Rhodes Chroma Polaris

> From: Daniel Thumim
> 
> Actually, the transformer itself does look a bit rusty... 
> what is so unique about this one that it can't be replaced?

All transformers are "unique" in that there isn't a simple list of standard
transformers that everyone uses, like resistors. You could certainly find a
substitute that would work okay (although I doubt you need one), but I doubt
it would have the same mounting hole spacing, or be exactly the same rating.
The other parts, including the ICs, are things you can easily get exact
replacements for.

> Most of the membrane switches do seem to work, but alas STOP 
> is not among them which prevents me from getting past step 1. 
> *sigh* Replacing those switches looks like a major headache.  
> This is starting to look more like a long term project than a 
> little tinkering.

Yup. I wish someone with access to silkscreening equipment would make some
replacement membrane switches. A lot of people around here seem to need
them.

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Ciao,               Paul D. DeRocco
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