I'VE ADDED AN AFFILIATED LINK FOR PEOPLE IN THE USA WHERE THIS IS CHEAPER... Amazon US are currently (28th Sept 22) selling some colours at $199 Here's an AFFILIATED LINK amzn.to/3xWxLZJ
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Beosound A1 2nd gen BT speaker - worth the B&O premium?Techmoan2022-10-08 | In this video I'm reviewing the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 2nd gen Bluetooth speaker.
I'VE ADDED AN AFFILIATED LINK FOR PEOPLE IN THE USA WHERE THIS IS CHEAPER... Amazon US are currently (28th Sept 22) selling some colours at $199 Here's an AFFILIATED LINK amzn.to/3xWxLZJ
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanAMSTRAD Hi-Fi - the Mugs EyefulTechmoan2023-01-25 | An unwise purchase made forty years ago still irks after all these years.
00:00 Intro 01:16 Testing 101 07:43 Patently obvious 08:51 Record player 10:40 So what’s the problem? 13:43 Towers of terror 17:31 Speaker disassembly 19:37 Main unit disassembly 23:01 Wrap up 26:12 Patreon credits
UPDATES 1) A few people have mentioned that the turntable cartridge is a ceramic cart -therefore I was incorrect in giving them the credit for using a MM cart.
Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early and before any adverts are added, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanAtGames Pinball Micro : Small table - Big funTechmoan2023-01-15 | I've always wanted a pinball table - but needed to wait for them to shrink first. Well that happened - so let me tell you what I think of the Atgames Legends Pinball Micro. Is it enough to fulfil my 'pinball dreams'?
00:00 Insert Credit 00:20 Exposition 04:37 PINBALL! 18:45 Chatty bit 22:17 Suggested YT channels for better info 22:54 Final thoughts 25:04 Patreon Credits
FAQ: Q) If you get overzealous with nudging the table will it tilt? A) Yes
AFFILIATED LINKS* Legends Pinball LARGE table - on AMAZON USA amzn.to/3Xq4YHi (out of stock) Legends Pinball MICRO - on AMAZON USA amzn.to/3IJlb6x ... Legends Pinball LARGE table - on AMAZON UK amzn.to/3QGkOvl (you can probably find these cheaper elsewhere).
ATGAMES Website atgames.us (note - they regularly have sales where the price of the Micro is reduced by $100 - so if you can, hold on for one of those)
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early and before any adverts are added, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanTechmoan 2022 Wrap-up video mix-tapeTechmoan2022-12-26 | A look back at some of the notable videos from 2022 - followed by an (entirely optional) ten minute update chat about the off-screen problems that affected the on-screen output this year. Here is a playlist containing all 2022’s featured videos youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN2yCnHTG_6rnxzv16GHrM7ZUq8iS5QNt
00:00 A look back at 2022's videos 01:07:51 2022's behind the scenes challenges
SUPPORT This channel can be supported through Patreon patreon.com/techmoanLate RE VU Meter Bluetooth Headphones OV-1-B ConnectTechmoan2022-12-17 | I'm finally having a look at these Bluetooth headphones with volume meters in the ear cups.
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early and before any adverts are added, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanREVIEW : Vinyl Noise Reduction System Pro-ject NRS Box S3Techmoan2022-12-10 | This new addition to Pro-ject's HiFi range aims to de-crackle your records and reduce surface noise - I bought one to see how well it worked.
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version.A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early and before any adverts are added, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanREVIEW : We Are Rewind portable cassette playerTechmoan2022-12-03 | I was sent the new bluetooth personal stereo cassette player/recorder from 'We Are Rewind' - here's my evaluation. Non-affiliated link to the We Are Rewind website: wearerewind.com
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early and before any adverts are added, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanMicroMV and me - Tiny Videotape, big impactTechmoan2022-11-26 | In this video I take a look at Sony's MicroMV, the smallest videocassette tape format ever made. I'll demonstrate the DCR-IP1 camera and show how I went about editing footage from this defunct format. I also talk about my history with MicroMV and explain how a serendipitous trip to the supermarket ultimately resulted in a big lifestyle change.
