DBX 160xt Threshold Potentiometer

qbert1 · Post by **qbert1** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 12:09 pm

Hello,

I have a 160xt with a broken theshold pot. I took it out and found it's an Alps 20kb also marked 225r. And I need some guidance.

1. Is this what would be called an "audio", "linear" or some other kind of pot?
2. What does the "b" in 20Kb stand for?
3. Any idea what the 225r refers to?
4. Anyone like to point me in the direction of a suitable replacement.

Any and all help is appreciated.

qbert1 · Post by **qbert1** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 12:14 pm

Ok just found out it's linear -Thanks DBX Archives...

Nate Dort · Post by **Nate Dort** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 12:42 pm

qbert1 wrote:2. What does the "b" in 20Kb stand for?

The current labeling standard is:
A = Log (or Audio taper)
B = Linear
C (or sometimes no code) = Reverse Log

A nice pot walkthrough:
http://sound.westhost.com/pots.htm#taper

Jim Williams · Post by **Jim Williams** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 9:05 am

These used a long shaft Alps 20 k linear pot. Very hard to find these, replace it with a RV6 style 20 k linear pot mounted to the front panel. Wire it with 3 wires. Use a 1/8" shaft diameter knob.

qbert1 · Post by **qbert1** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 9:26 pm

Thanks guys,
I'm on the right track now.

gjjr13 · Post by **gjjr13** » Fri Nov 29, 2013 10:13 am

Found the exact part here

http://www.studioelectronics.biz/sunsho ... _list&c=97

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