I have a question about Noble Customer Service (a question, not a complaint). I purchased a set of Bells; they arrived Monday with one channel dead. I wrote to Customer Service using the form on the website on Tuesday morning, asking for a return label and a replacement set. I have yet to...

I've been listening to the MassDrop Kaiser 10U's for a couple of weeks and really enjoyed them. A thought and a question: The Kaisers are great, but I have to say that my Sages are no slouch. I like going back and forth once in a while. But the upgrade worm is gnawing at me. I'm using an AK 70...

So how does that cable compare to the stock cable?

Can anyone point me to the download file for the MQS Streaming Server specific to the AK 70? I can't find it on the Astell & Kern site, and I see to remember reading somewhere that their level of support for the AK 70 has already been reduced! I've tried the file specific to other DAP's, and it...

Just got my set today, and have only had time for one album, but wow! Patricia Barber's Modern Cool is one of the best recorded albums ever, and the HM-700 / RE-600 combo made my jaw drop when I played it.   Many people are asking about this versus the DX50,and my thought process may be of...

Seeing this thread reminded me that my ATH-ESW9's were sitting unused in my gear drawer: one of the joints broke two years ago and I figured they were unusable (although I loved them when the worked). Does anyone know how I can get them repaired?

Thanks for your recommendations!   I have Noble Audio 4 universal iem's. I'm looking to spend no more than $400 on an amp, and would like to keep the cable costs in check: say no more than $150.

I'm currently using a DX50 to feed Noble 4 universals, and am thinking about adding an amp. A balanced amp (perhaps from Ray Samuels) seems attractive, but I'm totally in the dark regarding balanced cables for IEM's. What cable companies offer them? And do you all have recommendations for my...

Great discussion in this thread!   I have a couple of questions. I just today received Noble 4 universals.   I'm listening to them thus: dx50 -- JDS O2 -- Noble 4   1) For those of you have heard some of these, will I hear a big improvement in SQ if I move up to a Quickstep or PB2?   2)...

Thanks, everyone. Works like a charm. I misread the instructions in the faq,which call for unzipping the file.  Since the Mac unzips files automatically, I interpreted this as opening the img file.   My preliminary sense of the DX 50: wow! I'm going to wait until I get my Noble 4 iem's on...

Has anyone else had trouble opening the 1.2.7 firmware img file? I'm downloading to an iMac running Mavericks; I've tried downloading both from the ibasso site and from the mirror listed in the FAQ.   All help appreciated!

Um, the iBasso website seems to have been hijacked. Should we be worried?

Is there a consensus about the best software for ripping CDs to FLAC? I'm on a Mac.   Thanks!

I have quite a bit of new gear on the way: a DX50, a JDS Labs O2, and a pair of Noble 4 universals. I hope they play well together! I'll report when it's all in place and I've had some time to settle in.

Thanks, everyone!

I may well have missed this, but are there photos anywhere of everything that ships with the universals? I just pulled the trigger on the 4's!

I used Westone UM3X's for a number of years, and was quite happy with the sound signature and the comfort. When one channel went dead, I was unfortunately feeling strapped for cash and convinced myself that I could live with a considerable downgrade: the Shure SE 215's. OK, I'll admit it, this...

I got several years of pretty heavy use out of these phones, and it pains me to throw them away. Is there anything that can be done? I'm assuming it would cost about as much to repair them as to buy new ones.   Thanks for any advice!

I'm a big fan of the Shure soft flex sleeves. The large grays are perfect for me: great sound insulation, and, for me, much better sound than the complys.

Just saw that you're sold out of the Rx again, Ken...and I was about to push the button! Any idea when they'll be in stock again? Thanks, Mike

It isn't terrible or anything. It's just that the UM3X's are a bit warm, as is the Pico, and it thus has a bit too much "bloom" for me.

I've read through the UM3X appreciation thread, but couldn't tell if there was any consensus on what amp or type of amp brings out their full potential. The IEM's sound great with my Lisa III, but I'm not fully satisfied with the sound I get from my Pico--and I'd like something portable that...

I want to say this a bit tentatively, since I haven't logged a lot of hours. I use an iMod, and use a female iMod mini dock with a Pico. The combination isn't bad--far better than using the UM3X with my iPhone--but there is a fair amount of "bloom." I think the slightly musical / warm...

For those of you using the Lisa III with the Westones, what kind of adaptor are you using? None of the mini-1/4" adaptors I have around seem to give a firm seat. Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by tstarn06 Olives are black foamies from Shure, hence the nickname. The model # is PA910. I happen to be selling a bag of 5 pair, under cost. http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f44/fs...pa910m-450603/ The soft flex sleeves, which I am using along with my UM56...