It’s balance amp time, of the portable kind this time at Massdrop, and it is fully unlocked, going for $180 plus $7~ flat shipping. The item in question is the Fireye HDB Balanced Portable Amplifier, with the offer good for six more days (from blog-posting date) and a mid-August 2016 shipment estimate. Close-up pictures of all the ports are included at the MD website.
I&S Millworks Headphone Stands for $64 [MD]
On the handcrafted wooden headphone stands, Massdrop has in fully unlocked state the I&S Millworks Headphone Stands for $55 plus $9~ flat shipping. Optionally you can upgrade to other woods for an additional fee. The offer is good for the next eight day and shipments will begin in early September 2016.
AKG M220 Semi-Open Over-Ears for $58 [MD]
It’s an AKG party at members-only Massdrop, the AKG M220 Semi-Open Over-Ears (based on the good old K240) are now fully unlocked at $50 plus $8~ flat shipping. The promotion ends in about eight days and the shipment estimate for these is late August 2016.
If you prefer instant gratification or a lower price, you can get them in “Used – Like New” (Store Demo) condition for $49 with free shipping by AudioWatt Store thru AWD (Amazon Warehouse Deals). This is fulfilled by Amazonia, so it is Prime-eligible for members.
Massdrop x AKG K7XX Red Edition for $200 [MD]
Seeing red again, but Chevelle is not included. It is the Massdrop x AKG K7XX Red Edition of the open-back headphones, fully unlocked at the members-only site Massdrop, for $200 with free shipping. This drop has six days to go with a maximum of 1500 units available for purchase. Shipment estimate is mid-August 2016, so you have to wait a few weeks before you can see red 🙂
Thinksound IEM Grab Bag for $28 [MD]
Massdrop is back with another grab bag promotion. This time four different Thinksound IEMs are participating. You pay $25 plus $3~ flat shipping and you randomly get one from four different options. You can purchase up to units two per person during this promotion which is limited to 1500 units and expires in about six days from today… In addition to that, they have various grand prizes that unlocked depending on how many units are purchased. The prizes are more expensive non-earphones (AKG K7xx, Thinksound ON1).
Grace Design x Massdrop m9XX DAC/Amp for $500 [MD]
The Grace is back, it is the Grace Design x Massdrop m9XX DAC/Amp, fully unlocked at Massdrop for $500 with free shipping. The offer runs for the next two weeks, and the purchased units will ship in mid-August 2016. This made in Colorado item, distinguished by the “UFO” up top, is limited to 250 units for this particular offering.
SMSL IDOL USB DAC/Amp for $43 [MD]
On the tiny USB-input 3.5mm-output DAC/amps front, Massdrop now has the SMSL IDOL DAC/Amp fully unlocked going for $30 plus $3~ flat shipping. The shipping estimate is early August 2016, fairly soon by Masdrop standards 🙂
Massdrop x Fostex TH-X00 Ebony for $500 [MD]
The Fostex TH-x00 hype/party continues at members-only Massdrop, this time it is the Ebony edition of the headphones going for $500 with free shipping. Already over 300 units sold, with this particular offer limited to 1000 units. The offer ends at the end of July 2016.
HOWEVER the shipping estimate for these is mid November 2016. That is four months from blog-posting time. I repeat, shipping estimate is mid-November 2016! Patience is definitely a virtue in this case 🙂
ZMF X Vibro MKII Rusted Zebra for $465 [MD]
Yet another offer has now fully blossomed (aka fully unlocked) at members-only Massdrop, it is the ZMF X Vibro MKII Rusted Zebra headphones going for $450 plus $15~ flat shipping. The offer is good for the next seven days and will ship in early September 2016. You have some additional options during the checkout process. There are only 50 units available for this offer. The headphones are based on the Fostex T50RP.
SMSL Ivy Micro-USB DAC/Amp for Android for $23 [MD]
This looks like it might even be smaller than the Fiio E6, it is the SMSL Ivy Micro-USB DAC/Amp for Android, fully unlocked at members-only Massdrop for $20 plus $3~ flat shipping. This takes microUSB audio and outputs it via 3.5mm. It comes with a zippered case and ships in early August 2016.
DarkVoice 336SE OTL Headphone Amp for $233 [MD]
Another offer has now become fully unlocked at the members-only Massdrop, it’s tube time, the DarkVoice 336SE OTL Headphone Amp goes for $210 plus $13~ flat shipping. The offer is good for the next seven days from today (= posting date) and is expected to ship in early August 2016.
Brainwavz IEM Grab Bag for $22 shipped [MD]
If you are an adventurous spirit that enjoys participating in wild games of “Grab Bag”, Massdrop is back with another Brainwawz IEM grab bag promotion (they call it “blue box”). You pay $20 plus $2 flat shipping and you are guaranteed to receive one pair of IEMs from six different models. Your choice is determined randomly. Half of the participants [participators sounds more scifi though] will get the Jive, while the rest will be split between five different models.
