Archives for August 8, 2015

Parrot Zik 2.0 (BT, ANC, etc) for $333

With almost all the tech buzzwords (except perhaps for 4.x version of Bluetooth), the new condition Parrot Zik 2.0 (2.0 = second generation) are now on sale for $333 in the black color scheme at amazon.com with the other color schemes (total of six options) going for more, up to $400 which is their regular price. They average 3.4 out of 5 based on 168 customer reviews and have nearly 60 questions peer-answered.

Used Onkyo DAC-HA200 DAC/amp for $147

The Onkyo DAC-HA200 DAC/amp is currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition (damaged original packaging, cosmetic imperfections) for around $147 by Amazon Warehouse Deals.

Koss UR-20 Full Size Closed for $13.50 {limit 5}

We interrupt the Used Amp/DAC marathon with a budget new condition headphone sale. The Koss UR-20 (full size, closed back) is back on sale again going for $13.50 with a limit of five per customer at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. The usual Prime/$35+ free shipping conditions apply. These average 4.1 out of with 770+ customer reviews and have nearly 50 questions peer-answered over there.

V-MODA VAMP Verza Amp/DAC/Battery for $400 (or $332 used)

The V-MODA VAMP Verza amp, DAC and battery pack (for mobile devices) is currently on sale for $400 by V-Moda thru Amazon. Or if you want to save some more, it goes for $332 in “Used – Good” condition via Amazon Warehouse Deals (there are more listings in “Used – Very Good” for $354). This averages 4.6 out of 5 based on 23 customer reviews.

Open box Audioengine N22 Desktop Amp for $158

The Audioengine N22 Desktop Amp goes for $200 in new condition, but if you want to save some, you can get it in Open Box “Used – Like New” condition from OneCall thru Amazon Warehouse Deals for $158~ with free shipping (it from OneCall (WA), so no Prime 2-day). There are two listings as of the time of writing. OneCall is the online persona of Huppin’s in the State of Washington…

UPDATE (8/10/15 PM): only one listing left – the other one sold out…

Used Fiio E09K Desktop Amp for $87

The Fiio E09 desktop headphone amp (and dock) is currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $87 (damaged original packaging, cosmetic imperfections) or in “Used – Like New” for $93~ (may come repackaged) by Amazon Warehouse Deals.

As usual please keep in mind that prices and quantity of used items change a lot more often than new items. The deals posted in the blog here are as of the time of writing. There’s no simple way to automatically re-write the posts when the prices change or they sell out.

[DEAD] Sunday: Ultrasone HFI-450 for $50 (limit 2)

This daily deal expired…

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[DEAD] Used Schiit Magni 2 Uber amp for $143

As of a late 8/9/15 re-check, this sold out at $143…

The Magni 2 Uber headphone amp from Schiit Audio is currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition (repackaged) for around $143 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. There is a detailed list of the differences between the Uber and non-Uber on their website, with preouts being one of the primary ones.

TIP: the names Magni and Modi can be easy to confuse, so here’s an easy mnemonic to quickly tell them apart when reading about them: the Modi is a DAC (it has a D in its name). The Magni is an AMP (it has an A in its name).

[DEAD] Used Beyerdynamic T51i On-Ears for $192

As of 8/10/15 late PM, this used offer is no longer available… Tesla action now, the portable closed-back on-ear Beyerdynamic T51i are available in “Used – Good” condition for $192~ and “Used – Very Good” condition for $198~ (about half a dozen listings on this one, so price pressure may built up towards further discounts) at Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 4.3 out of 5 based on 52 customer reviews.

[DEAD] Used Yamaha EPH-100 silver in-ears for $68

As of 8/10/15 re-check, this used offer is no longer available… The Yamaha EPH-100SL are one of the $100 price range competitors. They are currently available in “Used – Good” condition (repackaged and with some accessories missing) for around $68 by Amazon Warehouse Deals where they average 3.9 out of 5 based on 160 customer reviews.