Gonk,

So much for my attention to detail

Just out of curiosity, is the 950's volume control the same finely crafted device that is on the 1050?

Using my volume knob on the 1050 is like taking a short trip to Wonderland. Turning it quickly in either direction seldom results in a lasting change. For example if you turn the volume up quickly and it goes up a little then down a little all without changing direction. Sometimes the net result is no change at all! Turning the volume down to zero so I could run the calibration test took over a minute. A sort of down 2 up 1 down 3 up 3 down 2 up 1 type adventure, that makes the quality of the knob itself irrelevant.

Its certainly not something I can explain to my better half, so as I ponder an upgrade, I am hoping the 950's volume control actually works.

With my 1050, I did experience the "mind of its own" behavior some, although not as often as some others have reported. In over a year with the 950, I have never seen any similar confusion. The knob looks the same, but I believe that the volume control behind it is a different device.

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gonk -- Saloon Links | Pre/Pro Comparison Chart | 950 Review

I've only had my 950 for a couple of weeks, but I use the volume knob a lot. Personally, I like the feel of it. It's got a very smooth movement. The squishy is nice, too, because I frequently bang my head on stuff.

The only thing I would like is something I had on my Onkyo - a tiny red LED on the edge of the knob that showed when the volume knob is moving. My wife can't read the display from our couch

I have had no problems with it being innacurate, either.

-Joe

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What ever turns your knob....er..I mean ...rings your bell..

The original topic has to do with the knob itself, the 'feel' of the control it is attached to, is just fine IMO. Strictly a cosmetic detail, I admit.