I'm used to getting at least eighty grand on an off day, though have peaked at over 200k even on MAME after the video re-write. I played DK on 139u3.1 tonight. At first, it kicked my fucking ass. I had trouble initially breaking thirty thousand. It plays different from earlier versions.
So. If Saglio is playing current MAME, I'd really like to see him get on an original machine.
Consider it high comedy....sincere tragedy....whatever...don't take it personally.