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Title: Keeping a Vintage DS5 Plugged In
Post by: Picure on April 30, 2019, 11:19:51 PM: Hihi, just a quick question. Would leaving a DS5 from the 1980's plugged in for an extensive amount of time damage the unit in any way?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Keeping a Vintage DS5 Plugged In
Post by: mica on May 01, 2019, 02:45:26 PM: It's actually healthier to leave it plugged in for forty years than unplugged for forty years. No problem at all!
Title: Re: Keeping a Vintage DS5 Plugged In
Post by: mavnet on May 01, 2019, 05:49:41 PM: What about leaving the bass plugged into a power supply for extended periods of time? Healthy/unhealthy for the instrument's electronics? I've wondered about this since 1977...
Title: Re: Keeping a Vintage DS5 Plugged In
Post by: Picure on May 01, 2019, 07:24:30 PM: Quote from: mica on May 01, 2019, 02:45:26 PM
It's actually healthier to leave it plugged in for forty years than unplugged for forty years. No problem at all!

Excellent! Great to know, thanks!
Title: Re: Keeping a Vintage DS5 Plugged In
Post by: jazzyvee on May 01, 2019, 11:04:41 PM: Mavnet, I thought of that one too. Usually I unplug between sets on stage so that no-one can trip over the lead and pull the bass over but if I have a long rehearsal or a full day't playing at home it's plugged in all the time. It would be interesting to know which is the best for the bass and the DS-5 for that matter.
Title: Re: Keeping a Vintage DS5 Plugged In
Post by: edwardofhuncote on May 02, 2019, 03:19:44 AM: I'd been wondering about this one too... I had gone so far as to think of ways to make my vintage blue box switchable. Nice to know I don't need to fret about it. :)
Title: Re: Keeping a Vintage DS5 Plugged In
Post by: jazzyvee on May 02, 2019, 11:08:03 PM: Edward, maybe a simple in-line switch similar to a desk light switch patched into the mains cable close to the DS-5 would be an easier option.
Title: Re: Keeping a Vintage DS5 Plugged In
Post by: mica on May 03, 2019, 10:26:25 AM: As Vince suggested, the biggest danger leaving it plugged in is the tripping hazard. Electrically there’s really no issue.
Title: Re: Keeping a Vintage DS5 Plugged In
Post by: mavnet on May 03, 2019, 07:01:12 PM: Yay! Thanks, Mica. At a gig, I'll put it back in the case between sets, but at home the cable's not in a trippable place. Good to know i can leave it all plugged in.