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I am considering purchasing an Oberheim Xpander that happens to be in excellent condition. I've heard they can be finicky and was wondering if anyone has any tips or recommendations regarding my potential purchase.

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mines been rock solid for years,  some have failing screens and some have a slightly less desirable power supply ( japanese assembled ones i believe ).
these are very well made and aside from sourcing screens they are a pleasure. make sure it passes it's voice cal procedures reliably and repeatedly.
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    On Saturday, March 18, 2017 2:45 PM, "dialtr@... [oberheim]" <oberheim@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
 

     I am considering purchasing an Oberheim Xpander that happens to be in excellent condition. I've heard they can be finicky and was wondering if anyone has any tips or recommendations regarding my potential purchase.
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They are really solid. I did have mine recapped and had the power supply improved, which is the kind of attention I've given all my vintage synths. The Xpander is a particularly solid and robust vintage synth in my experience. I really enjoy mine.

Cheers,

Paul Kavicky
www.paperstreetaudio.com

I have had an Xpander since they came out. I am the original owner.I have it midi'd to my OB-8.

Do make sure the unit tunes all Ocs's.  Try out the pots to see if they move well or are "sticky" and see of they do increase and decrease the amounts of X as you turn them.  Also, check all the buttons to make sure they do what they're supposed to.  Just looking at cleaning costs.  

 If you can see the unit before you purchase it, turn it on and leave it on for a bit.Make sure the displays are not flickering "badly" and DO try the unit connected to a midi controller for proper connections.
I think you can prob find a repair book online -PDF, for the Xpander.
Good luck.  I collected many of the sounds that were being sold back in the day.I think I still have the cassette that might have gone with it???  Not sure..
Ben L.

      From: "dialtr@... [oberheim]" <oberheim@yahoogroups.com>
 To: oberheim@yahoogroups.com 
 Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2017 1:45 PM
 Subject: [oberheim] Purchasing Xpander: Any advice?
   
    I am considering purchasing an Oberheim Xpander that happens to be in excellent condition. I've heard they can be finicky and was wondering if anyone has any tips or recommendations regarding my potential purchase.
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