Vintage Synth Repair

Thanks,

I know the MKS70 very well. I had a failed one a while ago,
with all kind of problems. This one is untouched.

I'll use a step down transformer.


--- In vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com, PeWe <ha-pewe@...> wrote:
>
> If you have an external quality downstrip transformer available, just 
> use it.
> Only disadvantage is, you have an additional external device to carry 
> around.
> 
> How old is your MKS70 ?
> Check the internal PSU for stable voltages and the caps.
> Bad voltage can damage internal circuitry, the display is the critical 
> part in the MKS70.
> It´s a VFD (and unavailable like the Oberheim Matrix12 /Xpander VFD 
> displays).
> If it fails you have a prob to get a replacement.
> 
> good luck w/ your MKS, it´s a great sounding machine ...
> 
> 
> gil_we schrieb:
> >
> > Can using a downstep transformer (230v to 110v) cause any damage to
> > the MKS70 transformer ?
> >
> > --- In vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com 
> > <mailto:vintagesynthrepair%40yahoogroups.com>, PeWe <ha-pewe@> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > AFAIK, you have to change the transformer.
> > > I have a MKS70 too since many years and got it from the US,- so I
> > had to
> > > change it too.
> > >
> > > gil_we schrieb:
> > > >
> > > > Does anyone have any idea how a 110v MKS70 can be internally
converted
> > > > to 230v ?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks !
> > > >
> > > > .
> > > >
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