bass_dinger Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 (edited) Looking for a piano, for myself and my daughter to mess about on - my daughter reached Grade 2 and I played the electric organ decades ago. A Kurzweil SP76 has appeared very close to me, for £80. Is it worth having? Edited April 1, 2023 by bass_dinger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammybee Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 £80 - thats a bit of a bargain. I'm sure you could flip it for at least double if you don't like it I have an older Kurzweil at home that my daughter plays and she absolutely loves it. The piano samples/sounds are really nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_dinger Posted April 2, 2023 Author Share Posted April 2, 2023 This thread here, along with this here convinced me that the one that I spotted is worth a try. Of course, I have no space for it, but it feels like the right time and the right instrument at the right price. I am tempted to link it up to a DX11 that was gifted to me - just so that I can pretend to be Jean Michael Jarre for a couple of hours.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JottoSW1 Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 3 minutes ago, bass_dinger said: This thread here, along with this here convinced me that the one that I spotted is worth a try. Of course, I have no space for it, but it feels like the right time and the right instrument at the right price. I am tempted to link it up to a DX11 that was gifted to me - just so that I can pretend to be Jean Michael Jarre for a couple of hours.... Keep thinking I'd like to do a synth dub reggae project as Jean Michael Jaahhhh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_dinger Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 Looks like I got the price wrong - it was £59.99 and not £80. And the power supply is missing - lost in the shop refurb. So, I have been given a £10 discount. Thank you, Cash Converters for a stage piano for the price of a Bontempi organ. Does anyone know where I can get a UK power adaptor for a Kurzweil SP76? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 2 hours ago, bass_dinger said: Does anyone know where I can get a UK power adaptor for a Kurzweil SP76? I'd start by asking Kurzweil. They have in the past been very helpful when it comes to supporting older equipment. Even if they don't actually provide a suitable supply anymore they should be able to supply the specifications for a suitable replacement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_dinger Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 (edited) Nothing available from Kurzweil, nor could they recommend anything. However, the manual tells me that the specification's are as follows: Electrical Requirements Input Voltage 12 Volts DC nominal, 16 volts maximum Current Consumption 0.5 Amp maximum From the manual, it is not clear which of the ring or the tip are positive or negative - two circles, the left with a circled +, and the right with a circled - I will grab a photo of the rear panel when I am home. Update: positive centre, negative ring. 5.5mm outer diameter, 2.5mm centre (according to the Web, and the chap from the distributor). Edited April 3, 2023 by bass_dinger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 It might be worth posting this on the Sound On Sound forums in the "keyboards" section. There's quite a few Kurzweil users there and I'm sure one of them will be able to recommend a suitable PSU. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_dinger Posted April 9, 2023 Author Share Posted April 9, 2023 So, I happened to already have a Power Supply Unit with the right specification - one of those multi output devices that allow one to configure voltage and polarity. @sammybeewas right - the piano sounds are really nice. And the keyboard feels responsive. To my utter surprise, I was able to read the music to Bach's Prelude number 1, having last played keyboard music some 20 years ago (and never the left hand). All that bass clef reading payed off. For a permanent power supply solution, these guys will make one up for me. https://www.electronicmusicservices.co.uk Certainly, I have not found one that has all the right specifications and which is not a kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 BT power supply part number S018CAM1200150 - 12V 1.5A centre positive, 5.5/2.5mm. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 One of these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 That's the one, only with the three-pronged UK adaptor on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 (edited) 53 minutes ago, tauzero said: That's the one, only with the three-pronged UK adaptor on it. Yeah, that's the bit I can't find edit: actually: if this is what @bass_dingerneeds he can have it. Edited April 13, 2023 by bartelby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_dinger Posted April 13, 2023 Author Share Posted April 13, 2023 Perfect - I will message @bartelby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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