{"product_id":"access-virus-b-desktop-synthesizer-95823","title":"Access Virus B Desktop, Fully Recapped, All New Tacts, New Display, Power Switch, Battery + PSU","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale: Access Virus B Desktop digital synthesizer in excellent condition. This unit marks a new era for the shop as it is the first fully recapped Virus B we are releasing into the wild. In addition to a complete main board and panel board recap, we've made several other upgrades to bring this unit as close to like-new condition as possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails below:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product_notice positive\"\u003eAll capacitors on the main board and panel board have been replaced with modern equivalents that were carefully selected to match the characteristics of the original caps from 25+ years ago. For additional details on the capacitor selection process, see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/access-virus-b-recap-kit-main-board-panel-board\"\u003eVirus B recap kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product_notice positive\"\u003eAll 30 tact switches have been replaced with high-quality, brand-name tact switches rated for 3 million clicks. They are soft-touch and very close in feel and sound to the original tact switches. See photo 24.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product_notice positive\"\u003e7 rotary potentiometers have been replaced. All remaining pots have been tested and confirmed good. All are smooth and function flawlessly. Resistance is generally the same between the replacement and original pots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product_notice positive\"\u003eThe LCD display has been replaced with a modern display that closely matches the original OEM colors. Backlight bleed has been addressed, so no internal light spill shines through adjacent push buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product_notice positive\"\u003eThe power switch has been replaced, eliminating another common failure point on the Virus B desktop series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product_notice positive\"\u003eShips with a high-quality 9V 2.0A power supply that provides more reliable operation than the original 12V 1.0A supplies these units originally shipped with. The lower voltage also allows the unit to run noticeably cooler, especially during extended sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product_notice positive\"\u003eThe battery has been replaced with an Energizer CR2032 lithium cell. You should not need to replace the battery for ~10 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product_notice positive\"\u003eUpdated to the latest OS (4.9).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product_notice positive\"\u003eWe have cleaned the unit thoroughly inside and out. Even the knobs have been cleaned and look nearly new. No white or greasy buildup like you commonly see on Viruses from this era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product_notice neutral last\"\u003eThe overall look of this instrument is very clean, but it is not perfect. Please examine all photos carefully, as we have done our best to document the condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith all the restoration and maintenance work done, this beautiful B is well prepared for its next life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSale includes the synth, high-quality power supply, and free shipping to the continental US.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Access Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43454514561142,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/8378\/2006\/files\/1-virus-b-desktop-synthesizer.jpg?v=1779923242","url":"https:\/\/captainblacks.app\/products\/access-virus-b-desktop-synthesizer-95823","provider":"Captain Black's Gear Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}