Elektron Musical Instruments

Unit 1-100 had the old (heavy) potentiometers, and unit 1-266 had the 
old D/A converters in the separate outputs. The D/A upgrade is free 
only within this year (I think)., but there is a lifetime guarantee 
for the knobs (free transport within this year).

I think the knob upgrade is critical - several of the early knobs 
(mine included) went bad within a few months of purchase. Also, the 
newer knobs are MUCH nicer in practical use. But in ten years, there 
is bound to be some mad collectors paying mad prices for MDs with the 
original knobs... :)

Also, there is said to be a lot of noise in the original separate 
outputs (I never tried mine before the upgrade), though an OS upgrade 
cured that problem to some extent.

But don't let this put you off buying a Machinedrum. It's a one hell 
of a musical tool, don't think for one second you can do without 
it. :)

Regards,
Nils



--- In elektron-users@y..., Crackpot <shifty@g...> wrote:
 
> 
> the only hardware difference was a knob and audio outputs upgrade 
they
> did.  I don't know which of the units had the original knob and 
audio
> outputs, but you can get those exchanged for free from the boys in
> Sweden if you desire the upgrades.  They're not very critical, but
> I suppose technically, you can use them in negotiating points to
> get a few dollars off for the convenience of it.
> 
> -N