[CarpeDijon]

   
As a great fan of minions, I have to say if they have a stand just like the one in your picture, I will definitely grab it

I think you're on to something.  Thanks for the suggestions on stands, Head-Fi Minions.

 

[djspray]

http://www.head-fi.org/t/761701/hottest-sonic-electronix-deals-and-promotions/210#post_12208004

(Probably) Hifiman HE400i for $259

 

[jimjims]

Woo... I wishe they could offer another offer of HE400 at 250 without adding any combo...

Your wish has been kinda granted

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_100841_Mystery-Bag-Bonus-Buy.html

 

[coletrain104]

it seems that they specify scew-on connectors on those. Might wanna consider HiFiman's direct store if the mono jacks are a big deal to someone. 300 for that headphone is a steal anyways

 

[Invocation]

Your wish has been kinda granted

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_100841_Mystery-Bag-Bonus-Buy.html

Oooops... What can I say. HAVE TO order it!

 

[Sonido]

Nvm

 

[CarpeDijon]

Dang it.  Do I return my Gibson Fidelio X2 and get the 400i instead? I'd have to spend extra for expedited shipping, bringing my cost closer to $270.

 

[ktmracer12345]

http://www.head-fi.org/t/761701/hottest-sonic-electronix-deals-and-promotions/210#post_12208004

(Probably) Hifiman HE400i for $259

Is there any reason that you believe these are the 400i instead of the 400? There are comments from October making me think this exact item has been done before. Does anybody remember what the September/October deal was?

 

[djspray]

Is there any reason that you believe these are the 400i instead of the 400? There are comments from October making me think this exact item has been done before. Does anybody remember what the September/October deal was?

Fair point. They no longer carry the 400, which I thought is significant.  Honestly, I can't find any reputable sellers still stocking the HE-400. (I don't count 3rd party Amazon)  Anyone remember the retail price for HE-400? (they have $499, which matches HE-400i) I'll agree the screw-on connection is conflicting, though.

 

[Sil3nce]

Is there any reason that you believe these are the 400i instead of the 400? There are comments from October making me think this exact item has been done before. Does anybody remember what the September/October deal was?

 
Somehow I doubt they'll be shipping a discontinued model.
But then again, someone could always contact them for confirmation.

 

[jimjims]

Is there any reason that you believe these are the 400i instead of the 400? There are comments from October making me think this exact item has been done before. Does anybody remember what the September/October deal was?

Description for the mystery bag says iiii * 100, which is 4i's times 100, which is 400i. The MSRP match, and logically it makes sense too since the HE400 is discontinued and hard to find anywhere new.

 

[Kimakaze]

The retail price of the HE-400s were $399.
 
My only hesitation about getting the older 400i version is the design change to remove the backplate that covers the driver magnets.  I would prefer the older connectors and no backplate.  It does not appear that the backplate can be removed from the older version.
 
See this thread for the discussion.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/791185/new-he400i-driver-housing-design-or-just-a-mixup-with-he400s-drivers/45

 

[Invocation]

Is there any reason that you believe these are the 400i instead of the 400? There are comments from October making me think this exact item has been done before. Does anybody remember what the September/October deal was?

I get a PM from them confirming it is 400i. You can also send a message to them. They have an account here:
http://www.head-fi.org/u/193979/sonicelectronix

 

[Evshrug]

Amazon DOD includes Transcend Cards and a MicroSD64GB for $14

Wow, pretty nice... Tons of reviews on that particular SKU too which gives me better confidence than I usually have in Transcend.

However, I stopped at Target on the way home and picked up a 64GB Samsung Evo, and they agreed to price match Amazon. The transcend ad on Amazon lists a shipping time of "2-4 weeks." If it wasn't my first and only MicroSD card, I might've gone with the Transcend, but I have a lonely unused FiiO X3 MK II begging to be used.

Thanks again everyone!

Description for the mystery bag says iiii * 100, which is 4i's times 100, which is 400i. The MSRP match, and logically it makes sense too since the HE400 is discontinued and hard to find anywhere new.

Hoooo man, wanted the HE-400i just a bit before Christmas, but I'm still in financial crunch mode. Maybe after my DAC and headphones sell on the FS forum, but I still need at least part of that money to pay for my wedding.

I agree it probably isn't the older HE 400... Those are harder to find and new are selling for a higher price (because bass heads love the original version).

 

[Invocation]

Another mystery bag:
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_106409_Mystery-Bag-Bonus-Buy-III.html
 
My guess is ATH M70x