Another Mest MKII on the 2nd hand market for a really really solid price.
If anyone is interested, this is a great price honestly. If you can get em for an even $700, you’ll be made in the shade.
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Someone buy this before I do…
One of the cleanest amps you could buy in it’s time and I bet it would still hold up today.
Sennheiser HD800s 1150$
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My daily Classifieds link;
(I’m on classifieds too much)
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A wee saving to be had on the SE (make an offer too) don’t know the seller…
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Topping A90 Discrete Headphone Amplifier $449 and it’s Hificollege which tests everything, their stuff always works.
https://www.amazon.com/KGUSS-Discrete-Headphone-Amplifier-Pre-Amplifier/dp/B0B4JQD8G7/
SMSL DO200 MKII MQA DAC Used $281 from Aoshida Audio-US I bought two and one didn’t work, but the second works fine.
https://www.amazon.com/DO200-MKII-Balanced-ES9068AS-Bluetooth5-0/dp/B0BFHD1RF4/
S.M.S.L M500 MKII $359 It’s the new version, with BT instead of two opticals on the back. The original is the one that measures 6.8volts out, but there’s two firmware versions of that, one with the reported problem I think with the third harmonic. Then fixed SW/HW version of that before they lowered the voltage output which is this current one.
https://www.amazon.com/S-M-S-L-Headphone-Amplifier-ES9038PRO-Bluetooth/dp/B09N8WMVR3
24 Pack-12 x 12 x 2 Inches Pyramid Designed Acoustic Foam Panels $32 on sale new
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08QN6B2FD/
Topping EX5 $266 new
https://www.amazon.com/Topping-ES9038Q2M-Bluetooth-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B0987SG87T/
FiiO K9Pro Amplifier High Resolution Desktop DAC
$649 for the AK4499 version
$700 for the 9038Pro version
https://www.amazon.com/FiiO-Amplifier-Headphone-Bluetooth-Resolution/dp/B09GK1BX97/
TOPPING L50 $120
https://www.amazon.com/Topping-Inexpensive-Bypass-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B09F324RVP/
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This would make a neat stack, the L50 is excellent with IEM’s as well, and they share the same RCA cables.
Topping L50 (silver) $120
Topping D10b (silver) $111
SMSL SH-9 $240
SMSL PO100 PRO $42
SMSL D300 DAC $339
Getting cheaper…
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Also Drop.com is going to war ahead of Amazon Prime day
Audiophile | Drop | Open-back Headphones, Gaming Headsets & More
SMSL SP400 for $265, Topping A30Pro for $209, SMSL SH-8S for $150 (I have one and the noise floor with IEM’s is amazingly quiet). Not everything, but some of these are Black Friday prices from last year.
Got something different this time. It’s usually $16.99 per month, but 30 percent off the Asurion extended warranty package. I just found out they had this, it’s not the normal cover one item plan. It’s a monthly fee, but it covers electronics and other things you’ve bought on Amazon in the last two years, as well as future purchases. There’s no limit on the number of items they cover, and they show the payout limits per year, and anything over $500 has a $100 service fee. It stays in effect a month after you cancel. This could be good if you bought something expensive on Amazon, and it broke outside of warranty. They pay shipping to them, so if you’re stuck with a huge, heavy speaker you got on Amazon, it could be a great deal.
Man, if Amazon hits us with some good price drops during prime day on the Topping stuff, I may just go ahead and upgrade my Amp. I’m too weary of ordering from Drop considering all of the horror stories I’ve heard. It’s too bad because $209 is a solid price for the A30 pro
I’ve bought a couple of A30pros used on Amazon from Hificollege at that price and never had a problem. Aoshida is a crap shoot since they don’t test their used stuff like Hificollege does.
It’s worth checking, the summer sales from last week are still low for some stuff. If you check Amazon for future deals like lighting ones coming up, they’ll notify you before it’s available.
