I have a couple of the original suitcases, and I cut a hole in the side of the box so that I could have the power coming out the side -- not sure why they decided to put the power in the back, for the reason that you mention.

--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , achtung_999 <heinrich.himmelwasser@...> wrote:
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> Hi Jon,
>
> Those feet stem from the time that Doepfer fitted the power input in an 8hp
> panel on the front.
>
> I actually use an angled power cable for gigs. And I always use a roll of
> gaffer tape underneath the case (on the top) so it is a bit angled towards
> me. Much handier that actually having it flat..
>
> Greetings,
>
> Ernst
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sun, May 8, 2011 at 1:50 AM, codotinc <doubleopards@...> wrote:
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> >
> >
> > I know I'm not the only one who has this problem -- why bother having feet
> > on the back of the A-100P6 if you can't plug it in when it's lying down
> >
> > Has anyone found a power cable with a right angle of a low enough profile
> > that they can plug in their case while it's lying down I would like to be
> > able to lie the case down when performing so audience can see what I am
> > doing.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Jon
> >
> >
> >
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