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Re: Linear power supply

2012-09-17 by Elby Designs

I will repeat.... Doepfer is 12V NOT 15V and CANNOT be modified


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-----Original Message-----
From: cgs_synth@yahoogroups.com [mailto:cgs_synth@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of fuyuhiko
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 10:24 AM
To: cgs_synth@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [cgs_synth] Re: Linear power supply

Thanks for all generous replies, it's very helpful and I've been relieved.

The linear power supply seems not bad, but can be confusing as Ove said.
I will consider buying either Doepfer one or customizing the linear power
supply to be easily used.

Thank you very much and good luck for your inventions.



--- In cgs_synth@yahoogroups.com, "roglok" <roglok@...> wrote:
>
> These seem to be quite popular too:
>
> http://www.tiptopaudio.com/zeuspwr.php
>
> although, like the Doepfer, they provide only +/-12V...
>
> Here's an example for a pre-built 15V PSU, but be aware that it only
delivers 500mA:
>
> http://www.blacet.com/misc.html
>
> --- In cgs_synth@yahoogroups.com, Ove Ridé <nitro2k01@> wrote:
> >
> > On 15 September 2012 23:09, fuyuhiko <hiko_goldenballs@> wrote:
> > > Hello there.
> > >
> > > This is totally newbee question. I'm thinking of buying a linear
> > > power supply to get DC +/-15V as building a power supply seems
difficult for me.
> > >
> > > For instance;
> > >
> > > http://www.conrad-uk.com/ce/en/product/511815/VOLTCRAFT-VLP-2403-2
> > > 40W-DC-Power-Supply-Linear/2110330&ref=list
> > >
> > > But Im not sure if using this type of supply is efficient for the
> > > future use.
> > > Is there any drawback of using this type of power supply?
> > >
> > > Please let me know if you have any opinions.
> > > I live in the UK.
> >
> > Hello. That's a lab power supply. If you intend to do any kind of
> > eletronical prototyping work, you should have one. You won't regret
> > getting it. I am not familiar with the quality of that brand, but
> > the specs look ok.
> >
> > However, It would be a bit inconvenient to power a synth system from
> > a lab power supply. You need to plug in cables for every time you
> > want to use it, and not confuse the + and - cables, etc. For daily
> > use, I would probably recommend something like the Doepfer A100 kit.
> >
> > http://www.doepfer.de/a100_DIY_kits.htm
> >
> > --
> > /Ove
> >
> > Blog: <http://blog.gg8.se/>
> >
> > "Here is Evergreen City. Evergreen�¿ is the color of green
forever."
> >
>




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