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WANTED: ZX Spectrum 48k

TupinTupin
edited November 2009 in Wanted
Hi, I'm looking for a ZX Spectrum 48k. I am looking for a basic system with a Kempston Interface. Everything else I can find here in America. Yes, even a power supply.

Like I said, I am in America. Shipping will probably be a good portion of the cost. Thus, if there are any American/Canadian Spectrum enthusiasts that want to sell, that would be the best. But I will probably end up getting it from the British Isles, but I want to get shipping down before I finish the deal. If you are in the US, I will pay with a USPS Postal Money Order. If you are from any other country, I will pay with Paypal.
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  • MuzerMuzer
    edited November 2009
    Just remember, you will need a US power supply (you can use most multi-voltage adaptors), and a TV that supports PAL UHF RF.
  • TupinTupin
    edited November 2009
    I'm getting a step up converter and I'm going to mod the Spectrum for composite. I have a TV that does 50Hz, and can easily buy a PAL-NTSC video converter.
  • MuzerMuzer
    edited November 2009
    The Speccy has no composite output though (unless you mod it; I know it's easy for the ZX81 but I don't know if the colour creates problems), so you will need something that can receive analogue UHF TV signals (America uses VHF, so you'd have to have a TV that's designed for both the US and Europe, or some form of external tuner).
  • TupinTupin
    edited November 2009
    I'm going to do this mod:

    http://womblesretrorepairshack.blogspot.com/2008/11/zx-spectrum-composite-video-mod.html
  • MuzerMuzer
    edited November 2009
    Ah, so it is as easy to mod as the ZXX81 :)
  • TupinTupin
    edited November 2009
    Muzer wrote: »
    Ah, so it is as easy to mod as the ZXX81 :)
    Yep, and that's what I'm going to do as soon as I get it. :-)
  • beanzbeanz
    edited November 2009
    Tupin wrote: »
    I'm getting a step up converter and I'm going to mod the Spectrum for composite. I have a TV that does 50Hz, and can easily buy a PAL-NTSC video converter.


    Cheaper to buy an off the shelf power supply from radio shack, that's what I did and have been using it for years. (will save A LOT) on shipping too without the PSU)
  • TupinTupin
    edited November 2009
    How did you manage to do that? Please, explain in detail. If I can buy a Spectrum without a PSU and save money, it would be awesome.

    Oh, and apparently USPS Postal Money Orders aren't accepted in the UK. I guess I'll pay with Paypal if the seller is in the UK.
  • beanzbeanz
    edited November 2009
    Tupin wrote: »
    How did you manage to do that? Please, explain in detail. If I can buy a Spectrum without a PSU and save money, it would be awesome.

    PM sent...
  • TupinTupin
    edited November 2009
    Bump...
  • TupinTupin
    edited November 2009
    Anyone have one?
  • TupinTupin
    edited November 2009
    Bump...
  • fogfog
    edited November 2009
    ebay is your friend.. thats where I've bought my machines from :) as i'm sure more have

    but the PSU is rated at 240 volt.. so you'll have to eithe step it up? or get the US equivelent.. wonder what they used for the Timex machines?!?! hhmm
  • beanzbeanz
    edited November 2009
    fog wrote: »
    ebay is your friend.. thats where I've bought my machines from :) as i'm sure more have

    but the PSU is rated at 240 volt.. so you'll have to eithe step it up? or get the US equivelent.. wonder what they used for the Timex machines?!?! hhmm

    Timex uses a very average looking plug directly into the wall adapter..Like this one for the Timex Sinclair Printer (Alphacom 32). I have 2 for the Timex 1000...one with the printer and one without, and a similar one for the TS2068

    Alphacom32PowerSupply.JPG
  • TupinTupin
    edited November 2009
    Not much luck with eBay, all the auctions I've stumbled across are pretty bad, a lot of people don't ship outside the UK. Everything else is perfect, but they don't ship to America. I found a courier, hopefully I can convince people to use it.
  • TupinTupin
    edited November 2009
    ...But I might as well bump the thread here.
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