Topic: Advice: Whether to buy a damaged ARP 2600

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Posted at December 28, 2005, 4:41 pm:

I know this is a Moog forum, but I thought I'd ask here first, rather than some upitty site. BTW I do already own an AE and MF101,2 and 3.

I have been in contact with a guy (in New Zealand, where I live) who has a wealth of old analog gear e.g TB-303, TR-606, ARP Oddessey/2600, Juno 6/60 and even a 70's (?) Minimoog D!!!

Anyway, he's getting rid of all his gear which includes an Orange 2600 which is not working, so he says. He would let it go for $2000NZD = $1360US and includes a keyboard and sequencer.

Now that seems a very reasonable price except for the fact that I don't think there is anyone here that would repair it, the nearest would be Australia or even further. I am also afraid that it would be a bottomless pit of money; I know of people who have spent upwards of $20k on their 2600 mods.

So I ask your opinions, would it be a good idea to buy the 2600 and take it on as a project, or save up and start going into new Modular equipment?

Thanks

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