[SDBiotek]

You've hit the nail on the head there and proved my point, but you've missed the point of my question.

I'm about to travel overseas for the forseeable future and I do NOT want the hassle of carrying around and charging multiple devices (DAP + DAC/AMP etc) if I can help it. Especially as the only charging facilities I may have for days at a time will be a cigarette lighter in the car.


So I'm asking what DAP's people recommend for the K10's that will be a significant upgrade in terms of SQ over my DX90, WITHOUT having to run an additional DAC/AMP to get the most out of my K10's.

It's largely dependent on your personal listening preference. Although this is not a DAP recommendation thread, the new AK players are very good, and have both single ended and balanced outputs. The balanced out on my AK100 does seem to have a larger soundstage and more impactful bass when driving the K10. The AK units also have better battery life compared with the DX90. You can search the various DAP threads for more in depth impressions.

 

[Noobmachine]

You've hit the nail on the head there and proved my point, but you've missed the point of my question.

I'm about to travel overseas for the forseeable future and I do NOT want the hassle of carrying around and charging multiple devices (DAP + DAC/AMP etc) if I can help it. Especially as the only charging facilities I may have for days at a time will be a cigarette lighter in the car.


So I'm asking what DAP's people recommend for the K10's that will be a significant upgrade in terms of SQ over my DX90, WITHOUT having to run an additional DAC/AMP to get the most out of my K10's.

I got to demo the K10Us on a nodded AK120 from mezzo audio, and I have to say that if you want the best sound in a portable setup, that would be the way I'd go. I personally use an AK100II player (no Noble IEMs yet though) and I'm finding them a joy to use on the go.

 

[rmullins08]

  Warning: Long Rant Post
 
 

 
I just got a bit of a chubby

 

[fishbone]

I got to demo the K10Us on a nodded AK120 from mezzo audio, and I have to say that if you want the best sound in a portable setup, that would be the way I'd go. I personally use an AK100II player (no Noble IEMs yet though) and I'm finding them a joy to use on the go.

 
Almost exactly where I want to go in my portable setup. My K10 are on the way and I have the AK100II in my mind to pair with them.

 

[DrSheep]

Bottom like is that the K10 works great with the AK and DX line, and with the AK100 selling for $425 new on Amazon, it is getting a lot more accessible now.

 

[FullCircle]

Hi Any luck finding an image for this?  Or is the image posted by mscott58 close enough?  Details again:  Kaiser 10, [Customization Method: Personal Design] , [Shell: Color,Dark Smoke] , [Faceplate: Carbon Fiber,Black & Silver,Standard Logo]

(keeping this in the forum instead of email for future reference).

Anil

PS:  Really beautiful pictures above.  I assume they are one-off?  Can you add some keywords mentioning what kind of shell and face plate were used (hepful when people are looking through the gallery)?

I think Darin ended up with a pair of CIEMs that had that configuration. Brannan would have those photos, PM bangkokkid and ask for said photos

 

[Watagump]

   
I just got a bit of a chubby

 

 

[rmullins08]

   

 

 

[SDBiotek]

Bottom like is that the K10 works great with the AK and DX line, and with the AK100 selling for $425 new on Amazon, it is getting a lot more accessible now.

The AK100 II is the better model to get, not the original AK100, if you're after better sound quality (and the balanced output).

 

[DrSheep]

The AK100 II is the better model to get, not the original AK100, if you're after better sound quality (and the balanced output).

Not always, as the SQ from a Wolfson is warmer.

 

[SDBiotek]

Not always, as the SQ from a Wolfson is warmer.

It's definitely warmer, but I find it is not as refined, bass is a bit bloated, and some detail is missing (at least when using the K10 with the original high output AK100).

 

[sq3rjick]

  Great catch! Hadn't even noticed. I think I'm not the first, as looking through the Noble Instagram feed there's a pair on 9/10/14 that also appear to be on the left face-plate. Thanks

I know this is going back a few days in the thread, but I wanted to chime in that my K10s (serial number 11) have the Wizard signature on the left monitor, although it is on the shell portion at the edge of the faceplate and not on the faceplate itself.

 

[mariowar]

I have unsuccessfully tried to replace my beloved Triple10..... and  tried the SE846 , UE900, FX850...... 
 
It seems that I love the triple 10 signature.
 
I also have a TH900 +HPA8  and I love the setup.
 
I wonder if the Noble 3 would be a right fit out of my Iphone 6  ( no eq).
 
Thanks

 

[Ivabign]

  I have unsuccessfully tried to replace my beloved Triple10..... and unsuccessfully  tried the SE846 , UE900, FX850...... 
 
It seems that I love the triple 10 signature.
 
I also have a TH900 +HPA8  and I love the setup.
 
I wonder if the Noble 3 would be a right fit out of my Iphone 6  ( no eq).
 
Thanks

You might be in an enviable spot as far as the health of your wallet. Are you looking for a replacement due to loss of your TF10? Or fit? I ended up having Inearz re-shell a pair of TF10 and they sound better than ever. They retained the signature and the midrange became less recessed and the bass added punch and texture. They are the TF10 at its best...
 
Myself, I could never get the universals to fit right - and when I did, they looked so bad, I wouldn't want to go out lest I be thought a mutant 

. They are my beater customs - I take them out and about without the worry that a $1K investment might get lost to stolen.

 

[mscott58]

Got my K10's yesterday! Let them burn in overnight and then listened to them the entire flight to the Bahamas this morning for our holiday trip.

Much, much to write about them but for now let me summarize the K10's performance in one word: Effortless.

So pleased with this purchase and will be back to you my friends soon with my thoughts, but now I'm off to relax a bit with the family.

Cheers everyone and Happy Holidays!