[greenkiwi]

In addition to the scale and manufacturing factors. It's likely that they also make other compromises in the process. An external switched power supply likely saves some money. The case is probably less expensive. There are likely other cost saving options too.

 

[Hansotek]

That is great to hear. I thought I won’t ever have a chance to buy his products brand new following his retirement (because I could not afford them back when he was with Cavalli) but I guess as of now with Mono stepping in... We all can afford some good cavallis.

Btw, how does mono drive the price down so hard though? From a $499 portable amp to a $99 desktop one? Like just how... Did they move production to china or some sort like that

The battery and related circuitry were a huge cost that was eliminated from the equation. Plus cost of assembly and distribution is going to be a lot lower for a large company like Monoprice relative to a 3-5 man boutique shop like Cavalli. Also, the case work was simplified, though that wasn’t as big of a cost driver as the other two. The essential circuit remains the same, though it can now have more powerful voltage rails thanks to using a SMPS instead of the onboard power supply.

 

[greenkiwi]

The shipping date seems to have slipped to October

Hopefully it will become undelayed.

 

[KG Jag]

The shipping date seems to have slipped to October

Hopefully it will become undelayed.

Link?

 

[Egon]

Wow rip October

Here's the link: https://www.monoprice.com/product?c...1200801&p_id=33305&seq=1&format=2&res=1#qaTab

 

[KG Jag]

Wow rip October

Here's the link: https://www.monoprice.com/product?c...1200801&p_id=33305&seq=1&format=2&res=1#qaTab

Man that's in small print--especially for old eyes. I missed it the first time.

 

[carlosgab]

Wow rip October

Here's the link: https://www.monoprice.com/product?c...1200801&p_id=33305&seq=1&format=2&res=1#qaTab

That is like Massdrop kind of waiting time lol

 

[franz12]

That is like Massdrop kind of waiting time lol

But without charging upfront. Sadly, every high-end audio equipment (including their THX amp/dac) seems to be delayed.

 

[i20bot]

Dang October? I have money saved too lol.

 

[snip3r77]

Just saying

the Liquid Carbon you can stack, but you can't for the monoprice.
First world's problem

 

[elwappo99]

Small update for you guys since we're in a delay without much info:

 

[greenkiwi]

Those look really nice!

 

[snip3r77]

Small update for you guys since we're in a delay without much info:

Oh pics.. any context? When is eta?

 

[alphanumerix1]

Oh pics.. any context? When is eta?

Pushed back til October afaik. Context would be helpful.

 

[dBel84]

Updated late night posting .....dB

The real amps are looking very good.