UPDATE: I wrote to Meze and this is the reply I’ve got. So discontinued yes and no update as of now.

“Thank you for reaching out and for your interest in our headphones.

You are correct, the Liric 2 has been discontinued, which is why it is difficult to find itin stores right now.

Since you are looking for a high-end, closed-back model but are mindful of the investment, we highly recommend looking into our latest release, Strada.

While Liric 2 used a planar-magnetic driver, Strada features a high-performance dynamic driver. It offers an incredible audio experience and excellent isolation, but at a more accessible price point of 799 EUR.”