Archives for September 14, 2015

$8 FLAC (16/44.1) double album: “The Book Of Souls” by Iron Maiden

We don’t cover music (album) sales here regularly, but in case you need a 16-bit FLAC heavy metal digital album for headphone evaluation purposes, the new “The Book Of Souls” double album (92 minutes) from Iron Maiden is on sale for a limited time only as 16-bit 44.1 kHz FLAC for $8 from 7digital.com (they have a US digital store).

Sennheiser HD 429 S for $35 w/free s&h

The closed-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 429 S (with non-removable cable with remote/mic) are currently on sale in new condition for $35 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer at NewEgg’s eBay store.

The “HD 429 S” should not be confused with the “HD 429” which does not have a mic/remote. Dear Manufacturers, please stop using “s” at the end of a model’s name. Its more common use is plural which creates more confusion in an already confused world 🙂

8GB Sandisk Clip Jam for $35~ (limit 3 per color)

We are going high (Astell & Kern) and Low in digital audio players. On the low front, the 8GB Sandisk Clip Jam is currently on sale for either $35 or $36 (depending on color), with a limit of three per color per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual.

The $35 is actually $34.99, so you have to get over $35 for free shipping (eg $1.47 for this small AmazonBasics camera case (repurposed for small earbuds or small DAPs).

Keep in mind, the newer models are not Clip+ level 🙂 The Clip Jam averages 3.3 out of 5 based on 200+ customer reviews and has 49 questions answered as well.

Audio Technica M50x + Fiio E17K Aspen 2 for $200 total

The Audio Technica M50x headphones along with the Fiio E17K Aspen 2 USB DAC/Amp are bundled together for $200 with free shipping at Adorama. This is a limited time offer.

[DEAD] Used Fiio X5 2nd generation for $300

As of 9/15/15 PM re-checking, this got scooped up, and they have no more used options available (as of the time of this update)…

If you can’t wait for future discounts, you can save $50 by getting the second generation Fiio X5 digital audio player in “Used – Like New” condition for $300 by seller “All About Office” (99%) through Amazon Warehouse Deals. It averages 4.5 out of 5 based on 31 customer reviews with 3-stars being the lowest rating so far.