Vintage Synth Repair

I have resolved to use a step up transformer to power my newly
acquired Roland System 100 Mixer (25 watts).  Can anyone recommened a
good brand/source for one that will receive an Australian three-prong
plug (three flat pins/two angled off axis) and convert 110-120V (US
wall) to the necessary 240V (unit)?  I've had a Voltage Valet travel
converter burn up on me before and destroy an electric razor...rather
not have that happen to a vintage synthesizer!

thanks-stephen

>>I have resolved to use a step up transformer to power my newly
> acquired Roland System 100 Mixer (25 watts).<<

ah, & after all that.... radio shack, then. or circuit city,
whatever's closest to you. remember to check the power ratings
carefully- some of these widgets have a caveat on the packaging in
tiny letters, to the effect that they are "not for continuous use", so
you need to buy one that's seemingly over-rated for your purposes to
be on the safe side. you will, of course, be running your whole system
100 for extended periods of time... :-)  I have my 104 twinkling away
behind me right now.
I wish I lived closer- I'd fit the proper trafo for you.

duncan/london-UK

Stephen,

I don't know if it is applicable in your case, but in my studio (here in 
Canada), I have both 220 V and 110 V sockets, as half of my instruments come 
from Europe. Ask an electrician to modify your electrical wiring and to 
provide 220 V. I simply had to buy a couple of sockets last time I've been 
in Europe.

Fran\ufffdois


>From: "easterleggs" <milotoll@...>
>Reply-To: vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com
>To: vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [vintagesynthrepair] Step up converter for System 100 Mixer
>Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:16:34 -0000
>
>I have resolved to use a step up transformer to power my newly
>acquired Roland System 100 Mixer (25 watts).  Can anyone recommened a
>good brand/source for one that will receive an Australian three-prong
>plug (three flat pins/two angled off axis) and convert 110-120V (US
>wall) to the necessary 240V (unit)?  I've had a Voltage Valet travel
>converter burn up on me before and destroy an electric razor...rather
>not have that happen to a vintage synthesizer!
>
>thanks-stephen
>
>

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well, I need it straightaway, and it's a project that would take some
time for me.  eventually I'll put the good advice to use, but for now
I just need to power it up!  thanks again!

stephen



--- In vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com, "ferrograph632"
<ferrograph@...> wrote:

>
> >>I have resolved to use a step up transformer to power my newly
> > acquired Roland System 100 Mixer (25 watts).<<
> 
> ah, & after all that.... radio shack, then. or circuit city,
> whatever's closest to you. remember to check the power ratings
> carefully- some of these widgets have a caveat on the packaging in
> tiny letters, to the effect that they are "not for continuous use", so
> you need to buy one that's seemingly over-rated for your purposes to
> be on the safe side. you will, of course, be running your whole system
> 100 for extended periods of time... :-)  I have my 104 twinkling away
> behind me right now.
> I wish I lived closer- I'd fit the proper trafo for you.
> 
> duncan/london-UK
>