Re: ST-506 Hard disk interface for Amiga 1000

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From: Terry Ricketts
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 1990 23:55

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In article <3573@cbnewsl.ATT.COM> rmd@cbnewsl.ATT.COM (r..diamond) writes:
>I have a couple of ST-506 hard disks and decided I would like to
>hook one to my Amiga 1000.  After several calls, I began to think this impossible.
>Most people wouldn't even sell me the interface, and one wanted $500 for a
>complete package without the drive.  I could buy the Trumpcard for $550
>and have 48 Mb SCSI.  Are there any cheaper options?

	You might look into the Max interface or the Wedge interface. Both are
relatively inexpensive and work well. I have built several of the Max interfaces
& highly recommend it if you are handy with construction projects. The Wedge
comes ready to go.
	I seem to remember that Spirit also had a cheap ST-506 interface as well.

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From: terry@helios.ucsc.edu (Terry Ricketts)
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Subject: Re: ST-506 Hard disk interface for Amiga 1000
Summary: try Max or Wedge
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