Cambridge Soundworks computer speakers

PS1600 4-point surround sound speakers + sub-woofer - Cambridge Soundworks
My computer speakers have given up the ghost. I am certain it is the switch as when you adjust it the sound sometimes comes and goes in a rather distorted way. I have taken it apart and checked the connections and cleaned it out but to no avail. Anyone know where I can get one of these switches as it seems to be a discontinued product, bought 5 years ago.

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http://www.terrabits.org/Files/P9300006.JPG
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..Message Edited by Mohawk20 on 09-30-2007 09:39 PM

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