Xpantastic!

Hey,

I gotta be more specific. The Matrix 12 and Expanders are the only 
synths I have seen that have all of the integrated circuits in 
sockets. This allows easy repairs as well as some customizing. I have 
read were some guys replaced the generic op-amps with low noise
high performance types. I have never done this, but one of these days 
l would like to try it.

The matrix 6 and 1000 only have the CEM voice chips, microproccessor, 
DAC  and EPROM in sockets.


--- In xpantastic@yahoogroups.com, "Tony Cappellini" <cappy2112@...> 
wrote:
>
> > There must be really good quality sockets in these Oberheims. It's
> > the only electronic thing I have ever seen with a socket for every
> > chip!! I have found chips just rattling around in other gizmos but
> > never in my OB. I have an anvil case for mine and I have had 
problems
> > were the keydeck moves a bit if it is stored on it's side during
> > transport. I have a MATRIX 1000 that has just been through hell.
> 
> I think my Matrix 1000 had all the chips soldered in, from what I
> remember. Its been almost 8 years now since I've owned it.
>