Hi Everyone. Well, I finally got my system working 100% well, with no hum (at frigging last!!). So.........! Thought this would be a good time to start messing with it again!:JOEL: From here on in, no more box swapping, Im satisfied they are of reasonable quality now, its DIY upgrading the bits Ive already got. First up for the chop will probably be the volume control on the pre. Here is a picture/description of it... [URL]http://www.vintagehi-fi.co.uk/l1.html[/URL] From the picture you can see that the volume control (on the left) has a white ribbon attached to it. I was thinking along the lines of a stepped attenuator. Anybody know if this is a suitable DIY job, or better left to proffesionals? NB, its a nice little pre - but anyone think this is a LITTLE OTT? Audio Innovations L1 For Sale at 00, 95% new. With original box. Unmodified. With 1 Telefunken ECC82 (12AU7, with diamond mark at the bottom. One of the best tube Pre-Amp under 00. Interest parties please email to me for purchase arrangement. NB I know this should be in DIY, but.. well, its here instead! :p :D :p hehehe Chris