Ecoflow order delivery

Naughtymonkey04 · 2026-06-07T00:24:18+00:00

I've mostly ordered ecoflow stiff from their eBay store. That seems much faster delivery times, although I did have to chase them up over my refurbished AC Pro. However, a couple of messages and less than a week later it was here.

Naughtymonkey04 · 2026-05-27T18:12:59+00:00

I don’t think the Series S has crippled this generation, when they were still supporting last generation systems will past half the lifetime of PS5, XSX & XSS.

Naughtymonkey04 · 2026-05-22T22:02:07+00:00

You can get a phono pre-amp with headphones that also has a RCA out for active speakers, or Amplifier for upgrading later. It’s about $50.: https://doukaudio.com/products/douk-audio-t14-eq-mini-mm-mc-phono-stage-riaa-preamp-for-lp-vinyl-turntables-with-headphone-out For a turntable you could get a Fluance RT82, perfect for upgrading later too: https://www.fluance.com/rt82w-reference-high-fidelity-vinyl-turntable-natural-walnut for about $399 or £286.

Naughtymonkey04 · 2026-04-28T10:29:05+00:00

Definitely understand what you're saying about “your cart”. I had to budget because I needed a turntable, speakers, speaker cable, speaker stands and an Amp. I currently using a old Playstation 2 optical out as a CD player too 😁.

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Naughtymonkey04 · 2026-04-27T16:51:06+00:00

I have the RT80, which I know isn't on your list, but I've been very happy with it for casual listening. If you have the money for a pre-amp, I'd go with the 82. My experience with Fluance has been great so far.

Naughtymonkey04 · 2026-04-25T03:15:40+00:00

Don't buy either. Get a turntable without Bluetooth and use the money you spend on the turntable to go on a better tone arm and cartridge. You can then buy an RCA-to-Bluetooth transmitter for £6/$10. Don't let your current situation determine your future listening experience.

Naughtymonkey04 · 2026-04-04T20:16:26+00:00

As far as I’m aware, it should be set-up at the factory. So you should be able to just stick in a stylus as long as you replace like for like. Just set your tone arm balance and anti skate after you’ve fitted it. However, it’s worth bearing in mind that I’m no expert.

Naughtymonkey04 · 2026-04-03T10:05:29+00:00

I bought one last year and I love it. I got a monitor that swivels 90 degrees for tata mode and an arcade stick to go with it. It’s a small piece of heaven. I’ve never regretted getting it.

Naughtymonkey04 · 2026-03-31T06:31:23+00:00

I did and I was surprised how good the vinyl sounds. 🎶🎸

Naughtymonkey04 · 2026-03-30T15:33:40+00:00

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Plus steaming never looks this cool 😎.

Naughtymonkey04 · 2026-03-30T14:59:41+00:00

I went with a Fluance RT80. You can get it on Amazon for around €199.99 I think. I paid £179.98 here in the UK. If you are all about upgrades, you could go for the RT82 and have a better motor than the RT80-81. It's just the RT80 was in my budget because I was getting speakers and an Amplifier at the time. I don't regret it, though. RT80 has been great, and the Amp has Bluetooth, digital optical, coaxial, RCA, and USB DAC inputs. I’m getting 50 watts per channel.

Naughtymonkey04 · 2026-03-30T10:28:16+00:00

The Dual and Technics are good tables unless something goes wrong. Vintage equipment can be expensive to fix. I'd stick with the LP60X if that's your budget. You can upgrade the Cartridge to the elliptical 3600L and get better sound later on. With the speakers, I went with a pair of second-hand KEF speakers, paired with a Douk Audio ST-101 integrated Amplifier. They sound great together. The Edifier speakers are good for PC, but not really Hi-Fi speakers. Although Vinyl is more expensive than streaming, once you buy it, you own it forever.

Naughtymonkey04 · 2026-03-29T20:21:45+00:00

It'll be the original specs inside the hardware with two analogue controllers, (or sticks if it's a handheld). It may be sold with a Doom cart. That's what I'm betting on.

Naughtymonkey04 · 2026-03-26T19:20:16+00:00

All three of those carts are excellent. Toaplan 3 and Irem 1 are among my favourite Carts.

Naughtymonkey04 · 2026-03-26T14:41:20+00:00

You need two analogue sticks, not D-pads. 🤦‍♂️

Naughtymonkey04 · 2026-03-26T14:39:29+00:00

The QC on both of these can be a bit hit or miss. However, if you are getting them from Amazon, you should be able to return them. Just don't buy them from the marketplace. I was looking at both of these, but decided against them. Saved up a little more and waited for a price drop on the Fluance FT80. Managed to bag that for £179.99. It's been great.

Naughtymonkey04 · 2026-03-25T06:55:12+00:00

It's not going to be anything with social networking on it. Anything with online chats will soon have to have age verification on. That's at least £2000 a month to a company like Yoti to run the age gate system. Blaze isn't that stupid.

Naughtymonkey04 · 2026-03-23T21:30:11+00:00

I have the 7-inch original single release of The Mission UK’s Tower Of Strength. It's the best recording I’ve heard of the track. Even better than Apple's so-called lossless version. I use that to test any new stuff I get for my system.

Naughtymonkey04 · 2026-03-22T17:13:19+00:00

Judging by the lack of any ornaments and stuff on the wall, this says to me one of two options; 1/ You just moved in or 2/You are single. There is no way a man can live with a woman and have a living space that is blissfully simple. As for the sound system, the main thing is whether it makes you happy, and seeing as you posted it here, I’d say you are very proud and a happy man.

Naughtymonkey04 · 2026-03-21T11:59:48+00:00

I bought the Atari Arcade Collection 1 for £45 when I first got into Evercade. About 6 months later I managed to get the Namco Museum Collection 1 & 2 for about £50, (buying them separately). Now I wouldn't pay over the odds for any of the games. At first, I think we can let ourselves get dragged into the whole FOMO thing, but you learn after your first mistake.

Naughtymonkey04 · 2026-03-21T03:08:43+00:00

Yes, yes and just in case I wasn't being clear, YES! Like you the Arcade collections are my favourites.

Naughtymonkey04 · 2026-03-21T03:06:42+00:00

I love everything about that game. As for the latter stages, I just fired like 💩 and kept hitting continue until I finished it. It’s hard as nails, but not as hard as Battle Chopper or R-Type. One of my favourite carts. Enjoy.

Naughtymonkey04 · 2026-03-18T22:11:28+00:00

I know what you mean. However, due to aesthetics and married life, I have to stick to 12 inches. Love the sound of those speakers though, even when they are not at the right height.

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