Audeze should set up a program where if you send them your receipt for the Sine without Cypher cable, they will sell you one for $50. Maybe have it in non-retail packaging so people don't try to scalp them.
I think an interesting comparison would be between the Sine and the ATH-M50x. I can't find one yet. I've seen comparisons between the Oppo PM3 and the ATH. The ATH was considered more dynamic - V shaped - but sloppy and has less clarity. So...if the Sine is more dynamic than the Oppo PM3, is it the better upgrade for an ATH owner who wants a similar V shape sound and bass impact, but with better clarity and other benefits? Sounds like it. Maybe that will be me!
I think an interesting comparison would be between the Sine and the ATH-M50x. I can't find one yet. I've seen comparisons between the Oppo PM3 and the ATH. The ATH was considered more dynamic - V shaped - but sloppy and has less clarity. So...if the Sine is more dynamic than the Oppo PM3, is it the better upgrade for an ATH owner who wants a similar V shape sound and bass impact, but with better clarity and other benefits? Sounds like it. Maybe that will be me!
I currently have both M50 and Sine. M50 high is brighter and mid more forward compared to Sine, in bass department M50 hit harder, deeper but sloppier. After purchasing and using SHP9500 and Sine for a couple of weeks, I couldn't enjoy M50 anymore, it's listed on local CL currently.
Hope this help.
The Cypher cable with the Sine has cured me of any desire to have a portable DAC to pair with my iPhone. I also now do not have to worry about Apple dropping the headphone jack on the newer iphones, although I do play a lot of music from the headphone jack in my car, guess I might still need a portable DAC for it after all.
Forzaaudioworks is another company mentioned in the forums and I asked them about Sine lightning cables. They have some pretty darn cool looking stuff and were recommended by another forum contributor. They're not doing Sine Lightning yet, but they expect to when iPhone 7 specs are confirmed or after iPhone 7 launch. I didn't ask about regular Sine, but they might be able to do that. Longer length premium cable might be kind of pricey. The transparent black "Claire" model is so cool looking. You can email them they seem very friendly and accommodating. I could tell I wasn't the first to ask about Sine. They know there's some buzz.
Wow.. I was assuming they wouldn't sell the separate cipher cable for $50 but $150 feels like they're gouging their existing customer base ... i do suspect there's some sort of Apple influence in all of this though
Wow.. I was assuming they wouldn't sell the separate cipher cable for $50 but $150 feels like they're gouging their existing customer base ... i do suspect there's some sort of Apple influence in all of this though
A word of warning to anyone thinking of buying the standard set of Sines and picking up the Cipher cable later... go for the Cipher version if you have any thought on wanting to take advantage of one ...
The response frame Audeze customer services following a request to ask how I could get hold of just the Cipher cable itself ... looks like it's Apple being overly controlling of the retail experience ... grrrrr.
Hi Martin
Thank you for contacting us and for buying a pair of Sines. The Lightning Cable is currently available only with the headphones but will hopefully be available for purchase as an accessory in 6 months or so. The cable will be offered on our website as soon as it's available (price is still TBD), and should ship to dealers shortly afterwards. The delay is due to Apple's reluctance to let us sell it separately, but we hope they'll agree within the next few months.
This was discussed earlier in the thread - Apple's agreement with Audeze to feature the Sine in the Apple retail space means Cipher cable is allocated to Sine + Cipher bundle first. Even the packaging is different on the outside. For anyone still in the return window you could return your Sine and purchase from Apple instead. They seem to be in stock with 2-day delivery.
Well after weeks of a no show for the Sine-Cipher cable combo at my dealer I gave up and just got the Non-Cipher cabled Sine. I didn't know that Apple had them, I should have checked,
In the end I got a Chord Mojo and I and loving this pair. I also get to use it with my other headphones. While not as compact as the Cipher, the Mojo is small enough to make it into my messenger bag with the Sine. My only problem now is limiting myself to listening at work. They sound so good I'm afraid I won't be as productive
I'll be at the SFO meet, I'll bring them along and a few other headphones if I've got the room in my backpack. Now I need to find a portable solution for my AIFF files. Right now I'm using my iPhone and iPad Pro 9.7 for on the road.
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