The Deals Thread (CLOSED! See the last post for the link to the new thread)

[saxophone]

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how often do lcd2's go on sale around here?

The best deal I can find is a like-new pair for 895 at headroom's b-stock.

 

[gibosi]

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Anyone know of any Portable or small desktop Tube Amp/Dac with Toslink inputs for around or under $300?? New or used. I'm still pretty new to the AMP market so my knowledge is pretty limited at the moment. I know the e17 is a great deal but is there better out there that I should be looking at? Saw some cool little Chinese ones on eBay for pretty cheap but lord knows what kind of quality we're looking at there...
 
Here's one for example...
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Class-A-12-6-series-6N11-12AU7-Tube-valve-vacuum-Hybrid-Headphone-Amplifier-AMP-/111001618753?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item19d8364941
 
And this one...
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SMSL-sApIII-High-impedance-Professional-TUBE-headphone-amplifier-BB-OPA2604-/290797739690?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item43b4e55eaa
 
Neither of them have toslink inputs but still are kinda interesting
 
Edit: I understand that the e17 is not a tube amp but it is a good low price amp/dac with a toslink and a lot of options.

 
How about a solid state DAC mated with a tube or hybrid-tube amp?
 
This DAC, Fire Phoenix, will accept optical, coax and USB inputs:
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Professional-HiFiMAN-EF5-Headphone-Amplifier-/170696111860
 
And then mate to your amp of choice. I have it connected to a Little Dot 1+ and find it a good match.

 

[imackler]

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How about a solid state DAC mated with a tube or hybrid-tube amp?
 
This DAC, Fire Phoenix, will accept optical, coax and USB inputs:
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Professional-HiFiMAN-EF5-Headphone-Amplifier-/170696111860
 
And then mate to your amp of choice. I have it connected to a Little Dot 1+ and find it a good match.

 
All the help is very kind, but lets get this back to a deal thread! 

 

[Armaegis]

Centrance Desktop system for 30% off with coupon code: ADS30-13
saw it here... http://www.head-fi.org/t/646442/desktop-audio-system-upgrade-advice-please#post_9066777

 

[imackler]

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Centrance Desktop system for 30% off with coupon code: ADS30-13
saw it here... http://www.head-fi.org/t/646442/desktop-audio-system-upgrade-advice-please#post_9066777

Only $1050! (Seriously though, 30% off is a huge markdown if someone is interested!) 

 

[Armaegis]

Yeah, if I didn't already have a bunch of stuff I'm trying to sell and didn't have to deal with customs, I'd be sorely tempted... 

 

[dida2012]

[size=medium] AKG K67 Tiesto[/size]

[size=small]Used - Like New[/size]
$77.00
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B009Q7Z0IA/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used
 
 
Edit:  my bad it seems like not like a great deal. 

 

[KG Jag]

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[size=medium] AKG K67 Tiesto[/size]

[size=small]Used - Like New[/size]
$77.00
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B009Q7Z0IA/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used

That's less that $1.00 cheaper than  a new one when shipping is inlcuded.

 

[squallkiercosa]

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[size=medium] AKG K67 Tiesto[/size]

[size=small]Used - Like New[/size]
$77.00
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B009Q7Z0IA/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used

Dear dida2012:
I must presume you didn't check before post the original price. New runs for 85$. This is not a deal, is almost a scam...

 

[dida2012]

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Dear dida2012:
I must presume you didn't check before post the original price. New runs for 85$. This is not a deal, is almost a scam...

 
Yep, was looking at a different item, fart brain moment. scuza.

 

[DemonFox]

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Yep, was looking at a different item, fart brain moment. scuza.

Were you thinking k167's? Don't worry, happens to all of us

 

[dida2012]

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Were you thinking k167's? Don't worry, happens to all of us

 
 

[size=medium] ATH-AD700  $119.55[/size]

 
http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATH-AD700-Open-air-Audiophile-Headphones/dp/B000CMS0XU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358483819&sr=8-1&keywords=ad700
 
 
Warehouse [size=1.45em]$77.19[/size][size=small] [/size]and eligible for 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000CMS0XU/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used
 
Refurbished for $79
and you still get the Amazon warranty and Prime shipping.

 

[WiR3D]

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Its not a tube amp but still very very interesting at $169... I own the ef2a right now and the dac is very unimpressive and cracks a lot when ever the cord is slightly touched or even left alone. I think there maybe a problem with it so its actually about to be sent back to Amazon... Now the amp on the other hand is stupid powerful and incredibly smooth hence the reason why I wanna stay with a tube amp. It helped with the sparkle of the D5000's and made them calm down quite in the upper range. The smooth warm feeling of the tube amp was amazing and I'm hooked!! Which is why I want one with a proper Dac so I can see what it is I've been missing all this time. I had a shot at a EF5 but forgot to bid on time and lost it. Like new for only $281
 
The Audioengine looks like a very solid amp and Amazon has it with Prime so I could have it tomorrow if purchased right now. Have anyone of you used or tried the Aune T1?? Its under $200 but doesn't have a toslink... Not sure if I'm overstating the need of the optical drive is there that much of a difference with the music vs the usb?? Always figured it was have a smoother delivery than the USB and would sound better but honestly I don't know, What do you guys think??
 
SPDIF input vs using a usb. Which delivers the best quality sound??
 
FYI - The sound from the DAC on the e07k was 10x better IMO than the ef2a. That was a total shocker

wow reading the tube pairing with the denons gives me a nervous itch. 
 
Playing with fire. The odds of a successful pairing is not high. Denons need lots of current to keep the bass in line, and low output impedance. Tubes generally don't do either. Well unless its the Eddie Current Zana Duex or Woo WA6SE.....
 
If the treble QUANTITY bothers you, use an EQ, if its too harsh, try to find a smoother source (DAC) and keep the amp transparent.

 

[WiR3D]

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Thanks for ruining all the fun. Haha just kidding, I'm well aware of your points. The only electrostat in the running is the ESP 950 but there's no reason to vote for it since it goes down to ~ $575 on Amazon regularly.
 
It bugs me that the HE-400 is winning by so much. Why not take the opportunity to try to get a great deal on one of the more expensive headphones, particularly the LCD2 and HE-500.

because the HE-400 is the best bang for buck

 

[pelli]

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Thanks for ruining all the fun. Haha just kidding, I'm well aware of your points. The only electrostat in the running is the ESP 950 but there's no reason to vote for it since it goes down to ~ $575 on Amazon regularly.
 
It bugs me that the HE-400 is winning by so much. Why not take the opportunity to try to get a great deal on one of the more expensive headphones, particularly the LCD2 and HE-500.

I agree.  I voted for the HE-500 

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AKG 240s $59 from shoreline on closeout.  This is only a few bucks cheaper than Amazon third party, but a reputable seller.
 
http://www.shorelinemusic.com/closeouts/