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Subject: Re: New Power Adaptor for Poly 800 and question about multi mods (Hawk)

From: "bodhi_light" <bodhi_light@...>
Date: 2012-10-05

So 300ma is good? I saw 800 there as well. Also the adapters at radio shack have adjustable tips. Which on do I need? I'd prefer not to schlep the Korg there. Thanks again. This is a helpful group!

--- In korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com, "bimmerfan222" <bperkins211@...> wrote:
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> I've been using a radio Shack 300mA supply on my korg for the last year without any problems.
> But I would agree that having at least 500mA would be preferrable.
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> there are 1A 9v adapters on ebay everyday for about 5 dollars shipped... I may have to invest in one and upgrade mine.
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> -Blaine
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> --- In korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com, Michael Hawkins <korgpolyex800@> wrote:
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> > Holy moly! My bad, I meant to say 600mA. But you're right that 1Amp is really the right size for it.
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> > Mike
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> > ________________________________
> > From: Gordon JC Pearce <gordon@>
> > To: korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Tuesday, October 2, 2012 1:05 PM
> > Subject: Re: [korgpolyex] New Power Adaptor for Poly 800 and question about multi mods (Hawk)
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> > On 02/10/12 13:48, Michael Hawkins wrote:
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> > > You will need a 9V DC 300mA power adapter.
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> > 300mA doesn't really sound like enough; mine draws a good 650mA when
> > it's running. The PSU that came with it is rated at 1A, but failed some
> > time ago. I now use it with a 1.5A PSU because that was what I had
> > kicking about ;-)
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> > --
> > Gordon JC Pearce MM0YEQ
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