10-pin mini DIN (Saturn) connector question

[Alf]

So I'm seeing this connector being used in the newer IO boards.
Do I understand correctly that this is like an ultimate connector, capable of sending both composite and RGB signal?
So if I have an IO board with this connector, I just buy a 10DIN to VGA cable for RGB and a 10DIN to RCA cable for composite?

[dickhardpill]

I asked the people over at MiSTeraddons.com and this was their reply

It’s one of the only connectors that has dedicated pins for RGBS, s-video, composite video, and stereo audio

I don’t think it’s the ‘ultimate’ per se.

But it looks like you have it correct-

You would look for a Saturn AV > component/composite… etc.

Incorrect Cable Warning:

Properly built Sega Saturn cables must have a 470 ohm resistor and 220uF capacitor on the csync line of each cable! Here’s an example of what happens on some model 2 Saturn’s when you don’t have the correct components; Notice all the weird horizontal artifacts! Click for full-sized:

[Alf]

Thanks.
It does seem like a very sleek and hassle free solution but I'm wondering what happens when for example my cable goes bad and Misteraddons happen to be out of stock (as they are at this very moment).
Having one cable to rule them all sounds awesome but I can get a VGA cable anywhere in a second while this is super specific.

I'm really undecided if I wanna go this direction or not...

[dickhardpill]

Here are some links

I thought I read about a new official IO board that has an analog attachment so you can go back and forth between dual RAM and analog setups easier. I haven’t seen it anywhere but I haven’t really been looking.