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Originally Posted by Reece
If it were a linear taper the volume change would not be spread out over the whole range but would happen quickly towards one end of the control. You've got an audio taper control but there were different tapers. If you ohmed your old vs. new controls at the same dial settings throughout their range this difference would show up. The ear responds more to subtle changes in lower volume levels thus the audio taper pot spreads out these changes more in the first half or so of rotation so it's easier to control.
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It sounds like you are saying that what I observe is just a difference in the characteristics of the new pot. I suppose the average person would not notice this difference but I am very particular about these things. The radio works great again. The Philco 610 is a fine performing chassis. I suppose it time I will get used to turning the knob a bit higher and won't even question it.