2meg audio pots and replacements

[ab3640au]

I'm having some trouble finding the 2meg audio pots, particular here in Australia. CTA has a 3MRA CTS Metal Shaft Pot and I've been told by an amp tech that this would work ok. Any thoughts on this? Or could someone direct me to where I can source a 2meg pot?

Thanks guys

Barry Marie

[gtrmac]

Bruce at Mission Amps said he has NOS CTS pots. He's asking $2 USD each but the shipping is a little expensive. I ordered three from him to keep on hand. You can also get a ganged 1M Audio and wire it in series. This was Gabs solution. I have one of these from Antique Electronic Supply too but I haven't tried it yet.

[zaphod_phil]

You can also get a ganged 1M Audio and wire it in series. This was Gabs solution.

Yes, this is a good solution, since the pots are being used as variable resistors. So you can basically wire both 1Ms in series and get the same effect as a 2M.

[ab3640au]

Thanks guys. I was aware of the 1meg ganged option (from Gabi's earlier posts) but my preference was to get the 2meg pots if possible. I'll contact Bruce. What would the effect of using CTS 3meg's be - would they work out ok or not? I guess it's not that important if there are other (better) options, but I'm curious on your thoughts just the same ...

Barry Marie

[cek]

Here ia a 2M audio taper, price is right http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/c ... type=store