"Rob" wrote in message
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I've just plugged in a Quad 34 preamp that's been unused for a few years.
When I turn the volume control up there's a series of loud high pitched
clicks through the speakers, a bit like LP static discharge maybe. It was
fine last time it was used.

Does this sound like an expensive problem, or would I be better off
punting it on ebay, and buying another (about £80 it seems)?


Sounds to me like poor contact between the volume control wiper and the
track caused by surface tarnishing whilst the amp was out of use. Using it
should cure the problem.

David.