Hello Mark, Doepfer recently has introduced a new power supply which
is more than enough for your modules. Even if you have the old one
(650mA) it'll be just fine. Place the modules within the frame to
your musical needs - there are no power issues in this respect. Mind
you, it's a good practise to place CV modules (EG LFOs) closer to
the PSU rather than moules which carry the audio path (VCO, VCF...).
The PSU *could* introduce hum to the audio path.
The blind panel is to keep away dust, unskilled fingers and for
aesthetical reasons. The system itself can be used with it's tooth
gaps.
Yes, you'll need an A100AD5 to power the A191. This thingy will be
connected to the bus board like a module (mind the orientation!).
Have fun with you system! Regards, Ingo

--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , "cera" <cera1210@...> wrote:
>
> hello,
> i recently purchased an A-100 system (this is the first modular
i've owned),
> and i want to make sure i've got everything right before powering
it up...
>
> it looks like i'll need to pick up an A-100AD5 adapter before
connecting the A-191,
> and a 2HP blanking panel (is this necessary before i start it up
the first time,
> or can i add that in a few days without worrying about it )
>
> i'm also not sure how exactly the top & bottom need to be
balanced...
> i went through the A-100 system calculation spreadsheet, and as it
stands,
> i currently have 250mA @12V in the top & 310mA @12 in the bottom,
> as well as the extra 50mA @5V in the bottom for the A-191.
>
> i didn't see anything saying that the top & bottom have to be
exactly equal,
> but i could use a little reassurance :)
>
> i've posted a copy of the excel sheet w/ the specs of my system
at:
> http://www.c3ra.com/A100_Sys-cera.xls
>
> any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
>
> thanks in advance,
> -mark
>