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Re: [chromapolaris] Re: 1/4" jack source?

2011-05-09 by n mm

I used a 15/16th" Greenlee punch and installed Neutrik jacks. They are way more 
solid. That was the only problem with my Polaris when i got it, never had a 
problem since. 






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From: James <fl_799@...>
To: chromapolaris@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, April 26, 2011 3:39:36 PM
Subject: Re: [chromapolaris] Re: 1/4" jack source?

   
Did you guys check with Bob at synthdoctorin' or Doug at Synthparts?
 
James

--- On Tue, 4/26/11, digital_lofi <yahoo@...> wrote:


>From: digital_lofi <yahoo@...>
>Subject: [chromapolaris] Re: 1/4" jack source?
>To: chromapolaris@yahoogroups.com
>Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 12:39 PM
>
>
>  
>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.
>
>Cheers,
>C. Puffer / @digitallofi
>
>--- In chromapolaris@yahoogroups.com, "robert" <wilson04@...> wrote:
>>
>> Anyone know of a source for the 1/4" jacks for the  headphone, low level and 
>>high level outputs? they are isolated jacks and I haven't had much luck finding 
>>a supplier. The Polaris I have has all three broken, any leads would be greatly 
>>appreciated. 
>>
>> 
>> On another note it is great to see a group keeping the Polaris alive and 
>>well!!! I worked for CBS in the early eighties and was a final stage electronic 
>>tech for the Rhodes Chroma (not the Polaris)I had many through the years and 
>>unfortunately let them all go.....wish I still had at least one but I don't have 
>>$5,000 lying around :(
>> 
>> thanks
>> Bob
>>
>
>

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