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+# Generic PCM DAC
+
+Realtek HD Audio's predecessor. It's just a 1/8/16-bit sample channel, with freely selectable rate and mono/stereo settings. With it, you can emulate PCM DACs found in Williams arcade boards, Sound Blasters, MSX TurboR, Atari STE, NEC PC-9801-86 etc.
+
+# effects
+
+none yet.