jrubins_03
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I just got my first older record player, and I'm looking to modify it. I'd like to add a volume knob.
To be clear, this is not a question about preamps, only about what type of potentiometer I need to get (I know the volume knob will not make the phono output louder). I have worked with electronics pretty extensively, but I'm no expert, and the math is mostly new to me. I can solder and drill and all that.
I'm not sure where to find what resistance range of potentiometer I need. I have heard that logarithmic scale is better for audio, and since this is a stereo system, I need a 2 gang potentiometer.
I'm attaching the user manual for this model, in case that is at all helpful.
In case anyone is wondering why I would need to do such a thing: I want to save a few bucks, and I live in an apartment where space is hard to come by. I have found small phono preamps online, but many lack a volume knob, and as I plan to listen mostly with headphones, this will probably get old pretty quickly.
This is my first post on the forum, so go easy on me. Any help is appreciated, and I'm willing to accept this isn't the best way to do what I want to do. I am mostly looking for a fun DIY project, and maybe some education on potentiometers.
To be clear, this is not a question about preamps, only about what type of potentiometer I need to get (I know the volume knob will not make the phono output louder). I have worked with electronics pretty extensively, but I'm no expert, and the math is mostly new to me. I can solder and drill and all that.
I'm not sure where to find what resistance range of potentiometer I need. I have heard that logarithmic scale is better for audio, and since this is a stereo system, I need a 2 gang potentiometer.
I'm attaching the user manual for this model, in case that is at all helpful.
In case anyone is wondering why I would need to do such a thing: I want to save a few bucks, and I live in an apartment where space is hard to come by. I have found small phono preamps online, but many lack a volume knob, and as I plan to listen mostly with headphones, this will probably get old pretty quickly.
This is my first post on the forum, so go easy on me. Any help is appreciated, and I'm willing to accept this isn't the best way to do what I want to do. I am mostly looking for a fun DIY project, and maybe some education on potentiometers.