The PS-FL99 was Sony’s 1983 attempt to update the vinyl record player for the digital age. In this video I try to get one working properly so I can demonstrate its features, including one which might be unique on a record player with a stylus… unless of course you know differently.
I’ve put together a short Patreon Exclusive audio oddcast.
It’s a bit late for July and a bit early for August.
A video only version of this is available in a separate post.
Have a good week.
2025-07-30 15:14:53 +0000 UTC View Post
I’ve put together a short Patreon Exclusive video oddcast .
It’s a bit late for July and a bit early for August.
An Audio only version of this is available in a separate post.
Have a good week.
2025-07-30 15:14:30 +0000 UTC View Post
Now that new CD Players only sell to a niche audience, companies are trying to grab a slice of that niche with unusual player designs. The Shanling EC Smart is supposed to be a step-up from the countless no-name Ali Express novelty CD players, while still benefitting from an eye catching appearance.
Here’s my review:
It’s the final part of my unintended Home Cinema Projector Quadrilogy. So far we’ve had a review of a new 4K projector, a (Patreon exclusive) video about the rediscovery of an old forgotten screen and the review of a cheap(ish) out of focus projector.
Today it’s a video about my new automatic screen, which might have been an expensiv...
2025-07-11 18:11:36 +0000 UTC View Post
You might have seen the lovely vintage Nixie Tube FM radio tuner in my HiFi. I also have a different one in storage that I hope to show at some point in the future.
It was almost inevitable therefore, that if someone decided to make a brand new radio featuring a Nixie Tube frequency display I’d have to take a loo...
2025-07-02 18:01:23 +0000 UTC View Post
When I bought this budget projector to feature in a review I didn’t consider that it would result in too many projector themed videos in quick succession. Regardless I’ve ploughed on and made this video about something almost no one will care about. I suppose that’s the theme of my channel though.
I get an email every time someone posts a comment on Patreon.
I've just had dozens showing that a new Patreon user who called himself Techmoan CREATOR has replied to Patreon comments suggesting there's a giveaway and people should use Telegram to claim it.
I'm sure everyone here knows that I don't do giveaways an...
2025-06-27 12:17:31 +0000 UTC View Post
In this video I’m taking a look at the TRMNL e-ink display.
It's a quick video about a simple device but one that took a surprisingly long time to assemble.
I’m glad I can finally move on to making the next video.
Hr's th trmnl ytb lnk : https://youtu.be/vXCWc...
2025-06-22 17:12:13 +0000 UTC View Post
My next video for the channel is currently in the editing stage, I aim to get that finished this weekend.
In the meantime since you’re a Patron you do still get a new video on a Saturday, just one that’s not really fit for public consumption.
Here’s the link https...
2025-06-21 09:16:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Here’s the video about my new home cinema projector and how (or if) it’s worked out for me.
When I bought my refurb model it seemed like a good deal (relatively speaking) at £900 rather than the £1300 of a new one. However currentl...
2025-06-14 09:06:37 +0000 UTC View Post
An extra Patron only video.
Earlier today I found something I didn’t even know I’d lost and I thought I should share the story.
You know those videos I’ve made that started with a long section explaining the background to the topic before then moving on to show something related. The videos that people who struggle to get through a TikTok clip in one sitting like to complain about. Well this video is all set-up and no resolution. They’re going to love it.
The p...
2025-06-01 15:17:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Good news, the video editing went smoothly so this one is now ready to share.
Here's the link: https://youtu.be/-iMAzdfu1Ms
I’m glad the Wand Company got in touch and offered to send a review sample of their Tricorder, as ...
2025-05-25 09:05:52 +0000 UTC View PostApologies for the delay between uploads. I had a few days away with the Mrs last week and this week hasn’t been as productive as I’d have liked due to various interruptions culminating in today’s Liver Biopsy Redux, which was an all-day event.
The good news is that I’m well underway with the edit on the nex...
2025-05-23 21:11:31 +0000 UTC View Post
I’ve been putting off tacking this tricky repair for a couple of years. In hindsight perhaps it could have waited a bit longer.
Due to an editing error the Patreon credits at the end are missing the names overlay. I'll upload a correct...
2025-05-11 20:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
As promised/threatened/pre-warned, I’ve made an update video just for Patrons. Here it is. As usual, most of it makes very little sense.
Take care.
2025-05-05 15:20:32 +0000 UTC View Post
It’s been a week plagued by interruptions and unpleasant procedures - however in-between all this I’ve managed to assemble a simple video. I’ll likely need to sort out the thumbnail and perhaps the title, but the remainder should be ready to show.
I haven’t been able to finish another YT video this week - but I’ve got an extra one just for Patrons about studio lights.
Oh and my merch chap on Etsy has created a new TM mug design if anyone is interested. ...
2025-04-26 12:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
I’m so glad to be able to share this with you - it’s been quite the month and at times I was unsure I’d ever get be able to back in front of the computer. But I have and I made a video and here it is…
There’s a bit of a story b...
2025-04-20 17:34:32 +0000 UTC View Post
This is a long block of text, but there’s not a great deal else for me to do right now. Typed into an iPad Mini.
A bit of history…
I went to the GP because I was really going downhill. You know when you’re ill. I thought I might have a bladder infection…just a guess. It is extremely rare for me to go to the Dr because my s...
2025-04-12 21:12:11 +0000 UTC View PostCurrently staying in hospital. Had a blood transfusion and quite a few intravenous antibiotics from drips. Apparently my blood was ‘deranged’. Unbeknownst to me that’s an official medical term as a few different doctors have used it.
Since I’m very slow at typing on an iPhone and it’s also frustrating to do, it’s unlikely I’...
2025-04-10 06:59:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Not quite the update video I was planning on making.
2025-04-04 16:15:44 +0000 UTC View Post
This was intended to be a quick and easy video to make, just a look at a speaker.
It seems I still don’t have my head in the game given how long it’s been since my previous upload. Perhaps the most frustrating thing is that after watching the final edit, I got the strong impression that it probably wasn’t worth making this one ...
2025-04-01 18:13:52 +0000 UTC View Post
I thought a couple of people might be interested in seeing the completed office interior - so here it is:
Warning - it’s a bit dull in places, specifically the beginning, middle and end.
The rest isn’t as good.
2025-03-25 18:14:18 +0000 UTC View Post
I probably would have thought to include a teardown in the original video if I’d been firing on all cylinders - but regardless here it is as a short separate video
I regularly forget to include a...
2025-03-23 12:54:32 +0000 UTC View Post
It might not be my best video ever, but it’s great to get any new video completed.
Hopefully from here on it’s onward and upward.
UPDATE: Took off the rather boring intro and moved the information to the video description...
2025-03-20 17:57:59 +0000 UTC View Post
As each day goes by I've been receiving more messages from people wondering how I've been getting on since my last video - so it seemed appropriate to release one final video on this topic.
Here it is https://youtu.be/lEyUG_QFj9g
2025-03-17 19:23:47 +0000 UTC View Post
An update on what’s been going on at this end.
2025-03-08 12:57:09 +0000 UTC View Post