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potentiometers:
Alps "blue beauty" Alps "blue beauty" motorised Noble
alps blue
physical drawing of pot   wiring information click for bigger product pic
ALPS-----
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An encapsulated, dark blue plastic bodied, dual pot used in numerous high quality separates. Track material is metallised conductive plastic. 7 fingered wiper. Channel accuracy<3dB, typically 2dB. An effective upgrade without a doubt.
PRICE
log 10K, 20K, 50K, 100K, 250K - £12.00+vat+p&p
alps blue, motorised
physical drawing of pot   wiring information click for bigger product pic
ALPSM-----
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Exactly the same characteristics as the "blue beauty", but with the added convenience of being motorised. Thus, easily usable with a suitable remote control module and handset. You need never leave your armchair.
PRICE
dual log 20K,50K - £37.00+vat+p&p
noble pot
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NOBLE-10K
NOBLE-100K
NOBLE-250K
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A black metal alloy, encapsulated dual hi-end pot, used in Audio Note equipment and hard to source. It is a drop in upgrade for the Alps blue. Dim.(in mm) body 28(w)x26(h)x30(d). Shaft dia. 6, L18. Mounting bush dia. 8, L 5.
PRICE
dual,log 10K,100K,250K - £33.00+vat+p&p

potentiometers:
new addition TKD (Ko-on) Potentiometer new addition Audio Note 100K Balance Potentiometer new addition Audio Note 100K Potentiometer
TKD (Ko-on) potentiometer
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TKD-10K
TKD-25K
TKD-50K
TKD-100K
TKD-250K
TKD-500K
TKD-100K-BAL
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The TKD (Ko-on) potentiometer is highly regarded, probably one of the best pots in current manufacture, as used by Audio Note. Fully encapsulated. chassis hole size dia. 10mm, shaft dia. 6mm, shaft length 15mm, bush height 10mm, 2 nuts & 2 washers provided. New to the range is the 100K balanced potentiometer.
PRICE
10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, 250K, 500K, 100K-BAL  - £80.00+vat+p&p
Audio Note 100K balanced potentiometer
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AN-BAL
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New to the Audio Note range we have the 100K balance potentiometer, amazing quality. Fully encapsulated. chassis hole size dia. 10.5mm, shaft dia. 6mm, shaft length 12mm, bush height 8mm, body, 17mm(d) x 20mm(h) x 17mm(w), 1 nuts provided.
PRICE
100K  - £20.00+vat+p&p
Audio Note 100K potentiometer
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AN-100K
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As Nobles are becoming increasingly hard to get hold of Audio Note have developed a potentiometer to follow in their footsteps. With months of development they have launched this amazing sounding potentiometer. Soon to follow is a balanced potentiometer. Fully encapsulated. chassis hole size dia. 9mm, shaft dia. 6mm, shaft length 12mm, bush height 8mm, body, 17mm(d) x 20mm(h) x 17mm(w), 1 nuts provided.
PRICE
100K  - £20.00+vat+p&p
 
potentiometers:
Meggitt "humbucker"
meggitt pot
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MEG
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21mm, 2W, 10R, 22R, 47R, 100R, 220R, 470R, 1K, 2K2, 4K7, 10K, 22K, 47K, 100K, 220K, 470K, 1M encapsulated potentiometer. Rugged construction, metal bush and shaft, carbon brush wiper. Ideal for use as a "humbuckers" for directly heated triode amps, to cancel out hum. Dim.(in mm) body dia. 22, L 12.7. Shaft dia. 6.35, L 25. Mounting bush dia. 9.5, L 10.
PRICE
mono,lin  - £9.00+vat+p&p
 
stepped attenuators:
Glasshouse Seiden stepped attenuator (stereo) Audio Note stepped attenuator (stereo) Audio Note stepped attenuator (mono)
Glasshouse Seiden stepped attenuator - picture shows Takman metal resistors fitted
template drawing for drilling chassis front big view of Glasshouse Seiden switch with Takman metal film resistors fitted alternate big view of Glasshouse Seiden switch with Takman metal film resistors fitted rearview of Glasshouse Seiden switch with Takman metal film resistors fitted
GHSeiden
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Read all about this superb device in
NEVILLE ROBERTS` ARTICLE

