What PCI sound card sounds closest to an ISA Soundblaster 16?

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Reply 20 of 21, by Mau1wurf1977

Posted on 2010-12-18, 04:13

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"Better" is subjective 😀

E.g. I know someone who likes distorted FM 😉 🤣

Reply 21 of 21, by Ace

Posted on 2010-12-18, 05:04

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Well, to a certain extent. I tried the Collector's CD-ROM edition of X-Wing using AdLib music rather than 4-Op FM music like I usually do, and it sounded terrible. The distortion was just so bad. It sounds better in 4-Op FM, but now, I'm getting more used to proper OPL3 FM Synthesis, so I don't think I'll be returning to my 82C929A anytime soon. Besides, while it does have true OPL3, it's not supposed to be that distorted, nor should the high frequencies be that audible.

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