The only reason concern I've ever had with the base unit is where the
RFU adapter plugs into the side of the unit. That plug can get loose
really easy, then you get the nice static if its touched while your
playing. Other than that, no problems, and mines 14 years old now.




--- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, "tbok25" <tbok25@y...>
wrote:
> That I didnt know. I've intended on picking up a TG16 base unit for
> some time now. I've seen them dirt cheap on ebay. Just havent
gotten
> around to it yet. Wanna make sure it has all the needed goodies
tho.
> Any problematic areas on the TB16 base unit I need to be concerned
> with before I dive into a purchase?
>
> Brian
>
> --- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, "James" <nferno68@h...>
> wrote:
> > Theres another HUGE difference between the original TG16-CD unit
> and
> > the Duo, and that is durability. I have a CD unit that I bought
in
> > 1990 that stills works great, and another one I found at a flea
> > market for $20, had it repaired, and its also worked flawlessly.
As
> > for my Duo, I bought it brand new about 4 years ago from
> > Telegames.com and have hardly ever used it and it quit working.
> We're
> > talking far less than 50 total hours of use and it died. Get the
CD
> > unit add-on if at all possible.