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Here is some reviews on some fresh toys, gear and electronic isht that I have come across.

"B-Boy" Toy Prototype Pictures

Peep these prototype pics of a new b-boy toy that is going to be released in Japan. The Toy was designed by artist Dazed-J. It has been named "B-Boy" and he comes with a removable shirt. This shirt is a climatic camoflage, which changes colour with different temperatures. He also comes with his own pet, a bull-dog in a boom blaster box. 360 Toys in NYC will be the exclusive US distributor of this toy.

  

• Non-Contact Crossfader and Channel Faders
• Post-Fader FlexFx™
• Stereo Metering
• Auxiliary Input and Output (Session Mix)
• 3-Band Accelerated-Slope™ EQ
• Rane.com

Rane's new top of the line mixer, the TTM 56, is out. It's been months of anticipation, and many questions were kicked around in the big melon before I actually got my hands on one. I read all I could. Yes, it's got a three band eq with total kills, a first for mixers devoted to skratch. Yes, it's got faders with a 3 year guarantee that comes with the rest of the mixer. And yes, it's got some newer, better transform switches than the old TTM 54. And it's a Rane, which means you can expect some of the best sound quality, performance, and fantastic customer service. But what about these new faders? Are they really to be trusted? And what about every Vestax lover's number 1 complaint about Rane mixers, that they are too quiet? Read Complete Review.

• Designed For Easy Screw-On Mounting On Technics® SL-1200M3D DJ Turntable Head Shells
• Hi-fi MM Cartridge Captures Subtle Musical Nuances
• Technics® Original Design With Fluorescent Stylus Tip, Knob, & DJ Logo For Easy Handling & Groove Selection
• In Dim Club Lighting
• Low Stylus Pressure Helps Preserve Hard-To-Replace Vinyl
• Stylus Tip Protection For Outstanding Long-Term Reliability
• Made In Japan
• MRSP: $75.00. Buy Here

I have been using this stylus for a few months now and here are some comments on it. The stylus is a perfect fit to your Technics shell cartridges which means no more licking the ends of your cartridges to get a good connection. The noise level from the needle is nice even in a club environment. Some scratch needles don't put out enough sound but track good and Technics has balanced both needs for DJs. I had to break the stylus in for about a week by spinning out old records from start to finish then just keeping the needle laying in a groove overnight. The needle has low pressure which is nice for my vinyl but had a tendency to skip until I broke them in. I also got a nice Needle Storage box courtesy of Technics to transport them from gig to gig. They are now my stylus/needle combination of choice.