Archives for January 23, 2018

Yulong DA9 Balanced DAC/Amp for $950 [MD]

It’s not an oolong tea, so please don’t steep it in hot water 🙂 The new condition Yulong DA9 Balanced DAC/Amp is now fully unlocked for $950 with free US shipping at the members-only but free-to-join Massdrop website. This runs for the next four days and change (from blog-posting time here) and will ship in early March 2018 from Massdrop. All sales final. There is no mention of warranty in the listing. Only 100 units are available but it is highly unlikely this will sell out considering the price.

Koss KPH7 Lightweight On-Ears for $2.94 (black)

On the lightweight on-ear headphones front, the new condition Koss KPH7 (black color scheme) is on sale for the very specific price of $2.94 by Amazon actual. Limit three per customer at this price.

The other three colors go for $5+. These are however ADD-ON items, so you must needs place an order of $25+, elsewise the Amazon shopping cart will not let you buy them. If you get three of each you will get close to $25, but you’d need to add something else to climb over $25.

The headphones average 3.7 out of 5 based on over 1080 customer reviews and have over 75 answered questions. Despite the crazy low price, they still carry the KOSS limited lifetime warranty.

Used Yahama EPH-30 In-Ears for $11

If you are not a perfectionist, the black color scheme of the Yahama EPH-30 in-ears are available in “Used – Good condition” (various cosmetic imperfections; repackaged) for the very specific price of $10.79 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual, so Prime members get free 2-day shipping. These average 3.2 out of 5 based on 80+ customer reviews, so if you are not familiar with them, be sure to read up on them as the review score suggests trade-offs and potential issues.

Used Philips A1 PRO/27 Closed DJ Headphones for $29 w/FS

This was the entry-level in the Philips + Armin Van Buuren line of DJ headphones. It is the closed-back over-ear Philips A1 PRO 27 available in “Used – Like New” (damaged original packaging) by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual for $29 with free shipping. They are on the same listing as the A5 model, so make sure you are reading reviews and questions/answers for the correct model.

Used FOCAL Listen Bluetooth Over-Ears for $224, NEW for $249

The FOCAL Listen Wireless (bluetooth) closed-back over-ears go for $300 in new condition at some of the recognizable dealers, but if you want to save some, then to Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) we go, where AWD actual has them in “Used – Like New” (damaged original packaging) for $224. There you will also find two “fulfilled by Amazon” sellers (Audio Advisor, Wired for Less) offering them for $249 in new condition.

Used Audeze Deckard DAC/amp for $414 + S&H

And now time for some used scavenger hunt action! We begin with the Audeze Deckard DAC/amp, it is available in “Used – Excellent Plus” condition for $414 plus shipping (starting at $11) at authorized dealer Adorama.com. When the used option sells out, you will no longer see it in their search results.

Soundmagic E10M In-Ears for $28 w/free S&H

The new condition Soundmagic E10M in-ears (M for mic/remote) are on sale for $28 with free shipping in your choice of red, gold or purple color scheme by the Tinbel eBAY store. These ship from Pennsylvania.

Or if you prefer Prime shipping, the red color scheme goes for the same price by the Tinbel store fulfilled by Amazon.

Fender CXA1 Pro In-Ears for $59 [DXA1 Sold Out]

On sale over there at Adorama is the blue color scheme of the Fender CXA1 in-ears is on sale for $59 with free shipping for a limited time as well.

Speaking of Adorama, they are offering the Tascam DR-22WL 2-Channels Portable Handheld Audio Recorder (Wi-Fi, 3.5mm Mini Jack, etc) for $80 with free shipping and handling. Also a limited time offer.

As of 1/25/18 re-check, the DXA01 sold out… If you missed it the previous time, fear not! The sale is back! The new condition Fender DXA1 Pro In-Ear Monitors are back down to $30 with free shipping at authorized dealer Adorama.com for a limited time only.

[DEAD] Fender FXA6 In-Ears for $150 [SOLD OUT: FXA7]

The sale is over…. The new condition Fender FXA6 continue to be on sale for $150 in either color scheme.

AS of a 1/25/18 recheck, the FXA7 sold out… The black color scheme of the new condition Fender FXA7 in-ears is back in-stock at Amazon by Amazon actual for $200 with free shipping with up to three pairs per customer. The shipping estimate is January 29 (2018). The gold color scheme remains unavailable in new condition (cannot be ordered, has no price/listing).

[DEAD] Trio Rhythm 2.8″ LCD DAP (4GB, Stylus) for $10 w/free S&H

This daily deal expired…

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[DEAD] Sennheiser PXC 550 ANC/bluetooth for $300 again

This offer expired again…
It’s back on sale again, the new condition Sennheiser PXC 550 ANC/bluetooth closed-back over-ears go for $300 with free shipping with up to three pairs per customer at the sale price at Amazon by Amazon actual where they average 4.3 out of 5 based on 320 customer reviews and have over 200 answered questions as well.