More frivolous purchases, stuff you don't need..

More frivolous purchases, stuff you don't need..

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coopedup

3,741 posts

138 months

Friday 3rd June 2016
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Vitorio said:
Just got a nice little gift at work for going above and beyond, i get to spend 350 euros frivolously

Currently debating either an entry level Hi-fi setup, or an xbox one/ps4.
PS4 mate, bloody brilliant biggrin (I may be biased)

Vitorio

4,296 posts

142 months

Friday 3rd June 2016
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coopedup said:
PS4 mate, bloody brilliant biggrin (I may be biased)
I honestly dont know which way i'd swing on the console front, ive had an x1 before, and Forza is pretty much THE driving game for me, but the PS4 is slightly more powerful... Id be buying either first and foremost to play the new doom, and i think id prefer the X1 controler for that...

Im currently thoroughly researching the Hi-fi option, and ill be holding off until at least after E3 (ive got le-mans coming up anyway), to see what happens with the rumoured new "upgraded" consoles.

Civpilot

6,235 posts

239 months

Friday 3rd June 2016
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cirian75 said:
good condition GX-56's are around £100 to £150 on eBay

the DW-8200, brace your self


£200 to £300 on eBay.
You do realise that DW-8200 Frogman isn't that rare depending on the variation and £2/300 is average money for one. Some models of the Frogman watch sell (and I mean actually sell) for £2000

Be careful with G-Shocks, they get addictive.. I have.. erm... several, including a mint in box GA-110EH-8AJR "Eric Haze" collaboration. There is currently one of those on ebay listed at £530 (I paid £145 for mine when new as I managed to bag one on release)


(I also own two Frogman G-Shocks, A 'Dawn Black' anniversary and a 'Men in Black' DW-8200 wink )

cirian75

4,245 posts

232 months

Friday 3rd June 2016
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My DW-8200 has a new bezel and strap

It's damned close to mint.

I never wear it through, keep being tempted to sell it.

AshBurrows

2,552 posts

161 months

Friday 3rd June 2016
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I have one of the OG white A Bathing Ape G-Shocks. Stamped out of 2000 on the back IIRC. I should start wearing it again really.

Justayellowbadge

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37,057 posts

241 months

Friday 3rd June 2016
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Mrs J had a Dyson Supersonic arrive today.


Sway

26,070 posts

193 months

Friday 3rd June 2016
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Justayellowbadge said:
Mrs J had a Dyson Supersonic arrive today.
The hairdryer?

Appreciate her opinion of it - Mrs S's birthday is soon...

Justayellowbadge

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37,057 posts

241 months

Friday 3rd June 2016
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Sway said:
Justayellowbadge said:
Mrs J had a Dyson Supersonic arrive today.
The hairdryer?

Appreciate her opinion of it - Mrs S's birthday is soon...
She loves it. Quiet, quick, aesthetically very compatible with someone who likes Apple products. Magnetic attachments apparently a bit special too.

It gives great hair, but does cost an arm and a leg...

The Nur

9,168 posts

184 months

Friday 3rd June 2016
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If I had a use for a hairdryer I'd probably want one of those.

TheChampers

4,093 posts

137 months

Friday 3rd June 2016
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Justayellowbadge said:
She loves it. Quiet, quick, aesthetically very compatible with someone who likes Apple products. Magnetic attachments apparently a bit special too.

It gives great hair, but does cost an arm and a leg...
Noted; should come in handy for Mrs Champers who looks after the Princesses' hair-drying requirements. Not for her own hair mind you; that can only be "done right" by a hairdresser, once a week grumpy

Pixel Pusher

10,188 posts

158 months

DoctorX

7,240 posts

166 months

Monday 6th June 2016
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Pixel Pusher said:
Nah, won't fit in trolley. Cool though.

Jefferson Steelflex

1,428 posts

98 months

Monday 6th June 2016
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I'm in US at the moment, it was raining at the weekend, so I went to the outlet mall and bought another suitcase full of "designer" clothes that I just don't need. Hardly anything for the kids or my wife, by the way, this was all about me.

Vitorio

4,296 posts

142 months

Wednesday 8th June 2016
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My $24 chinese amp came in yesterday woohoo

Based on dicking about with it at late o'clock with some spare car speaker and junk, im quite impressed, wonder what itll do with a proper power supply and decent speakers.

weeboot

1,063 posts

98 months

Wednesday 8th June 2016
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Vitorio said:
My $24 chinese amp came in yesterday woohoo

Based on dicking about with it at late o'clock with some spare car speaker and junk, im quite impressed, wonder what itll do with a proper power supply and decent speakers.
To save me searching through the thread, can you post a link? Thinking about a solution for my dying amp in the study.

Vitorio

4,296 posts

142 months

Wednesday 8th June 2016
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weeboot said:
To save me searching through the thread, can you post a link? Thinking about a solution for my dying amp in the study.
http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/7737633482.html

Took 7-8 days to arrive, and cheap as chips, doesnt come with a PSU though

If you want even cheaper, the tripath TA2020+/TA2024+ based amps are supposed to be rather decent as well, and go below $10 on aliexpress. This TPA3316 is based on a new TI chip which supposedly is quite a step up in digital amplifiers.

Havent tried it through proper speakers yet, but what little reviews/info i could find in the various audio communities was very positive.

nigelpugh7

5,996 posts

189 months

Wednesday 8th June 2016
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Vitorio said:
http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/7737633482.html

Took 7-8 days to arrive, and cheap as chips, doesnt come with a PSU though

If you want even cheaper, the tripath TA2020+/TA2024+ based amps are supposed to be rather decent as well, and go below $10 on aliexpress. This TPA3316 is based on a new TI chip which supposedly is quite a step up in digital amplifiers.

Havent tried it through proper speakers yet, but what little reviews/info i could find in the various audio communities was very positive.
I hope it doesn't do any damage to your sperkers! wink



weeboot

1,063 posts

98 months

Wednesday 8th June 2016
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Cheers, I'll bear that one in mind..

Love this..

Aliexpress said:
The bigger the rotation, the larger the noises
eta : Having said that...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Facor-Bluetooth-Digital-A...

wink

Edited by weeboot on Wednesday 8th June 09:21

Vitorio

4,296 posts

142 months

Wednesday 8th June 2016
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nigelpugh7 said:
I hope it doesn't do any damage to your sperkers! wink
Haha, doubt it, ive seen threads of people hooking these little china amps up to thousands worth of speakers for a proper listening test

And yeah, ill definitely look into making custom "Sperker Audio" badges for my DIY speakers wink

bazza white

3,550 posts

127 months

Wednesday 8th June 2016
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Been thinking about an exotic addition to the house for years. Popped out to the garden centre and went for a browse in the pet shop. They mentioned they had the Viv arriving next day. Browsing on Google the Viv was very well priced so next day I was back to pick up th Viv so no going back now. Its now I realise the Viv is the cheap bit. hehe should have a crested gecko or 2 in a few weeks.


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