It’s bundle time! The regular price of the Astell & Kern Michelle Siren IEMs is $499, but for the same price, you can get them with three freebies, the Fiio A3 headphone-amp, along with two cables (Fiio L16 interconnect, iFi micro headphone matcher). This is offered by Beach Camera thru Amazon, with Prime members getting them with Prime-like delivery speed. It ships from Beach Camera though, not an Amazon facility.
Astell & Kern AK Jr DAP for $269
The Astell & Kern AK Jr DAP with 64GB on-board storage is on sale for $269 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo and $279 by “ProStudio Sound & Music” with the order fulfilled by Amazon.
[DEAD] Astell & Kern AK380 DAP for $2700 (new condition)
As of a late 3/19/17 PM re-check, the $2700 new-condition options are all SOLD OUT…
[DEAD] Open-Box Astell & Kern AK380 DAP for $2872
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Astell & Kern AK Jr DAP with Extras for $299
The 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr digital audio player is bundling with two freebies (RCA cable, AC charger) for $299 with free shipping, sold by “ProStudio Sound & Music” with the order fulfilled by amazon.com making it Prime eligible… A couple of other sellers also offer it at the same price (without the two freebies) at amazon.com…
This has 64GB on-board storage along with a single microSD slot that can take cards up to 200GB. It is powered by one Wolfson 8740 DAC, and supports Bluetooth, DSD, MQS, and a soup of other buzzwords 🙂
Astell & Kern AK T5p Beyerdynamic Special Edition for $999
The Astell & Kern AKT5p Beyerdynamic Special Edition of Tesla-driver headphones is currently on sale for $999 with free shipping by seller “ProStudio Sound & Music” with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so you get free 2-day shipping if you are a Prime member.
Astell & Kern AK120 DAP (first gen) for $427 (NEW) or $306 (USED)
Never a dull moment on eBay, where Buydig is offering the new condition Astell & Kern AK120 DAP (first generation) for $427 with free shipping with a limit of five units per buyer. In addition to playing music, this can also serve as an external DAC. It can go up to 24/192, and supports MQS. It has 64GB storage on-board plus two microSD slots.
This eBay listing ended: On the other hand, if you are a more adventurous shopper, there is a used condition unit offered by eBay seller “thegearlessmachine” (99.7%, Alabama) for $299 plus $7 shipping. There’s only one unit available, this looks like a personal sale, with pictures of the actual unit, not stock photos.
[DEAD] Astell&Kern AK Jr Portable High Definition Music Player and DAC for $269
As of 12/9/16, the price is $300… Here comes another daily deal, this one runs until Thursday at 11:59pm Eastern, the Astell & Kern AK Jr Portable High Definition Music Player and DAC is on sale for $269 with free shipping, in new condition, at B&H Photo.
Used Astell & Kern AKT5p Beyerdynamic Special Edition for $849
Special edition headphones now, the Astell & Kern AKT5p Beyerdynamic Special Edition go for $1000 in new condition at various retailers, but if you prefer used, you can get them in “Used – Like New” condition (damaged original packaging) for $849 with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.
Hifiman HE1000 and 64GB AK Jr DAP and iFi Micro-iDSD head-amp for $2999
We cover all things big and small here, and we go from a $23 headphone earlier today to a $3000 bundle right here right now! It’s a bundle made of three, all new condition authorized dealer items, the Hifiman HE1000 open-back planar magnetic headphones, along with the 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr digital audio player, and the iFi Micro-iDSD Headphone Amplifier, going for $2999 with free shipping at Adorama.com. Offer ends 6/27/16 or earlier if they sell out. No coupons/rebates, just add to cart and proceed.
Audeze LCD-2 and AK Jr 64GB DAP for $995
More Audeze temptations, this time it is the LCD-2 (bamboo and lambskin leather) planar-magnetics that are bundled with the Astell & Kern AK Jr 64GB DAP, all together for $995 with free shipping at Adorama.com. Offer ends 5/17/16.
The AK Jr can also serve as a USB DAC, and in addition to the 64GB of on-board storage, it can also take a microSD card (up to 64GB per the specs ~ check forums/reviews to see if higher capacities would work well).
PS: for the purposes of this blog, I am drawing the line between DACs and DAPs on the ability to play music. If something can play music, I am filing it under DAP (digital audio player). Otherwise it goes under the “Amps and DACs” category. I am resisting temptation to further break down that category because I fear I will be lost in a sea of sub-categories 🙂
Audeze LCD-3 and Astell & Kern AK240 Gold DAP & AKS02 Dock for $3000
We have another Audeze and DAP bundle at Adorama.com, this time you get the new condition AUDEZE LCD-3 Planar Magnetic Headphones (Case, Zebrano & Lambskin Leather) along with the Astell & Kern AK240 GOLD DAP with the AKS02 Dock Station, all together for $3000 with free shipping. This is a limited time offer.
AUDEZE LCD-2 Planar Magnetics for $750
The AUDEZE LCD-2 planar-magnetic headphones (aluminum, lambskin, open-back) are currently on sale for $750 with free shipping and handling by authorized dealer Adorama.com. This sale ends 3/20/16.
If you happen to want to get a DAP with them, they are bundled with the 64GB AK Jr (Astell & Kern) for $1000.
If you happen to want a DSD-capable DAC/Amp with them, they are bundled with the iFi Micro-iDSD Headphone Amplifier for $1200.
