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This knob is a "pull" from yet another amplifier in my audio equipment "maybe I will fix that one day" collection. I actually had a few of these V2's, some being used to service others and now I had just one left, destined to become an "organ donor"
Technics did build great front panels on their vintage amplifiers, something that other manufacturers would have done well to take notice of ... the front panel is all 3.2mm thickness Aluminium and these knobs are classic Technics, machined, SOLID Aluminium and heavy! This knob can be EXTREMELY difficult to find, if ever you needed one or two of them.
You might be wondering "why did he turn his amp into an organ donor?"
Its sad but after years of great service, the special original Technics ST8040 power blocks gave up the ghost. You may see ST8040 blocks online, BEWARE! they are not as they seem - I have had nothing but trouble with blocks unless they are marked TECHNICS NEW CLASS A ST8040, also look for the batch code on the rear. Unfortunately these genuine ST8040's are hard to 'come by'. Added to that, there was also an intermittent issue with the preamp board slide switches so I decided that it was time to put the amp out for pasture and by extracting some useful components, giving "life" to another SU-V2 amp in need of tender loving care.
I am very big on sustainability, re-using or re-purposing equipment (no matter how old it is) because a LOT of EE (Embedded Energy) was used to create these items from our past and to throw something like this away, poison our landfill etc is just so irresponsible.
So I have tested and saved the known working and useful parts - here is one of those parts ...
If this V2 part is not what you are looking for, you might like to click HERE to see the other V2 spare parts I have had or that are currently available
TECHNICS Stereo Amplifier
Model: SU-V2 (Australian release)
Front panel knob
Function: EITHER REC SELECTOR OR INPUT SELECTOR (same knob used)
Exactly as in the pictures and here is some more specific information (for those who may be considering using this knob on other equipment, Technics or otherwise)
KNOB INFORMATION:
Rec Selector // Input Selector:
Solid machined Aluminium, satin finish
Grub screw (1) D shape 1/4" shaft
14.75mm height x 13.9mm diameter
Shaped for easy finger gripping with a large rectangular top section
Small, short pointer slot which is infilled with White
Weight: 20g
COSMETIC CONDITION:
CLEAN
NO significant scratching observed at all
NO markings of any kind
I will also supply the fibrous dust protection strip that sits behind the knob however as it is a piece sheet for both knobs, first in will get this sheet.
Since removal from the panel, this knob is now within a sealed clear plastic packet awaiting a new purpose in life!
