The Deals DISCUSSION Thread (READ THE FIRST POST!!!)
May 19, 2024 at 12:26 PM Post #35,342 of 35,348
Here's some good deals this week from a few different places.

DROP Mass Liquid Carbon X + SDAC DAC/Amp $199
https://www.amazon.com/DROP-Mass-Liquid-Carbon-SDAC/dp/B081RDL5HL/
I don't know this reseller (I work direct with the tier ones) and no indication of warranty like Hifi-College or Aoshida-US.

Topping A90D Discrete (black) used $400 from Hificollege with 1 year warranty.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4JQD8G7
I'm listening to one right now with an SMSL D-6s and it's as good as it gets.

SMSL DO300 ES9039MSPRO DAC $268
https://www.amazon.com/DO300-Balanced-ES9039MSPRO-Digital-Converter/dp/B0BWJK38MM/
I have one of these, it's epic as a 5 volt DAC, but 1 watt into 32ohm has it's limits. I like it though since if your amplifier ever had a problem and you had to send it back, you have a backup plan to use in the meantime. Can also keep IEMs on them all the time to switch.

SABAJ A20d 2022 Version $279
https://www.amazon.com/Balanced-Headphone-Amplifier-ES9038PRO-Bluetooth5-0/dp/B09YXPKSTD/
I know most of the big resellers but not Hifi-Booster so don't assume a warranty on their used items, not everyone is like Aoshida-US or Hifi-College which are both solid on their warranty service like Apos.

S.M.S.L D1se 9038Pro DAC $503
https://www.amazon.com/S-M-S-L-Resolution-ES9038RO-Decoding-Bluetooth/dp/B094VDRKXD/
It's from the SMSL Factory store. I haven't needed warranty on anything used I've bought, but research it since they don't have any policy listed for used items.

Topping L30 II $99
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B7JHR1RC/
Hifi-College so 1 year warranty and kingpin for 10ohm IEM with the most quiet noise floor I've ever not heard.

Topping A70Pro (black) $374 from Apos with warranty
https://apos.audio/collections/apos...ed-headphone-amplifier?variant=43947604246764

Moondrop Starfield II with warranty $82.49
https://apos.audio/collections/apos...ertified-moondrop-starfield-ii-in-ear-monitor

Some time limited ones on Amazon

88lb Max Vesa wall mount for TV or monitors $12.49
https://www.amazon.com/Wall-Mount-Bracket-Articulating-Extension/dp/B0CJ2P3LMK

Powered USB Hub, Aiibe 8-Port $11.99
https://www.amazon.com/Powered-Aiibe-Splitter-Charging-Adapter/dp/B0BX6FTQZM

GIGABYTE G34WQC A 34" 144Hz Ultra-Wide Curved Monitor $289 (new)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09JBLHBWJ/ref=ewc_pr_img_2
I just ordered one after a month of research, should be a good one.

Woot has more of the Bumblebee II microphones for $19.99 new with free shipping.
https://electronics.woot.com/offers...essional-cardioid-usb-condenser-microphone-11
I got my neice the Beyerdynamic Fox and the one I use is just as good. Great sound, but doesn't come with a Pop filter but the direction/spread is adjustable to only pick up noise from in front of it. It would cost that much just to mail the huge box they come in.

Comica BoomX-D2 wireless mic comes with two transmitters and one receiver $63 free shipping (new)
https://sellout.woot.com/offers/compact-wireless-lapel-microphone-system

eBay things of interest: Disclaimer these aren't my listings to avoid any conflict of interest. I use the same handle there as here. If it's a seller I've bought from before I'll mention how it went.

Benchmark HPA4 Headphone Amplifier
https://www.ebay.com/itm/395413440042
Current bid is $1,000 (which is mine) if you really want it, PM me and I'll call off more bidding. I'd like to try one, but not on a mission to get this at any price :)

SMSL H300 $189 is the starting bid, but they posted it last week and it closed without the $199 min so they dropped it down. Odds are you can get it for the $189. I've had one and they do get hot on the bottom center so putting it on taller feet or a ventilated monitor riser is a must. It's even warmer on the bottom than the hotspot I measured on the Topping A30Pro. If you have a cat they will love you for it though as a cat bed.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/186447819290
 
