Hmm hard to tell because I have struggled alot just to make it want to play - I have almost no electronic skills but I will not give up so I have not listened very much.
If I schould describe the sound with one word I would say it is Analog BUT
1) The bass is still a bit muddy
2) It is like there is a kind of curtain in front of my speakers.
Bypassing some of the caps in the signalpath may get rid of the "bad sound" - I have tried step 4 on Mick Feuerbacher Audio Projects but it made the sound go crasy - I wonder if it is problem with DC. I have done exactly as told on the site.
Using a decent cable compared to a standardcable (RCA) will hopefully increase the sound quality.
Pcb
Hi all,
I've been following this thread for some time, and want to build Mick's PSU, though I would like to make a small PCB for looks.
Wonder if anyone care to comment on my proposed layout, it's just the 1st reg. part (ie the 7.6v line).
It's done with some parts I have in hand, hence the component size
thank you in advance
Hi all,
I've been following this thread for some time, and want to build Mick's PSU, though I would like to make a small PCB for looks.
Wonder if anyone care to comment on my proposed layout, it's just the 1st reg. part (ie the 7.6v line).
It's done with some parts I have in hand, hence the component size
thank you in advance
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Well, I'm only an amateur, thats why I would like some opinions on this, and yes I've created all of the boards, that is two boards for the 7.6 and 8.3v line and one board for the second regulation part (small one)
As for a group buy, I think it is possible, but would like to know Mick's opinion first, it's his design after all
As for a group buy, I think it is possible, but would like to know Mick's opinion first, it's his design after all
I've joined all the "grounds" together, is this a good practice in this case?
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Hello Everyone, this is my first post at this great site. I found it while researching using a PS 1 as a CD player. I see it has been a very popular discussion. It will take me some time to read throuh all the posts so I thought I would start with a general question while i read.
Is the scph-1001 the only model available in the USA that is worth of using? I have checked e-bay and find all different model #s. Should I only look for a 1001?
Thanks for any help.
Is the scph-1001 the only model available in the USA that is worth of using? I have checked e-bay and find all different model #s. Should I only look for a 1001?
Thanks for any help.
Laser Settings
Hi,
I am converting a batch of PlayStations as in the dogbreath article.
I am finding that for reasonable tracking I am having to set the three voltages to values quite different from those given in dogbreath. I expect this is due to the age of the various machines.
Does any one have information on the ranges of voltages which are acceptablefor a PlayStation 1 laser and any recommendations about these?
Thanks for the help
George
Hi,
I am converting a batch of PlayStations as in the dogbreath article.
I am finding that for reasonable tracking I am having to set the three voltages to values quite different from those given in dogbreath. I expect this is due to the age of the various machines.
Does any one have information on the ranges of voltages which are acceptablefor a PlayStation 1 laser and any recommendations about these?
Thanks for the help
George
Hi karlton
You have a "wrong" model,check this site : SCPH-1002 :: playfidelity
There are significant differences in the sound between different models,if you like the sound of the one you have now it's ok.
Long time ago I had nothing but possibly scph-9002?,at the time I didn't play much music though and to be honest it didn't sound good at all.It was then replaced with the cheapest Sony cd player at the time,and the improvement was huge.
You have a "wrong" model,check this site : SCPH-1002 :: playfidelity
There are significant differences in the sound between different models,if you like the sound of the one you have now it's ok.
Long time ago I had nothing but possibly scph-9002?,at the time I didn't play much music though and to be honest it didn't sound good at all.It was then replaced with the cheapest Sony cd player at the time,and the improvement was huge.
I would prefer a PS PCB that fits in the PS1 enclosure (5cm x 17cm or 2" x 7").
But I don't expect too much improvement in sound quality.
To Karlton
Yes it is only the US model #1001 that is believed to be good enough to bother with. However some of the later PS1's do have a superior transport/laser. Can't remember what the model # is for them. The model #'s can be confusing since they are different for US, Europe, Asia, etc.
Yes it is only the US model #1001 that is believed to be good enough to bother with. However some of the later PS1's do have a superior transport/laser. Can't remember what the model # is for them. The model #'s can be confusing since they are different for US, Europe, Asia, etc.
Well, the 1001/2 and the 5000 models share the same DAC, so modding the output stage will have the same results.
Using another newer transport will require some modding also to fit!
To Tolu,
I could try to design one to fit on the PS case, but keep in mind that Mick strongly suggested that it should be outside!
Regarding the grounds again, do you think I can use a ground plane for all of the circuit, or at least for the rectifiers part (msr860) I shouldn't use the same, or abandon completely the idea and return to separate signals?
Using another newer transport will require some modding also to fit!
To Tolu,
I could try to design one to fit on the PS case, but keep in mind that Mick strongly suggested that it should be outside!
Regarding the grounds again, do you think I can use a ground plane for all of the circuit, or at least for the rectifiers part (msr860) I shouldn't use the same, or abandon completely the idea and return to separate signals?