Toggle Switch Brands?

TheTinMan · 10-19-2009, 07:51 PM

Searching didn't turn up any discussions about different toggle switch manufacturers. We all know Carling. I did see some reference to NKK.

Has anyone used/seen a Mountain toggle switch?

I'm looking for a single-pole/triple throw on/off/on toggle switch for the front panel. It will be switching different cathode bypass caps (and maybe resistors) on a 12AX7 triode.

What do you all think about this?

1055-TA2130-EVX Mountain Switch Toggle Switches

It's less than 1/2 the cost of the Carling alternative.

Thanks for your thoughts,

Chip

defaced · 10-19-2009, 07:59 PM

I use Mountain and C&K regularly for front panel tone options and have not experienced anything negative from either brand.

noelgrassy · 12-07-2009, 08:54 AM

I've had Mountain switches come apart in my hand after only a few cycles of operation. Go know.
Komet uses those NKK switches. In the same configuration a batch of 10 I found
differences in the force required to throw the switch. So NKK aren't bad but they're not consistant if that's a concern.
I've always liked Carling until the last few years since they've gone to Mexico for assembly. The stompbox standard DPDT has turned to useless garbage even though they sell for $14+ USD.
C&K and Alcoswitch provide a decent product in mini toggle switches which are quite affordable. Grayhill is exceptional when price is no object. But the previous two brands are what I use any more.

I can't bring myself to skimp on switches anymore than I can use crappy pots on an amp build. PEC 2 watt pots, period. There are only a few mechanical parts in an amp so why not eliminate the chance for failure in the components the user is most likely ever to confront? I build amps for musicians but realize they can be complete gorillas and design for this inevitability. YMMV,

Noel Grassy.

Dingleberry · 03-04-2010, 07:28 PM

I've used lots of different brands over the years. I would add also Bulgin and Marquardt to the no harm-list.

-T

10-19-2009, 07:51 PM	#1
TheTinMan Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Richmond Posts: 100	Toggle Switch Brands? Searching didn't turn up any discussions about different toggle switch manufacturers. We all know Carling. I did see some reference to NKK. Has anyone used/seen a Mountain toggle switch? I'm looking for a single-pole/triple throw on/off/on toggle switch for the front panel. It will be switching different cathode bypass caps (and maybe resistors) on a 12AX7 triode. What do you all think about this? 1055-TA2130-EVX Mountain Switch Toggle Switches It's less than 1/2 the cost of the Carling alternative. Thanks for your thoughts, Chip

10-19-2009, 07:59 PM	#2
defaced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: York Pa Posts: 622	I use Mountain and C&K regularly for front panel tone options and have not experienced anything negative from either brand. __________________ -Mike

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12-07-2009, 08:54 AM	#3
noelgrassy Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 11	I've had Mountain switches come apart in my hand after only a few cycles of operation. Go know. Komet uses those NKK switches. In the same configuration a batch of 10 I found differences in the force required to throw the switch. So NKK aren't bad but they're not consistant if that's a concern. I've always liked Carling until the last few years since they've gone to Mexico for assembly. The stompbox standard DPDT has turned to useless garbage even though they sell for $14+ USD. C&K and Alcoswitch provide a decent product in mini toggle switches which are quite affordable. Grayhill is exceptional when price is no object. But the previous two brands are what I use any more. I can't bring myself to skimp on switches anymore than I can use crappy pots on an amp build. PEC 2 watt pots, period. There are only a few mechanical parts in an amp so why not eliminate the chance for failure in the components the user is most likely ever to confront? I build amps for musicians but realize they can be complete gorillas and design for this inevitability. YMMV, Noel Grassy.

03-04-2010, 07:28 PM	#4
Dingleberry Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Finland Posts: 5	I've used lots of different brands over the years. I would add also Bulgin and Marquardt to the no harm-list. -T

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