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MusicLover
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Oct 11, 2020
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Did the price go up again?What was the price the last time this was available?
rumata13
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Nov 19, 2020
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carthagoI thought they keep increasing price for the same model in each drop due to demand. I see this is not the case, as the model is now different 339i vs 339.
MusicLover
548
Nov 19, 2020
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rumata13But the silver version was $599. and is now $699. It also was $549. at least one other time after I purchased it. The Black version is the actual 339i but as you can see it has gone up several times as well. Drop Customer Service replied to me with a response saying each drop is negotiated at the time so prices can fluctuate
rumata13
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Nov 19, 2020
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rumata13ok, so the price went up by $100 from original price of $599. That's what I was asking for :)
MusicLover
548
Nov 21, 2020
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rumata13Actually this Drop is for two different amps. Silver 339 and Black version is now 339i. One has gone up by $150. and one by $100. There used to be a Black 339 and for some reason the Silver version has not been updated. The Silver 339 I purchased was definitely worth purchasing and hopefully changes to a 339i have made the Black version even better. If you purchase either version please share your findings. Enjoy
bruc31984
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Nov 23, 2020
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MusicLoverI cannot verify what you just said, I just checked the options for both and to me looks like its for the exact same amp 339i whether in black or silver and they are priced identical at $699.
MusicLover
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Nov 23, 2020
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bruc31984All you have to do is select the Silver version. Pictures don’t lie. Says 339 and looks different. The Black 339i has handles looks totally different
MusicLover
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Nov 23, 2020
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bruc31984I purchased during first drop of the 339. I’m sorry you may have not understood. I was posting what I know to be facts. I guess it’s normal to be disappointed when you purchase something and the very next time it’s on sale it’s for less than you paid. Still a great amp and worth purchasing
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bruc31984
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Nov 23, 2020
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MusicLoverAh fair enough, stop worrying about the price and just enjoy amp. Its a bargain still even if you paid a bit more than current drop price.
MusicLover
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Nov 23, 2020
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bruc31984Again my issue about price was trying to purchase the updated 339i but unfortunately I can’t enjoy the 339 anymore as It just started sparking. Flames underneath as I touched the top. I don’t use it that often because about a month ago it started to smell real bad. I also keep it on a bar shelf totally open just in case something like this was to ever happen. I posted a question about the smell but no one responded. So I’m not sure but I guess something was cooking inside. Either way it’s dead now
bruc31984
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Nov 23, 2020
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MusicLoverWow, thats concerning with the bad smell. I wonder if this is a common issue or you just got real unlucky.
If its common, I will probably avoid buying this amp.
MusicLover
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Nov 23, 2020
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bruc31984Someone on an Audiophile site said it’s probably bad wiring and bad resistors that make that nasty smell. I have no clue. It was a great amp, clean and extremely powerful but sometime ago it started making a bad smell. Tonight I noticed it was smoking. I touched one of the three box covers and as I touched on it I could see light underneath? Next thing I did was unplug everything. Checked all connections and tried it again. Now it made loud sparks. So I’m not touching it again.
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bruc31984
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Nov 23, 2020
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MusicLoverWow thats scary, and yeah I agree best to not touch it anymore, maybe take it to a local technician to have a look if you can.
If I do decide to purchase this amp I will definitely be cautious of the foul "smell", but will not rush into purchasing right now.
Chifi always is a bit hit and miss with QC.
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