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Yes, it's true, the case is very soft. It's one of its drawbacks and 
I hate the fact that my AN has very scratched corners, moreover not 
done by me.
The main reason why I would like to implement the power supply inside 
the instrument is probably about "power switch". My Rolands have 
their power cords plugged to sockets forever and when they are 
switched off, nothing can happen. But the AN's wall wart adapter 
becomes a bit hot after a while and I preferably unplug it when 
swithing the instrument off. Everything can happen and I don't 
believe so much that the small power switch can protect my dear AN.
Yes, the small laptop-type adapter with a power switch unplugging it 
from the power should be solution, but if anybody has any comments 
about implementing the power supply or already done it, please let me 
inform.

Regards, AQ


--- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, Bruce Wahler <bruce@a...> wrote:
> Hi AQ,
> 
> This could probably be done, but the body of the AN1x is made of 
soft plastic, and many of the internal supplies use an IEC 
connector.  I would be concerned about the long-term reliability of 
the connector from the stress of plugging and unplugging the power 
cord.
> 
> A better idea, IMHO, is to replace the "wall wart" adapter with one 
of the smaller switching adapters that laptop PCs use.  (I did this 
on my AN1x.)  These adapters are lighter weight than the PA-3B that 
comes with the AN1x, and have a separate power cord so they can sit 
on the floor below the synth, instead of hanging from a wall outlet 
or a power strip.  I used to sell a low-cost one that fits the AN1x 
at my Internet store, but my supplier ran out, and the replacement is 
much more expensive.  Recently, though, I found five of them in 
storage, so if you or anyone else is interested, please contact me 
off-list.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> -BW
> 
> --
> Bruce Wahler
> Ashby Solutions™   http://music.ashbysolutions.com
> 978.386.7389  voice/fax
> bruce@a...
> 
> At 08:45 AM 3/25/2003 +0000, you wrote:
> >Yesterday I've seen the photo of opened AN and because I don't 
like 
> >external power adapters I have an idea and question for you. What 
> >about to implement power adapter inside the AN? It looks there is 
> >enough space (under the diagram) for it. I don't want to cut my AN 
> >now but it should be more practical. Any hints, tips, ideas or 
> >experiences?
> >
> >AQ
> >
> >
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