.... two poles/channels, and choose minimum of 6 load settings (ideally 10-12). I suppose raising a rotary type switch was purely on basis of my own limited knowledge on how I thought it was best way to achieve.
Ah. This is the first time you mentioned wanting several different load settings!
A rotary switch is definitely the way to go. You can easily get single pole 12 position switches which will do the job.
This does, however, mean you will need to be a little more hands on with the mod....
The simplest way (which is a bit ugly, but should work) is to remove the resistor and run two wires from the PCB. Connect one of these wires directly to the common connection on the switch. You then get the resistors you want to use as loads and connect one end of each of them to the switched poles of the switch. You then join the other end of all of these resistors together and connect them to the other wire from the PCB.
This is a bit rough - but you'll get the idea....
Hey buddy thanks brumby appreciated mate. Sorry if I failed to mention multiple loadings!
Ok think my mind is getting picture now (I hope) I have a fresh board mate so no need to desolder resistor.
The pcb is mono design so hence I thought I would need two poles, is that correct.
So based on what your saying and pic you provided (cheers) I would take the active end of RL into common on switch... Then solder first resistor to contact point of (let's say 1a or 1a/b or what ever corresponding number is for second pole if it was two poles) the other end of the resistors which are free I tie them all together with bear wire and solder, that becomes ground I then take wire from there to the other pad of RL which is connected to the ground plain of the pcb board, is that correct?
Hopefully I've understood correctly?
Now if I wanted to also experiment by playing the switch between the RCA in +/- and the pcb audio in what's thoughts on how to achieve that?
Thanks for all the help guys!!! Been really helpful appreciate you taking time to give me guidance!
Oh and yes I definitely take your point on the signal degradation that's a concern for sure I know it's no ideal especially with a small signal! I suppose it's important I get a decent quality switch and see how it goes
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