This offer is limit two units per customer with a maximum of 1000 units available as part of this pearly-dew-drop drop. In addition to that, they have five prizes that unlock depending on how many units are sold. The “prizes” include a trio of AKG headphones and the biggest prize is the Fostex TH-X00. So five out of 1000 units, that’s 0.5% chance of winning per unit purchased. (NOTE: this is a ballpark number, the actual calculation is a lot more complicated because you have to factor in how many units one person bought, and which ones of the offers unlock).
Racoon SG-300 DAC/Tube Amp for $89 [MD]
Racoons are invading the audiophile world! Mechanical ones. More specifically, the Racoon SG-300 DAC/Tube Amp is fully unlocked now at members-only Massdrop for $80 plus $9~ flat shipping. The offer runs for the next seven days (from blog-posting date, not the day you are reading this post). The shipping estimate is late July 2016.
Thinksound TS02 In-Ears for $33 [MD]
Another offer has gotten fully unlocked, and with seven days to go (from blog-posting date) at members-only Massdrop. It is the Thinksound TS02 in-ears, available only in the Silver-Cherry with mic option for $30 plus $3~ flat shipping. Close-up pictures of their woodiness can be found over there. Shipment is expected to begin mid-July 2016.
MEE Audio M-Duo in-ears for $33 shipped [MD]
Another offer fully blossomed (a flowery way of saying “fully unlocked”) at Massdrop, it’s the MEE Audio M-Duo in-ears going for $30 plus $3~ flat shipping. This offer has eight days to go from blog-posting date, but it is also limited to 75 units, so it may end up withering earlier. Massdrop is free to join, but you have to sign-up/login if you want to smell the flowers. Shipments will gestate to your door in mid-July 2016.
PS: all apologies for all the horrible puns 🙂
Massdrop x AKG K7XX Red Edition for $200
The AKG party continues with the Massdrop x AKG K7XX Red Edition, currently fully unlocked for $200 with free shipping at the members-only website aka online shopping club (which is free to join). This is the Red Edition, not to be confused with the standard edition. This particular incarnation of the offer ends in about nine days (from blog-posting date) and the orders have a late July 2016 shipment estimate.
AKG K553 Pro Closed-Back for $120 [MD]
Another dropping is ready to go at Massdrop’s, it’s the closed-back over-ear AKG K553 PRO going for $120 with free shipping. This offer has around six days to go (from blog-posting date). The shipment estimate for this is mid-July 2016.
TEAC UD-301 Balanced DAC/Amp for $350 [MD]
Another day, another item unlocked at members-only Mass Drop, this time it is the TEAC UD-301 Balanced DAC/Amp going for $340 plus $10~ flat shipping. Offer runs for the next seven days. Shipment is estimated to be mid July 2016.
TEAC AI-101DA Integrated Amp with USB DAC for $209 [MD]
Another day, another product is now fully unlocked at the Massdrop shopping club, this time it is the TEAC AI-101DA integrated amp with USB DAC going for $200 plus $9~ flat shipping. The offer ends in about eight days from today and has an early July 2016 shipping estimate.
SMSL M6 DAC/amp for $143 [MD]
Another offer is now ready to go at its lowest Massdrop price during this particular promotion window, it is the SMSL M6 DAC/amp going for $135 plus $8~ flat shipping. This has six days to go from today (being blog-posting day) and will ship in early July 2016.
CEntrance DACport Slim for $100 [MD]
Another offer at members-only but free-to-join Massdrop is now fully unlocked, it is also an exclusive model for them, the CEntrance DACport Slim going for $100 with free shipping. The offer is good for the next eight days, with shipment estimated to be early August 2016. The offer is limited to 180 units (only ~10% claimed as of the time of writing).
Sieveking Omega Headphone Stand for $158 [MD]
If you like designer artisanal headphone stands, fully unlocked at Massdrop right now is the Sieveking Omega Headphone Stand going for $150 plus $8~ flat shipping. The offer is good for the next eight days and ships early July 2016.
On the other hand, if you like the style, but don’t need the polish/design, you can get a similarly shaped model for $20 by various sellers with the orders fulfilled by Amazon so it is eligible for free Prime shipping.
Creative Sound Blaster E5 USB DAC/Amp for $168 (MD)
Here comes another offer that is now fully unlocked at members-only Massdrop, it is the Creative Sound Blaster E5 USB DAC/Amp going for $160 plus $8~ flat shipping. Offer is good for the next five days (approximately from blog-posting date since their website doesn’t have a specific expiration time). Shipments will begin in early July 2016.
Grace Design x Massdrop m9XX DAC/Amp for $500
Another fully unlocked item at members-only but free-to-join Massdrop, it is another in their growing list of co-branded products, it is the Grace Design x Massdrop m9XX DAC/Amp going for $500 with free shipping. The offer ends at the end of the month with shipments happening in mid-July 2016. There is a limit of 250 units available as part of this offer.
Massdrop x AKG K7XX for $200 [MD]
Also fully unlocked, with 12 days to go (from blog-posting date, not from the date you are reading this), you can get the open-back over-ear Massdrop x AKG K7XX headphones (based on 65th Anniversary edition of the K702) for $200 with free shipping. The shipping estimate is late July 2016.
