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Lumin X1 and Upgraded DC umbilical cord for power supply.

I know this question is so very specific but just wonderin’ if anyone has experimented with aftermarket umbilical cords to be used with their Lumin streamers.

I see that a company called Westminster Labs sell a cord for $$$. And Audio Sensibilities also sells a cord for much less and has my interest.

Has anyone had experience using one of these cords?

ozzy

 

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captaindidactic
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At present, I only have a Lumin T2, But I did upgrade to an SBooster power supply and after about a year I upgraded the stock fuse to a Synergistic Master fuse. I ran it for about 200 hours for break-in and then I flipped it the other direction. Then I heard the sound I was hoping for. The soundstage was much improved in both separation and depth. 

I am toying with upgrading to the X1. It will indeed get a Master fuse installed. 

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markalarsen
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The Synergistic Master fuse is directional, and it is not subtle. 50/50 shot and I installed it in the wrong direction in DAC. Destroyed my midrange.  Switched direction and wow. Highly recommend.  
 

No, I do not have a scientific explanation.  Sometime trial and error is the best approach. Ask the pharmaceutical companies. 

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ozzy OP
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Thanks markalarsen,

I totally agree. It is hard to believe just a fuse can increases sound quality.

ozzy

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