Master "deals" (massdrop, ebay, Amazon, etc.) Thread on Audio Product Sales

[cavedriver]

Apparently ELAC is having a pretty big sale. The DBR62 price is the same in the sale as was posted above, but the Unifi speakers, all the centers, and a couple of other speakers are on sale. There's also even deeper discounts on the Carina on Crutchfield right now that might be unrelated.

Speaker Sale - Elac

Experience Your Music. Debut 2.0 | Uni-Fi 2.0 Up To $225 Off Shop Home Audio Shop Home Theater Shop Subwoofers Promotion Ends 05/30 “…a perfect introduction into Hi-Fi and the first step in the building of a full-fledged cinema setup…” – AV2DAY Home Audio Home Theater Subwoofers What’s The Media...

www.elac.com

 

[AlexanderM]

Apparently ELAC is having a pretty big sale. The DBR62 price is the same in the sale as was posted above, but the Unifi speakers, all the centers, and a couple of other speakers are on sale. There's also even deeper discounts on the Carina on Crutchfield right now that might be unrelated.

Speaker Sale - Elac

Experience Your Music. Debut 2.0 | Uni-Fi 2.0 Up To $225 Off Shop Home Audio Shop Home Theater Shop Subwoofers Promotion Ends 05/30 “…a perfect introduction into Hi-Fi and the first step in the building of a full-fledged cinema setup…” – AV2DAY Home Audio Home Theater Subwoofers What’s The Media...

www.elac.com

Yes! And Crutchfield.ca also has the UBR62's on sale for $1099.99 pair which is $500 off. Erin reviewed these and liked them. The tower version is one of the speakers on my list for one day.

ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UBR62 (Walnut)

Bookshelf speakers

www.crutchfield.ca

 

[Lednek]

I posted a couple of deals from Amazon, they were deleted as affiliate links. Can anyone explain how to do this correctly?

 

[Veri]

I posted a couple of deals from Amazon, they were deleted as affiliate links. Can anyone explain how to do this correctly?

Not sure how you posted them but I believe they were link-shortened 'az.co' or something links which contained an affiliate 'ref' embedded in the URL. Easiest way to shorten for example https://www.amazon.com/Desktop-Bala...sr_1_1?crid=1X93PUDTKSBNQ&keywords=sabaj+a20h (BAD EXAMPLE)
is to just manually extract https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJDG5PFK/ from it which is a whole lot shorter and has nothing embedded once you know, you know!

 

[Lednek]

Not sure how you posted them but I believe they were link shortemed 'az.co' or something links which contained an affiliate 'ref' embedded in the URL. Easiest way to shorten for example https://www.amazon.com/Desktop-Bala...sr_1_1?crid=1X93PUDTKSBNQ&keywords=sabaj+a20h (BAD EXAMPLE)
is to just manually extract https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJDG5PFK/ from it which is a whole lot shorter and has nothing embedded once you know, you know!

Thank you very much!

 

[Rottmannash]

Woot has the Yamaha TSR-700 AVR on sale for
$499.99.

https://electronics.woot.com/offers/new-yamaha-tsr-700-7-1-channel-av-receiver-with-8k-hdmi?ref=w_cnt_lnd_cat_elec_3_8

 

[Dunring]

This one isn't on sale right now, but if you're looking for a DAC that outputs more than 4 volts without melting down a credit card, this is a good one. It's the original SMSL M500 (it has two opticals, it's how to tell it from the MKII). For $299 on Aliexpress at

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800041260221.html

The measurements done here and it will go to 6.8v as a DAC on XLR. The others I've been researching like the D90SE or SMSL M400 are really expensive, but both can do 5 volts out. My daily driver is a Sabaj A20h which can handle 5 volts. The original matching A20d DAC outputs that, but they were discontinued last year for some reason. Now the MKII and MKIII versions are everywhere (and lower XLR output). Can save some money with one of these original "overpowered" versions compared to the new "fixed" ones. I sold a few of them, so it was cool to have the listing photos to match up the connectors for finding the original ones on Aliexpress.

 

[AlexanderM]

AVR specials at Crutchfield.

Onkyo NR7100 with DIRAC, $300 off, $999.

