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

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I know as I try to stretch my dollars to review audio products, I love to take advantage of sales. Massdrop has become my favorite as of late but there are also other sources such as one-day discounts at ebay, etc. Some companies also have sales, "B" stock, etc.

Timing is very important on these sales so it is important to get notification of them in time to act. For that reason I thought I create this thread for members to post links to interesting products to membership that have sales going on.

Of course pure spam and product promotion by manufacturer are disallowed.

It is also OK to post this information in the relative threads for the products (e.g. the ones I review). But also put a link here for general reference.

Thanks in advance for everyone's contributions. :)
I made an Amazon list for it. The Superlux tend to be very bright though the 668B are warmer. The Samsons are warm with a fairly relaxed sound. The Rockville are a bit like Sony MDR 7506 and have a nice package - hardshell case, velour and pleather pads, good cord and adapter. All are comfortable and sound good. I suppose I could add some if good deals are good headphones about $100 or less in which case I could add AKG 361, Sony MDR 7506, Shure SRH 440, Philips SPH 9500

 

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Music Direct 15% off open box and B-stock
MDP15 thru Monday @11:59pm central


Best speaker deal I am seeing is the B-stock Revel F206 tower in Walnut
$1010 each -15%
 

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Current stuff I've come across during the daily check:

64Audio B Stock sale (VERY expensive IEM's 30 percent off)

SMSL DO200 MKII
Used - Like New
$351

Topping D10s DAC
Used - Good
$80.00

Adorama has the discount search page, linking to the item removes the discount, so check the listing result.
Sennheiser HD800s new $1199
Focal Elegia $299

iFi xDSD Portable Bluetooth DAC and Headphone Amplifier $250

Westone Audio W20 Dual-Driver True-Fit Earphones $109
 

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Amazon USA is currently selling a 'new' pair of ELAC UB5 stand mount loudspeakers for $274.42 and Amazon Warehouse is currently selling used pairs starting at $237.64.


I owned a pair and and agree with Amir's assessment that the ELAC UB5 can go loud with good bass response


I consider the ELAC UB5 to be the 'poor man's' KEF R3
 

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Some pretty good stuff this time.

Topping A50S Headphone Amplifier used $82

Monolith 133304 Liquid Spark Headphone Amplifier $60 used

Monolith Liquid Gold X Balanced Headphone Amplifier $442

SMSL HO200 $259 used

SMSL DO200 MKII MQA DAC $328

KGUSS Mini Audio Component Rack for Amp/DAC stacks $26.50 used

Topping D30 Pro Full Balanced DAC $200 used

Topping D30 Pro Full Balanced DAC $200 used

SMSL VMV D1se Hi-res MQA DAC ES9038PRO used $503

SMSL AO200 Digital Power Amplifier $140 used

S.M.S.L SH-6 Amp $100 used

SMSL DO100 USB DAC ES9038Q2Mx2 used $167
 

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The rest are 50% off now too at BB - but given the price increase of some of the metas these are less than half price the meta price

R2C - $650 (50% off msrp) vs $1400 for meta (54% less)
R5 - $1650 a pair (50% off msrp) vs $4000 for meta (59% less)
R7 - $2250 a pair (50% off msrp) vs $5000 for meta (55% less)
R11 - $3300 a pair in walnut only, other colors are more $$ (45% off msrp) vs $6500 for meta (49% less)
 

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Going to take the weekend off from shopping, and things change quick on the secondary market. Here's the current used deals on Amazon worth the discount.

Topping A50S headphone amplifier $82

FiiO K9Pro Amplifier/DAC
$700 ES9038Pro version
$679 AK4499 version

Topping L50 NFCA Headphone Amplifier (black) $115

Topping MX5 $254 (great replacement for a Soundblaster X7)

Topping D90SE $764 (black) $719 (silver)

Topping DX5 $233 (black) The silver one sold and went out of stock as I was typing this...it's a great price.
 

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Hart Cables 15 percent off coupon code is KWIO

I just used it and it works, got the Hifiman touch of grey multi-kit and 3.5mm cable to match. Now I can test any amplifier that comes in without keeping a rack of test cables hanging around. I think it'll be a couple of weeks, but they have IEM cables with the same quick connect on pre-order, so it'll work with those too. Those coupon sites are usually a waste of time, but got lucky on this one.
 

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Hart Cables 15 percent off coupon code is KWIO

I just used it and it works, got the Hifiman touch of grey multi-kit and 3.5mm cable to match. Now I can test any amplifier that comes in without keeping a rack of test cables hanging around. I think it'll be a couple of weeks, but they have IEM cables with the same quick connect on pre-order, so it'll work with those too. Those coupon sites are usually a waste of time, but got lucky on this one.
Great cables.
 

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Hart Cables 15 percent off coupon code is KWIO

I just used it and it works, got the Hifiman touch of grey multi-kit and 3.5mm cable to match. Now I can test any amplifier that comes in without keeping a rack of test cables hanging around. I think it'll be a couple of weeks, but they have IEM cables with the same quick connect on pre-order, so it'll work with those too. Those coupon sites are usually a waste of time, but got lucky on this one.
Beware the IEM detachable cables-I ordered a pair and found them so short they strangled me when trying to use them. Too thick and fluffy, won't stay curled around my ears and just not right. Great idea-poor execution.
 

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Beware the IEM detachable cables-I ordered a pair and found them so short they strangled me when trying to use them. Too thick and fluffy, won't stay curled around my ears and just not right. Great idea-poor execution.
I'll check cable length, thanks. I had one pair where the splitter was so short it was like wearing an 18 inch necklace. Had to wear them behind me to avoid gagging..
 

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Beware the IEM detachable cables-I ordered a pair and found them so short they strangled me when trying to use them. Too thick and fluffy, won't stay curled around my ears and just not right. Great idea-poor execution.
That's good to know, thanks. I only have experience with cables for my over-ear headphones.
 

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Kef r11 (non meta) for $1500 each. Incredible price I think

 

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Kef r11 (non meta) for $1500 each. Incredible price I think

I noticed the R7's are well priced as well @$1k each, $2k a pair.
 

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Kef r11 (non meta) for $1500 each. Incredible price I think

R7 for $999 each

 

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I noticed the R7's are well priced as well @$1k each, $2k a pair.
You beat me to it.
 
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