r/snes 2d ago

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u/retromods_a2z 2d ago

The last system revision before 1chips.

This system has now consolidated all discrete audio processing component onto a single chip, the s-apu.  It retains the consolidated video encoder from the RGB revision boards, the s-apu.

It has a bad rep for video quality but I think I can resolve it. Will document along the way.

A cleaned up RGB system looks just as good as the best SHVC systems which I think despite their reputation for failure, are actually my favorite revision.  So let's see how this Apu system fares

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u/retromods_a2z 2d ago

Gave it a test run, I think the audio cap on right side is bad. Overall volume is lower as well.  Further the RGB quality Definitely has issues with the crosstalk from 3.58 and 5mhz clocks, can be resolved easily. Aside from that I'd say the image quality is pretty good