I've managed to avoid this with the Leak despite the high gain I read. The NVA just about gives me enough play. Anyway, I digress. Back to Suggie's OP. You are in for a treat....That's fine, we can agree to disagree. I own it and the volume pot is very keen and gets v.loud v.quick. they are essential imo for useful fine volume control. Particularly if you use the remote.