However, this isn't a standard-issue DX5: this is a custom-modified and completely restored DX5 with higher-end components than the original. Frankly, this is the best-sounding DX synth you will ever hear - even better than a DX1, which are incredibly rare. The following tweaks/updates were done by SynthSpa within the last year:
- Upgraded hand-picked DA converters for pristine sound: the character of the DX1/DX5, but even more hi-fi
- New OLED screen to replace the old, dim EL display
- Totally rebuilt power supply with new capacitors
- New battery
- Completely rebuilt keybed: each key was washed, cleaned, and springs restored to feel brand new
- Custom Paduk wood trim sides
- Cleaned & restored sliders, jacks, pots & other electronic components; outputs rebalanced & optimized
A few other notes: the youtube link in my listing is this actual DX5, recorded in January 2021; however, some of the sounds are from a custom DX sample library I created - some of which are multiple stacks from a TX816.
This DX5 is in incredible shape as you can see in the pics & video; however, there is one minor small scratch near the display. The previous owner filled it in with brown paint, so it's not really noticeable under most circumstances - you have to be looking for it. It's under the temporary brown tape you can see in some of the pics in my listing; the tape has been removed. If you're as OCD as I am, you can do the same thing - or make a nice bezel to surround the display. If it doesn't sell, I'll happily keep it and build a nice wood trim bezel myself!
It's a 100v model, so you'll need a $20 voltage transformer - easy to grab on Amazon. I am including the original DX1 and DX5 ROM carts as well as one RAM cart loaded with some of the best DX sounds I've found.
Finally: this is a large, heavy synth that's worth a lot, so I will only sell & ship (insured for full value) within the continental U.S. - which will be around $200 depending on your location.
I adore this iconic synth, but I have 8 other DX synths, so this one deserves a great home where it will be taken care of. Cheers! Oh, and this DX5 was NOT owned by Rick Wakeman or anyone else of particular importance ;-)
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Listed | 3 years ago |
Condition | Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more |
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