For full pricing & options,
click HERE!
Hificollective are proud to bring you the ultimate stepped attenuator. Based on the supreme Seiden 2 pole 43 way switch, we are offering a kit or built up stereo stepped shunt stepped attenuator. Several resistors options are available, Takman carbon film, Takman metal film, 0.5W shinkoh/Audio Note tantalum mix. You can also choose your load resistor - the key component - Charcroft, Audio Note Tantalum, Mills and Takman. 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, 250K available. Sold as a kit or fully built.
PRICE
10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, 250K
range - £247.10+vat+p&p to £529.44+vat+p&p (built)
Audio Note stepped attenuator (stereo)
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AN.ATTENS
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The Audio Note stereo stepped attenuator is now available in 50K, 100K and 250K. It feature 23 steps with heavily silver plated copper contacts, it is a shunt type with the main load resistor being a 2 watt Audio Note™ tantalum and a 0.5W AN tant for each step. These attenuators are used in the M9 Phono pre-amplifier and will be introduced in the M10 Line and ONGAKU. smallest body dia. 70mm, chassis hole size dia. 9.5mm, shaft dia. 6mm, shaft length 15mm, bush height 10mm
PRICE
50K, 100K, 250K  - £230.00+vat+p&p
Audio Note stepped attenuator (mono)
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AN.ATTENM
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The Audio Note mono stepped attenuator is available as 50K, 100K or 250K. It feature 23 steps with heavily silver plated copper contacts, it is a shunt type with the main load resistor being a 2 watt Audio Note™ tantalum and a 0.5W AN tant for each step. smallest body dia. 70mm, chassis hole size dia. 9.5mm, shaft dia. 6mm, shaft length 15mm, bush height 10mm
PRICE
50K, 100K, 250K  - £140.00+vat+p&p

stepped attenuators:
new addition Glasshouse Shinkoh/Elma 24 step stereo attenuator new addition Glasshouse Shinkoh/Elma 24 step mono attenuator new addition Glasshouse Ladder Stepped attenuator (stereo)
Glasshouse Shinkoh stereo stepped attenuator
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SHSteps
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READ THE ARTICLE
A great stepped attenuator, a leap up from the Dale/Vishays featuring the famous Shinkoh resistors and the Elma switch. 24 position. Available as a kit or built up, 10K, 50K or 100K option. Mounting hole 10.2mm, 6mm diameter shaft, 15mm shaft length body dimensions 43mm L x (32mm dia. x 25mm dia.) Can be purchased with the Glasshouse passive pre-amp. Read all about this superb device click here.
PRICE
10K, 50K, 100K  - £170.00+vat+p&p (kit) - £200.00+vat+p&p (built)
Glasshouse Shinkoh stereo stepped attenuator
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SHStepm
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READ THE ARTICLE
The mono version of the Glasshouse Shinko/Elma 24 step attenuator. Available as a kit or built up, 10K, 50K or 100K option. Mounting hole 10.2mm, 6mm diameter shaft, 15mm shaft length body dimensions 25mm L x (32mm dia. x 25mm dia.). Read all about this superb device. Only one wafer for mono version. Click HERE to get the full story.
PRICE
10K, 50K, 100K  - £90.00+vat+p&p (kit) - £105.00+vat+p&p (built)
Glasshouse ladder stepped attenuator (seiden switch + metal resistors shown here)
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GLSP---
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read Neville Robert`s review
We now offer a ladder type of stepped attenuators featuring either the Seiden, Elma or Chinese blue switches with either the Takman Metal or Carbon resistors. 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K and 250K available. Built up or in kit form. This offers the best ladder type around today. Read Neville Roberts review, for more info, click "buy now".
PRICE
10K,25K,50K,100K,250K  - Click buy now for prices.

stepped attenuators:
new addition Glasshouse Holco stepped attenuator new addition Glasshouse Takman stepped attenuator (carbon film) new addition Glasshouse Takman stepped attenuator (metal film)
Glasshouse Holco stepped attenuator
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Holstp**
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READ THE ARTICLE by Neville Roberts
A superb low cost stepped attenuator, more detail than the Dale/Vishays. This stepped features original Holco H4 0.5W resistors mounted on the blue 23 way switch(shown above), also available on the Elma switch. Available as a kit or built up, 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K or 250K. Also as a mono, stereo or balanced stereo. Can be purchased with the Glasshouse passive pre-amp. Read all about this superb device click here.
PRICE
10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, 250K
mono on 23way - £24.00+vat+p&p(kit) - £39.00+vat+p&p (built)
mono on Elma - £43.00+vat+p&p(kit) - £58.00+vat+p&p (built)
stereo on 23way - £32.00+vat+p&p(kit) - £52.00+vat+p&p (built)
stereo on Elma - £75.00+vat+p&p(kit) - £95.00+vat+p&p (built)
stereo balanced on 23way - £56.00+vat+p&p(kit) - £96.00+vat+p&p (built)
Glasshouse Takman stepped attenuator built on 24 way gold switch(bottom) and Elma switch(top)
wiring of attenuator click for bigger product pic click for bigger product pic
Takstpc**
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Read all about this superb device in
NEVILLE ROBERTS` ARTICLE

