As of 1/5/17 AM re-check, this got scooped up at the $59 price… Fiio has a lot of models now as they are transitioning from the old naming scheme to the new. One of the many models is the E10K USB DAC/amp which goes for $76 in new condition at authorized dealers, but if you want to save some, you can get it in “Used – Like New” condition for $59 with free shipping by Electronics Expo through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This is not Prime eligible though.
[DEAD] Used Fiio E10K USB DAC/amp for $59
[DEAD] +Fiio Q1 USB DAC/Amp Flask with $20 Promo Gift Card for $70
This promotion expired…
Grace Design x Massdrop m9XX DAC/Amp for $500
Dave Matthews may insist that the Grace is Gone, but Massdrop thinks otherwise, as it is now fully unlocked, the Grace Design x Massdrop m9XX DAC/Amp going for $500 with free shipping. The offer runs for the next seven days and it is expected to ship mid-January 2017. Specs and close-up pictures can be found at their listing over there.
NuForce uDAC-3 DAC/Amp Combo for $64 [MD]
Massdrop strikes again, this time with another double-figure combo, it’s the NuForce uDAC-3 DAC/Amp going for $60 plus $4~ flat shipping. This runs for the next eight days or so (first calendar week of January 2017), and will ship at the end of January 2017. This too has a blue light (prepare the electrical tape?), and has USB input and RCA and Coaxial (orange) outputs. Along with headphone out obviously.
xDuoo TA-01 DAC/Amp for $139 [MD]
Massdrop action again, the xDuoo TA-01 DAC/Amp is fully unlocked for $130 plus $9~ shipping with six days to go in the offer (ends around 1/6/17), with a direct shipment from MD at the very end of January 2017. This has a little tube on top (12AU7).
Monoprice 11567 Desktop Headphone Amp for $70 w/FS
If you are looking for a desktop (AC powered) combo headphone amp and DAC with multiple I/O options, the Monoprice 11567 is back on sale again, going for $70 with free shipping at the Monoprice website. Free shipping is a plus since Monoprice doesn’t frequently offer free shipping.
There are a few reviews out for this along with a PDF user guide on their website (it’s a 2-pager, not a full manual). It has USB and RCA inputs, 1/4″ headphone-out, along with RCA Pre-Out and Line-Level out. There is no coax or optical input. There is a two-position gain switch. The power button is the volume knob turned all the way to the left. It has a very bright blue light, so electrical tape may be needed 🙂
UPDATE: speaking of Monoprice, they have their 16152 Tube Amp with Bluetooth 15-watt Compact Stereo Hybrid for $80 plus shipping. This is not a dedicated headphone amp though.
Topping D30 DAC for $108 [MD]
Another offering is now fully unlocked at Massdrop, it is the Topping D30 DAC going for $100 plus $8~ flat shipping. The offer is running for the next seven days (from blog-posting date; give or take), and it is expected to ship in late January 2017. This is a DAC only, with three inputs (USB, coax, optical) and one output (RCA).
[DEAD] FiiO E12A Mont Blanc IEM Special Edition for $85
This promotion expired…
[DEAD] FiiO Kunlun E18 Portable USB DAC/amp for $70
This promotion expired…
Chord Mojo DAC/amp for $529
Sometimes cutesy round buttons can make your product stand out in a sea of options. Which brings us to the new condition Chord Mojo DAC/amp, offered for $529 with free shipping by various sellers at amazon.com including a handful of recognizable authorized USA dealers (Gramophone, Sonix, Audio46, FatWyre, etc). It averages 4.5 out of 5 based on 40 customer reviews there.
[DEAD] BoomCloud360 BoomStick Portable Audio Enhancer for $55 + $5 flat S&H
This Woot daily deal expired…
Fiio E18 USB DAC/amp for $90
The Fiio E18 USB DAC/amp is currently on sale for $90 with free shipping at B&H Photo. Even though it’s a DAC/amp, it has playback controls and is compatible with compatible Android devices.
Shanling UP Portable DAC/Amp for $133.50 [MD]
Another portable USB DAC/amp, and one that serves four different cables (full size USB, micro-USB, USB-C, Lightning). It is the Shanling UP Portable DAC/Amp, currently fully unlocked at members-only Massdrop for $130 plus $3.50 flat shipping. The offer runs for the next seven days (from today) and will ship mid-to-late January 2017, so patience is a four cable virtue 😉
[DEAD] Audeze LCD-3 (Zebrano/Lambskin) + Fiio X5 II + iFi micro iDSD Black Label for $1945
This promotion ended… A bundle of three products is this offer, running until Boxing Day (12/26/16). It is the new condition Audeze LCD-3 planar magnetics (zebrano and lambskin) bundled with the second generation Fiio X5 digital audio player, and the iFi micro iDSD Black Label Edition DAC/amp, all together, without coupons and without rebates, going for $1945 with free at authorized dealer Adorama.com. Faster shipping options are available for an extra fee.