00:00 Intro 01:29 What was the idea? 05:45 How I ended up with MicroMV 10:55 Hands on demo 16:10 My old MicroMV vids 18:58 Editing issues 25:27 Editing solutions 28:48 Examining a cassette 30:53 What happened next 34:09 Patreon credits
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early and before any adverts are added, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanLine-out ≠ Headphone-outTechmoan2022-11-19 | A video to explain why a line output is not the same thing as a headphone output.
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanHave you seen THE LYTE?Techmoan2022-11-12 | Let me show you The Lyte...from 1987
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanNew 2022 Sound Burger REVIEWTechmoan2022-11-03 | Audio Technica have released a limited edition of their Sound Burger record player in 2022. The AT-SB2022 has Bluetooth and recharges via USB-C. It's also currently limited to 7000 units world wide and they've sold out. Here's my review.
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanBiggest new Nixie clockTechmoan2022-10-29 | Today I'm admiring the largest Nixie Tubes I've ever seen on Millclock's new ZIN-70 clock. LINKS millclock.com AFFILIATED EBAY LINK: ebay.us/3yYNgX These IN70 clocks are available in A VARIETY OF DESIGNS - click here to see more millclock.com/zin70-clocks
Many many thanks to Millclock for supplying the clock shown in this video.
00:00 Background 02:23 Un-crating and set-up 06:34 Features 17:09 Size comparison vs ZIN-18 17:55 Case & showcase 19:28 Wrap 21:19 Patreon Credits
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanHow to fix a faulty Sony MiniDisc slot eject mechanismTechmoan2022-10-22 | If your slot loading component Sony MD recorder is reluctant to eject discs - it's probably time for this quick repair. Note - different machines can have different mechanisms, sometimes they're encased. Take a look inside before ordering anything to make sure that you're happy to have a go.
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanNetMD into 2022...and beyondTechmoan2022-10-15 | In this video I test out modern day NetMD compatible MiniDisc alternatives to Sony's long abandoned Sonicstage and Simple Burner.
LINKS: Web Minidisc Pro https://web.minidisc.wiki/ Platinum MD https://platinum-md.app NetMD Wizard github.com/Jo2003/cd2netmd_gui/releases MiniDisc Wiki https://www.minidisc.wiki/start VERY VERY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IMPORTANT —— For WINDOWS Web Minidisc Pro you’ll need to use Zadig to allocate a new driver to your MD machine. Read the instructions linked to from Web Minidisc Pro’s webpage, but here’s a link for Zadig https://zadig.akeo.ie
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanDemagnetizing CDs?!Techmoan2022-10-01 | A few weeks ago I shaved some CDs, now let's demagnetize one. Here's a link to the previous video if you missed it youtu.be/f-QxLAxwxkM
*Note I've gone for the US English spelling of Demagnetized (despite my spell checker underlining it in red whenever it's typed) as this the spelling convention used on the device itself.
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanIts retro-tech Karaoke fun time with Yamahas 1990s INGs systemTechmoan2022-09-24 | No one likes the Karaoke-tech videos - so here’s another. Don't not remember to forget to not to Like & Subscribe - or not.
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanSharps record-playing luggable stereo : VZ-2000 repair & demoTechmoan2022-09-17 | Pre-CD era Boomboxes are some of the most collectable...but the majority aren’t as much use as a Sharp VZ2000 nowadays...but was it really a 'boombox'?
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanShaving Compact Discs to improve the sound (?!)Techmoan2022-09-03 | Today I'm using a special lathe that cuts a 36º edge into a CD to improve the sound quality. Is this madness...I aim to find out. You might also like this video about demagnetising CDs youtu.be/mH4v8b1tGSQ V.FAQ… Q) Why didn’t you just rip the CDs into the computer? A) Because I wanted to use a regular Audio CD player. Since the improvements claimed related to audio produced during CD *playback* (at 1x), this is what I chose to concentrate on.
ONE SLIGHT CORRECTION to this video… The Dave Brubeck Hybrid SACDs I bought cost me £5.69 each - not the £8.50 I mentioned in the video. So that’s a bit of a bargain. If anyone is interested here’s an AFFILIATED LINK to the discs I ordered. amzn.to/3e7N3DS However I can’t guarantee you’ll receive SACDs like I did. Note - my discs were ‘Sold by: Amazon EU S.a.r.L.’ -
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanErasing Tapes - how sweet the sound?Techmoan2022-08-27 | In this video I explain why buying quality used tapes full of someone else’s recordings might be your last best option if you still want to make the best cassette recordings at sensible prices nowadays. I then go on to try a variety of bulk erasing methods on used tapes to test their effectiveness.
