retrobits | A Commodore 64 with… vacuum tubes? Introducing the Evo64! @retrobitstv | Uploaded December 2022 | Updated October 2024, 2 hours ago.
A brand new, high-end audiophile-oriented C64 replica - features reviewed + build + test.

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Thanks to our awesome Patrons for their support!!!

Kevin Gonzalez
Jon Ingersoll
John Trammell
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Eric Stacey
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Josh K
Mitch Hoffman
Peter (Melair)
William Sullivan
John DiLiberto
Matthew Warren
Ryan Brooks
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Joshua C. Forest
Pierre Kressmann
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James Taylor

00:00 Introduction
00:48 Unboxing
02:34 Project Overview and History
04:16 Features - Dual SIDs and Audio Design
05:50 Features - NuTube64
06:29 Features - Triode64
06:58 Features - ClearVideo64c and Video Design
07:33 Features - Multi-ROM
08:08 Features - QAPLA
08:50 Features - ESD Protection
09:11 Building the Evo64
14:43 Configuring the Evo64
19:09 Installing in a Transparent 64C Case
24:19 First Power On
24:52 Testing - ROMs and Cartridge Images
27:56 Testing - Adjusting the Video
29:20 Switching NTSC to PAL
30:22 Stereo Output Options
32:05 Testing - Dual SIDs with NuTube64
35:30 Triode64 Requirements
36:02 Costs
37:07 Conclusion

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