Audeze LCD-2 and 64GB AK Jr DAP for $1000
If you have $1000 audiophile dollars to spare, Adorama has a limited time bundle good until 3/13/16. No coupons and no rebates, just add to cart and continue with the purchase normal. It is a A Bundle Of Two Items, the AUDEZE LCD-2 Planar-Magnetic Headphones (aluminum, lambskin) along with the 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr digital audio player. They are new condition from authorized dealer.
Audeze LCD-X Planar Magnetic Headphones + 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr DAP for $1700
And now another bundle from Adorama’s website, this time of the Audeze kind. The Audeze LCD-X Planar Magnetic Headphones + 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr are bundled together for a limited time for $1700 with free shipping… No coupons, no rebates, just add to the shopping cart and proceed as usual…
64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr DAP for $350
The DAP revival continues to bubble under the mainstream, and another sale is feeding the bubbles bubbling under. The 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr digital audio player is on sale for $350 with free shipping at Adorama.com as a limited time offer ending by 11/15/15.
PS: I am calling them “DAP” if they play audio. Obviously, most of the portable DAPs also have some form of a DAC/amp, otherwise they wouldn’t be able to produce sound. Different DAPs have different DAC and amp features and options. I am trying to keep these posts simple, so if they play music, I classify them as DAPs. Otherwise they go into the Amps and DACs category.
64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr DAP + 64GB Sandisk microSD for $380
The 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr digital audio player is bundled with a 64GB Sandisk Ultra microSDXC memory card, all together for $380 with free shipping at Adorama.com. No coupons, no rebates needed. It’s a bundle sale!
Astell & Kern AK100 Mark II DAP for $427 with coupon
The Astell & Kern AK100 Mark II digital audio player is currently oh sale for around $427 with free shipping and free returns at Groupon Goods with coupon code SCREAM3 (5% off). The coupon expires on 10/27/15 at 11:59pm eastern (unless it’s pacific, in which case add three more hours to the deadline).
Used Astell & Kern AK T5p headphones for $1054
The new condition Astell & Kern AK T5p headphones go for $1400 in new condition at authorized dealers, but if you are comfortable going used, you can get them in “Used – Good” condition for $1054~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals.
Astell & Kern T5p Tesla + 64GB Jr DAP for $1200
Bundle time again, this time we have the Astell & Kern T5p Tesla Audiophile Headphone (special Beyerdynamic edition) bundled with the 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr. DAP together for $1200 with free shipping at Beach Camera. No coupons, no rebates.
Shure SE846 IEMs + Astell & Kern AK Jr 64GB DAP for $1050
If you happen to want both the Shure SE 846 IEMs and also the 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr digital audio player (and dac/amp), you can get them together bundled for $1050 with free shipping at Adorama. No coupons/rebates, just add to cart… Offer ends 8/30/15.
Audeze LCD-XC + 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr DAP for $1800
We have a trio of Audeze-centered bundles at Adorama. We start with the Audece LCD-XC + 64GB AK Jr DAP offered for $1800 with free shipping. No coupons/rebates needed. These are limited time offers.
Audeze LCD-3 + 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr DAP for $1950
The Audeze LCD-3 planar magnetics are bundled together with the 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr digital audio player for a limited time for $1950 with free S&H at Adorama.com. They are back-ordered as of the time of writing, but you can still place an order if you want to lock up the price in place.
Astell & Kern AK Jr DAP bundled with select Westone In-Ears with combined purchase discount
If you are interested in the AStell & Kern AK Jr 64GB Digital Audio Player, and also interested in getting a pair of Westone earphones, Adorama has created a number of bundles that offered combined purchase savings versus buying these separately. The offers expire on 8/28/15. They are:
- AK Jr. + Westone W10 Single Driver In-Ears for $500
- AK Jr. + Westone UM Pro20 Dual-Driver In-Ears (clear color scheme) for $550
- AK Jr. + Westone W20 Dual Driver In-Ears (smoke color scheme) for $550
- AK Jr. + Westone UM Pro30 Triple-Driver In-Ears (clear color scheme) for $600
- AK Jr. + Westone UM Pro30 Triple-Driver In-Ears (smoke color scheme) for $600
64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr DAP for $400
On the digital audio player front, the 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr is on sale for a limited time for $400 at Adorama. Offer ends 8/17/15 or earlier if sold out.
Used Astell & Kern AK100 Mark II for $600
There is a DAP renaissance these days, despite a million and one smartphones available, and if you are catching the bug and are comfortable with used equipment, the Astell & Kern AK100 Mark II is offered in “Used – Very Good” condition for $600 with free shipping by Headamp (98%, 48 ratings) thru Amazon Warehouse Deals. The order is fulfilled by Amazon, so if a Prime member, you get free 2-day shipping. Free slow shipping otherwise.
Used Astell & Kern AK 120 II for $1320
On the four figure DAP front, the Astell & Kern AK 120 II is currently available in “Used – Like New” condition for $1320 with free shipping by Beach Camera thru Amazon.
Astell & Kern AK120 DAP for $800
The audiophile level Astell & Kern AK120 digital music player is currently down to $800 with free shipping at Amazon.com (by ProStudio and Beach Camera) and BuyDig.com.
[DEAD] Used Astell & Kern AK120 II DAP for $1320
As of a 3/9/15 recheck, the used units sold out and it is only available in new condition at the usual prices…
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