Casio CZ/ VZ/ FZ - Pro Series

I agree with you in principle, of course. But the output mini-board that holds the mix output is even quieter than the other outputs, quite troubling since its output voltage is supposed to be higher than the normal line outs. Something must be done here. 

The alternative is cranking up the gain on the mixer, but for such quiet outputs, with the original sound already not known for its clarity, it is a bummer. If it was a valuable analog synth it would be a different story. But my VZ-10m I really want to put to good use, not just look at it radiating satisfaction. :-)

/Pedro  

--- In CZsynth@yahoogroups.com, Gordon JC Pearce <gordon@...> wrote:
>
> On Thu, 2011-03-31 at 08:55 +0000, Pedro Rodrigues wrote:
> > I noticed more people mentioning the fact, so was planning on
> > replacing the electrolytic capacitors and maybe the op-amp on the mix
> > line-out circuit board - it has its own. The headphone output has
> > enough volume, so I won't be touching the VCA or anything.
> > Unfortunately found an issue with the power supply board, with the
> > backlight circuit hissing. I must concentrate on that first.
> 
> Unless you know for certain that there is a problem with a component,
> leave it alone.
> 
> Don't just start ripping out and replacing electrolytic capacitors on a
> whim.  They almost never fail.
> 
> I've had to scrap a couple of rather valuable analogue synths that have
> been brought to me after particularly hamfisted attempts at "re-capping"
> them.  I have no idea why people think that every fault must be caused
> by these mysterious "caps", but my policy now is that if anyone even
> mentions "re-capping" it goes in the bin.
> 
> Gordon MM0YEQ
>