Tag: plug in replacement

Replaces one SID socket with two or three emulated SIDs, or combines SID emulation with SFX Sound Expander-compatible FM synthesis.

The official store showed four ARM2SID variants in stock on 2026-07-28, priced from EUR 53 to EUR 58. Choose the cable, optional second socket, and host-specific version carefully. Additional SID and FM modes require the documented chip-select and audio connections; the optional second socket does not carry EXT IN.

Microcontroller-based plug-in replacement for a C64 or C128 6581 or 8580 SID with software configuration, updateable firmware, and analog control inputs.

The official Retrocomp product page showed more than 10 ARMSID v1f units in stock at EUR 34 on 2026-07-28.

FPGA-based pin-compatible 6581 and 8580 replacement with two complete SIDs, six-voice stereo, analog inputs, paddles, and mouse support.

Human review confirmed on 2026-07-28 that the advertised KryoFlux store item is gone. The project documentation, firmware, and configuration software remain available, and used units can still be searched for. An interrupted firmware update can require JTAG recovery.

Compact SwinSID-derived 6581 or 8580 replacement with hardware mode selection and a higher audio-output level.

Tindie showed 10 units in stock at USD 38.88 on 2026-07-28, while AMI64 listed the same family at GBP 49. Tindie's extracted page gave contradictory US shipping information, so confirm destination eligibility before ordering. X-SID does not support paddles or a mouse, and neither seller publishes technical, firmware, or installation documentation.