Nucleus, is there a better alternative?

K41 seems like a nice item and I guess a glorified nucleus. Not too much info on the processor inside.

I like the idea of the LPS and a better ethernet but a new unit would be a substantial benefit I think

we are a server importer if you are streaming to the x1 a better core will not improve your sound

however footersand a powercord wilimprove the x1

K41 would give you option of server straight into Lumin, no switch needed as Antipodes has two network ports. If you need switch no advantage here, I'd stick with Nucleus, add the lps, very nice server.

Think about a Teddy Pardo power supply For the Nucleus should lower the noise floor.

I run a an Intel NUC10i7 with 32GB RAM and 256 Samsung M.2 SSD running Roon ROCK as my server. It is powered by a Ferum Hypsos hybrid power supply. From there via Shunyata Sigma ethernet cable to a Synergistic Research UEF network switch. Black background and no noise. Runs Roon without crashes. Very snappy. Excellent DSP. All better than my old Innuos Zenith Mk3 server with PhoenixUSB.