networkn:mattwnz: The JB hi fi sale looks a non event from the items they showed on TV. $398 for the sony amp, which last year they had in their sale for $290. I picked one up last year at that price.
Umm you realize it's not the same stock as from then and in the the meantime the NZD vs USD Exchange rate is about 20c different? It's still a great deal.
I don't think it has affected the RRP much though, as I recall it was about the same RRP last year. The NZ dollar has recovered somewhat and is only 9cents lower than it was this time last year. Also it is an older model this year, been out for nearly 2 years, so probably due for replacement. I wouldn't regard it as a great amp. Feels cheaply built with cheap feeling dials, and controls aren't that intuitive, but good value for $300, but wouldn't pay more for it.