Archives for July 6, 2015

Used iFi Nano iDSD USB DAC/Amp for $216~

The portable iFi Nano iDSD USB DAC/Amp (USB or orange digital input; RCA or headphone out) is currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $216~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. It averages 4.4 out of 5 based on 27 customer reviews.

Used Audio Technica ATH-MSR7 for $150~

If you are comfortable with used headphones, the black color scheme of the relatively recent Audio Technica ATH-MSR7 (BK = black) is available in “Used – Very Good” condition (damaged original packaging) for $150~ (was $157~) by Amazon Warehouse Deals. The new condition price is $250. Only one listing is there, so it may (or may not) last long.

Koss SP540 Over-Ears for $120 (limit 5)

If you are not in a hurry to receive them (they are currently “temporarily out of stock” but you can order them and lock up the sale price), the Koss SP540 over-ears are currently on sale for around $120 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer, in the frustration free packaging (not the commercial annoying packaging) at Amazon.com by amazon actual. They average 4.6 out of 5 based on 55 customer reviews. If you listen with your nose open, you may be able to smell their dairy air(e) 😉

UPDATE (7/7/15): the standard packaging is now in-stock for $120…

Used V-Moda M80 On-Ears for $50

The V-Moda M80 on-ears go for $80 in new condition, but if you are comfortable with used, you can get them in “Used – Very Good” condition in the Shadow color scheme for around $50~ (was $55) by Amazon Warehouse Deals.

ASUS Xonar DG for $16 after $10 mail-in rebate

July 2015 is here and among the many other things, the new month brings us a new $10 mail-in rebate form for the ASUS Xonar DG headphone-amp PC card. As usual, the rebate form is just for this month (July 1-31). Next month, a new rebate form will come out. The price is fairly stable. It is $26~ before mail-in rebate, $16 after the $10 MIR. Limit two per customer. Other ASUS cards are also eligible, but the $26 DG has the bang for the buck reputation. It averages 4.1 out of 5 based on 600+ customer reviews.

Fully unlocked at Massdrop: xDuoo TA-01, Calyx PaT, Havi B3 Pro

Never a dull moment at members-only but free-to-join Massdrop. The latest offers added there three items that are fully unlocked (translation: the lowest price possible during this offer). They expire in about 4-5 days from blog-posting date (not the day you are reading this). They are (with prices below including shipping but not taxes since I can’t calculate those for every State):

  • Havi B3 Pro IEMs for $50 with free shipping
  • xDuoo TA-01 DAC/Amp (RCA red/white) for $135 shipped
  • the lady in red, the Calyx Audio PaT DAC/Headphone Amp (USB) for $90 shipped
  • Keep in mind, Massdrop products take a while to ship, so if you need them for a vacation or special occasion, do the math and play it safe

10 pack of Sennheiser HD 449 for $365.50

If you like to buy headphones Costco-style like socks and toilet paper, you can get a 10 pack of Sennheiser HD 449 closed-back over-ear headphones for $365.50 with free shipping by Focus Camera on eBay. The listings twice correctly says these are closed-back but once it inaccurately calls them open back. This promotion brings then down to $36.50 per pair. They go for $48 when you buy them one by one at amazon.com where they average 4.2 out of 5 with over 200 customer reviews.

Sennheiser HD 700 for $500 {ends 7/11/15}

As part of a semi annual sale at NewEgg, Focus Camera on NewEgg is offering the new condition Sennheiser HD 700 for $500 with free shipping and 10x more NewEgg points than usual. The offers end by the end of day on 7/11/15 or earlier if they sell out. This price is only at NewEgg. Even Focus’s own store has it for $550.

[DEAD] Used Audio-Technica ATH-T300 Over-Ears for $5

As of a 7/9/15 recheck, one lucky shopper scooped this up at $5, and it is no longer available as used…
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