Onkyo TX-NR7100

9.2-channel home theater receiver with Dolby Atmos®, Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®, Apple AirPlay® 2, and Amazon Alexa compatibility

www.crutchfield.com

Onkyo RZ50, $300 off, 1299.00

Onkyo TX-RZ50

9.2-channel home theater receiver with Dolby Atmos®, Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®, Apple AirPlay® 2, and Amazon Alexa compatibility

www.crutchfield.com

Denon 4700, $600 off, $1499

Denon AVR-X4700H

9.2-channel home theater receiver with Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®, Apple AirPlay® 2, and Amazon Alexa compatibility

www.crutchfield.com

Marantx SR7015, $1000 off, $1999

Marantz SR7015

9.2-channel home theater receiver with Dolby Atmos®, Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®, Apple AirPlay® 2, and Amazon Alexa compatibility

www.crutchfield.com

 

[MacCali]

I would suggest that anyone considering ordering from Apos take a look at this thread before ordering.

Changed physical location but didn't file required paperwork with California Secretary of State and an F rating from Better Business Bureau due to failure to respond to complaints.

Apos customer service?

Has anyone had deep experience with Apos customer service? Right now, I'm in a situation that they caused and I would like to resolve, but they're taking days to respond to simple requests. For example, I want them to simply state explicitly that they will honor their standard warranty on an...

www.audiosciencereview.com

Hmmmm to be honest I have had no issues with them, first off on price honoring they always respond fast. I bought my pre90 from them as well as a D30 and D70s dac, the pre90 had some issues with the remote. They sent me a brand new remote right away. The dac[30] had some kind of hissing issue, where for some reason it had this strange sound running in the background that you can hear with or without music, I returned it and they repaid me right away.

I did take a look at that previous thread, I mean seems like there's lazy people everywhere. May be still employed or fired, I have had no issues with any communication with them. Whether I had an issue or needed something they usually respond within 10 hours.

The only time I had a ~24 hour response was on a price match, and the item I wanted was no longer on sale at that point. But I did have a screen shot and notified them that their slow response is what caused the item to no longer be on sale and they still honored it even though there policy says the "sale" must be valid and current. Which was in context to previous price matches where they responded much more quickly.

I cant say my experience will be the same as yours or what others have encountered.

But if I ever did think or know that they have poor customer service I would not ever post a thread to put someone else through the same bs.

Edit: so far after reading every post on that thread I have not seen anything crazy. I recall when I asked how long would it take, as they would clearly not send me a brand new D30 that it would be 6-8 weeks cause it would need to go to topping. That's when I requested to just return it as it was still in the return window and just asked for my money back and said as soon as they received it they would issue the refund and that's what they did.

 

[cavedriver]

AVR specials at Crutchfield.

Onkyo NR7100 with DIRAC, $300 off, $999.

Onkyo TX-NR7100

9.2-channel home theater receiver with Dolby Atmos®, Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®, Apple AirPlay® 2, and Amazon Alexa compatibility

www.crutchfield.com

Onkyo RZ50, $300 off, 1299.00

Onkyo TX-RZ50

9.2-channel home theater receiver with Dolby Atmos®, Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®, Apple AirPlay® 2, and Amazon Alexa compatibility

www.crutchfield.com

Denon 4700, $600 off, $1499

Denon AVR-X4700H

9.2-channel home theater receiver with Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®, Apple AirPlay® 2, and Amazon Alexa compatibility

www.crutchfield.com

Marantx SR7015, $1000 off, $1999

Marantz SR7015

9.2-channel home theater receiver with Dolby Atmos®, Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®, Apple AirPlay® 2, and Amazon Alexa compatibility

www.crutchfield.com

Onkyo just limping along, with me waiting for that final death, wish they were better positioned to survive.

 

[dr0ss]

Onkyo just limping along, with me waiting for that final death, wish they were better positioned to survive.

My understanding is they are already just a label owned by Audiovox, with the electronics manufactured by Sharp.

 

[Rottmannash]

Onkyo just limping along, with me waiting for that final death, wish they were better positioned to survive.

Why do you think that? They were bought by a big conglomerate so probably in better financial shape than they've been in many years. I believe they will be around as long as any other AVR manufacturer.

 

[Dunring]

PHILIPS Fidelio X2HR
Used - Acceptable
$97.50
Amazon Warehouse

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N5VHLUG/

Topping D90SE Silver $500

https://www.amazon.com/D90SE-Balanced-ES9038PRO-PCM32bit-Bluetooth/dp/B09783SW9B/

Used - Acceptable
Fair warning, I've gotten six amplifiers and DACs in a row in protection mode from Aoshida HiFi-US. You're covered under Amazon returns, just don't get your hopes up.

