Blackout posted this over at Gearslutz also; it is very difficult not to resort to an ad hominem response, because he is asking for it. As mentioned, most people have the Minimoog power supply plugged into a power strip, so it will most likely never be a problem. Sheesh…
One boisterous voice does not represent the multitudes… if he cannot accept the testimony of people more experienced than him, even from a certified Moog service center, then no amount of explanation will be good enough for him and he cannot be reasoned with. I get tired of talking to brick walls.
just because i posted something on Gearslutz does not mean im a crazy nut (like some) that post on there. Im over 40, have a wife and 2 kids, and run 2 recording studios. Youve never posted on Gearslutz ever? Your argument seems to be “Blackout is a crazy nut, hes posted on Gearslutz before…THERE …that proves it. So ignore him suggesting that you buy a backup PS because you dont need it.”
i dont believe that the Moog external line lump PS is going to last working 30 years non stop without failing. But you seem to think i am being “unreasonable” because of this? sheesh.
Feel free to believe that the PS will last! Some people will not take a helpful warning based on years of experience. You cant save everyone. All this post is…is a helpful warning and heads up to be aware of the situation. I think that is a very reasonable reason to post..to help others.
Cheers,
Blackout
They are now: https://www.moogmusic.com/products/accessories/minimoog-model-d-power-supply
According to that product page:
USA $79
EU $81
UK $83
AU $82
JP $82
Well, that should help prevent any “blackout” of the Minimoog for the foreseeable future!
Now what I really need is a Minimoog dustcover. I don’t want one that says “Voyager” on it…
I’ve found dust covers online but all of them seem to require you to fold the control panel back down flat. I don’t want to do that every time I want to cover it up. I did have one made from a custom cover shop online but I just SWAGED it and gave them some numbers. The material ended up being a little thinner so it doesn’t work out quite like I thought. In fact it works better if I turn it around and use it. It would be nice to have one that was the right shape but this one works for now.
I own four original Model ‘D’'s, service them and they all stay in tune well enough to use live.
In fact, I have used my first Minimoog live since buying it in 1982 - it’s only ever let me down once with an open circuit glide control - no big deal, wear & tear and easy to replace.
Maybe you encountered old ones in need servicing or with faults..?
Regarding the external PSU - I don’t know if this is the case because I’ve never seen one, but if they’re one of those mini SMPS which sense and can be used on any supply voltage, then I would suspect they will indeed start getting issues down the line - simply because all SMPS power supplies will..! The old model ‘D’ internal linear PSU will run forever - needing maybe a recap or two along the way.
I’m glad I found this thread: my D reissue is now running via a powerbar, which I turn off when not in use
thx everyone
I am now unplugging mine physically after every use.
well that is certainly better than unplugging it mentally!
LOL. As much crap as the guy got who started this thread it has actually been a good thing. I was leaving my external power supply hooked up all day and all night…
Sounds like there is a market for a third-party higher-quality power supply with a premium XLR connector.
was thinking about this…maybe it is cheaper than paying someone $60/hr bench time to rebuild the PS every decade or so?
and certainly less noise potential in the circuit, too?
Or you could just buy a replacement directly from Moog?
glad ive helped someone out ! (yes i copped a lot of crap for trying to help you!))
Looks like that power supply is not all that custom…
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/MEAN-WELL/GP25A14E-R1B?qs=9HM%2FdYkAMWwo07MPMBi92A%3D%3D
Right , it is a plain meanwell psu with xlr plug . by the way the original plug was worn quite quickly , mini startet to make nasty things . my tech installed a neutrik plug which solves my psu problems .
I’m not familiar with the Minimoog reissue, but my Moog Liberation used an XLR plug from a remote power supply. One mistake was using the shell as ground because that connection isn’t entirely reliable. Not sure if the Minimoog reissue uses the XLR shell as ground.