Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/12/03

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Subject: Re: [Leica] The LEICA DIGILUX 2 is announced
From: Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2003 19:44:09 -0800
References: <OFDA8C9D45.FB48EABA-ON86256DF1.004FFC2E-86256DF1.00505EAC@crnotes2.rockwellcollins.com> <3FCE8F27.B15F7A4@rabinergroup.com>

Mark

Y'know on most modern amps with volume control knobs, there
is not a potentiometer behind that knob.

Jerry

Mark Rabiner wrote:

> grduprey@rockwellcollins.com wrote:
> >
> > Yes, but knobs are much more user friendly even if they control digital
> > circuits.  I have old radios which all controls are knobs, and new all
> > digital with very few knobs.  The old radio is much more usable and also
> > more pleasing to use as I can control (or feel I have more control) much
> > more easily.  Yes the newer digital radio has more functions and is more
> > capable, but the older radio is far more pleasing and more user friendly
> > than the newer radio.
> >
> > Gene
> >
> My Tuner amp right beside me as I type has a large Volume knob. What a
> relief to those two buttons they used to have on most amps it is much
> faster and better!. I think the amps have gone volume knob if not other knobs.
> They cost more perhaps but people appreciate them. Sometimes you just
> gotta give them a knob to keep them happy.
>
> Mark Rabiner
>
> Portland, Oregon USA
> http://www.rabinergroup.com
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