Follows same construction as the Glasshouse Holco stepped attenuator
click here.

wiring of attenuator click for wiring layout with Seiden switches.
A superb low cost stepped attenuator, featuring the all new carbon film 0.5W resistors from Takman. Optional switches - the blue 24 way gold plated switches, the Elma 24 way or the wonderful Seiden 23 way switches. Available as a kit or built up, 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K or 250K. Also available as a mono, stereo or balanced stereo. Can be purchased with the Glasshouse passive pre-amp.
PRICE
10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, 250K
mono on 24way gold - £27.00+vat+p&p(kit) - £42.00+vat+p&p (built)
mono on Elma - £40.00+vat+p&p(kit) - £55.00+vat+p&p (built)
stereo on 24way gold - £40.00+vat+p&p(kit) - £60.00+vat+p&p (built)
stereo on Elma - £70.00+vat+p&p(kit) - £90.00+vat+p&p (built)
stereo on Seiden - £74.00+vat+p&p(kit) - £94.00+vat+p&p (built)
stereo balanced on 24way gold - £76.00+vat+p&p(kit) - £106.00+vat+p&p (built)
stereo balanced on Seiden - £129.00+vat+p&p(kit) - £159.00+vat+p&p (built)
Glasshouse Takman stepped attenuator built on 24 way gold switch (top) and Seiden (bottom)
wiring of attenuator click for bigger product pic
Takstpm**
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Read all about this superb device in
NEVILLE ROBERTS` ARTICLE

Follows same construction as the Glasshouse Holco stepped attenuator
click here.

wiring of attenuator click for wiring layout with Seiden switches.
New to Hificollective are the audio grade Takman 0.5W metal film resistors, now fitted on the stepped attenuator they sound sublime, with excellent detailing and all round performance. Optional switches - the blue 24 way gold plated switches, Elma or Seiden switch. Available as a kit or built up, 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K or 250K. Also available as a mono, stereo or balanced stereo. Can be purchased with the Glasshouse passive pre-amp.
PRICE
10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, 250K
mono on 24way gold - £32.00+vat+p&p(kit) - £47.00+vat+p&p (built)
mono on Elma - £45.00+vat+p&p(kit) - £60.00+vat+p&p (built)
stereo on 24way gold - £50.00+vat+p&p(kit) - £70.00+vat+p&p (built)
stereo on Elma - £80.00+vat+p&p(kit) - £100.00+vat+p&p (built)
stereo on Seiden - £84.00+vat+p&p(kit) - £104.00+vat+p&p (built)
stereo balanced on 24way gold - £96.00+vat+p&p(kit) - £126.00+vat+p&p (built)
stereo balanced on Seiden - £149.00+vat+p&p(kit) - £179.00+vat+p&p (built)

switches:
new addition Seiden 4 pole 6 way selector switch new addition Seiden 4 pole 23 way switch new addition Seiden 2 pole 23 way switch
Seiden 4 pole 6 way selector switch
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Seiden make the best switches in the World. Non-shorting type, for input selector, 4 pole 6 way can be used as a 2 pole 6 way with or without switchable earths. Contacts are silver on gold and are enclosed by a transparent cover to keep dust out. Superbly engineered. Dimensions: shaft 6mm dia x 15mm(L), bush 8mm(L), body 40mm(L)x40mm(dia). Load voltage/current: DC 200V/AC 0.2A. 30 degrees each turn. Click here fit full data sheet.
PRICE
SEID4P6  - £58.00+vat+p&p
Seiden 4 pole 23 way selector switch
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Seiden`s superb 4 pole 23 way switch ideal for 4 channel/balanced stepped attenuators, resistor types or for wiring TVCs. Shorting type. Used with all Glasshouse stepped attenuators. Contacts are silver on gold and are enclosed by a transparent cover to keep dust out. Superbly engineered. Dimensions: shaft 6mm dia x 15mm(L), bush 8mm(L), body 65mm(L)x40mm(dia) Load voltage/current: DC 200V/AC 0.2A. 15 degrees each turn. Click here fit full data sheet.
PRICE
SEID4P23  - £90.00+vat+p&p
Seiden 4 pole 6 way selector switch
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Seiden`s superb 2 pole 23 way switch ideal for stereo stepped attenuators, resistor types or for wiring TVCs. Shorting type. Used with all Glasshouse stepped attenuators. Contacts are silver on gold and are enclosed by a transparent cover to keep dust out. Superbly engineered. Dimensions: shaft 6mm dia x 15mm(L), bush 8mm(L), body 40mm(L)x40mm(dia). Load voltage/current: DC 200V/AC 0.2A. 15 degrees each turn. Click here fit full data sheet.
PRICE
SEID2P23  - £58.00+vat+p&p
 
