That's a really cool description of an interesting state. Don't often get such eloquent psychological insights on here.

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At least then I would need able to haunt the Smyth's!

I got my K10c back from repair yesterday. A process that was handled as well as possible BTW. I know the K10 has long been superseded but it is still a hell of a listen. You are in for a treat. Noble IEM's are all very special IMO.

I've always been very happy with the stock Noble cables.

There is zero rigour to the assessment of cables here. Still. Whatever makes you happy.

Well I picked up a lightening cable for the K10's. Inordinately chuffed. I hadn't realised how irritating the dongle is! Just plugging the K10's straight into the iPhone and having phenomenal sound is a pleasure that outweighs the dubious possibility of even phenomenaler sound from gadgets and...

Damn! Those are supremely special!

Does the Noble Lightning cable incorporate the Apple DAC Amp or does it use third party components?

Does anyone know why my backing of the Realiser does not show on the app? I emailed James but no response.

If you can afford it, do it. If you cannot don't. The Encore is awesome enough.

It works a treat John. Why I would always go with Noble. Very special.

Thanks for the reply. I have a friend who is looking for a CIEM around £500 or £600. I guess the Trident is the Noble model at that price point. I have read very little about that model.

I don't suppose there is a custom option for the Savant 2?

Sorry to continue this. I certain do not want to get into the endless and tedious debate about cables and SQ. My point is that if you have saved hard for a Noble piece they are at a level that you do not need to spend money that is hard to come by on accessories to enjoy them. If money is not a...