[bluecollar]

I've never seen a Grado go on sale before, how much was the 325e via mystery bag? 

$229
Got the last one & I wouldn't have known about Mystery Bag sale without this Deals Thread ... which may be a good or bad thing depending on the size of one's wallet if you catch my drift

 

[xanlamin]

Chord Mojo Portable DAC/Amp
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/chord-mojo-portable-dac-amp

 

[echineko]

  Chord Mojo Portable DAC/Amp
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/chord-mojo-portable-dac-amp

Not much of a sale, but it's something I guess. $40 off the actual MSRP of $599, plus shipping. I suppose its not available new cheaper anywhere else, so there is that.

 

[xanlamin]

  Not much of a sale, but it's something I guess. $40 off the actual MSRP of $599, plus shipping. I suppose its not available new cheaper anywhere else, so there is that.

I see what you mean now. The MSRP on Massdrop is USD899. But it's only around £400 on the Chord website which works out to be around USD590. 

 

[echineko]

I see what you mean now. The MSRP on Massdrop is USD899. But it's only around £400 on the Chord website which works out to be around USD590. 

The actual US MSRP is $599, I'm really surprised Massdrop misrepresented it like that, they're usually reliable

 

[xanlamin]

The actual US MSRP is $599, I'm really surprised Massdrop misrepresented it like that, they're usually reliable

 
True, I almost fell for it. Thanks for pointing out.

 

[Saoshyant]

I'm still quite tempted, personally.  Anyone have any experience with the Chord Mojo and the HD700?

 

[echineko]

I'm still quite tempted, personally.

"Domestic and international orders will be shipped by Massdrop. Estimated ship date is Feb 2, 2016"

At that price, and more than a month away before it gets to you, you'd be better off getting it today from another retailer that ships immediately.

 

[kennylim]

  I'm still quite tempted, personally.  Anyone have any experience with the Chord Mojo and the HD700?

 
i happen to own both. Mojo has a relatively flat frequency response, so it doesn't really color the HD700. clarity and details are Mojo's biggest fortes. it won't make your HD700 sound any better or worse, just better clarity and details across the spectrum. i'd advise a bit of eq-ing to get the best out of the HD700.
 
Currently pairing it with Audio Cavalli Liquid Carbon (i know, it's not a balanced DAC) with the HD700. pretty satisfied with this combo now

 

[Saoshyant]

@kennylim I'm by no means using anywhere CLOSE to an optimal driving situation for my HD700.  I'm running one of Stoner Acoustics' cheap DACs to a Fiio E9i, so audibly I'd expect the Mojo to be quite a bit of improvement.  And no disrespect meant to SA's work or Fiio's.  It's a lovely little DAC, especially for the $40 or so I paid, as well as the amp which I got for a steal.

 

[RERO]

...and my HE-400i shipped 40 minutes ago via UPS. ETA is this Friday.
Bought mine yesterday afternoon.
 
@Change is Good any update about your pair?

 

[Allanmarcus]

 

I see what you mean now. The MSRP on Massdrop is USD899. But it's only around £400 on the Chord website which works out to be around USD590. 

The actual US MSRP is $599, I'm really surprised Massdrop misrepresented it like that, they're usually reliable

they often misrepresent MSRP. 

 

[a44100Hz]

That's why they're called MSRPDrop. They drop the ball on MSRP. (Groan.)

 

[Change is Good]

...and my HE-400i shipped 40 minutes ago via UPS. ETA is this Friday.
Bought mine yesterday afternoon.

@Change is Good
 any update about your pair?

I got a confirmation this morning, too! Woo hoo!!!

 

[a44100Hz]

Amazon has HD-700 for $449 if anyone's in the market for that. Lowest price ever was ~430.