switches:
new addition 2 pole 23 way switch (silver plated) new addition 4 pole 23 way switch (silver plated) new addition Audio Note 2 pole 23 way switch
2 pole 23 way selector switch
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2 pole, 23 way selector switch as used in the mono Dale Vishay stepped attenuator. High quality, silver plated contacts and tags. Can be used for series attenuators and transformer passives. drill hole dia. 9mm, bush length 7mm, shaft length 10mm, shaft dia. 6mm, body dia. (with tags) 37mm, length 25mm.
PRICE
2P23WAY  - £14.00+vat+p&p
4 pole 23 way
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4P23WAY
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4 pole, 23 way selector switch as used in the stereo Dale Vishay stepped attenuator. High quality, silver plated contacts and tags. Can be used for parallel attenuators and transformer passives. drill hole dia. 9mm, bush length 7mm, shaft length 10mm, shaft dia. 6mm, body dia. (with tags) 37mm, length 40mm.
PRICE
4P23WAY  - £24.00+vat+p&p
AN 23 way switch
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AN-23way
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As used in the Audio Note 23 way stereo stepped attenuator, silver plated contacts. Suitable for series stepped attenuators and transformer passives. Very high quality.
PRICE
AN 23 way stereo switch  - £51.70+vat+p&p

switches:
Elma 2 pole 6 way switch new addition Elma 2 pole 24 way selector switch new addition Elma 1 pole 24 way selector switch
Elma selector switch
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ELMAS
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High quality selector switch, non-magnetic bodied switch with 3 micron gold plated contacts over copper alloy. Ceramic wafer. Swiss made. Adjustable stop to achieve 2,3,4,5 or 6 way, pls request stop pin. Mounting hole 10.2mm, 6mm diameter shaft, body dimensions 25mm L x (32mm dia. x 25mm dia.). Break before make, non-shorting. Elma part number 04-1264
PRICE: 2 pole/6 way
 - £32.00+vat+p&p
Elma selector switch
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ELMA2/24
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High quality selector switch, non-magnetic bodied switch with 3 micron gold plated contacts over copper alloy. Ceramic wafers. Swiss made. Adjustable stop available, pls request the pin. Mounting hole 10.2mm, 6mm diameter shaft, 15mm shaft length body dimensions 43mm L x (32mm dia. x 25mm dia.). Make-before-break type. Superb for stereo series stepped attenuators and stereo TVC selector. Elma part number 04-2133.
PRICE: 2 pole/24 way
 - £44.00+vat+p&p
Elma selector switch
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ELMA1/24
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High quality selector switch, non-magnetic bodied switch with 3 micron gold plated contacts over copper alloy. Ceramic wafers. Swiss made. Adjustable stop available pls ask for upon ordering. Mounting hole 10.2mm, 6mm diameter shaft, 15mm shaft length body dimensions 25mm L x (32mm dia. x 25mm dia.). Make-before-break type. Excellent for mono series stepped attenuators and mono TVC selector. Elma part number 04-1133
PRICE: 1 pole/24 way
 - £27.00+vat+p&p
 
switches:
Elma 4 pole 6 way switch new addition Elma 4 pole 24 way switch new addition High quality, 2 pole 5 way selector switch
Elma 4 pole 6 way selector switch
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ELMA 4 pole
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High quality selector switch, non-magnetic bodied switch with 3 micron gold plated contacts over copper alloy. Ceramic wafers. Swiss made. Adjustable stop to achieve 2,3,4,5 or 6 way, pls ask for upon ordering. Mounting hole 10.2mm, 6mm diameter shaft, body dimensions 43mm L x (32mm dia. x 25mm dia.). Break before make, non-shorting. Elma part number 04-2261.
PRICE
4 pole 24 way  - £108.00+vat+p&p
Elma High quality 4 pole 24 way selector switch
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ELMA4/24
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High quality selector switch, non-magnetic bodied switch with 3 micron gold plated contacts over copper alloy. Ceramic wafer. Swiss made. Mounting hole 10.2mm, 6mm diameter shaft, 15mm shaft length body dimensions 76mm L x (32mm dia. x 25mm dia.). Make-before-break type. Superb for ladder stepped attenuators, balanced stereo stepped attenuators and stereo balanced TVC selector. Elma part number 04-4133
PRICE
4 pole 24 way  - £108.00+vat+p&p
High quality 2 pole 5 way selector switch
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2P5W
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A high quality, durable 2 pole 5 way selector switch for on pre-amp use. 6mm diameter, 10mm long staft, 10mm long bush, body 40mm diameter including solder tags. 30 degree steps.
PRICE
2 pole 5 way  - £13.00+vat+p&p
 