S.M.S.L M200 $214

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0887VGTT3/

Used - Box Damage
Foresight Distributors via Amazon

Topping A90 Discrete $504

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4JQD8G7/

Used - Like New Moderate packaging damage observed during inspection.
Sold by Amazon Warehouse and Fulfilled by Amazon.

 

[Veri]

Someone sent me this, looks more like a scam but don't know !!!

Would not touch that site with a 10 foot pole.

 

[dr0ss]

Yes, obviously a scam. Shipping center is in London, 'contact us' address is a 4-br house in Murfreesboro, TN. Home page pretends a connection to Home Depot.

 

[Walter]

The Google Nest Audio speakers are available new in sand (pink) color for $42.50 each at https://www.ebay.com/itm/115496087013.

 

[yahrightthere]

Not an awesome deal but not bad either @ $245.00, I've a EX5 that I paid $296 for, works well for my use case.

Topping EX5 DAC/Headphone Amplifier - Black | Audiophile | DACs | Amp Combo DACs | Drop

Drop exclusive price and reviews: Topping EX5 DAC/Headphone Amplifier | The Topping EX5 is a DAC and headphone amp combo that puts high-end components and...

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... / AUDIOPHILE / AMPS / TOPPING

TOPPING EX5 DAC/HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER​

$245
$349

 

[yahrightthere]

Pyle 200W Wireless Bluetooth Home Stereo Amplifier $24.99
I've bought one and getting another because of the headphone jack has so much power. At this price with free Amazon shipping, it's ridiculous.

https://electronics.woot.com/offers/wireless-bluetooth-home-stereo-amplifier-4

Bought the above Pyle, headphone jack is loose/faulty, never cared for 3.5 mm jacks too flimsy IMO. Kinda works when jack is set just right about half way in but it doesn't stay & sound cuts in & out, when seated fully no sound at all.
Depending on what reply I get from WOOT & Pyle I may open the unit & see if the jack is repairable as sometimes it just needs to be re-soldered, would rather a replacement but we'll see what happens.
Unfortunately I don't have a pair of passive speakers to try the amp & see how it works (will dig some up from some where), I know the bluetooth, USB, SD, coax, optical, line in all work, I don't have a mic to see if that works, but for 25 bucks it's hard to fault this unit.

 

[Dunring]

Bought the above Pyle, headphone jack is loose/faulty, never cared for 3.5 mm jacks too flimsy IMO. Kinda works when jack is set just right about half way in but it doesn't stay & sound cuts in & out, when seated fully no sound at all.
Depending on what reply I get from WOOT & Pyle I may open the unit & see if the jack is repairable as sometimes it just needs to be re-soldered, would rather a replacement but we'll see what happens.
Unfortunately I don't have a pair of passive speakers to try the amp & see how it works (will dig some up from some where), I know the bluetooth, USB, SD, coax, optical, line in all work, I don't have a mic to see if that works, but for 25 bucks it's hard to fault this unit.

Yes I got one that works, and the one that got here yesterday nothing from the headphone jack either. I sent it back since it was the only reason I got it. Should have hung on to the first one, but it sold quickly. Everything else was fine, bummer hearing it wasn't just a fluke now.

 

[Dunring]

HIFIMAN Ananda-BT $613 Used like new from Amazon Warehouse

Amazon.com

Hifiman Sundara $256- Good Amazon Warehouse

https://www.amazon.com/HIFIMAN-Audiophiles-Comfortable-Fit-Register-Manufacturers/dp/B088T14XB8/

Sennheiser HD 650 $235 Used - Good reseller ARF Tech (never bought from them before)

https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-650-Professional-Headphone/dp/B00018MSNI/

Topping L30 II $118 Amazon Warehouse Used - Very Good

https://www.amazon.com/TOPPING-L30II-NFCA-Linear-Headphone/dp/B0B7JHR1RC/

I have one with a E50 DAC on optical, with Truthear Crinnacle Zero IEM's for a daily driver, and wouldn't sell them for the world. Everyone should try that combination.

Topping L50 (silver) $127 Used - Very Good Hifi College which I've bought a lot of used stuff from and it always works.

Amazon.com