[DrpsDrpr]

I’m guessing they only could accommodate around 500 pre-orders, but I don’t believe that was explicitly stated anywhere on the page, which is a shame.

 

[ReAlien]

I never saw anywhere the drop stating it was a limited run. Just that it ended Feb. 19th. I guess I missed that bit of info somehow. Missdrop.

It's pure capacity mathematics. 10,000 people were standing in that line. In a few hours' time they had taken orders from 500 of lucky among those and now they will produce this batch by May. 9500 people still standing in the queue.

In order to satisfy such a huge demand capacity increase is required.

 

[Suppa92]

...aaand it's gone.

What happened? Did Massdrop sell all the new stock in few minutes? It seems this item is hotter than the tesla model 3.

 

[Th3Drizzl3]

they sold out CRAZY fast. im annoyed because i was sitting at my desk all morning doing invoices and i did not get any email from massdrop other then the normal check out these products one. if i had an email it would have popped up on my screen and i would have ordered. i am trying to get 2 units for family members who want one very much. im hoping maybe tomm they will add more. who knows.

 

[spicata]

I did get a mail just now that me and another 461 persons got a processing order.

 

[eeagle]

I am so glad I impulsively pushed the join button on the 789 back in Nov.

Sadly the economic solution to a supply and demand problem such as this is to raise the price

 

[Suppa92]

I am so glad I impulsively pushed the join button on the 789 back in Nov.

Sadly the economic solution to a supply and demand problem such as this is to raise the price

Was it cheaper before? What was the first at the first time?

 

[MacMan31]

Not sure what's your expectation to say is worth it or not.... But based on your hp collection, 789 will drive them very well and maybe you'll need to invest in a balanced cable for the cans

I have balance cables on the way. But I just noticed from others here that the drop is already ended. Wonder how long it will be to the next drop?

 

[Marlowe]

When I noticed the THX 789 drop was active this morning, my first thought was I would now be spared the numerous unnecessary posts asking the unanswerable (by anyone on this forum) question, "When will this drop again?" Sadly, for both me and many frustrated potential buyers, the respite was all too brief.

 

[alpovs]

I have balance cables on the way. But I just noticed from others here that the drop is already ended. Wonder how long it will be to the next drop?

Just give up, man I can't imagine reading "worth it?" every other day until next drop

 

[MacMan31]

Just give up, man I can't imagine reading "worth it?" every other day until next drop

Then don't read my posts. Either way I don't think I have asked that often. I just want to make sure I would be getting my money's worth that's all. Guess this is one of those long term investment things.

 

[whohasaquestion]

How is the pairing between 789 and Grado? Haven't read much about this combo.

 

[elira]

How is the pairing between 789 and Grado? Haven't read much about this combo.

It's a good pairing, the 789 has enough current to drive Grados properly. The only issue is that the volume pot is on the cheap side and is not balanced at low levels, so you need to reduce the volume on the DAC or use a DAC with low output.

 

[BrotherKathos]

It's a good pairing, the 789 has enough current to drive Grados properly. The only issue is that the volume pot is on the cheap side and is not balanced at low levels, so you need to reduce the volume on the DAC or use a DAC with low output.

Or you can get a $20 ifi ear buddy for the thx and be able to use any super efficient headphones on the market including iems and not have to worry about adjusting dac volumes or the volume pot

 

[elira]

Or you can get a $20 ifi ear buddy for the thx and be able to use any super efficient headphones on the market including iems and not have to worry about adjusting dac volumes or the volume pot

That seems reasonable for single ended headphones, balanced would be too many adapters. Anyway I have no experience with the ear buddy but in theory it should work without much sound degradation.