static when adjusting gain control

yule need your wolume pot either cleaned or replaced. perhaps "exercising" it - repeatedly turning the knob back-n-forth - may help to clean it. obviously ya don't wanna try this w/an active source playing! ;~) doug

Doug, Thanks for the advice! John

I use to have a Cary SLP-50b that had a similar problem (both R and L channels) and I called Cary Audio about it. They told me to try and open it up first and spray a small amount of Cailube (I actually used WD40)on to the small hinges on the volume knob (inside the unit)and rotate the knob back and forth. They told me that if that doesn't work I might have to send it in and have the whole volume control looked at and possibly replaced. I'm glad it worked with the WD40 because it saved me a bunch. I don't know if this will work with Audible Illusions L-1 pre but just something to think about.

goodluck

Rmml

Rmml, Thanks, It's certainly worth a try. Regards, John

You may want to try Channel Master if they still make the stuff or another electrical contact cleaner, check Radio Shack. I believe that these have less oil in them than WD40.