[sdiy] Memorymoog Overhaul Suggestions

James R. Coplin moog at qwest.net
Wed Jan 28 15:15:59 CET 2004


I'm having to open up my Memorymoog to install a Kenton MIDI kit I have and
replace some out LED and burnish a dodgy switch. I figured while I was in
there I might as well do a complete overhaul. Here's what I'm considering,
are there any other suggestions? I'm pretty resolved to be buried with this
unit so I'm pretty open to making as good as possible.

MIDI kit install

Convert all LEDs to blue (Any recommendations on whose I should use?)

Recap the power supply

Change out all the OpAms if possible (Suggestions? The chips are all on
sockets which is nice)

New ribbon cables throughout

Replace all those crappy trimmer pots on the voice cards (Again, whose would
be best?)

Refinish case. It's perfect except for where I've worn through the finish
under the number pad! 

This thing has so many opamps in both the cv and signal path that I'm really
hoping to get improved stability and sound by upgrading them. I had this
done to my 2600 and I was floored by how much better it sounds. If only it
could be made all discrete! So, what else should I be considering?

James R. Coplin
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