Rhodes Chroma Polaris

Hey guys, I did not dig to deep as I  was able to super glue them back together. Surprisingly the plastic threaded ends had broken and all of the parts were still there. The glue worked quite well as I was able to slide the plastic back on the metal barrels and glue them back together. Not the perfect fix but the nuts threaded back on and I will only be using it in my studio. I will be keeping my eyes open for a new set to install in the future. Thanks for the input.

 
--- In chromapolaris@yahoogroups.com, "Paul D. DeRocco" <pderocco@...> wrote:
>
> > From: digital_lofi
> > 
> > Bob & group, wondering if you found out anything further 
> > about the output jacks for the Polaris, and where we might 
> > best find replacements? The jacks on the on that I'm 
> > attempting to repair were pretty chewed up and pretty much 
> > fell apart when I began taking it apart to clean it. While I 
> > think I can get the membranes back up and running (knock 
> > wood) I've lost the output. 
> > 
> > I also met someone who has the service manual and I'm going 
> > to see if he can get me the info on the output.
> > 
> > So, yeah, I'm also looking for information on replacing these 
> > 3 jacks, and how they are wired together.
> 
> I don't have my Polaris open at the moment, but I seem to recall these were
> Switchcraft enclosed jacks. Since they're hand wired and not board mounted,
> lots of parts could be substituted. However, if you can find some NL114BX
> jacks, they'll substitute for any contact arrangement, because they're
> stereo closed circuit insulated bushing, so you just ignore the contacts you
> don't need, or wire the sleeve terminal to a chassis ground lug if you need
> a grounded sleeve. The Switchcraft web site refers to onlinecomponenets.com,
> masterdistributors.com, and mouser.com as possible sources.
> 
> As to how they're wired, it shows that in the service manual, on the page
> that shows the top level wiring diagram.
> 
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> Ciao,               Paul D. DeRocco
> Paul                mailto:pderocco@...
>