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Aug 1, 2023 5:40 PM

Monolith by Monoprice Liquid Platinum Balanced Limited Edition DAC by Alex Cavalli (AKM4499) $379.99 + Free Shipping

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Monoprice [monoprice.com] has Monolith by Monoprice Liquid Platinum Balanced Limited Edition DAC by Alex Cavalli (AKM4499) on sale for $379.99 when you apply code BIG30 - Shipping is Free
  • AKM® AK4499EQ Digital‑to‑Analog Converter (DAC)
  • XMOS® XU208‑128‑TQ64‑C10 USB digital audio input microcontroller
  • AKM AK4118EQ digital coaxial and optical S/PDIF input controller
  • Supports 16‑bit/44.1kHz ~ 24‑bit/192kHz PCM digital optical S/PDIF audio formats
  • Supports 16‑bit/44.1kHz ~ 32‑bit/384kHz PCM and DSD64 ~ DSD128 digital coaxial S/PDIF audio formats
  • Texas Instruments® OPA1612AIDR and OPA1656ID operational amplifiers (opamps)
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Monoprice [monoprice.com] has Monolith by Monoprice Liquid Platinum Balanced Limited Edition DAC by Alex Cavalli (AKM4499) on sale for $379.99 when you apply code BIG30 - Shipping is Free
  • AKM® AK4499EQ Digital‑to‑Analog Converter (DAC)
  • XMOS® XU208‑128‑TQ64‑C10 USB digital audio input microcontroller
  • AKM AK4118EQ digital coaxial and optical S/PDIF input controller
  • Supports 16‑bit/44.1kHz ~ 24‑bit/192kHz PCM digital optical S/PDIF audio formats
  • Supports 16‑bit/44.1kHz ~ 32‑bit/384kHz PCM and DSD64 ~ DSD128 digital coaxial S/PDIF audio formats
  • Texas Instruments® OPA1612AIDR and OPA1656ID operational amplifiers (opamps)

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Aug 1, 2023 6:19 PM
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AkujunkanXAug 1, 2023 6:19 PM
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Edited because it was brought to my attention I'm an idiot. The amp component is my best Headphone amp... and this DAC rarely goes on sale - bought! Thanks OP!
Last edited by AkujunkanX August 1, 2023 at 12:05 PM.
Aug 1, 2023 6:37 PM
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Mr.P707Aug 1, 2023 6:37 PM
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Looks like this is an all time low as far as I can tell. Got one to pair with the matching amp that went on sale last month. The liquid platinum hybrid tube amp sounds absolutely phenomenal on my planars
Aug 1, 2023 6:42 PM
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luk350Aug 1, 2023 6:42 PM
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Quote from AkujunkanX View quoted comment :
This is my best Headphone amp... Admittedly I've been primarily in the Schiit ecosystem, but this easily beats out my Magnius, but still use the Modius DAC and Lokius for equalization.

You might get douchy people replying later that this was cheaper, but they are talking about either a few bucks at best or the one time, Monoprice had a price mistake and half the orders were cancelled.... If you want to get into tubes, get this - it's been discontinued and the chance to own a new one are slipping away.

This is DAC, you probably confused with this:

https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=38967
Aug 1, 2023 7:04 PM
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AkujunkanXAug 1, 2023 7:04 PM
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Quote from luk350 View quoted comment :
This is DAC, you probably confused with this:

https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=38967
Oh you're right - now I look like I don't know shit.... Lol

Also now bought, because I was waiting for a sale as this rarely goes on sale! Thanks
Last edited by AkujunkanX August 1, 2023 at 12:06 PM.
Aug 1, 2023 11:29 PM
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pmarinAug 1, 2023 11:29 PM
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Is that hybrid tube amp still available? I can't find it on their site.
Aug 1, 2023 11:52 PM
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pmarinAug 1, 2023 11:52 PM
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BTW It did not need the coupon code. The price was already $379 when added to cart. It said it accepted the coupon and would apply it to other "eligible products" but since the price was already what I was expecting, I didn't end up using the coupon at all.
Aug 2, 2023 12:30 AM
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Mr.P707Aug 2, 2023 12:30 AM
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Quote from pmarin View quoted comment :
Is that hybrid tube amp still available? I can't find it on their site.
Sadly it's been discontinued and after the last sale it hasn't appeared since. I believe the Dac is discontinued as well.
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Aug 2, 2023 12:42 AM
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LetsDoSlickAug 2, 2023 12:42 AM
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No. I refuse to succumb to SD effect. Please... Someone stop me!
Aug 2, 2023 1:55 AM
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pmarinAug 2, 2023 1:55 AM
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Quote from Mr.P707 View quoted comment :
Sadly it's been discontinued and after the last sale it hasn't appeared since. I believe the Dac is discontinued as well
That would explain the discount on the DAC. That hybrid tube amp looks so sweet in that photo on the Monoprice product page, stacked on top of this DAC.
Aug 2, 2023 4:33 AM
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Mr.P707Aug 2, 2023 4:33 AM
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Quote from pmarin View quoted comment :
That would explain the discount on the DAC. That hybrid tube amp looks so sweet in that photo on the Monoprice product page, stacked on top of this DAC.
The amp is fantastic. I highly recommend it if you can find it!
Aug 2, 2023 5:46 PM
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pmarinAug 2, 2023 5:46 PM
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Quote from Mr.P707 View quoted comment :
The amp is fantastic. I highly recommend it if you can find it!
That's great, tell me all about how wonderful the thing is that I CAN'T HAVE!

Seriously, what was the model or part number? maybe I can find one somehow, or maybe Monoprice gets it back.

Other than that, will need the much wished-for SlickDeals time machine....
Aug 2, 2023 8:13 PM
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hilljereAug 2, 2023 8:13 PM
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Quote from Mr.P707 View quoted comment :
Looks like this is an all time low as far as I can tell. Got one to pair with the matching amp that went on sale last month. The liquid platinum hybrid tube amp sounds absolutely phenomenal on my planars
I'm interested but my listening room is not 3,215°F. I would need the solid platinum version.
Aug 2, 2023 8:45 PM
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amaraliAug 2, 2023 8:45 PM
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Now $300.
Aug 2, 2023 8:49 PM
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amaraliAug 2, 2023 8:49 PM
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Quote from AkujunkanX View quoted comment :
Edited because it was brought to my attention I'm an idiot. The amp component is my best Headphone amp... and this DAC rarely goes on sale - bought! Thanks OP!
Get a price adjustment, now $300.

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Aug 2, 2023 8:50 PM
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amaraliAug 2, 2023 8:50 PM
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Quote from pmarin View quoted comment :
BTW It did not need the coupon code. The price was already $379 when added to cart. It said it accepted the coupon and would apply it to other "eligible products" but since the price was already what I was expecting, I didn't end up using the coupon at all.
Now $300
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