[sdiy] ARP 2500

[Phil Wheeler]

Hi Luis,

First: check the matrix switches! These are a real pain and they age
poorly unless kept in very well controlled temp./humidity
environments. I don't know of any source for replacements, either, and
I've searched. An engineer I know set out to restore a 2500 not long
ago. He had the usual problems with aging potentiometers, and some of
the potted modules gave him fits as well. But the matrix switches were
the worst.

If you do get the unit and want to sell, please let me know.

Thanks,
Phil

On 8/6/07, Luís Marka <luis.marka at terra.com.br> wrote:
> Hi gang,
> Don´t know if this is that much on topic... but today I will check an
> ARP 2500 (main cabinet + controller) I found in my city, and would like
> to know:
> - Is there any specific thing I should check first? What is more prone
> to break/show problems? and...
> - How much can I ask for the machine if I eventually decide to resell
> it? I will probably try to resell it either in the US or Europe (I am in
> Brazil) since I already have a modular - two actually if you count the
> Nord MicroModular...
>
> Best,
> Luis Marka
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