Date   : Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:59:45 -0000
From   : rgcolem.myorg@... (Rob Coleman)
Subject: Music 500 to Music 5000 hardware mod

On 23/12/2008 15:19, Pete Turnbull wrote:
> Music 5000 hardware is just a Music 500 with a small alteration to
> stretch signals on one of the select lines on the 1MHz Bus, specifically
> for the Master 128 which has slightly different bus timing.  There's no
> other difference AFAIK.  The mod is a single capacitor on the underside,
> but alas I can't remember which signal or what value.  On a more
> positive note, the difference is marginal and not always required, so
> try it without and see if it works.
>
> What really distinguishes a 5000 from a 500 is the software upgrade (a
> ROM and some disks), and you don't need to change the hardware for that.

Thanks to everyone who replied - I'll try the Music 500 on my Master. If it 
works, I'll take up the offer and buy the 5000 software.

If anyone does have details of the mod, I'd still be interested to know what 
it is.

Also, a very happy Christmas to everyone on the list!

Rob