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Lumin vs Auralic

I'm finally moving to streaming audio.  I've done a bunch of reading and have narrowed down my search to one of two models:  Lumin T2 (which is finally shipping I hear) or the Auralic Vega G2.  For those that know both brands, and have had a chance to audition or work with their software platforms, which would you recommend?  I prefer the one box design....so I end up sending less on cables/interconnects.   I just plan on using Tidal....fyi.  Any feedback would be appreciated!  
calgarian5355
jackd
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@musicmann1 

The Teac is just a step up the ladder in detail and extension with the AKM 4497 chipset but not to the extreme of the ESS chipset.  The Lumin D series are wonderful units as they to me are warm and comfortable units that do nothing wrong.  I just wanted to try something different knowing that it used the same software and had a more advanced DAC chip.  Really you can't go wrong with either especially if you don't need the additional inputs of the Teac. 
musicmann1
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Jackd.....
Thanks for responding. Which of the two is smoother and somewhat more relaxing to listen to?
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sfseay
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+1 for Lumin.  I own two Lumin1 U1 transports and love them.  Not stuck with a internal DAC since they are just transports/streamers.
jackd
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@musicmann1 

The Lumin would be the "smoother" at least in my system.
randyhat
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I have not heard the T2.  I have a Lumin T1.  If the T2 is as good as the T1 (and it should be better) then I think you will be very pleased.  I auditioned a Auralic and a Lumin player at the same time so I got to compare the two apps.  They are both good but I think the Lumin is better.  I have since moved to Roon so I haven't used the Lumin app in quite some time.  I think both the Auralic and Lumin products are Roon ready if you ever get the urge to try it.
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