Lumin X1 and headphones amplifier: what to do ?



Hi,

I sold my Pro iDSD DAC/Streamer and bought a Lumin X1.

Unlike the iDSD there  is no headphone output on the Lumin.

I own Focal Clear headphones.


So I have to purchase a headphone amp.


I have seen ´´Analog only ´´ amps : Single Ended  /  XLR in and XLR out only.

https://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=https://homemedialimited.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Senheiser-HDVA-600-Back.jpg&imgrefurl=https://homemedialimited.co.uk/product/sennheiser-hdva-600-headphone-amplifier-dac/&tbnid=IDnrUXhaNOqG2M&vet=1&docid=eTZ76KqejSskaM&w=800&h=800&q=hdva+600+sennheiser&source=sh/x/im


https://mjolnir-audio.com/product-selection/

I have seen amps. with balanced connections and  a DAC included : USB , Coaxial , Optic..

https://en-us.sennheiser.com/digital-headphones-amplifier-hdv-820

https://matrix-digi.com/en/products/321.html

https://soundnews.net/sources/dacs/aune-s6-pro-review-a-maestro-is-disciple-clothes/


Lumin X1 rear panel

https://images.app.goo.gl/JCV5o4tMqmqBRrXm7


The main Lumin utilisation will be for music playback with my Acurus ACT4 via balanced input.

On occasion, I will use my headphones.


Is it possible , the good sound of the Lumin not to be altered ( colored ) by headphones amplifire , if connected with XLR cables only ( input and output ) ?

 if I use the midend DAC ( digital inputs )of an  headphone amp. , will I miss something from the Lumin on a sound stand point  with my  headphones ?

I must underline tha the USB and  digital audio  on the Lumin are output only.


Any one , have suggestions on how I can get the best of both units ?

Thanks





128x128maxwave
I have a Lumin  T1 and you really can’t run the balanced and unbalanced outputs both connected. Must be one or the other. Not sure if the X1 is the same or not. Best to check on the Audioshark site, the Lumin designer (Wklie) is a regular on there and very helpful.
@spinaker01 
Thanks for the information about Audioshark site.
I have registered and I am going to try to reach Wklie.

I am wondering if I would  have been better of , buying the Matrix Element X instead of the LuminX1. I have read that Tidal , Qobuz , 
etc , will be implemented with a futur firmware updates.
The headphones  issue would be solved.
Audiophile  regrets ...as usual.

@spinaker01 

I can confirm that with the LuminX1 , you can run unbalanced and balanced output at the same time.
I have purchased Pro-Ject  Head Box  DS-2 B   Headphone amplifier.
Max wave,
good to hear. I’m sure the X1 will be amazing for you in both setups. Cheers