switches:
new addition 4 pole 24 way switch (gold plated) new addition Seiden 2 pole 43 way switch new addition 2 pole 24 way switch (gold plated)
Gold plated 4 pole 24 way switch
wiring of switch click for bigger product pic
4P24WAY
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Gold plated contact 4 pole 24 way switch, superb quality & high durability. Make before break type, good for ladder type resistor attenuators or balanced TVC control switch. 6mm diamater shaft, 10mm length. Size 38mm diameter, 45mm body length (not inc. shaft). 15 degree turning angle.
PRICE: 4 pole/24 way
 - 24.00+vat+p&p
Seiden 2 pole 43 way switch
technical drawing template drawing for drilling chassis front click for bigger product pic click for bigger product pic
SEIDEN_43
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Seiden make the best switches in the world in our opinion, we now have the audio grade open frame 2 pole 43 way shorting (make before break) switch. Amazing quality, superb turning action. Turning torc can be adjusted. Can be used as a switch, mono L pad stepped and stereo shunt stepped. Silver contacts, gold plated tags, from plate solid copper. Soon to follow the Glasshouse Seiden Takman stepped attenuator - the mother of all steps.
PRICE: 2 pole/43 way
 - £200.00+vat+p&p
Gold plated 2 pole 24 way switch
wiring of switch click for bigger product pic
2P24WAY
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Gold plated contact 2 pole 24 way switch, superb quality & high durability. Make before break type, good for shunt resistor attenuators or TVC control switch. 6mm diamater shaft, 10mm length. Size 38mm diameter, 28mm body length (not inc. shaft). 15 degree turning angle.
PRICE: 2 pole/24 way
 - 17.50+vat+p&p
 
switches:
new addition Lorlin 4A DPST rotary mains switch Glasshouse selector kit new addition Tape Source switch
Lorlin 4A DPST rotary mains switch
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LORLIN
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Mains Rated 4A rotary switch, silver contacts Spindle 0.25in dia. with standard flat. Can withstand a current surge of 64A for 0.01s. Solder terminals. Depth Behind Panel 13.5mm Height 24mm
PRICE
lorlin  - £2.50+vat+p&p
Glasshouse selector kit
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GHSEL01
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An excellent solution for locating a high quality 2 pole 6 way silver plated contact selector switch close to all your inputs, utilising an extension rod on the selector shaft for control at the front panel. PCB is 64mm x 80mm x 2.5mm.Full parts included with instructions. As used in Glasshouse kits.
PRICE
2 pole 6 way  - £24.00+vat+p&p
Tape source switch
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TAPE_SOURCE
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DPDT on-on silver contact locklever switch, ideal for tape source switch. The lever is latched to avoid the switch being flicked by accident. 6A @ 125Vac, 250Vac, 28Vdc. Gold plated pins.
PRICE
TAPE_SOURCE  - £11.00+vat+p&p
 
extension kits, coupliers & rods:
new addition Extension kit couplier, for 6mm diameter shafts 6mm diameter rod
Extension kit
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EXT-KIT
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An excellent solution for fitting a selector switch or potentiometer close to the connectors or signal input circuitry. Read MORE in the shop desciption. Elma switch not included.
PRICE
EXT-KIT  - £8.75+vat+p&p
Couplier, 6mm - 6.35mm diameter
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COUP
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Internal dia 6.35mm (1/4 inch) drilled all the way through. 4 M3 screw holes for grub screws (provided) to clamp both the shaft and rod in place. Can be used for 6mm shafts.
PRICE
COUP  - £2.00+vat+p&p
stainless steel rod
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ROD
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318mm length x 6mm dia stainless steel rod, high strength. To be used with couplier.
PRICE
ROD  - £2.50+vat+p&p

 
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