Arcam D290 Amp - Buzzing Volume Knob

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Hi all,

I've just re-connected my venerable Arcam Delta 290 amp to my speakers in the lounge and I'm getting a buzz coming through when I change the volume - its the same on multiple sources and the speakers are correctly connected. There are no shorts etc.

Is this a common issue on older Arcam amps ? Any idea how much to fix or am I better off looking for an eBay bargain ?

Cheers in advance
 
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It happens whenever the volume knob is rotated...it doesn't matter if there is a source playing or connected.

Most of the time if the knob is left in place there is no crackle, but occasionally its constant...
 

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Buzz or crackle ? If it's crackling when you turn the pot it's just a dirty pot. Get some contact cleaner, preferably with a lubricant in and spray a little in the pot. Run the pot back and forth 30 or so times then try listening again.
 
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Crackle more than buzz I guess....

Will give tha a go, thanks for the advice...

WD40 ?
 

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