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Title: Advice on finding an afforable PCE core stereo AV cable
Post by: spenoza on June 30, 2012, 09:46:32 AM
Yup, cause I have just the mono cable and so I'm not getting half the audio. So I want a stereo one.
Title: Re: Advice on finding an afforable PCE core stereo AV cable
Post by: Duo_R on June 30, 2012, 12:10:11 PM
one can be made fairly cheap
Title: Re: Advice on finding an afforable PCE core stereo AV cable
Post by: Samurai Ghost on June 30, 2012, 12:25:08 PM
If you can find a Sega Genesis Model 1 stereo cable that should work fine. Should be around $10 shipped.
Title: Re: Advice on finding an afforable PCE core stereo AV cable
Post by: GohanX on June 30, 2012, 01:00:05 PM
The Model 1 Genesis only had mono from the AV jack. I'd guess he's rocking a Genesis cable now if all he's getting is mono.
Title: Re: Advice on finding an afforable PCE core stereo AV cable
Post by: Samurai Ghost on June 30, 2012, 01:31:15 PM
The Model 1 Genesis only had mono from the AV jack. I'd guess he's rocking a Genesis cable now if all he's getting is mono.

Yeah your right, the stereo AV cable I found seems to have been a mislabeled Model 2 cable. Are there stero neo geo cables? They should work as well.
Title: Re: Advice on finding an afforable PCE core stereo AV cable
Post by: Bernie on June 30, 2012, 02:00:03 PM
Doesn't this just use the Duo type plug?  If so, I have a couple extras. 
Title: Re: Advice on finding an afforable PCE core stereo AV cable
Post by: Black Tiger on June 30, 2012, 02:57:03 PM
I purchased a bunch of midi din cables several years ago off of eBay for <$5 shipped each. They produce a better image that official Turbo/PCE AV cables. Most that I got had extra cords, which I cut off. After figuring out which cords do what, I color coded them. I used them up until I got my first s-video modified setup.
Title: Re: Advice on finding an afforable PCE core stereo AV cable
Post by: Firebomber7 on June 30, 2012, 04:44:23 PM
The Model 1 Genesis only had mono from the AV jack. I'd guess he's rocking a Genesis cable now if all he's getting is mono.

Yeah your right, the stereo AV cable I found seems to have been a mislabeled Model 2 cable. Are there stero neo geo cables? They should work as well.
All Genesis model 1 and AES AV cables are mono.

He'll need a PCE cable. Duo ones are the same as the CG ones, so they'll do if he can find them.
Title: Re: Advice on finding an afforable PCE core stereo AV cable
Post by: Ji-L87 on June 30, 2012, 08:08:41 PM
So, like this one (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-Core-Grafx-stereo-TV-AV-cable-lead-/200776864350?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item2ebf3bd25e)?
Title: Re: Advice on finding an afforable PCE core stereo AV cable
Post by: spenoza on July 01, 2012, 03:15:16 AM
I purchased a bunch of midi din cables several years ago off of eBay for <$5 shipped each. They produce a better image that official Turbo/PCE AV cables. Most that I got had extra cords, which I cut off. After figuring out which cords do what, I color coded them. I used them up until I got my first s-video modified setup.

In that case, care to let me take your awesome hack-job cable off your hands?  ; )
Title: Re: Advice on finding an afforable PCE core stereo AV cable
Post by: Necromancer on July 02, 2012, 04:35:42 AM
I bought one from here (http://www.retro-access.com/ourshop/prod_345541-PC-EngineTurbo-Grafx-AV-cable.html) and have no complaints.
Title: Re: Advice on finding an afforable PCE core stereo AV cable
Post by: Bernie on July 04, 2012, 11:32:24 AM
Offered an OEM Duo cable, for $15.00 shipped. 
Title: Re: Advice on finding an afforable PCE core stereo AV cable
Post by: SaturnHST on July 06, 2012, 07:08:28 AM
I bought one for $6 on gamedoctorhk

You can also find them on ebay for around the same price.
Title: Re: Advice on finding an afforable PCE core stereo AV cable
Post by: spenoza on July 12, 2012, 09:23:31 AM
So, like this one (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-Core-Grafx-stereo-TV-AV-cable-lead-/200776864350?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item2ebf3bd25e)?



You know, exactly like that one. I gave in and got one from eBay for $8.99 with only $2.30 shipping. They appear to be homemade, but they're solid and work great. In case you are wondering, Neutopia's soundtrack is crap in MONO (sounds great in stereo - why did it take so long to notice this error?).

When I finally get some more spare change I think I'll do as BT did and pick up some flux (I have enough other soldering tools), some cheap, long stereo RCA A/V cables from Monoprice, and some MIDI/DIN-5 connectors and make a few to sell/distribute. It'd give me some soldering practice and a chance to give back affordably to the community here.
Title: Re: Advice on finding an afforable PCE core stereo AV cable
Post by: esteban on July 17, 2012, 01:11:31 AM
So, like this one (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-Core-Grafx-stereo-TV-AV-cable-lead-/200776864350?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item2ebf3bd25e)?


...In case you are wondering, Neutopia's soundtrack is crap in stereo.


Damn. Are those fighting words? I don't recall Neutopia's soundtrack being a crappy stereo experience...

I haven't played Neutopia recently, but I'll have to give it a listen right now to see how I feel. (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcds.png)

To be continued...

UPDATE: Well, for some reason, the Neutopia .hes file is only playing the first subtune (sound effect). Hmmmmmm.....



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When I finally get some more spare change I think I'll do as BT did and pick up some flux (I have enough other soldering tools), some cheap, long stereo RCA A/V cables from Monoprice, and some MIDI/DIN-5 connectors and make a few to sell/distribute. It'd give me some soldering practice and a chance to give back affordably to the community here.


Sounds good to me (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcds.png).
Title: Re: Advice on finding an afforable PCE core stereo AV cable
Post by: soop on July 17, 2012, 05:12:43 AM
Oh, stoneagegamer have a sale on Megadrive 1 AV cables today.  They're about $2.50 iirc.  Only today though.
Title: Re: Advice on finding an afforable PCE core stereo AV cable
Post by: spenoza on July 19, 2012, 09:28:34 AM
...In case you are wondering, Neutopia's soundtrack is crap in stereo.

Damn. Are those fighting words? I don't recall Neutopia's soundtrack being a crappy stereo experience...

I typed the wrong word. I meant it's kinda crap in MONO, at least compared to in stereo. The mono cable for the PCE only sends one channel, not both combined, and Neutopia uses enough stereo in the soundtrack that when you only get one of the channels it sounds a little off and not nearly as good as the proper stereo soundtrack
Title: Re: Advice on finding an afforable PCE core stereo AV cable
Post by: spenoza on July 19, 2012, 09:29:22 AM
Aren't the AV cables for the Genny 1 mono as well? The Genny 1 only does stereo through the headphone jack.
Title: Re: Advice on finding an afforable PCE core stereo AV cable
Post by: soop on July 20, 2012, 01:18:46 AM
Aren't the AV cables for the Genny 1 mono as well? The Genny 1 only does stereo through the headphone jack.

Yeah, you're right.  Sorry I did know that, but because I used to use PCE cables for my Megadrive, I had it in my head that they were the same thing.  It could well be that it's red white and yeller, but equally, it could be a mono cable.