Previously I installed vintage blacks with Gold Syryan 55g springs on my board with switches obtained from a NIB WYSE. They were perfect, everything I imagined a linear Cherry MX should be.
Now I am trying used vintage blacks that I bought with Originative 62g springs on the Cheat. These things, while feeling very smooth, feels like it is lacking the "pop" from the brand new switch. With 55g originative springs, it feels very mushy, which prompted me to replace everything with 62g springs.
Unfortunately, since I have sold the KMAC away, I can't make a direct comparison anymore. Everything is from memory.
I wonder what is the cause of this. I suspect the Cheat might have something to do with this because of 2 reasons in comparison to the KMAC. The plate is just closed instead of secured with screws which adds a bit of wobble. Next, the distance between the Cheat PCB and the bottom aluminum is far, and even with the nonslip mat in place, it does not tighten everything in place compared to what the KMAC does. Is it due to it being used and dirty, or does the Cheat change the key feel slightly?