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Apple Floppy Reused as Amplifier

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Here's a relatively easy hack that lets you repurpose an old floppy drive into an amplifier that you can use in your home.

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Jeff Kobi swapped out the guts of a thrifted Apple Floppy Drive and replaced it with the components of an amplifier. He modded it a bit to add controls and outputs, but all-in-all, it's a pretty simple hack that let's you breathe new life into vintage gear.

Via: Technabob

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