A Question For The Professors of Potentiometers and Swamis of Switches
I have now read a least six or seven articles (including here on AK), and watched an equal number of videos, on the cleaning of old pots and switches. Although views differ, the general consensus is the following (leaving...
Scratchy, Non-Uniform Old Volume Control
We just restored a Fisher 800 (TA-800) receiver. One remaining problem: the volume control exhibits areas of scratchiness and non-linearity.
I am aware that there is a spray product called “DEOXIT”, mentioned in these forums. However, I also read a...
Foreword
Since Caig Laboratories now have a lot of different products and The Idiot's Guide to Using DeOxit (revisited) is becoming a bit old, I decided to do a shortened version of it with spoilers for those who want more information. Also, I added a definitions part for word underlined and in...
Is it ok to use Faderlube on switches that have multiple function all in one switch? For example one switchable knob wiith Phono, Turntable, AM,FM as choices.
I have a CR-1040 needing some maintenance. I thought instead of asking questions all over the forum, I would just consolidate most of them in one spot.
The receiver has been in storage for more than 20 years and it was working perfectly when stored. I have powered it up and it sounds fine...