AKAI S3000XL Midi Stereo Digital Sampler w Fantastic upgrades
If you’re looking at this unit, then you know out of all the S series boxes, this is the one that has that PUNCH, with the unmistakable, and recognizable 2U low profile.
This is an original Japanese market unit (100V), safely and professionally converted for Universal 100V-240V line power. With an internal auto-switching universal PSU (power supply unit) this unit can safely be used anywhere on Earth, and in the known Universe where electricity is available.
100% Self sufficient, universal power stage, FULL range compatibility with 100V-240V
**No step up/step down transformers required.**
Classic unit cleaned, fully overhauled and restored with:
- New, upgraded EPROM with OS v2.0 (latest)
- 32MB/16MWords (2x 16MB) installed - Maxed out
- Spent, original PSU removed, replaced with BRAND NEW Mean Well PSU - carefully calibrated and professionally, securely mounted to chassis, and professionally grounded
- Old floppy drive pulled, replaced with BRAND NEW ZuluSCSI USB-C drive w WHITE mounting bracket
- 10x new 16GB SD cards, individually formatted and partitioned (A-F). SD card includes 120+ library volumes on each SD, of AKAI S1000/S1100/S3000/MPC sample libraries from the 90's, classic Roland analog synths and drum machines, 808s, 909s, Juno, Jupiter, Super Jupiter, DX7, Moog, Prophet, Oberheim synths, and 1990's vintage multi-sample libraries containing basses, guitars, pads, leads, wind instruments, orchestral sounds and samples, drum breaks, drum kits, analog and digital FX, and much more
- Old buzzy inverter removed
- Brand New White on Indigo LCD display (Beautiful, isn’t it?)
- No filters used in photos, this is true to the display crispness and color - - New fuses
- Original 2 prong power socket replaced with standard 3 prong IEC socket.
- All Original knobs, no 3D printed bits
- All contacts cleaned, buttons, knobs, tact switches, encoders cleaned. Factory grade internal cable harness and management
- 3 prong IEC power cable
- 30 days 1:1 support
Slight wear around the knob and chassis edges, and light surface blemish on top of chassis.
This instrument is 100% fully functional.
We exercise due diligence to be fully transparent of the appearance and functionality of all of our instruments. No surprises.
The unit in the photos is the unit listed here. Not just one photo left up to guess. We put the best components and options available into our rebuilds and overhauls, with detailed images inside and out. What you see is what you get. NO GUESS WORK.
This unit is 100% fully functional, with meticulous cleaning and calibration.
Unit will be packed and shipped lovingly and professionally, guaranteed to arrive as shown, in 100% immaculate condition.
Item will ship insured via FedEx/UPS and Reverb.
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This item is sold As-Described
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.
| Listed | 2 months ago |
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| 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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