May 23, 2024 at 9:28 AM Post #35,343 of 35,348
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May 25, 2024 at 12:29 AM Post #35,344 of 35,348
Here's some good deals this week from a few different places. None of the eBay listings are mine, I'm Dunring there also, so no conflict of interest.
If the Amazon the "sold by" is Hifi-College, Aoshida-US, or SMSL Factory Store they include a 1 year warranty on used items, the same as new ones. If it's sold and shipped by Amazon Warehouse you can still in the first year get the Asurion protection for $16.99/month. It applies to all electronic purchases covered in the last 12 months (used and new). It's a nice backup plan to get a warranty from Warehouse purchases if you need it in the first year.

Usually it's been one pair for $25 but they just added a six cable pack for the same price.
Audio2000 Six pack of 6" black interconnects $25 I get the 1 foot length for some things, but these shorter ones are nice for matching stacks where the cable connectors line up close to each other.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D55CBJ26

SMSL M300SE used $90
https://www.amazon.com/S-M-S-L-Upgraded-Headphone-Amplifier-Bluetooth/dp/B0C4DFNCSV/

Topping A90 Discrete black, used $400
https://www.amazon.com/KGUSS-Discrete-Headphone-Amplifier-Pre-Amplifier/dp/B0B4JQD8G7

S.M.S.L D400ES Audio DAC, ES9039MSPRO Chip $385
https://www.amazon.com/S-M-S-L-D400ES-ES9039MSPRO-Decoding-Bluetooth/dp/B0BLGWBPH3/

SMSL DO200 MKII MQA DAC $235
https://www.amazon.com/DO200-MKII-Balanced-ES9068AS-Bluetooth5-0/dp/B0BFHD1RF4/

S.M.S.L M500 MKIII $423
https://www.amazon.com/S-M-S-L-Bluetooth-Headphone-Amplifier-ESS9038PRO/dp/B0B9JYSJ7L/

Schiit Magni 3+B (all black version) $38
https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m68473979475/

Brand new items on Drop.com
DX5 silver or black $249 (2 months left on sale)
Topping A90D Discrete $479
https://drop.com/audiophile/drops?sc=amps

SABAJ A20d 2022 Version used $279
https://www.amazon.com/Balanced-Headphone-Amplifier-ES9038PRO-Bluetooth5-0/dp/B09YXPKSTD/

Sennheiser Consumer Audio HDV 820 Reference Headphone Amplifier DAC - Used $1,745
https://www.amazon.com/SENNHEISER-Headphone-Compatible-HDV-820/dp/B0756VZSWS/

S.M.S.L D1se High Resolution Audio DAC, ES9038RO $503 used
https://www.amazon.com/S-M-S-L-Resolution-ES9038RO-Decoding-Bluetooth/dp/B094VDRKXD/

This is my next phone, we're gearing up for hurricane season, it's not on sale currently, but has a 22,000ma battery. TSA will only let you take a combined 24,000ma of batteries on a flight, so it's good to travel with.
8849 Tank Rugged Smartphone $399
https://www.ebay.com/itm/166530515977

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e Over-Ear Headphones (2023 Model) used $251
https://www.amazon.com/Bowers-Wilkins-Over-Ear-Headphones-Model/dp/B0CH1LT68Z/

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 $356
https://www.amazon.com/Bowers-Wilkins-Bluetooth-Headphones-Cancellation/dp/B0B33PXPJT

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 $167
https://www.amazon.com/Bowers-Wilkins-Over-Ear-Headphones-Model/dp/B0B34FFGPT

SMSL AO200MKII HiFi Power Amplifier $125
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CCVBZS9R/

Topping PA7 Power Amplifier $350
https://www.amazon.com/KGUSS-PA7-Amplifier-Balanced-Black/dp/B0C2TLM9W5/
 
May 25, 2024 at 7:37 AM Post #35,345 of 35,348
May 29, 2024 at 12:44 AM Post #35,348 of 35,348
Bloom Audio has a deal with the new iBasso DX180 DAP. Get the 4gb Ram + 128gb internal version for the price of the 3gb Ram + 32gb internal version. An 11% savings.

EDIT: I originally read the specs on the DX180 thread here on site, but Bloom lists both as 3gb ram, just differs in the internal storage.
 
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