ZZ9000 Compendium More than a modern Amiga graphics card Compiled by a ZZ9000 owner and enthusiast Updated: March 25, 2023 | ZZ9000 is © 2019-2023 MNT Research GmbH

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Add-Ons

ZZ9000AX Audio Module | ZZ9500CX Denise Adapter | ZZ9000 Heatsink

ZZ9000AX Audio Module

ZZ9000AX is the audio module for the ZZ9000 multi-functional Amiga expansion card bringing your Amiga audio experience to the next level. RC1 module shown below.

Important: Requires a ZZ9000 card to operate. Includes all necessary cables and steel slot bracket.

Features:[source] High fidelity Analog ADAU1701 audio codec (50 MIPS digital audio processor) with 28/56-bit SigmaDSP© processor 16-bit (per channel) stereo sound output at 48000 Hz (DAT quality) Mix in and enhance Amiga Paula audio and/or analog CD Audio 16-bit stereo sampling Four RCA connectors for line inputs and outputs AHI driver Add dynamic effects like graphic EQ or reverb and create your own DSP programs with free SigmaStudio software (on Windows) Active op-amp output filter stages Four-layer design with solid ground planes for optimal signal quality Open source drivers and firmware, PDF schematics Additional features and capabilities will be available via ZZ9000 firmware updates (e.g. MP3 decompression) Includes all required cables to connect to ZZ9000 Additional notes: No soldering is required to mix/connect the Amiga's Paula audio with the ZZ9000AX. As Lukas noted on Jan. 8, 2022: "There's a cable included that you connect to the analog audio header on ZZ9000. The signal comes from the video slot." [source] Works with the first batch (rev. 1) of ZZ9000 cards, so will work with all ZZ9000 revisions. [source image] Mix audio from other audio sources by using the pin headers on the card. [source image] Intended as an expansion for the MNT ZZ9000 Amiga graphics/network card, but could be used as a building block in other audio projects as well. [source] October 25, 2021: "Support for playback by ZZ9000AX is done (Oct. 25, 2021), but not yet for sampling and updating the SigmaDSP. There will be another update." [source]

ZZ9500CX Denise Adapter

A little interposer PCB that plugs into the Denise socket of your Amiga 500 (or other custom Amiga), and Denise then goes into ZZ9500CX's socket in turn.

The digital video output of Denise will then be available on the IDC Socket which you can connect to the ZZ9000 to gain scandoubler functionality on Amigas that have no video slot.

Warning: For advanced users only. Requires opening your Amiga and replacing a socketed chip, which can lead to damage if done improperly.

If you want to use this with your existing ZZ9000, please put the Amiga 500 firmware (BOOT.BIN) on the ZZ9000's microSD card for correct operation.

ZZ9000 Heatsink (ZYNQ chip)

To ensure a long life for your ZZ9000, use this highly recommended add-on.

LTN20069 is a passive heatsink for the ZZ9000's main ZYNQ chip:

• Just peel off the foil on the back to reveal thermal adhesive.
• Firmly press adhesive side on the ZYNQ chip on ZZ9000.

The exact model is Vakefield-Vette LTN20069. If you're not in Europe, you might be able to get it cheaper from other distributors.

Pre-release firmware 1.7.0 Beta 1 or higher includes temperature monitoring, also available to the Amiga side.

Notes:

• If you're running ZZ9000 in a crowded, closed case, please use a case fan for proper ventilation.
• If you already have a ZZ9000 on order for the current or upcoming batch, you don't need to buy this—it's already included.

See also: English Amiga Board post notes.