Hello!
Some time ago I managed to find an Amstrad MegaPC setup - I was looking years for one and finally got it
After sourcing the "mandatory" 486slc motherboard upgrade to make it more usable in DOS I started messing with ways to improve the md experience.
I reached out to Tiido (the original CCAM author) and with the help of the low-quality service manual that is available he advised on some changes and the end result is this:
The output went from flat and muffled to more clear , more bass and improved stereo desperation. Keep in mind the changes include removing/replacing smd caps and resistors on the existing pcb - there is no extra output pcb like the mega-amp or triple-bypass , I am not that keen on starting to mess that much with this piece of hardware so it's definitely a restriction. These are the kind of changes I mention - sadly there was no way to not use these 10uf THT caps in the place of the original smd ones :
So what do you guys think? Was it worth it? Anything else you think it's missing and really needs tuning?
The output does have system noise in it but keep in mind it's basically a md2 console on an ISA card inside a pc and it's audio/video output goes through a switch along with the pc-side audio/video.
Any feedback/input will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks for looking!
Some time ago I managed to find an Amstrad MegaPC setup - I was looking years for one and finally got it
After sourcing the "mandatory" 486slc motherboard upgrade to make it more usable in DOS I started messing with ways to improve the md experience.
I reached out to Tiido (the original CCAM author) and with the help of the low-quality service manual that is available he advised on some changes and the end result is this:
The output went from flat and muffled to more clear , more bass and improved stereo desperation. Keep in mind the changes include removing/replacing smd caps and resistors on the existing pcb - there is no extra output pcb like the mega-amp or triple-bypass , I am not that keen on starting to mess that much with this piece of hardware so it's definitely a restriction. These are the kind of changes I mention - sadly there was no way to not use these 10uf THT caps in the place of the original smd ones :
So what do you guys think? Was it worth it? Anything else you think it's missing and really needs tuning?
The output does have system noise in it but keep in mind it's basically a md2 console on an ISA card inside a pc and it's audio/video output goes through a switch along with the pc-side audio/video.
Any feedback/input will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks for looking!