Korg DW8000, Mono/Poly, MS-20...

I recently purchased a DW8000 for a few hundred $$$ to a private
seller. When I first recieved it a few months ago it worked fine.
After I set it aside for a few weeks to concentrate on some other
projects and now it is simply not working. No power, no display,
nothing. I don't know what the problem is but I'd like to start with
the simplist solution... the power cable. Anyone know where I can
get one? I've tried Radio Shack and they do mot carry any two
pronged cables in that size.

Any suggestions?

Don't know if the cable is your problem -- however:

I've repaired several of these, and the first thing I always do is replace the power jack with a standard, three-prong computer type jack (available for a couple of bucks at most electronic stores -- not sure if Rat Shack still carries them).  This permanently eliminates the cord-replacement problem.

If you have any experience with soldering/electronics repair, it's a very simple procedure;  if not, consult someone who knows what they're doing.

As for other things to look at in your particular case, there is always the possibility of a dead fuse on the internal fuse board.  If you have to open the unit up anyway, this is something to check (just be sure to keep track of all those screws -- the DW8000 has more screws than any other synth I've seen).

~GM

At 07:28 PM 9/18/03 +0000, you wrote:

I recently purchased a DW8000 for a few hundred $$$ to a private
seller. When I first recieved it a few months ago it worked fine.
After I set it aside for a few weeks to concentrate on some other
projects and now it is simply not working. No power, no display, 
nothing. I don't know what the problem is but I'd like to start with
the simplist solution... the power cable. Anyone know where I can
get one? I've tried Radio Shack and they do mot carry any two
pronged cables in that size.

Any suggestions?


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---"wheresgrant1" wrote:

> Anyone know where I can
> get [an AC power cable for a DW8000]?
> I've tried Radio Shack and they do mot carry any two
> pronged cables in that size.

The Hosa PWC-178 is the right cable. See it here:
http://www.hosatech.com/accessories_index_2.html

Any musical instrument dealer should be able to order this.

Although I agree with the other replies that prefer replacing the Korg ungrounded 2-
prong cable with a standard IEC computer 3-prong grounded outlet and cable.