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Lumin D2 DAC - worth it to upgrade?

Hey guys -

I listen to Tidal on a Lumin D2 - I use the internal DAC connected to an Anthem AVM 60 via RCA jacks (I use the Anthem as a switching device since my home theater and reference stereo music system are part of a single broader system). The Anthem in turn feeds an MC452 amp and Focal Kanta 2 speakers.

My question is - how good is the Lumin DAC compared to standalone DACs? It sounds really good to me - but I have never used a separate DAC before and am wondering if I will hear a significant and easily discernible upgrade in SQ by using a separate DAC like the brooklyn mytek DAC+? I want the absolute best SQ I can get with my system and am willing to get a separate DAC in the 4-5K range (used or new) if the gains will be super obvious and impressive.

Thanks for the advice and opinions in advance!
chandybe
plevin
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Hi.  No one really answered his question; would an external DAC provide a batter sound?  Meanwhile, what does you D2+ Pro do and how much?  I am interested in buying a D2, once I decide what to do with my old Bel Canto DAC 1.5.Thank you.Paul
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audiotroy
3,804 posts
 
It really depends on the dac, a D1 will sound as good or better than many similarly priced dacs, would it sound as good as the better $4k ish dacs no.

A D1 to a D2 doesn't get you much improvement, the D1 or D2 to a T2 is big difference in performance.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ Lumin dealers
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audioman58
4,169 posts
 
I heard a d-2 with the Superb Mojo Audio Linear power supply 
best linear supply I have heard and better  then Anything Lumin makes  and sounded better then a T2 . The Mojo power supply weighs over 10 pounds.
personally the Wolfson dacs are warmer which I like personally like and detail was dramatically better then with a stock D-2 which is very respectable   To begin with.T-2 is a little more neutral.and very detailed. 
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