SNES Mini RGB mod — NO AMP

So weird you should ask that.. I asked him the SAME THING on Twitter yesterday, he said it was not worth doing it.

 

won't that introduce noise being a switching supply?

cool either way, looks like a drop in replacement

 

As someone who strives for the best quality in their consoles, I think it's worth it. Saves me the money and time getting a mini and modding it for RGB.

 

Thanks, I'm really glad it could be a help!

I haven't noticed any noise at all. Also, the person who recommended it was Borti4938...and he'd definitely have noticed if there was any noise after adding.

I've only tried the RGB bypass once on an older SNES revision and it didn't look very good. There's always the possibility I had a bad SNES, but I think if you're looking for the best quality, to stick with 1CHIP or Mini systems.

 

Well, I do habe to say that I'm not an expert

The time I recommended the DC-DC-converter to retroRGB, I haven't experienced any problems. However, after that I have seen some picture noise on my last modded PAL-console (Ultra16 mod). Anyway, on my SNES mini I haven't experienced any problems which was modded with a SuperCIC, uIGR and region patching.

To keep a long story short:
Try it.
The problems with PAL-systems might come with a for the DC-DC-converter inaccurate filter system in combination with the AC-DC conversion in the PAL-SNES. NTSC-SNES gets DC-input anyway where the problem might not occur. (just a guess)

 

I bought two more amps, one for my other mini and one for my non 1chip Super Famicom anyways. I mean, as long as it doesn't hurt the signal it's worth trying.

 

For the record, I run a DC-DC in my NTSC 1CHIP-02 and haven't noticed any added noise.

 

If anyone makes another attempt at RGB bypass on an old SNES I'm interested in hearing the results. I already installed the SuperCIC in mine so I'd like to get better RGB from that particular snes if possible.