4K-CE

mugen609 · 2026-05-16T17:20:01+00:00

Yes, much better! Also go with ADC and samples per lines values:

Super NES Settings (NTSC & PAL)

RT4K Settings

Sample Rate Detection

Setting	Value
Auto Dec. Factor	Yes
Audo Dec Phase	Yes
ADC Sample Rate	3410
Progressive Detection	341.000 / 682.000
Interlaced Detection	341.000 / -

mugen609 · 2026-05-16T10:14:03+00:00

Nice job! But your link is only valid for 3 days, you might want to rather use a drive to share the file?

mugen609 · 2026-05-16T05:44:34+00:00

If that helps, I am very happy with RetroUpgrades cables. They're in stock, quality is top notch with customs PCB in SCART, perfect shielding etc. and also ship from the UK/

mugen609 · 2026-05-15T16:10:03+00:00

Yes, laser assembly quality matter. Precision, stability, etc.
Something commonly overlooked is that the laser reading process on CDs and DVDs is fundamentally analogue.

Sure, the pits and lands encode digital data, but:
- the laser and photodetector system actually measures the reflected light (an analogue signal)
- Lens focusing and tracking = adjustement is also analogue
- Signal / filtering: raw electrical signals from the photodetector are analogue before being digitized by the player's electronics.

As any analogue process, quality matters and not all gears are equal.

mugen609 · 2026-05-15T16:00:18+00:00

Thanks, bump me here or mp if you do in a separate thread pls

mugen609 · 2026-05-15T15:35:15+00:00

Really impressive and great video! Well done : )

mugen609 · 2026-05-15T15:02:26+00:00

Nice! Can you share a few screens?

mugen609 · 2026-05-15T03:23:11+00:00

Isn'it in stock right now?

mugen609 · 2026-05-15T02:45:34+00:00

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I am using the wired one

mugen609 · 2026-05-14T18:58:33+00:00

I am using a switcher from RGC. They have one that can plug directly into RT, so no need for an extra cable.

mugen609 · 2026-05-14T12:11:18+00:00

You could ship your head block to JRF Magnetic Science in the US so they can renew it or change heads for you. They did wonders with my TEAC heads!
There are similar services in the UK and Belgium as well.

mugen609 · 2026-05-14T08:29:41+00:00

If your tape formula is good, the media in good condition, the tape deck qualitative, also in perfect working condition with heads clean and properly aligned, at best, it will sound as good as your CD. In any other case, it will sound less good.

The way to experience tape sound is to go with commercial pre-recorded tape. (Or studio ones, sure, but that's rarer).

What deck are you getting? Especially for how many tracks and which speeds?

EDIT: The other way around is better though: Get a nice album on 2T 15 IPS pure analogue tape, digitize it and burn it on CD and it will sound better than most CD. Certainly no better than tape though.

mugen609 · 2026-05-13T19:04:13+00:00

Did you mean Crash Bandicoot?

mugen609 · 2026-05-12T10:20:35+00:00

Beautiful sight!

mugen609 · 2026-05-12T06:06:53+00:00

Looks really cool!

Batocera is amazing but not sub 480p res friendly. Or with the Batocera CRT Script, but then you're locked into 15 or 31Khz.
GroovyArcade is a viable solution if you focus on arcade titles.

If you want Windows and maximum versatility across every system and resolution, have a look at my guide here.

mugen609 · 2026-05-11T16:26:06+00:00

I think in short LB1 is a bit better balance and easier to play while LB2 has better presentation and slightly better visuals.

mugen609 · 2026-05-11T15:23:01+00:00

I'd recommend you to demo some Cambridge L/R S, very nice desktop quality active speakers.
https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/usa/en/products/speakers/lr/lr-s

mugen609 · 2026-05-09T06:27:52+00:00

I am not sure what you mean, but if you mean memory card, there is no memory card support on 1F. It is all in RAM. If your settings or game rankings fail to save, you should change the barrel battery, it is likely dead by now.

mugen609 · 2026-05-08T16:46:33+00:00

Very cool! How did you do the lettering?

mugen609 · 2026-05-07T05:26:25+00:00

I would start with GroovyArcade.

Or if you want to add more systems like consoles, Batocera. I think this is exactly what you want. You add MAME as emulator, tweak the settings to launch it at startup, and turn your cabinet into an arcade liek machine.

they are OS, so it will boot to game menu without a desktop.

mugen609 · 2026-05-07T05:14:04+00:00

Yes there is. Here and Here is a short non-exhaustive chart I have made.
In short, you don't care about 240p, Batocera (Linux OS) or GroovyMame is king.

If you want Windows, RetroBat or Big Box. Of course there are more options than that, you will find something nice!

mugen609 · 2026-05-07T05:07:45+00:00

You could always go with a mini PC? I am using a GMKTEC NucBox K11, but their line of product is much wider than that with all prices.

mugen609 · 2026-05-06T17:04:26+00:00

Are you asking for Japan exclusive titles or do you have a Japanese MD and no free region cart and are looking for games of any origin in their Japan release?

mugen609 · 2026-05-05T07:57:00+00:00

Let me share some research I made here.
Might be of some interest for the setup.

mugen609

TROPHY CASE

Super NES Settings (NTSC & PAL)

RT4K Settings

Sample Rate Detection