Source for PEC 2w pots?

[Nigel Tufnel]

I absolutely agree with you Ron, for the final product pec's are the best choice. I use them too, and it would certainly be worth the extra cash to build yourself the "perfect" wreck or anything else for that matter. I guess I kinda highjacked a bit with the bourns stuff, as for sourcing pec's I use digikey for audio taper and I'm lucky enough to have a local retailer who has the nte branded linears for good prices.

[Ron Worley]

Thanks Nigel.... I must look these NTE pots up.... I have 2 Frys stores somewhat near me, it would be nice to score at least the linears at that price!

Ron

[johnny riff]

I noticed triode electronics has PEC,not sure of the taper.The bourns at apex jr are nice,I used them in a recent build with no complaints.
Johnny Riff

[tubetek]

I don't want anyone to think I'm trying to dissuade them from using RV4 style pots ( the best available, IMHO) but...
Having been a certified audiophool for years (now in recovery!) I believe that it's a situation where the last few percent of performance cost by far the most. The old pots used in vintage Fender amps weren't sealed or Mil-Spec and lasted (for the most part) for decades problem-free; if they got noisy, TV tuner cleaner (usually) fixed 'em right up.
Having said all that, if I'm building for someone willing to pay for "the best" I use the PEC/RV4. Bourns, however, makes some of the best precision and multi-turn pots on the market; I use 'em for bias pots regardless of what I use for audio controls. I will be ordering some Bourns from Steve when He gets the 5K parts in stock; I'm sure I'll be quite satisfied...
Tom

[johnny riff]

plus the things is if you don't like the bourns,they have the same diameter hole as the PEC'S,it wouldn't be that hard to switch them out.I've used pecs on a few builds and they are very nice pots(although pricey).I was impressed with the bourns and liked the feel of the rotation(alotta bang for the buck $1.89 vs $13.00+).I've built 2 liverpools over the last year with the same parts except for the pots.I think I'm going to do a blind tone test this weekend.

johnny riff