[DEAD] NuForce NE800M IEMs and Red NuForce uDac3 DAC/amp for $90 [plus various Comply sales]
Monday is over and so are all its lightning deals…
Schiit Audio Fulla (first gen) DAC/amp for $59
The Schiit Audio Fulla USB Dongle DAC/Amp (first generation) is back in-stock for $59 with free shipping, in new condition,by Schiit Audio with the order fulfilled by Amazon (Prime eligible). This matches the Schiit website price, which charges a mandatory shipping fee. Typically Schiit items on Amazon cost more but come with free shipping, while the Schiit website always charging shipping and handling.
Zorloo ZuperDAC for $63 [MD]
Another tiny USB DAC is out, fully unlocked at Massdrop, the Zorloo ZuperDAC going for $60 plus $3~ flat shipping. The offer runs for the next seven days, and will ship late January 2017. It is a simple device, USB input, 3.5mm output.
Fostex TH-900 Mk II + iFi micro iDSD Black Label for $1300
It’s bundle time! The Fostex TH-900 Mark II headphones are bundled with the iFi micro iDSD Black Label Edition DAC/amp, together going for $1300 with free shipping at authorized dealer Adorama.com until 12/21/16. No coupon, no rebate, just add to cart and proceed to checkout. These are dynamic headphones with 1.5 Tesla.
DarkVoice 336SE Headphone Tube Amplifier for $240 (ships from USA)
If time is of the essence, and you don’t want to wait for Massdrop, the DarkVoice 336SE Headphone Tube Amplifier is currently on sale in new condition for $240 with free shipping by SHENZHENAUDIO with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so it is Prime eligible (2-day free shipping for members). It ships from Amazon’s USA facilities… According to the blog archives it went as low as $213 shipped by Massdrop…
PS: if you are going to ship this as a gift to another person directly from Amazon, note that this ships in easy-to-open (formerly known as frustration-free) packaging, so it will be visible, so be sure to adjust the shipping/packaging options in the Amazon shopping cart if you want it to be more of a gift-surprise.
[DEAD] FiiO E12A Mont Blanc IEM Special Edition Portable Headphone Amp for $85
This daily deal expired…
Schiit Fulla (first gen) for $59 with free S&H
The latest model in the Schiit Fulla line-up is the Fulla 2 going for $99 plus mandatory shipping, currently in-stock at the Schiit website (the correct domain is schiit.com. Don’t type schiitaudio.com, it is controlled by spammers that redirect to various other urls).
However if you prefer the previous generation model, it has been discounted by Schiit fulfilled by Amazon to $59 with free shipping (Prime eligible). This is the same price as the Schiit website that charges mandatory shipping. Almost everything Schiit at Amazon costs more than the Schiit website but Amazon offers free shipping, while Schiit charges shipping.
PS: Schiit products too are now targeted by those super-low price marketplace sellers with the “contact us before buying”, so be careful. If the seller is not familiar and they ask you to do strange things (like contact them before buying) avoid avoid avoid!
Centrance HIFI-M8 Portable DAC Amp for USB and iDevices for $519
Centrance action now, their HIFI-M8 Portable DAC Amp for USB and iDevices is on sale for $519 with free shipping at Adorama.com until 12/15/16 or earlier if sold out. It has various level of customization, including output-impedance, gain, and power.
SMSL Icon Lightning DAC/Amp for iOS for $58 [MD]
The “Apple tax” is not high on this one, the SMSL Icon Lightning DAC/Amp for iOS is fully unlocked on Massdrop going for $55 plus $3~ flat shipping. It is estimated to ship early January 2017 and the offer is running for the next eight days.
[DEAD] AUDEZE LCD-4 and iFi Retro Stereo 50 Vacuum Tubed Stereo System Amp/Speaker Bundle for $3995
This sale ended… Bundle time of a different kind now. The Audeze LCD-4 open-back headphones are bundled with the iFi Retro Stereo 50Vacuum Tubed Stereo System Amp/Speaker Bundle, together going for $3995 with free shipping at authorized dealer Adorama.com until 12/15/16.
