Archives for August 2015

[DEAD] Ends Wedn 1am ET: Sony UDA1 USB DAC for PC Audio for $205

This offer ended but typically items keep returning one way or another to Woot until they are completely sold out. However, I have no clue if/when this may return there…

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ASUS Xonar DG headphone amp PCI card for $20 after $10 mail-in rebate

Just like clockwork, a new month is here, and so is a new monthly $10 mail-in rebate (MIR) for the ASUS Xonar DG PCI card that is also a headphone amp. The current card price is $30, making it a $20 after MIR at amazon.com. The PDF form shown over there says limit two per product per household per promotion. This PDF MIR expires 8/31/15. This card averages 4.1 out of 5 based on 600+ customer reviews.

Audio Technica M50x + 76-key Yamaha YPG235 music keyboard for $250 total (no rebates)

The typical price of the Audio Technica M50x headphones is $170. The typical price of the Yamaha YPG235 76-key music keyboard is $250. But if you happen to want to buy them both, you can get them as bundle together for $250 at Adorama. No coupons, no rebates, just add to cart and proceed to checkout. Adorama is an authorized dealer for both.

TIP: a music keyboard is potentially one way to test headphones. Each key has a predetermined frequency range, and many instruments can be simulated.

Massdrop: Fostex, SoundMagic, xDuoo

Fostex the people! (I can’t resist making that music pun). Added at Massdrop, but not fully unlocked yet are the Fostex TE-05 in-ears that could go as low as $125 shipped. Also added, also not fully unlocked as of the time of writing, but have seven days to go (as of blog-posting date) are the SoundMAGIC PL21 IEMs that could go as low as $17~ shipped, and the xDuoo TA-03 DAC/Amp that could go as low as $260 shipped.

[DEAD] Used Fiio X1 (silver) for $78

As of a 8/3/15 re-check, this sold-out at $78, presumably someone scooped it up. If you missed this one, fear not, I will be monitoring their prices and post a new deal post if there are any future deals…

The new condition price for the Fiio X1 Digital Audio player is $100 but if you want to save some, you can get the silver model in “Used – Very Good” condition (original damaged packaging, cosmetic imperfections) for $78~ with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals.

Frys w/promo code: Bose SoundTrue for $75 or $90 (On-Ear/Over-Ear)

Craziness at Fry’s, their new Weekly Ad of Promo Code offers includes the Bose Soundlink wired headphones going for $75 or $90 with promo code for the On-Ear and Around-Ear models. The promo code is included in the Sunday e-mail newsletters they sent to everyone subscribed. It is a unique number and since most of the offers have limited quantities (eg limit one per customer) you can’t reuse other people’s promo codes. To get the personal promo codes, you have to join their email list.

Screenshot of the Bose offer below which expires 8/8/15 and it is good in-store or online with a limit of one per customer.

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Massdrop unlocked: SMSL M8 Desktop DAC for $180

The SMSL M8 desktop mini DAC is now fully unlocked at members-only website Massdrop (it is free to join to see prices, login-wall needed because some prices are below the MAP (minimum advertised prices) dictated by the Corporate Welfare System) for $180 with free shipping. It has eight days left in the offer (from blog-posting date, not the date you are reading this). It has many inputs ( coaxial, USB, optical) and RCA output and supports DSD as well.

Also added there, with also eight days is the Bravo V2 hybrid headphone amplifier (Class A Tube Amp, Shu Guan 12AU7 tube) that could go as low as $88~ shipped.

Used Schiit BitFrost Uber DAC for $343

The Schiit Audio BitFrost DAC is currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition (original, damaged packaging) for $343~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals.

Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Over-Ears for $200

And now something unusual, the over-ears are selling for less than the on-ears! The Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Over-Ears (aka Around the Ear) are currently on sale for $200 at Amazon (limit five) and other authorized dealers, while the on-ears go for $250.

Sennheiser PX 95 lightweight on-ears for $30 w/free s&h

The new condition Sennheiser PX 95 lightweight on-ears are currently going for $30 with free shipping with a 30 day warranty (per the Details sub-tab) at clearance website Tanga.com. Limit up to ten per customer.

Massdrop: Beyerdynamic Manufaktur DT 880 600 Ohm possible for $260

Launched at Massdrop with six days left (from blog-posting date) is the possibility of the Beyerdynamic Manufaktur DT 880 600 Ohm headphones unlocking for $250 plus $10 flat shipping. This offer is limited to 50 units and unlocks at 25 purchases/commits.