DMAC Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Hi Folks, I'm fairly new here, so maybe this question was asked before. I have a Leslie 147 and a Leslie Combo Preamp which I purchased new back in 1971. I have a Hammond XK3-C Organ, and want to start using my Leslie with it. However, the Preamp needs repairs and may not be repairable. I found an adapter on the Hammondorganco.com site called 1147 Leslie Connector Adapter. I was wondering if anyone was familiar or has used this adapter and if so, do the fast and slow switches on the XK3-C change the speeds on the Leslie or do I need another gizmo? Also, how much does the adapter cost? No mention of price on the website. Thanks for any input. Regards Donnie Hammond XK3-C; Yamaha Tyros 3; Casio PX-5S; Yamaha DX7 IID; Yamaha DGX 520; Yamaha Stagepas 500 & KS50 (x2) Leslie 147(1971) Lots of other stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxcvbnm098 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I used one years ago when I first got an XB-2 Hammond. They work great, and it does change the speeds from the organ. Here in the US they go for around $375, so they're a little pricey. But that's certainly what you need..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markyboard Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I currently use one with an xk-3c.No issues and yes it handles the speed change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMAC Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Thanks very much for the reply folks, very much appreciated. Hammond XK3-C; Yamaha Tyros 3; Casio PX-5S; Yamaha DX7 IID; Yamaha DGX 520; Yamaha Stagepas 500 & KS50 (x2) Leslie 147(1971) Lots of other stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesG Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 The preamp is definitely repairable, unless it's been run over by a truck. Although the transistors can be a little hard to source. I think 2N3194s for the MPS-whatevers. Anyhow I just wanted to pop in to say "be careful, there are three kinds of six-pin Leslies and they are all incompatible; make sure you get one for a 147 (6W) connection)." If you are electronically adept, you can build a kit yourself, BTW. The audio levels on the 11-pin connector are already suitable. You just need to find a box, a power cord, and a couple of solid state relays that can carry wall power, triggered by -30VDC rising to GND. (IIRC) I have never used the HS 1147 adapter, but quickly reading the literature suggests that it's exactly what I just described. Wes Hammond: L111, M100, M3, BC, CV, Franken CV, A100, D152, C3, B3 Leslie: 710, 760, 51C, 147, 145, 122, 22H, 31H Yamaha: CP4, DGX-620, DX7II-FD-E!, PF85, DX9 Roland: VR-09, RD-800 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMAC Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Thanks for the info. Wes. The Preamp is into the repair guy now, so I'm waiting for the verdict. It served me well for a lot of years. The new adapter would also make a good back-up. Donnie Hammond XK3-C; Yamaha Tyros 3; Casio PX-5S; Yamaha DX7 IID; Yamaha DGX 520; Yamaha Stagepas 500 & KS50 (x2) Leslie 147(1971) Lots of other stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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