Schiit Mjolnir 2 volume potentiometer question.

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  1. ToneDeath

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    I just received my new MJ2 and noticed a few fine scratches in the face of the volume knob. No big deal there, I can live with it or change it out.


    What I would like to know from other MJ2 users is, does your volume pot feel kind of firm? My MJ2 pot has more resistance (firmness) compared to the Alps pot on my Sunrise III & my Mapletree Mad Ear+HD, which are very smooth and fluid.


    The other thing that's odd is that if you leave the pot alone at a certain setting and come back to adjust up or down it has this feeling that it's locked in place and then breaks free. It's very subtle, but still noticeable. The volume knob is a little warm about 108 degrees. Cold or hot it still seems to have that little bit of lock down then breaks free. Any thoughts?


    The amp sounds great with factory tubes for now. If this is the norm on the volume control I guess I'll live with it. I'm that kind of guy with my hand always on the knob adjusting up or down. I don't think pots ever really wear in, my other two Alps feel like they did when they were new.


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  2. Ice-man

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    What you liking are experiencing is that when the knob was locked in place, it was pressed too firmly against the face of the amp. And now you are getting some friction. Simply take an allen wrench, loosen the retaining screw and tighten it back with a little space between the knob and the front of the amp.

    This is my guess and experience anyway.
     
  3. Cspirou

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    The Mj2 has a quad pot while the other two are dual pots. Turning more pots means more resistance when turning.
     
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    What was the resolution to your fix on this one? I'm curious. Thanks
     
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