Patches and discussion for Ensoniq VFX family

Roger, I wonder if the 16 bit DACs could be swapped out for 20 or 24 bit? And if so I wonder if the VFXSD could be updated to the 16 bit. Would we even notice a difference?

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On Nov 13, 2010, at 9:35 AM, Roger Campbell <roger17@...> wrote:

> Hi
> 
> about your post re "failed" Ensoniq floppy drive. Most people never 
> think to simply clean the floppy drive head.
> 
> I use an old verbatim "wet" cleaning pack for 3.5inch drives. (don't 
> think you'd see too many around these days, but they must be out there).
> 
> They are a disk shell with a cleaning cloth inside that you drip alcohol 
> (the non-drinking type!!) onto, then insert it in the drive. Let it spin 
> for 30 seconds or so, and either the drive will spring back into life, 
> or you'll need to buy a replacement from the moderator of this group. (Rich)
> 
> And as far as SD-1 "sounding like a VFX", sorry, the SD-1 has 16 bit 
> DAC's MUCH cleaner!! Much better machine. BUT... Love 'em all!!!
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Roger
>