Doepfer

> I am reading various forums (including this one) where people are
> complaining that they are having problems with the power supplies
> sold with both Doepfer DIY kits in the USA.? The issue with the
> DIY Kit #2 (hum) has been chronicled on this forum, and I have
> read elsewhere that the power supply supplied with the DIY Kit #1
> is underpowered (only 1100 mA, should be 2.5 A).? What recourse
> does Doepfer have to ensure that their (exclusive) US distributor
> sources the correct power supplies?? These issues are forcing me
> to resource the power supply that I want to put into a DIY case
> that I am making, and forcing me to re-think my decision to use
> the Eurorack format when it appears that the largest manufacturer
> of this equipment ignores potential issues with power supplies
> issued with their equipment.? Dieter, has anyone checked to see
> if the problem chronicled on this forum with the DIY Kit #2 is
> with the power supply that is provided in the USA?? From what I
> have read here, this problem only exists with kits sold in the
> USA.? Can you also find out about the power supply that is
> provided with the DIY Kit #1?
>
> Sorry for the rant, thank you for any light that can be shed on
> this issue,
>
> Henfield.............................................

I'll contact Shawn Cleary from Analogue Haven to get an answer. Our problem
is, that we cannot get transformers or power supplies with 115 V mains
voltage and US mains connectors here in Germany (or only at very high
prices). This is why these parts are usually added by the representatives.

Best wishes
Dieter Doepfer