Here’s a link to a review of the new ‘type 2’ cassettes by ANA[DIA]LOG youtu.be/WJDNA9iwUi4
AFFILIATED LINK to SONY CASSETTE ERASERS on ebay ebay.us/1GipVH
00:00 NOS Cassette prices 05:35 What about the new cassettes? 06:26 The alternative 08:49 My old tapes 10:37 Why erase? 12:15 Sony BE-9H eraser 20:20 Radio Shack Bulk Eraser 25:22 Sony BE-A200 28:37 Permanent magnet erase 30:47 Recording on old tapes 32:25 Summary 35:17 Inside the bulk tape eraser
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoan8-Track : Big in Japan? RQ-8 Dynamite from NationalTechmoan2022-08-20 | Today I'm talking about the 8-Track in Japan and then opening up two new-old-stock Japanese National RQ8 8-Track players. I'll show what makes these different from the US Panasonic RQ-830S - AKA the TNT or Dynamite.
00:00 TC8’s home-field advantage 04:20 The Japanese connection? 07:00 8 track 8-tracks. 08:05 At last - The point 08:47 Gonna fly now 09:04 Time for a new machine 09:49 My ‘New’ Japanese machines 11:00 BN out-of B 12:13 The Battery Test Channel 13:11 Paperwork 15:09 Cart 15:32 A Yellow RQ-8 18:36 Gonna fly now 19:21 Flyin’ high now 20:37 A Red RQ-8 20:47 Battery Test Channel - ep.2 21:42 Tests 25:27 East vs West 26:50 Fixes & dates 31:40 The inevitable cart fail 34:52 Summary 36:57 Patreon credits
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanWeighing up Panasonics latest ‘boomboxes’Techmoan2022-08-13 | I bought the best Panasonic stereo cd/radio/bluetooth portables to find out how capable these new 'boomboxes' are now that they've dropped the cassette.
PANASONIC RX-D552 AFFILIATED AMAZON LINKS UK amzn.to/3p8meSg DE amzn.to/3QaNqfb US & CANADA NOTE - in the US & CANADA for obvious reasons the range tops out at the D550 instead of the DAB+ equipped D552 - so here’s the USA AFFILIATED Amazon link for the D550 amzn.to/3QsP8Zb However you can still find some of the better (in my opinion) older D55 model in the US - and if I were getting one I’d still choose this - so here’s the USA AFFILIATED Amazon link for the cassette playing D55 amzn.to/3QdYB6T
CANADA See note above - here’s the AFFILIATED CANADA Amazon link for the new D550 amzn.to/3vMXVgF and the older D55 amzn.to/3P5XIf9
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanREVIEW & TEARDOWN : IKEA FREKVENS sound to light box (a QUICK-VID)Techmoan2022-08-06 | These music visualisers have just arrived at IKEA UK. I bought one. Here's a quick review and a teardown
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanKenny Everetts cartsTechmoan2022-07-30 | Playing Kenny Everett Radio DJ carts that haven't been heard since the 1970s.
*If you really want to hear what was on the first cart you can listen to it here youtu.be/Q41xZF3EOIQ - It’s quite possible this was not one of Kenny’s carts.
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanRCA 8-track changer - Fix or Fail?Techmoan2022-07-23 | In this video I try and get an old five-cart 8-track changer working properly.
00:00 The first bit 04:51 Initial test 05:39 Opening it up 06:00 History 06:33 A proper look inside 14:20 A quick slow fix 23:14 Testing 1,2,3,4,5 25:33 One last fault 28:53 Demonstration 31:39 Summary 33:33 Patreon credits
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanSony SA-RS5 surround speakers REVIEW & HT-A7000 Soundbar updateTechmoan2022-07-16 | I’ve upgraded my Sony HT-A7000 soundbar with the new SA-RS5 rear surround & Atmos up-firers. Are they worth the premium over the RS-5S surrounds? I also give an update on how I’ve been getting along with my HT-A7000 soundbar - and answer the oft asked question as to why I chose the HT-A7000 rather than Sony’s HT-A9 surround system.
