[sdiy] Pots: cermet vs. plastic

[Tony Clark]

> Can someone point me to a document explaining the difference
> between cermet and conductive plastic ? I've noticed that some
> Spectrol models have both plastic and cermet versions and, though
> they cost about the same, I'm sure there are differences. Are
> there reasons to choose one over another in synth applications ?

   Cermet is a contraction for "Ceramic Metal".  Here is a short answer 
to your question:

http://www.clarostat.com/newwebsite/website.nsf/SiteMap/BBE4A85541BE7B51872568B20011F3BC?OpenDocument

   Personally, I prefer cermet over conductive plastic.  To me they 
have a better feel and I like the durability of the material 
(heat/moisture) better.  Since the rotational life for most cermets are 
equal to conductive plastic, you can really pick the type that you like 
the best.

   Cheers,

   Tony

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