PS: if you are not familiar with the iFi Retro 50, this is their product page with more pictures and details. This is only for reference, to get the discount you buy the bundle in the link in the first paragraph above.
FiiO Kunlun E18 Portable USB DAC/amp for $90
So many FiiOs, so little time! The FiiO Kunlun E18 Portable USB DAC/amp is currently on sale for $90 with free shipping at B&H Photo as one of their Holiday specials.
[DEAD] Open-box Audioengine D3 portable DAC/amp for $109
This is no longer available at this price… Authorized dealer Gramophone of Maryland (Gary Williams NOT included) is offering the portable little Audioengine D3 DAC/amp in open-box (“Used – Like New”) condition with full warranty for $109 with free shipping at Amazon Warehouse Deals. This ships directly from Gramophone and it is not Prime eligible.
DarkVoice 336SE OTL Headphone Amp for $213 [MD]
Glowing now at Massdrop, for the next six days (from blog-posting date) is the DarkVoice 336SE OTL Headphone Amp going for $200 plus $13~ flat shipping. Note however that orders will ship early January 2017, so it won’t be on time for the Holidays. You have a choice of power supply during checkout.
Monoprice 111567 Desktop headphone amp for $88 with Prime shipping (limit 3)
If you like the 2-day Prime shipping, you can get the Monoprice 111567 Desktop headphone amp for around $88 at Amazon by Amazon actual or $71~ in “Used – Very Good” condition through Warehouse Deals. Limit three per customer of the new condition model.
The above if you are a Prime fan. Monoprice often has $20 off orders of $100+ coupons or 15% to 20% off store wide coupons, and since they rarely have free shipping, the price after coupon and plus shipping ends up being similar. But you get slower shipping with Monoprice.
NuForce DAC80 for $310 [MD]
With two days to go (from blog posting date), at members-only Massdrop, you can score the NuForce DAC80, in silver or black, for $300 plus $10~ flat shipping. It will ship late December 2016. This is not headphones-specific, but offers some flexibility if you have a more complicated setup ~ you can connect up to four devices at the same time. Check reviews and forums for more on this.
Used Schiit Audio SCH-13 Sys Passive Preamp for $50
If you are a fan of Amazon Prime shopping-shipping, they have a “Used – Like New” (original packaging) Schiit Audio SCH-13 Sys Passive Preamp for $50~ with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual… This in contrast to the new condition price at the Schiit website for $50, and the “beef stock” (B-Stock) going for $45. However, the Schiit website has mandatory shipping which ranges from $7 to $12 (of the zipcodes I tried), so it’s a YMMV depending on how you triangulate this…
PS: speaking of Schiiit, the 383-page e-book chronicling the history of the company written by the co-founders, continues to sell for $5. Even their ebook is bang for the buck, you get 0.77 pages per penny 🙂
[DEAD] Free S&H on all Monoliths, $100 off Monolith HT Amps
This offer expired…
[DEAD] Beyerdynamic T1 (Second Generation) + Beyerdynamic A2 Headphone Amp + Extras for $1600
As of late 11/29/16 re-check, this bundle is sold out…
Grace Design x Massdrop m9XX DAC/Amp for $500 [MD]
Dave Matthews may think the Grace is Gone, but Massdrop shoppers think otherwise, because the Grace Design x Massdrop m9XX DAC/Amp is now fully unlocked for $500 with free shipping, in early-to-mid December 2016. The offer is running for the next four days (from blog-posting date). This is another one of the Massdrop Signature “x” products.
Audio Technica M50x + Fiio A1 + Slappa Case for $129
If you need all three, this is a great deal. You don’t have to use them all three together, some of these bundles are more useful when seen that way. That was a “cold open” to this Buydig eBay offer, the new condition Audio Technica M50X headphone in either black or white, is bundled with a Slappa case and the portable Fiio A1 headphone amp for $129 with free shipping, with a limit of five per buyer. If you need all three, this is a good deal. If you only need two or less, you could wait for future discounts ~ unless you need them all right away.
[DEAD] Monoprice 15494 Portable USB DAC/amp for $50 w/free S&H
As of a 12/1/16 recheck, this is dead and gone, no longer available on their website… The Portable USB DAC/amp, model aka Product ID 15494 is on sale for $50 with free shipping at the Monoprice website as one of their Black Friday specials. Because it’s on sale and it gets free shipping too, it’s not eligible for the 20% off coupon code BF2016 (I just tried it, it doesn’t work on it).
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