SoundBlaster16 CT-2230 , any thoughts? \ VOGONS

SoundBlaster16 CT-2230 , any thoughts?

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First post, by keropi

Posted on 2009-03-03, 07:51

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Because I am annoyed with the real bad quality output of my CT1740, I decided to go back using the 2230 SB16... it has better output quality, it uses v4.13 DSP , requires no tsr's and passes the "hexen -warp 02" test.. also I see there is a CT chip with the OPL logo on it, so maybe it has a real OPL integrated...
here is a HUGE pic of the card: http://www.yjfy.com/images/oldhard/sound/CT2230.jpg

are there any drawbacks when using this particular model? anyone has any previous experience?
thanks! 😁

Reply 1 of 2, by retro games 100

Posted on 2009-03-03, 07:58

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You are fortunate that your DSP v. 4.13 soundblaster passes the "hexen warp test", as I thought that only soundblasters with DSP versions 4.05 or 4.16 would not have the "hanging/stuck" note problem.

Just out of curiosity, which wavetable daughterboard did you use in order to perform the "hexen warp -02 test" in pure DOS? Thanks a lot.

Reply 2 of 2, by keropi

Posted on 2009-03-03, 08:03

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I used a DB60-XG .... I will test now with the DB50-XG I will use, I was just bored to remove it from the 1740 🤣

edit: just tried with the DB50-XG, all is well too

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