Can't comment on the Noble 6 but I share your thoughts on SE846 vs W60. I owned the SE846 for a few months but eventually sold them since I also found them to be fatiguing and I wasn't able to get a comfortable fit. Briefly listened to the W60 in a store at Charlotte airport and prefer them over...

Had the chance to listen to the VE5’s today. I was using my iPhone6Plus with Tidal app. In short: they sounded incredible. Mid’s were definitely it’s strong point. Vocals were the best I’ve heard from an IEM so far. It felt like the singer was sitting right in front of me. Very addictive...

Interested in a comparison between Mavericks and Merlin / Ref 1.    I heard it's only available in Japan, is that true? 

In case anyone is interested, I'm selling a brand new silver litz cable 2.5mm TRRS + 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter from Ted.    http://www.head-fi.org/t/722570/fs-brand-new-hpl-silver-litz-cable-2-5mm-trrs-2-5mm-to-3-5mm-adapter

48.6 lbs 67.4 lbs 84.5 lbs

  The SP cable has up to 1% gold. I haven't had the chance to try a pure silver cable so I can't tell you how much and/or if it really makes a difference. For me, the SP cable takes too much away from the low end body and makes it sound thinner than I'd like.    So the next cable that I'm...

  +1 for me as well! :D

FYI, there will be a custom version of the FA-4 available by the end of this year. 

Frank, please check PM. It's been over a week. Thanks. :)

I believe he was referring to the new AK DAPs which only have 1 microSD slot compared to the older versions with 2 slots.

AK120 II in Europe costs as much as AK240 in the US.

I was told they should be available in 2-4 weeks.

  Great! Are you going to be there as well?

  I would love to listen to the new Ref.1. It might just be what I'm looking for. Don't get me wrong, I like the SE846 a lot. Detail and soundstage is impressive but the bass sounds too dry and lacks body/dynamic feel of a DD. Also treble is too rolled off. White filter does improve it a bit...

Found this on twitter:  

I had the chance to listen to the IE800 today and to my surprise, I actually liked them quite a bit. Coming from a pair of UM Merlins, I was especially impressed with the treble. Compared to the IE800, the treble of the Merlins sounds a lot more recessed. I'm very sensitive when it comes to...

Today I had the chance to try the Merlin with different DAPs. While I liked the X5 a lot, the AK240+Merlin is just on another level!      

Today I had the chance to listen to the entire line of AK DAPs and some Fiio DAPsat a local store. Sadly they didn't have the ZX1 or DX90 though. I was using my Merlin with SP cable from Frank. I wasn't very impressed with the AK100 MKII and the AK120. However, I was very surprised how good the...

Received my reshelled Merlin's today. Fits perfectly and build quality is top notch.        

Here they are:          

I should be receiving my pair next week. Currently looking for a replacement cable. Any recommendations?  I saw a lot of people suggesting silver OCC litz cable from HPL. Looking at the pictures, it looks quite thick and stiff.  Would prefer cables from double helix, forza audio works or toxic...

They just released new info on their website: http://www.westoneaudio.com/index.php/westone-elite-series.html MSRP $1499! 

Nice! Should be receiving mine later this week as well. Hope you enjoy them!

Check here http://www.head-fi.org/t/708784/need-advice-noble-k10-vs-jh-roxanne

If you don't mind me asking, how did you end up paying?  I'm going to attend the highend munich show next month and I'm looking forward to try the AK240. Depending on how much of an improvement it is and whether they'll offer a special price at the show or not, I might end up getting one as well.