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NEC TG-16/TE/TurboDuo => TG/PCE Repair/Mod Discussion => Topic started by: Vimtoman on March 26, 2016, 05:51:18 AM

Title: Duo V's Duo-R Sound
Post by: Vimtoman on March 26, 2016, 05:51:18 AM

Has anybody else noticed the sound difference between a Duo-R and Duo? I've had a Duo-R for some time and just noticed how bright the sound is on a Duo. The two differ so much I'm considering switching to the Duo. The Duo-R sounds muffled and too much low end.

Title: Re: Duo V's Duo-R Sound
Post by: wilykat on March 30, 2016, 07:20:00 PM

Duo-R and RX were later release that were made with fewer parts so the sound chip may have been muffled a bit by smaller or absent caps.

Is your Duo recapped or not?  Recapped Duo may sound better anyway.

Title: Re: Duo V's Duo-R Sound
Post by: Vimtoman on March 30, 2016, 08:30:07 PM

Yes I've just recapped the Duo and it sounds really good now. The Duo-r sounds OK but does not have as much midrange as the Duo. Just wondered if this was common in the Duo-r.