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00:00 What & why 03:55 Unboxing 06:38 Size comparison 08:02 Set-up 09:29 First impressions 12:29 Sound-bar-humbug? 16:37 HT-A7000 so far 18:15 After a movie 21:05 Summary 21:40 Patreon credits
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoan2XL - The ‘70s toy that faked A.I. ...with an 8-TrackTechmoan2022-07-09 | 2-XL - a smart toy created from a very simple idea.
00:00 Start 00:55 Power 01:54 Testing 12 03:23 Player repair 07:37 Cart repair 11:18 First demo 14:05 Talking 8-tracks 17:36 2-XL without 2-XL 18:42 What’s really going on 28:17 2-XL lives on 29:09 Final words 29:40 Patreon credits
Here's a link to the 2-XL online emulator. 2xlbot.com It doesn't work with all web browsers, but it worked fine for me in Chrome.
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanListening to old HiFi components wirelessly via a SoundbarTechmoan2022-07-02 | I wanted the option to play audio from my HiFi via my TV surround system - so I bought a thing and then that made me want to buy another thing. Links to both these things are below. These links to these thing are affiliated.
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00:00 Start 01:23 Unboxing 03:28 Testing 04:10 Connecting to the HiFi 05:15 Success 06:26 Interface 08:51 SBC, LDAC, Apt-X HD etc. 10:11 Apt-X HD Receiver 12:15 Apt-X HD Verdict 14:29 Patreon credits
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanOrdro EP8 Head-mounted Camera Review 4K60Techmoan2022-06-25 | A review of the Ordro EP8 - a 4K60 stabilised 130º FOV head-cam ORDRO EP8 AFFILIATED PURCHASING LINKS BELOW:
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanCart Rescue - Mouldy tape to cheesy tunesTechmoan2022-06-18 | A semi-follow-up to this video youtu.be/PJakX_-HBqY This time I try to listen to the contents of an unplayable background music cart.
00:00 The problem 04:22 Messing with tape 10:54 Manipulating audio files 15:35 Name that tune 16:59 Wrap up 17:46 Patreon credits
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanMy daily driver Walkman?Techmoan2022-06-11 | What hassle-free cassette Walkman do I use the most often?
UPDATE - I have been informed that I need to remove the battery door in order to get into my EX672…so now I know what to do if I ever fancy replacing the belt in that one too.
NOTE: The players shown in the video took me *years* to assemble (one of them took me three attempts - for a total of around £280) - the odds of just popping on ebay today and immediately picking one of these up for next to nothing is almost nil…so don’t be shocked when that’s the case.
00:00 Start 03:05 Current faves 08:07 My new player 13:10 A broken one 17:32 Back to the working one 22:43 Audio demo 1 23:18 W&F tests 27:36 The inevitable belt swap 28:41 W&F test revisited 29:28 Audio demo 2 29:56 I needed to remove the battery cover 30:26 Lessons learned 37:51 Patreon credits
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanTEAC’s enduring budget reel-to-reels - the X3 seriesTechmoan2022-05-28 | The TEAC X300-R 7” open reel tape recorder remained on sale into the early 1990s. A look at the history of the X3 range along with a demo of my early ‘80s X-3R.
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanPlayaway : The audiobook players that smartphones couldnt killTechmoan2022-05-21 | In 2006 the world was introduced to the Playaway - an all-in-one audiobook player, where each device held a single pre-loaded book which could not be swapped out. It seems inevitable that this would be another of those single-use gadgets replaced by the smartphone...and yet in 2022 the Playaway lives on. In this video you'll see a demo and discover how and why it survived.
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanBMS2600 : The last Philips tape-based Background Music SystemTechmoan2022-05-14 | I've acquired of one of the last of the tape-based background music systems. In this video I aim to learn more about it, as well as play some music.
00:00 The appeal of BGM systems 06:58 The BMS2600 machine 11:35 The carts 13:58 First play 15:37 Cleaning 16:54 Rubbish Speakers 17:56 Play via external speaker 21:12 How long is a tape? 22:51 Is it a Fidelipac? 24:05 What speed does it play at? 25:47 More music… 26:47 Name the tunes 29:29 Finding the year of make 30:58 Wrap up 32:47 Patreon Credits with a BGM twist
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanMy oldest repair yet... on the Edison cylinder phonographTechmoan2022-05-07 | I've received some new cylinders but my cylinder player broke. It 'should' be a simple fix...