Just Mobile HeadStand shipped for $38 [MD]
Fully unlocked now, and with seven days to go (from posting date here), at members-only Massdrop you can get the Just Mobile HeadStand for $30 plus $8~ flat shipping. It is available in three different color options and ships early July 2016… In comparison, it goes for $50 and ships right now at amazon.com where it averages 4.5 out of 5 based on 100+ customer reviews…
TFZ Series 1 IEM for $40 shipped [MD]
It’s a great time for the IEM-curious and explorers as new models are raining left and right. One such are the TFZ Series 1 IEMs offered for $37 plus $3 flat shipping, fully unlocked at Massdrop. Many color options are available during the checkout process. They ship in early July 2016.
Beyerdynamic DX 120 iE for $40 shipped (MD)
Another offer is now fully unlocked at members-only Massdrop, it is the Beyerdynamic DX 120 iE in-ears going for $37 plus $3~ flat shipping. Offer ends in about 8 days from today (blog-posting date) and these will start shipping in early July 2016.
XDuoo XQ-10 Portable Amp for $27 shipped [MD]
A new offer is now fully unlocked at members-only Massdrop, the XDuoo XQ-10 Portable Amp (a Fiio E6 type of a competitor) is on sale for $23 plus $4 flat shipping. It is available in silver or black. Close-ups of the ports and buttons are shown there. Shipment estimate is reasonable, late June 2016.
Massdrop x Fostex TH-X00 Mahogany/Purpleheart for $400 to $450
Fostex the people! Unlocked right now at members-only shopping club Massdrop (which is free to join, everything happens behind a login-wall), their own Massdrop x Fostex TH-X00 Mahogany/Purpleheart headphones are on sale for $400 to $450 with free shipping. The listing is good until 6/24/16. Patience is a virtue however, because the shipment estimate for this is end of September 2016, which is roughly four months from blog-posting date.
Price-Check Comply Massdrop, Better Prices for Prime members on some models
Massdrop has a new offer, fully unlocked, on Comply foam tips that go for $13 plus $2.75 flat shipping. They offer a variety of models (see listing or add to shopping cart to see the options over there).
However, if you are a Prime member (or plan a $49+ Amazon order), some models individually can be had for less at Amazon, the ones shipped or fulfilled by Amazon. For example, the 3pk T500 Medium Black for $12~ [limit 5], or the 3pk S-400 Active charcoal for $11.53 [limit 12]. Charcoal is the color, they are NOT made of charcoal 🙂
Others have the same price, but if you can get free Prime shipping, you avoid the MD shipping fee, eg the 3pk T-400 Blue go for $13 at both places.
There are many model and color combinations, I can’t check them all here.
XDuoo X3 Digital Audio Player for $104 [MD]
This is one of the cases where buying from Massdrop can be a big plus, because I haven’t been able to find this selling from a USA retailer and not shipping from China. So if you are interested in the XDuoo X3 Digital Audio Player, you can get it for $100 plus $4~ flat shipping from Massdrop. Three color options are available for this DAP that has two microSD slots (up to 128GB each). Offer ends in eight days from today and ships June 30 (2016) which is pretty reasonable.
This critter can also support Rockbox (see giant thread on the topic; the usual caveats apply when trying 3rd-party software). This has a different button/design philosophy than the Fiio DAPs, so if you don’t like their approach, this might be an alternative.
With storage prices dropping, you can easily get name-brand 128GB microSD cards for $30 without even waiting for a sale, or you can get 64GB cards for $15 or less.
On the Way to Unlocking: Massdrop Objective Headphone Amplifiers for $78 to $103
As of the time of writing, this is not fully unlocked yet, it needs 33 more commitments in the next 20 days, so it is reasonable to assume this will unlock long before the deadline. It is the Massdrop Objective line of Headphone Amplifiers based on the NwAvGuy designs. There are three options when you checkout, the 1.0 version goes for $70, the 2.0 version (the one that headlines the listing page) for $80, and the Desktop version of the 2.0 for $95. Shipping is an additional flat $7.75.
IMPORTANT: the shipping estimate for these is mid-September 2016. That’s 3.5 months from posting date, so keep that in mind.
ATH-M50x (and Friends) Velour Earpads for $25 shipped [MD]
They may look like chocolate donuts in the gallery picture at Massdrop but they are not edible. They are however audible 😉 The ATH-M50x Velour Earpads are offered on Massdrop for $22 plus $3~ flat shipping. They have four different color options you can select during the checkout process. They fit the M50x but also the other three parallel models (M40x, M30x, M20x) along with the M50. These are from Sound Professionals. Shipment is late June 2016. The offer ends in about seven days from today (blog-posting date). MD does not show exact expiration dates and sometimes they may get extended.
DarkVoice 336SE OTL Headphone Amp for $223 (MD)
Another offer at members-only Massdrop is fully unlocked (lowest price possible under this particular offer). It is the DarkVoice 336SE OTL Headphone Amp going for $220 plus $13~ flat shipping. Shipping estimate is late June 2016 (given some of the dates, I guess I have to included the year /S). This offer expires in about eight days from blog-posting date (they don’t have a specific time, so I don’t have an exact estimate).
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