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RE: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Power Supply question

2006-03-02 by Rick Margitza

hi guys,
i moved to paris a while ago and have had no problems using a transformer 
(120 to 220) with my vfx sd.



>From: "webcam92103" <junkmail@...>
>Reply-To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
>To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Power Supply question
>Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2006 05:47:08 -0000
>
>--- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Sparkes"
><paulsparkes@...> wrote:
> >
> > Hi guys I'm new here but have been a VFX SD  user for the past 8 years.
> > My original keyboards disk drive died and being based in New Zealand
> > couldn't get a replacement so ended up buying a US replacement
> > keyboard. However as it's 120 volts compared to NZ's 240 volts I need
> > a  transformer to plug into. Can anyone provide me details of exactly
> > which transformer I need as far as the specs go, as there seems to be a
> > variety out there.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
>
>
>Paul,
>
>I'm not sure what I would recommmend for a transformer, but
>from my experience, when I took my US keyboard to Europe and
>tried using a transformer I had terrible results due to the
>difference in frequency 50hz (non US) vs 60hz (US).
>
>The display would flicker, and overall it just did not work
>reliably.
>
>I'm sure there's a solution, I just hope it's not too expensive.
>
>Good Luck!
>
>
>
>

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