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Fairlight cmi |
| Model |
IIX: MIDI, MuStudio.fr card reader |
| Description |
Rare, beautiful Fairlight Series IIX, with MIDI and a MuStudio.fr card reader disk drive replacement. This actual machine was sold at VEMIA in 2014, and serviced by Fairlight experts nLi before we delivered it to our client. The client loved it, and rated the quality of sound and sampling very highly (and he should know). But quite soon afterwards a switch on the monitor was accidentally changed, and the monitor blew up. So it then sat for several years unused in his studio. Eventually he sourced a replacement tube, and we have had that fitted by an old-school TV tech, and the monitor serviced. After that amount of time unused, the Fairlight will need some skilled work to get it 100% again. Switching it on, at first we had very little response, but we re-seated some cards and it started coming back to life - although the technique to use the MuStudio card reader and how it combines with the Fairlight's OS was also a serious challenge for a newbie. As it stands, we were able to access the factory sound library (and all versions of OS, too) - we didn't explore further, but it might be that there are some user samples as well. The output sounds lovely.
We weren't able to sample (but nLi told us afterwards that we should have used a D.I. box because of impedance issues). We didn't get into the MIDI side, and we couldn't get the light-pen to work. We didn't try the remaining 8-inch disk drive. A few keys were unresponsive at first but improved with use. One black key seems to get a bit stuck. So you'll need a certain amount of work put into it, but then have a wonderful example of a classic instrument. Very nice cosmetic condition - the MIDI add-on box is worn in places but everything else is very good - and a bright new monitor screen. The original tube is included. Packing (actually palletising unless we can deliver by hand): 50GBP. Hand collection would be great. |
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| Age |
n/a |
| Weight |
n/a |
| Condition |
Very good |
| Location |
Uk (Item is at Vemia Uk) |
| Vat |
Not from a VAT-registered business. But VAT / duty may be due if importing from outside your trade bloc. |
| Quantity |
1 item is available from the owner |
| Options |
User manual : No |
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Service manual : No |
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First owner : No |
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Original boxes : No |
| Plug type |
United Kingdom standard plug |
| Voltage type |
External power supply 220-240V |
| Status |
Item has been sold or not sold in a previous auction |
| Sale type |
The item is on the auction rooms |
| Ending on |
09/04/2022 |
| Category |
Sampling Workstation |
| Serial number |
Unknown |
| Sphere reference |
# 24534 |
| Statistics |
Created on : 29/03/2022 |
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Changed on : 30/03/2022 |
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Published on : 30/03/2022 |
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Displayed : 2790 time(s) by members and guests |
| Safety |
All electrical items sold in VEMIA are deemed to be trade sales. No warranty of electrical safety is given or implied. Many items are vintage and would not pass current electrical safety standards. It is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that items are safe to use in their future environment - if necessary by using the services of a professional. |
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The following section gives you the prices as well as shipment and payment conditions associated with the item. Payment is always requested in GBP. Converted price is shown for information and converted with Sphere standard currency rate.
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| Start price |
4950 GBP |
| Converted price (1) |
4950 GBP |
| Shipment |
International or local shipment to pay |
| Packing costs |
50 GBP |
| Payment |
Full pre payment needed |
| Auction bid step |
50 GBP |
| Auction highest bid |
12100 GBP |
| Converted highest bid |
12100 GBP |
| Leader or winner |
lukcook |
| (1) Currency conversion |
Note that conversion rates were last adjusted on 5th October 2022 at 10:56 CET. They are there to give you a rough guide to the bid price in your currency. Please check for a more up-to-date conversion at http://www.x-rates.com/calculator.html. The bid price will be the actual price in pounds (GBP) at the moment the auction closes. This will be roughly converted to your currency for your information.
For technical reasons, we are unable to update the conversion from GBP to Euro during the auction, although it has changed by well over 10%. If you are in the euro zone please check the current rate at http://www.x-rates.com/calculator.html
Payments from UK and non-Euro currency regions must always be in GBP. Payments to and from Euro currency regions can be in Euros via our French bank.The applicable Euro amount will be the exact amount specified on your invoice or credit note. For more info please see the FAQ about exchange rates. |
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