Newbie asking oldie question

Posted by: Rich Cundill on 01 December 2002

Just joined this forum after trying to find answer to my Q with no joy. Apologies if this is going back a bit but I'm only on the first rung of the 2nd hand ladder - and its lonely down here!
I recently bought a NAC42 which is great 'cept for one problem - when the volume knob is turned to its minimum or maximum point - with just a little extra wrist power it actually continues turning - thus leaving me in a situation where I don't know where 0 and 'max' are supposed to be. Can anyone remember - or have a 42 with a non-dodgy volume knob?
Cheers
Rich

Posted on: 01 December 2002 by Nime

Hi,
If it's anything like the '72 you draw the rubber sleeve gently towards you and that exposes the "innards" of the knob. There is a fine screw gripping the shaft of the volume control. This requires a watchmaker's screwdriver to re-tighten. I had the same problem until your message prompted me to take a look. Don't push the "innards" too far back or it increases the friction too much against the front plate. When you've set the innards to vertical (with the volume at nil) tighten your screw. Then simply press the rubber sleeved outer back on. If your '42 is not like the '72 then ignore everything I've said so far.

Best regards, Nime

Posted on: 01 December 2002 by garyi

its.probably.like.most.of.the.designs.

If.you.over.wind.turn.it.back.to.the.beginning.its.around.7oclock.

Sorry.my.spacebar.has.died!

Posted on: 02 December 2002 by Rich Cundill

Thanks for the responses. Anyone who knows me will tell you that using 'Rich', 'screwdriver' and 'Naim amp' in the same sentence is a recipe for disaster way beyond acceptable levels!!
Seriously - I'll 're-calibrate' it so it starts at 7 o'clock and carry on enjoying the music.

Cheers

Rich