F-1X Power Switch mod

[edwardofhuncote]

Anybody ever modded an F-1X so the ON/OFF switch is on the front? That would be advantageous for me if it's easy enough to do...

I swear, somewhere on this board I've seen a picture of either an F-2B or F-1X with a green (or maybe red) rocker switch on the front of the unit in place of the usual LED indicator lamp.

Do-able? Bad idea? I figure someone would've thought of it already...

[tbrannon]

Pretty sure I've seen that several times....don't know where on here to find it, but pretty sure it's been done.

[jacko]

I had an F1-x several years ago and the Previous owner had moved the switch to the front. Involved drilling a suitable hole. Made life a whole lot easier at our small UK pub gigs where the amp would be right up against the back wall.

Graeme

[edwardofhuncote]

Yeah, that's kinda' the spot I'm in too Graeme... I've only got a 3U rack, with a power-amp taking up two spaces and my F-1X filling it out. No big deal, but it'd be much easier to power up the pre-amp from the front just like the power-amp does. 

Wondering if anyone has a switch recommendation? Ideally, one that's illuminated.

[StephenR]

Another option would be to leave the F-1X stock get a 4U rack and add a power strip that has an on/off switch on the front so you can leave the pre- and power-amp switches in the on position. I am reluctant to drill or poke extra holes in anything whenever it can be avoided.

[jazzyvee]

I leave everything switched on in my rack except the power amp which has a front switch. I have a power rail at the back with an illuminated switch that controls the power to the whole rack. I've never needed to switch off the F1-x individually.