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    The document summarizes the differences between the original large Mega Drive Model 1, the Model 1 without the "High Definition Graphics" label, and the smaller Mega Drive Model 2. The original large Model 1 had superior audio quality compared to later models. The Model 1 without the label had varying audio quality depending on the motherboard revision. The Model 2 had stereo audio out but no headphone jack, and later systems were based on its design. Audio quality on the Model 2 could be improved with modifications.

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    The document summarizes the differences between the original large Mega Drive Model 1, the Model 1 without the "High Definition Graphics" label, and the smaller Mega Drive Model 2. The original large Model 1 had superior audio quality compared to later models. The Model 1 without the label had varying audio quality depending on the motherboard revision. The Model 2 had stereo audio out but no headphone jack, and later systems were based on its design. Audio quality on the Model 2 could be improved with modifications.

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    Genesis Differences

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    The document summarizes the differences between the original large Mega Drive Model 1, the Model 1 without the "High Definition Graphics" label, and the smaller Mega Drive Model 2. The original large Model 1 had superior audio quality compared to later models. The Model 1 without the label had varying audio quality depending on the motherboard revision. The Model 2 had stereo audio out but no headphone jack, and later systems were based on its design. Audio quality on the Model 2 could be improved with modifications.

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    North American (NTSC) Sega Mega Drive (Genesis) Versions Original Large Mega Drive Model #MK-1601 (Model

    1) High Definition Graphics Versions Superior sound reproduction compared to later models. Only mono audio out is available from console back; stereo audio out is available from the headphone jack on console front. EXT port on back. Video encoder chip: Sony CXA1145. Audio chip: discrete Yamaha YM2612. 1. Non-TMSS version with Altered Beast pack-in advertised. Black box. FCC ID: FJ846EUSASEGA. Motherboard revisions: VA2, VA3, VA4, VA5. 2. TMSS version with Sonic pack-in advertised. Black box. FCC ID: FJ8USASEGA. Motherboard revisions: VA6.

    Original Large Mega Drive Model #MK-1601 (Model 1) Sans-High Definition Graphics Versions Similar graphics fidelity as earlier models, regardless of lack of High Definition Graphics decal, but audio quality can differ wildly. No EXT port on back. The CORE System blue box packaging. FCC ID: FJ8USASEGA. 1. Motherboard revisions: VA6, VA6.8. Ports on back of console aligned to the right (nearest to the corner). Audio chip: discrete Yamaha YM2612. 2. Motherboard revisions: VA7. Ports on back aligned to left (away from corner). Not great! Audio chip: Yamaha YM3438 with a modified DAC integrated within the Sega 315 ASIC

    North American (NTSC) Sega Mega Drive 2 (Genesis Model 2) Model #MK-1631 Versions No headphone jack and volume control. Stereo audio out is available from console back. Later versions of the console (Sega Multi-Mega/CDX, Sega Mega Jet/Nomad, JVC Wondermega/XEYE, etc.) were based off of this models internals. No RF modulator (no RF out, single wire audio/video). Red/black packaging. FCC ID: FJ8MD2SEGA.

    Large motherboard revisions: VA0, VA1, VA1.8, VA2, VA2.3. Small motherboard revisions: VA3, VA4. All versions of the Model 2 have audio similar to a VA7 Sans-High Definition Graphics Model 1. The smaller motherboard revisions sound somewhat better than the larger motherboard revisions. The audio quality of Model 2 consoles can be corrected with heavy modification. Search for Crystal Clear Audio Mod by Tiido/TmEE. Look through the vents on the bottom of the console to determine the size of the motherboard.

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