Volume control upgrades-


I have been into this hobby for over 25 years. I just completed my 3rd volume control upgrade on a preamp and was reminded just how much of a huge upgrade it is. By far, I feel the most significant upgrade one can do, regardless of cost.

This time I used a Goldpoint attenuator, which cost $150. I added a Bent Audio remote control system for $200. Labor was $200. Just incredible. The preamp had a standard $5 volume pot in it. In the past I have used TKD stepped controls.

I am now at the point that this change is an essential one.
Thought I'd share with others as it really is a low cost upgrade.
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Jeff

When choosing a replacement, I believe you typically match it with the impedance of your power amp. If you google Goldpoint they have some good info. A rule of thumb is tube amps , 100k or 50k. Solid state amp, 5k, to 25k.

To address Syntax's point of RCA jacks, I have found most of the preamps I have used, have used a fairly decent grade of RCA jacks as OEM. Those same preamps, however have used at best maybe a $15 Alps pot.
Thks to all for the direction, this has been extremely informative. Goldpoint will definitely provide the options for what I need...