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanREVIEW: M90 Mini & Micro Boomboxes - More than just excellent replicasTechmoan2022-04-30 | Over forty years after its launch, the JVC RC-M90 AKA 'King Of Boomboxes' has been re-created in the form of two replica miniatures which function as bluetooth speakers. Here's my review.
For more information on the M90 recreations visit: newwavetoys.com (Non affiliated link) I backed these on Kickstarter - this is an independent review.
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanREVIEW: Dayoo kitchen steam cleaner & dishwasherTechmoan2022-04-23 | A compact transportable steam cleaner that promises a lot - does it deliver?
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanThree more music Spectrum Analysers. All that glitters...Techmoan2022-04-16 | Demonstrating more flashy trashy music spectrum analysers.
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanCylinder Records - New music on dead formats taken to the extremeTechmoan2022-04-09 | I was sent a new release on an old format - a very old format. A demonstration and a very basic beginners introduction to cylinder record players. How will future generations relate to the current physical pre-recorded music formats?
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanREVIEW : tonies® - The character-activated audio player for kidsTechmoan2022-04-02 | A review of tonies® - an audio book, music and entertainment player designed for use by children. The tonies® website is tonies.com
Note - I purchased the Toniebox & Tonies featured here - this is not a sponsored video. After this video has gone live I’ll be passing these on to a friend with a young child.
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------ Outro Sound Effect ------ ThatSFXGuy - youtu.be/5M3-ZV5-QDMDementia / Alzheimer’s DAB+ & FM RADIOTechmoan2022-03-13 | If you know someone with dementia or Alzheimers you'll be aware that even the simplest pieces of technology have a potential to cause confusion. Fortunately there are companies producing products addressing these challenges - and today I'm looking at a DAB+/FM dementia friendly radio from Relish.
Also - I didn’t put out a subscriber notification for this as I only wanted people to see it who wanted to see it by choosing to watch it. It’ll still end up in your feed regardless of the sub notification setting.
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here:Finally! - New replacement MD casesTechmoan2022-03-09 | I take a look at the newly manufactured replacement cases for pre-recorded Minidisc albums. Made and sold by minidisc.me in the US Also available in the UK from retrostylemedia.co.uk The above links are not affiliated.
This is a quick vid - that means it's a bit of an extra, rather than a full video.
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanObscure 1991 hand held game machine - The J.Cock Z400STechmoan2022-03-05 | Thought you'd seen every 1990s hand held colour video game machine? Enter the J.Cock. New Techmoan Merch now available: etsy.com/uk/shop/nerdkeyz?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=37136753
If you know your historical gambling devices, you’ll have heard of a Trade Stimulator - if you're unfamiliar, these were small counter-top games of chance where you could win things such as bubble gum and cigarettes. These would commonly have been found in general stores in the US in the early 20th century. Whilst the machines presented a front of innocence to authorities, they were often used as a means to circumvent anti-gambling laws. By using the bubble gum payouts as tokens, your customers could gamble real money, with any winnings being paid by exchanging the ‘prizes’ with cash from the store’s till. The reason I mention these is that this is effectively what I have to show you today. But this one dates from the early 1990s and comes from Japan - a country with its own perculiar gambling regulations… as demonstrated in my previous video about pachinko. youtu.be/bWV_zpRrCko
00:00 Start 01:53 In the box 03:38 Problems 05:46 It’s alive 06:12 Playing the game 11:09 DIP switches 12:16 Specs 12:43 Inside the case 14:15 More than meets the eye 15:32 Mat’s Karaoke bar & illegal gambling den 16:52 Oh yes it is.. 19:13 Merch plug 19:27 Patreon credits
FAQs
Q) But surely gambling like this would be illegal? A) Yes, that’s why I included the information above about illegal gambling in the US during the time of prohibition. Companies in the US made Trade Stimulators at a time when gambling was illegal knowing full well they were making devices that were being used for gambling - but it’s the act of gambling not the device that was illegal. You can bet on almost anything if you want, the colour of the next car coming round the corner..they can't ban everything. Poker is played with playing cards, but playing cards are still legal in Japan…ask Nintendo.
