Re: MK8330 : new soundcard based on the CMI 8330 chipset

Posted on 2022-06-02, 20:48

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Here is a proper recording with the 3D Spatializer disabled: MK8330 - Arrakeen Palace For comparison: YMF719 - Arrakeen Palace ES1868 - Arrakeen Palace That took a while but I think I finally did it.. I think.. 😅 Anyway, like I said: - ES1868 has great filtering, a soft sound and ESFM is fairly …

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Re: New forum suggestions/Feedback

Posted on 2022-05-28, 12:54

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The other sad thing I've seen happen (at similar forums which have trading) is that pro buyers swoop in and take advantage of the community spirit. It only takes 1 or 2, roving like sharks all day, and suddenly any bargain is automatically snapped up. Lowball bids appear everywhere, from the same …

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Re: Market value for popular or rare classic computer hardware

Posted on 2022-05-27, 00:53

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that doesn't mean that those ecenomics 101 aren't bad and we can't complain about it :p Agreed :) Provided we all keep in context that they're luxury niche complaints about a luxury niche market, where wealthy comfortable people complain that their period-correct toys are taking up too much of …

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Re: MK8330 : new soundcard based on the CMI 8330 chipset

Posted on 2022-05-25, 22:28

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Even CQM looks better in comparison to the CT4810's OPL3 emulation. lol Humming the tunes to yourself through a Kazoo and sneezing occasionally, looks better in comparison to the CT4810's.... lol *actual findings of scientific panel CQM indeed sounds off but I was actually comparing about how the …

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Re: Market value for popular or rare classic computer hardware

Posted on 2022-05-25, 22:10

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As has been said many a time already, the situation is all Economics 101. The same economic forces which apply to all things, also apply to retro computing. The concepts of rarity and remakes (supply), popularity and trends (demand), exclusivity, economics of scale, market cornering, and many more, …

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Re: MK8330 : new soundcard based on the CMI 8330 chipset

Posted on 2022-05-25, 12:39

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I hate both, not many seem to agree, that's cool, to each their own. If we're talking about FM synth implementations between the CMI8330 and Creative's CT4810, they are fundamentally different. The CMI chip attempts to mimic the original OPL3 sound as closely as possible, and uses actual FM …

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Re: Market value for popular or rare classic computer hardware

Posted on 2022-05-25, 12:33

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It's funny how (at times) this thread alternates between posts berating the high-priced market, and posts where a different user gleefully reports about their latest massive spend-up. My dudes, I posit that both the cause of and the reason for the market is (at places like this) right here, all …

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Re: MK8330 : new soundcard based on the CMI 8330 chipset

Posted on 2022-05-25, 12:10

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I mean, I've seen it on every cheap motherboard, didn't sound great, they're even below CT4810 imo. "sounds great", "didn't sound great" - meaningless terms. If such a claim can't be quantified with real recordings, comparisons, or other actual data, then it's about as valuable as any marketing …

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Re: MK8330 : new soundcard based on the CMI 8330 chipset

Posted on 2022-05-25, 11:51

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Cool card, terrible chip, sorry. How so? I mean, I've seen it on every cheap motherboard, didn't sound great, they're even below CT4810 imo. "sounds great", "didn't sound great" - meaningless terms. If such a claim can't be quantified with real recordings, comparisons, or other actual data, then …

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Re: 386 Motherboard Repair

Posted on 2022-05-20, 22:37

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An image of your board, for reference: your_board_now.jpg Notice the yellow arrow showing how visible corrosion has, in some areas, clearly reached quite a wide radius away from the battery. -- Now I will reference the following video, for comparison. This shows how it should be done : Will this 286 …

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Re: 386 Motherboard Repair

Posted on 2022-05-20, 07:50

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Thank you for the quick reply Shreddoc. Over the last year and a half I have been watching board repair videos posted by Necroware on YouTube very often and I have been diving deep into computer architecture and trying to learn as much as I can. I really enjoyed watching Ben Eater's videos where he …

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Re: I miss the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s

Posted on 2022-05-20, 07:38

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Forums are great, but they are still susceptible to a lesser version of the difficulties faced by broader social media. Specifically, a massively diverse user base all coming together in one giant, free-for-all discussion area. A diverseness and freedom of social interaction which, under OG "real …

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Re: 386 Motherboard Repair

Posted on 2022-05-20, 03:37

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The board appears to need a lot more work, before reliable POST can be expected. To begin: I don't think alcohol rub alone, is enough to clear the corrosive substances. You need to neutralise pH with something like white vinegar first. If you have not already done so, you should watch several hours …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-05-20, 01:15

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I think the price bubble finally popped. I agree. It is the way of the general global economy. The actual pop happened months ago, and the real market is now beginning to catch up (to the downturn). Prices won't be rock bottom again, but some of the heat is undeniably being deflated out of certain …

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Re: What game are you playing now?

Posted on 2022-05-20, 00:59

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Lands of Lore: The Throne of Chaos I got through the Draracle's Cave in one go. I remember having a but of a rough time here my last time through, with the cavemen and the mosquitoes being particularly tough. This time, it was very easy. I think a big part of that is I chose Ak'Shel this time …

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Re: Market value for popular or rare classic computer hardware

Posted on 2022-05-19, 08:56

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...so there's little point coming into such an explicitly named thread and going all roll-eye-y over others rants and quibbles. Containing all such guff in the one thread is the whole point. Good natured discussion around prices and rarity is fun - prices really have gone up a lot in recent years. …

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Re: Market value for popular or rare classic computer hardware

Posted on 2022-05-19, 05:03

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For the cost of one ordinary (modern) computer, you can put together a modest retro hoard. I'm not sure that state of affairs really warrants much complaining about. As for the economics, I also don't see the problem. The exact same global economic rules which drive all markets, also drive the retro …

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Re: Market value for popular or rare classic computer hardware

Posted on 2022-05-19, 01:58

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The above post is a ridiculous testament to people who have way, way too much money on their hands and are ruining the hobby, playing like putty into evil scalpers' free enterprise insanity. I should clarify. The 2000 quote was how I felt about that soundcard, when I had one at that time - and …

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Re: Market value for popular or rare classic computer hardware

Posted on 2022-05-19, 01:18

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Acer Magic S23A sold March 2022 $130 USD $130? Wow! Are these cards any good? I pulled one out of a PC Chips system recently but figured it was junk. The S23A comes with these sound chips: CX4237B CS9233-CX CS4112-CS The regular Acer Magic S23 (no A suffix) also contains the CX423X, but instead of …

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Re: Members of Vogons, what shows do you currently watch?

Posted on 2022-05-17, 23:33

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Heartstopper (2022 series) was great, really sweet and nostalgic, feelgood. As many reviewers say: it is a relief, a brief antidote to the high stresses of the current world. Brilliant. Has shades of (1999-2000 cult show) Freaks and Geeks.

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