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Lumin U1 Still Relevant??

Greetings to those "in the know,"

Is the Lumin U1 still relevant as a benchmark streamer since the introduction of the new U2 Mini? I'm in the market for a streamer, and my head is spinning! Aurender is in the mix, but I have heard mixed reviews on the N200. I'm open to any recommendation up to $7500. The U1 is approaching six years old, and I question the technology improvements we have had since then. 

Thanks!!

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lalitk
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I would go with Mini U2, why settle for outdated processing hardware and software in U1? IME, the newer generation models are not only improved but also the beneficiary of trickle down tech from reference models thus closing the performance gap. 

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rsf507
2,298 posts
 

We heard the 432Evo at Axpona and to put it bluntly it SUCKED. Ok show conditions but still not a good showing.

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fuzztone
5,537 posts
 

PS Audio has been building one for ages. Meanwhile they use Innous claiming that it is the best available.

There is that.

If you are a Roon head you are not dialed into "best" anyway.

If you think Lumin is/was benchmark go for it.

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twoleftears
5,315 posts
 

432 Evo has a whole load of electronics built into it that probably less than half the owners will ever use (the 432 part).  Wonder if including them in all the units affects the price...

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