Q) Is there an anti tamper feature? A) It appears so, there is a mention of this in the instructions.
UPDATE/CORRECTION 1) It appears turning the key to add credits is a standard feature - not a modification. 2) The two pins below the lock on the right hand side will clear out the credits when bridged - e.g. with the key. - Therefore there is no need to open the machine up in normal usage - the bartender (etc) only needs the credit key. There's a lot of talk about lock-picking, it appears a common location for a machine like this was on a bar, a place where the usage would be monitored by a bartender.
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here: patreon.com/techmoanThe tale of a faulty SACD player and the equally faulty repair attemptTechmoan2022-02-26 | Wasting both my time and yours with the tale of a faulty SACD player and a botched rescue mission.
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here:Sony LinkBuds Review - The whole truth about the wireless earbuds with a holeTechmoan2022-02-15 | My verdict on Sony's new LinkBuds - the Bluetooth in-ear headphones with hole in the middle. If you're interested*... New Techmoan Merchandise is now available. etsy.com/uk/shop/nerdkeyz?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=37136753 *If you're not interested - it's still available anyway.
00:00 Start 01:29 A familiar idea 03:25 Specifications 06:10 Why? 09:35 Microphone demo 10:32 Additional features 12:32 Potential issues 17:46 Sound quality 19:48 Summary 21:00 Patreon credits
This video has been tagged as a 'Paid Promotion' because Sony provided a free review sample of the LinkBuds. No money has changed hands.
CLARIFICATION The Linkbuds are priced at £150/€180/$180USD
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version.The Magic Message Audio-Visual RepeaterTechmoan2022-02-05 | Can you figure out what this 1986 device was been used for? Tap on your screen and all will be revealed in this thrilling video. BTW Post in the comments if you remember ever using one of these for real back in the day.
00:00 Start 02:32 Out of the box 09:26 Recording a message 10:10 Playing a message 10:26 Outside broadcast 11:25 Its intended use 12:02 Final thoughts 13:20 Patreon credits
Q) You should have shown it working in a car?!? A) This is what's happening at 11:25 - 12:02 (you can see the tell-tale steering wheel in the background at 11:42-11:52)
Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version.Grundig MS300 Micro System - Nothing to see here, move alongTechmoan2022-01-29 | If you’re looking for a new micro HiFi system that can play cassettes in 2022, here’s one to cross off your very short shortlist. If I were you, I’d buy something else instead - but if you insist, here's my AMAZON.DE AFFILIATED LINK to this product amzn.to/3tY5ocF
FAQ Q) What’s the song at 17:29 A) Believer by Silent Partner from the YouTube Audio Library (song info should also automatically show at the bottom of this box)
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version.How CD players lost their cool & why the Technics SL-P1200 didn’t.Techmoan2022-01-22 | Forty years ago CD players were the cool new thing. The first machines were amazing technological marvels with interesting designs. But when it came to launching the second generation players most manufacturers' models started to look pretty similar. In this video I'll explain what happened and then show that there were some exceptions - you just needed to think outside the (oblong) box. I then go on to demonstrate the exception(al) CD player I bought - a Technics SL-P1200.
00:00 Show me the media 02:52 Things started off well 04:34 But then this happened 06:32 So I bought this 07:32 But I really wanted this 08:53 Let’s look at the SL-P1200 10:34 How quick 11:15 So what can it do 16:11 Summary 16:56 Patreon credits
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Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons patreon.com/techmoan usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version.Miss/LED - two more LED music visualisersTechmoan2022-01-15 | The sequel no one asked for. Two more things that flash along with music.
00:00 Start 00:33 Item 1 02:21 Demo 1 03:06 Features 1 05:09 Stere-no 07:53 Item 2 12:03 Demo 2 13:59 Features 2 18:56 Nothing to see here - move along 20:03 Summary 1 21:10 Summary 2 22:32 Wrap up 23:30 Credits
FAQs: Q) There is another button on the back of the first one that you're not telling us about - why are you withholding this vital information - yet another example of the illuminati controlling things. A) It's not a button - it's a blanking plate. You can see it's glued on from the inside with a white blob. The product photos on Aliexpress show an earlier version had a potentiometer in that position. There's nothing here now other than a small square of glossy black plastic that fills up the hole.
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