Dual-head Spectra

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Dual-head Spectra

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Can I use a remote-mount Spectra with only one DB-25 connector in a dual-head setup? Can't I just build a "Y" cable and plug both heads into the same port, like a Syntor X9000?
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Re: Dual-head Spectra

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Nope.

And the rear head is different than the front head. I managed to kill a regular head by connecting it as a second head.
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Re: Dual-head Spectra

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You have to change the front plate/interface board out to the two DB25 connectors style.

Techie IS correct there are some differences between the Front and Rear A/C9 heads.
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OK, thanks for the info. What head(s) is(are) compatible as a rear head? What is the part number of the front plate/interface board I need?
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Re: Dual-head Spectra

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see http://www.open.org/~blenderm/spectra for comprehensive spectra info.

the only known rear control head is the HCN1071C (A9)
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