[evantilu]

Curiosity finally got the better of me. I purchased both the DS400 and DS601, because… because I’ve been a good boy and haven’t purchased anything in… months! That, and at a combined $239 at https://1mii.shop with code Lavasound I just couldn’t pass them up…

Congrats on having the new toys! How do you like them so far? Would definitely want to hear your thoughts

 

[Terco]

Hifiman Arya Stealth is $1299 now.

 

[Pansbjorne]

Hifiman Arya Stealth is $1299 now.

Is this an msrp adjustment?

 

[Terco]

Is this an msrp adjustment?

It show as a special price right now, but they reduced the price on the Sundara couple weeks ago... Who knows, they should do the same with the Susvara.

 

[jsmiller58]

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Congrats on having the new toys! How do you like them so far? Would definitely want to hear your thoughts

When I received the DS400 I was astonished at how tiny it is. It is actually ideal for my nightstand, so the size is ideal. So far I have only used it with IEMs and then only out of the SE port. Not a lot of power on offer, but since I will only be using it with IEMs the power on offer is fine.

The DS601 is a great little DAC. I am using it with a Geshelli Archel 2.5 Amp, with Bluetooth LDAC from my phone. The display is nice, but therein is the only issue I have - I cannot stack anything on it. But that is fine for my use.

Bottom line, both are quite good for my use cases!

 

[povidlo]

Apogee Groove from Amazon.co.uk for £99.00 (RSP £229.00).

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Apogee-GROOVE-Portable-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B00XR5HRBU

 

[dharmasteve]

Not so much a deal, but available in the UK.....and in the affordable area for a good Astell and Kern Product.

https://www.otic-audio.co.uk/product-page/astell-kern-ak-hc2-dual-dac

Good Price at £169

 

[brsdrgn]

1 tb SanDisk Micro SD for 125$

https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra-MicroSDXC-Memory-Adapter/dp/B08HCPTMJG/

 

[ShakyJake]

Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250 Ohm Studio Mixing and Mastering Open-Back Headphone $104 w/ promo code WKDBS2Z72​

promo code only valid today 5/22

https://www.newegg.com/black-beyerdynamic-dt-990-other/p/0TF-00D2-00003

 

[phthora]

The Music Room is running a sale of 11% off on top of their normal used/open-box prices for gear listed under "specials", making several of their offers very competitively priced. They sell all manner of audio gear, so it's worth looking through their specials page to see what's there. They generally sell certified pre-owned gear and honor both return policy and warranty, so it is a safe and reputable vendor from which to buy.

What I find most compelling are open-box Meze Empyrean for around $1900 and open-box Audeze LCD-X for around $820. Shipping is not free and varies by product and location.
https://tmraudio.com/specials/

EDIT: According to the banner, "free ground shipping storewide," which does sweeten these deals and should apply to their other gear as well.

 

[povidlo]

HE-R9 for $369 (reg. $599) directly from Hifiman.

https://store.hifiman.com/index.php/he-r9.html

 

[Blueshound24]

Sony LinkBuds Truly Wireless Earbuds $82 EBAY REFURBISHED / MRSP $180
https://www.ebay.com/itm/313939292787

These are not the "S" IEM version, they are earbud style.

 

[msing539]

Hifiman Arya Stealth is $1299 now.

If you buy the Arya for $1299 from Apos, you get a free Flow Cable in your choice of termination:

https://apos.audio/products/hifiman-arya-planar-magnetic-headphone

 

[povidlo]

email newsletter round up:

20% Off at Campfire Audio Market with code HOLIDAY20
https://campfireaudio.market

$20 Off $125+ at Drop with code MEMORIALDAY20
https://drop.com

 

[KG Jag]

CEntrance DACmini 2 pre-order special with delivery expected in September is $999 through Memorial Day. Price will increase by $100 after May 30.

https://centrance.com/store/DACmini-2-p466826309