Hi,
I've been using (and expanding!) my A-100 since March 2000 and have
never experienced any trouble. If you keep it in your studio and
don't plan to take it to gigs it should not let you down. I have
always considered it a wonderful synth that is very well worth the
money.
Regards,
Wim

--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , "jauer9" <jauer9@e...> wrote:
> I am new to Doepfer, and I am seeking more info on the build
quality
> from all the experienced users here.
>
> My first excursion will be a MAQ16, but I have heard that the
quality
> of these devices is poor: legends rub off, MIDI loses sync, the
> rotary encoder wears out quickly. Admittedly, this opinion comes
from
> only one or two websites in the UK, so there may be some
unmentioned
> bias happening in the background from these sources.
>
> Nonetheless, I would greatly appreciate anyone's comments about the
> overall quality of Doepfer instruments, the MAQ in particular.
>
> Would anyone suggest the blue LED version Would it be more
reliable
> (blue LEDs draw less current, as I understand it, so less taxing on
> power supply...maybe)
>
> There are two other "MAQ" Yahoo groups, but there is no activity
> there and few members and many SPAM porn posts.
>
> I looked into SoftStep, but this is a completely different beast
and
> although similar to the MAQ, lacks some of it's features (but adds
> lots more for algorithmic composition) SoftStep can't replace the
> MAQ, IMHO.
>
> I don't really need bells and whistles, just a basic SQ-10-like box
> to get me started in modular synthesis control.
>
> I have some old modular CV stuff, but would like to go towards all-
> Doepfer eventually.
>
> Again, anyone's comments would be greatly appreciated. I mean, if
> these products are well made, this should be made known! If the
> quality is not-so-hot, this should be stated, too.
>
> Thanks to all!!
>
> (and sorry for the newbie 'tude)
>
> ja