Archives for March 19, 2016

$5 Used book: “Introductory Guide to High-Performance Audio Systems” by Robert Harley

If you are a Prime member (or planning to place a bigger order that would qualify you for free shipping), you can get the book “Introductory Guide to High-Performance Audio Systems” by Robert Harley (2007, paperback) in “Used – Acceptable” condition for just under $5 and eligible for 2-Day Prime shipping because it is fulfilled by Amazon. This is the shorter “Intro” book, not to be confused with the 500+ page book that is “Complete Guide…” by the same author. This particular “Intro” one averages 4.2 out of 5 based on 26 customer reviews.

Used JLab Flex studio-ish headphones for $52.50

The JLab Flex studio-ish headphones with a metal head folding headband currently go for $70 in new condition, but if you want to try them out and can’t wait for future discounts, and you are comfortable with used, you can get them in “Used – Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections, damaged packaging) for $52.50 by Amazon Warehouse Deals.

PS: I did another Amazon Warehouse Deals session, and have more potential deals to digest and post. They should start coming out Sunday PM to Monday PM (other things equal).

Used Audioengine D1 24-bit DAC/amp for $129

UPDATE (3/21/16): new lower price, $129 by Grammophone, also open-box from authorized dealer…

The Audioengine D1 24-bit DAC/amp currently goes for $169 in new condition, but if you are comfortable with open-box, you can get it in “Used – Like New” Open-box condition for $139~ from authorizer seller OneCall (Huppin’s of Gonzaga) through Amazon Warehouse Deals. It ships from OneCall (state of Washington) so it is not eligible for Prime 2-day shipping.

Pono Music Portable Music Player for $284

The Neil Young Pono digital audio player is currently on sale, in new condition, in the black color scheme, for $284 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual. The yellow goes for five dollars more. This is not a lightning deal. It averages 4 out of 5 based on 150+ customer reviews.

Used Audioengine N22 Desktop Audio Amplifier for $169

The Audioengine N22 Desktop Audio Amplifier currently goes for $200 in new condition but if you want to save some, you can get it in “Used – Very Good” condition (minor cosmetic imperfections, damaged packaging) for $169~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. There’s only one listing of this at the moment.

Sennheiser HD25-1 II and $75 Gift Card for $250

The Sennheiser HD25-1 II headphones are bundled with a $75 plastic Amazon Gift Card, together in a bundle for $250 with free shipping, which is the same price for the headphones alone. You don’t need any coupons, just add this bundle to the shopping cart and proceed.

In a parallel gift card promotion, the HD 280 Over-Ears are bundled with a $15 Amazon Gift Card for $100.

PS: the previously mentioned HD 600 and HD 650 offers are dead and the urls for those particular offers currently return 404s (it was the HD600 with $150 Gift Card for $400 and the HD650 with a $200 Gift Card for $500). The crazy 3-headphone bundles are also 404s. I don’t know if they were a limited time thing or they get activated only during special times or as price-matches. Only time will tell 🙂

Used Shure SRH 1840 for $395

The open-back over-ear Shure SRH 1840 are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition (minor cosmetic imperfections) for $395~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. One could also keep an eye out of on the price in case of future drops since this price-range is not flying fast like consumer-tier prices.

Mystery Bag Headphone for $850 with coupon (*cough* Beyerdynamic T1 2nd gen *cough*)

Sonic Electronix is having a Mystery Bag Headphone Deal for $850 when you enter the coupon code MB1T2G over there. The regular price is $1099. When you follow the clues (semi-open, 5yr warranty, $1099 price) you arrive at the second generation of the Beyerdynamic T1 Tesla semi-open over-ears. This is a limited time offer, but I do not know the exact expiration date.