Service woes - Siel dk600

[Rob Zero]

----- Original Message -----
From: Greg Montalbano <Greg.Montalbano at ucop.edu>
To: <synth-diy at node12b53.a2000.nl>
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2000 3:14 PM
Subject: Service woes - Siel dk600


> Well, I've about had it;  been building & servicing synth devices since
> about 1980, and I've NEVER had as much grief as I've had from this
> @*&#%$&^%$ dk600 -- I'm just about THIS CLOSE to giving up & using the
> thing for a boat anchor.
>
> (or, more realistically, taking the voice board & creating my own synth
> from that)
>
> Before I do, has anyone out there had experience with these?

I have had ALL the same problems when I was a tech.. It wasnt worth the
trouble. Its almost easier to build your own synth, honestly. I *think* that
maybe they are susceptible to ESD, which may cause the breakdown.

Rob