Community: Message List - How is it possible that the XPS-DI box is no longer manufactured?

Re: How is it possible that the XPS-DI box is no longer manufactured?

support@line6.com — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:04:17 GMT

yeah thats what i said on september 13th in this very thread....

it wasn't available a year ago when i posted the response that you've replied to.

Re: How is it possible that the XPS-DI box is no longer manufactured?

support@line6.com — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:39:11 GMT

Dude, these guys are blowing smoke up your annus. All you have to do is go to the Line 6 Online Store and order the "Variax Cabled Power Kit" Product Code: 98-034-0105. I just ordered one today. They cost $99.99 plus shipping and will do the job. I suggest that you take the battery out when you are using the power unit as it won't charge the battery anyway and I don't know what effect it might have. Better safe han sorry. I decided to go this route as I didn't want to be tied to any particular pedal. I run my guitar through a Digitech Vocal Harmonizer and then to what ever pedal or stomp box I want at the time which includes my Line 6 Floor Pod. I'll try to paste the link to it in this reply but if it fails just dial it up on the web at Line 6 under products. jp

Re: How is it possible that the XPS-DI box is no longer manufactured?

support@line6.com — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 05:29:18 GMT

old post yes, but still very useful!

Thanks The Real Zap!

Re: How is it possible that the XPS-DI box is no longer manufactured?

support@line6.com — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 03:28:53 GMT

this post is old...

you can get one in the line6 store now....

https://www.globalfulfillment.net/gfsnet/(S(0qj2zo550wmhp045vyffc355))/line6/10Expand.aspx?ProductCode=98-034-0105

Re: How is it possible that the XPS-DI box is no longer manufactured?

support@line6.com — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 03:05:54 GMT

I'd like to build one as well. I use a Line 6 variax Acoutstic 700, a fantastic peice of equipment that's sad to see discontinued. this has been a primary part of my rig for years. I'm a keyboard player who plays acoustic guitar about 1/4 of the time.

My XPS box died tonight. I have taken it apart in the past and removed rattling bit of dislodged plastic and tightened the jacks. Ideally I'd like to find a 'mini' version to save on real estate on my pedal board. I have no need for the switching capability between 1/4 and XLR. I can't seem to find any used at the moment in North America - please tell me I don't have to buy one online from Holland in Euro's.

What I'd really like to do is make my own box using the existing components in a much smaller package I can veldro to the bottom of my Pedal Board (I'd have room for that Univibe I want).

Has anyone done this before?

ScottPayer: It sounds as though you might have a niche market here for making and selling your own - I'd certainly buy one!

Re: How is it possible that the XPS-DI box is no longer manufactured?

support@line6.com — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 03:41:05 GMT

ScottPayer wrote:

If there are any line 6 reps reading, can you send me authorized schematics for the XPS-DI?
I'm not Tom Scholz but I might be able to hook up a couple Female TRS jacks, a power supply jack and a capacitor or two.

I am no L6 rep, but here ya go - Variax + Xps schematics:

http://www.epanorama.net/sff/Audio/Musical/Products/Line_6/Variax%20Service%20Manual.pdf

Re: How is it possible that the XPS-DI box is no longer manufactured?

support@line6.com — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 13:56:49 GMT

I am interested in this as well. I purchased a regular A/B box and the first time I plugged it all in at a gig, it made a very large humming sound. Since I did not have the time, at that point, to run down the source of the buzzing sound, I just passed on using the A/B box. I'll see if it works next time.

Re: How is it possible that the XPS-DI box is no longer manufactured?

support@line6.com — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 13:55:28 GMT

Me too!!

Re: How is it possible that the XPS-DI box is no longer manufactured?

support@line6.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:16:51 GMT

Hey if you make one, I'll buy it! :) I have the same issue- very frustrating I can't get a power supply.

Re: How is it possible that the XPS-DI box is no longer manufactured?

support@line6.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:18:30 GMT

line6 won't read a post once it's been marked as answered... you'll need to post your own thread, marked as a question if you want them to respond.

you can always keep an eye on ebay as they do turn up....

alternatively get a few extra batteries and save the extra cabling....