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Very true - I got my D10s from hificollege recently and it was basically brand new. Great deal. I would definitely order from them again for sure.
Just a few really good ones after this run of summer sale and Prime days.
Topping A90 Discrete $399 and it’s from Hificollege which tests their stuff, everything I get there always works.
SMSL M500 used like new $246
Sabaj A20H amplifier used very good $100
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Some stuff I recently got on Aliexpress just to change it up. Amazon is full retail right now after the Prime sale got finished. Every retailer adjusted their prices back up that night if you check on Google Shopping. Good deals on stuff are going to harder to find until the holiday season starts.
Here’s what came in this week that was a good deal.
USB voltage meter $1.99 with the phone app when it prompts for that sale. I haven’t calibrated it yet, but it works. Will check it on some things later.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804614339206.html
Audio Technical ADH 700/900/1000 pads for $5.59 and some small discounts too. These are a win, thicker than stock pads, but they’re not angled. The material feels just the same as the cloth that comes original. If your ear is touching the drivers on your A-T headphones, this will cure it. A-T has the original pads for $11 each (they’re separate part numbers) and I think it was $12 shipping when I got the last set from them).
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800169622748.html
Bluetooth 5.1 adapter $1.99 using the phone app sale they offer at startup. This I’ve used on a lot of things, good range and no breakups or other problems with headphones, DACs, and a clock radio I use it with. It’ll reach downstairs in a townhouse without a problem. Windows 11 found it and so did Linux Mint without any fuss.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804463807023.html
These two I have on the way, so can’t comment on them yet. Prices are good considering Prime day has wrapped up. Heard enough trusted reviews go over them that they’re worth checking. Current favorites they’ll have to beat are:
Truthear Zero Blue (red is better for gaming with less bass distortion, blue for music with it’s vocal presence IMHO).
Seeaudio Yume II (all around for me, cannot find a fault at the price range, comfy too, no hard edges)
Sennheiser IE600 Worth it on a big sale, but for full retail you’re better off getting 3-4 good ones in a collection.
Kinera Idun Golden ( 2.0 ) $135 + 5% off also
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805309029721.html
Yincrow Calf ear buds $57 with $2 store coupon
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804678972485.html
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For those who enjoy watches it seem as though Pagani design homage watches are being offered at some really good prices on this specific store even cheaper than on the official aliexpress store.
$44 for rose gold meteorite dial daytona
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805510989534.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_allProduct.8148356.50.7f65253aK9Ov6M&pdp_npi=3%40dis!USD!US%20%24124.68!US%20%2441.14!!!!!%402101e9d416893453113091197e6300!12000034042068440!sh!US!2265345790&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
All of them are powered by seiko movements and generally have solid reviews with main complaints being loom but at this low of a price it is kinda insane.
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Kinera Idun Golden ( Idun 2.0 ) $129
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805372770392.html
Tanchjim Space Mini Portable USB C DAC AMP $73.20
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805315289237.html
FAAEAL Balanced Cable $15.99
Just got these and they’re nice, fits the HD700, Final Audio Sonorous, and M1060c with the 3.5mm TS connectors.
Soft and non microphonic, best price on balanced 4.4mm cables I’ve gotten so far.
Topping G5 Portable $240 used from Hificollege (they test their used stuff, always works)
SMSL M400 DAC used very good $589 from the SMSL Factory Store
S.M.S.L SP400 Headphone Amplifier $440 new
SMSL DO200 MKII MQA DAC $281 used
S.M.S.L SH-9 Headphone Amplifier $236 used
SMSL SH-8s Amplifier $150 new
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This is a SOLID price. $400 new. I wish I had the cash!
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Seems like a nice device. The feature set is very nice, especially for that price!
But I hear ya, I can’t buy anything for a while, either. It’s still fun to look, though…
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Trust me, man. I’m constantly on AliX and the Classifieds even though I am in no position to drop any kind of cash on audio gear. Like you said though, it’s very fun to look at.
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