Fairlight-CMI

--- In Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com, "Harald Feldmann"
<feldmann@x...> wrote:
>
> 
Thank you Harald,


I didn't know about the IIx drives being potential problems. I did
email Peter Wielk, and he said he didn't have anything in stock at the
time, but that was last month. I checked in with him once again, but
haven't recieved a response yet.

Thank you again for your advice. It's most appreciated.

Best regards,

Dustin


> Hi Dustin,
> 
> Welcome!
> 
> Peter Wielk may have some Fairlight units left for sale, if you are
> searching for a series III. Prices may vary but start around USD 3,000
> without any warranty. They can go up to USD 10,000.
> 
> A Fairlight is seriously heavy and can barely be lifted ergonomically by
> one man alone. Shipping it is an expensive and elaborate undertaking. I
> collected most of my units in person from the USA and the UK to meet the
> seller and pack the unit securely in flight cases. This has worked very
> well but is costly.
> 
> Rumour has it that a series IIx could be an older model which has
> diskdrives you cannot use on 60 Hz (USA) if they are 50 Hz (european)
> models. This is an issue to watch out for when buying a II(x) unit. I
> never encountered it so far.
> 
> If you have the money, I recommend not to undertake purchasing one
on your
> own as likely there is importing / exporting involved which requires 
> paperwork. Keep reading the posts (and older posts too) to familiarize
> yourself with the ins and outs of the units, the differences and the
> horror stories.
> 
> Also do google searches on Farlight CMI, and check out
> http://www.ghservices.com/gregh/fairligh/swapshop.htm
> 
> Best regards,
> Harald.
> 
> 
> > Hi all,
> >
> >  I just joined recently, as I take a great interest in the Fairlight
> > CMI/Synclavier instruments (even at age, 15 I have come to appreciate
> > these two technological marvels, and find them superior). If I may
> > ask, where did all of you aquire your Fairlight CMI systems? It is
> > turning out to be very difficult for me to locate one.
> >
> >
> > Thanks for any advice you can give me,
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Best regards,
> >
> > Dustin
>