Not sure who that is aimed at - who is showing their 'true colours' in this thread? There has been good advice offered as far as I can see. Daz

 

[djw]

Not sure who that is aimed at - who is showing their 'true colours' in this thread? There has been good advice offered as far as I can see. Daz

Who has upset you Tazz?