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Old 25th Jun 2019, 10:36 pm   #3
ViperSan
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Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Manchester, UK
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Default Re: My Breadbin collection.

Indeed the 6581 original SID is still much sought after ..rare ..and expensive even second hand.
The later revision 8580 just didn't sound right to me..but can be used at a pinch to restore sound to a 64.
All is not lost though as SWINSID the modern adaption although not as good is acceptable and readily available.
Swinsid has come a long way..and getting better with each revision.
Programming on the 64 like the VIC requires a monitor..for machine code.
Though both had a limited version of Basic (written by microsoft would your believe ?)
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