Up for sale is a rare, vintage 2-in-1 display solution designed specifically for first-generation Apple Power Macintosh computers. This listing includes a clean, genuine OEM Apple HDI-45 base adapter cable paired with a retro MA-002B-2 multi-sync DIP switch block.
This specific configuration allows you to connect standard VGA monitors or high-end multi-sync CRTs directly to your vintage Mac setup while manually forcing correct sync handshakes and resolution scaling.
What's Included:
- Genuine Apple AudioVision / PowerMac HDI-45 Display Cable (Part Number: 590-0796-A)
- Retro Multi-Sync DIP Switch block (Model: MA-002B-2) featuring a resolution reference guide sticker (supports 640x480 up to 1600x1200 configurations).
Hardware Compatibility:
This setup features the unique, short-lived proprietary Apple HDI-45 male audio/video pin connector. It is explicitly compatible with the following legacy systems:
- Power Macintosh 6100 (all configurations)
- Power Macintosh 7100 (all configurations, including 7100/66)
- Power Macintosh 8100 (all configurations)
- Apple AudioVision 14 Display systems
Condition Notes:
The connector housing is clean with normal vintage aging and mild cosmetic wear. Most importantly, the internal proprietary pin blocks are fully intact, completely straight, and free from any pushed or broken elements. Pristine connector geometry—ready to plug and play!
