PS Direct Stream Vs. Lumin X 1 Sound quality difference?

azwill,
Thanks for the very detailed comparison. I too have owned the PS Direct Stream for a long time and went thru many of the firmware iterations. It’s been good and dependable but I think its time to move on.

I only have the Stillpoints Ultra SS footers and that’s what I will at least use initially under the X1.
And, I am going to use a external drive plugged into the X1 but Qoboz will be streamed via a ethernet cable to the X1.

Many have mentioned to connect up a NAS unit for my recorded music but I am not too sure how to achieve that. I’m kinda old, perhaps later though. Also, the fiber optic cable and the Ether Regen has been recommended and eventually I will look into them.
Thanks also for the info on the long break in time needed, I’ll need to be patient. Which is not my nature and it cost a lot...

Based on the Fed Ex tracking the X1 is to arrive tomorrow but tracking and actual delivery has been spotty these days.

ozzy

Hello Ozzy,

     For some reason I thought you live in Michigan.  If you do, I think I have a very good and simple NAS solution for you that I bought from a local hi-end shop here in Indianapolis.  This solution requires the use of an iPad running the Lumin App to control what you play through your X1, like a huge juke box and very convenient. This is what I use with my D2 and it's awesome.  Please let me know.

Tim

noble100,
I sent you a PM

ozzy

ozzy congratulations with your Lumin X1 , i have had it on loan in my system where i use the T1 at the moment , and can only say that in my view and ears its a huge step up , and also noticeable from S1 which i also had on loan.
Hopefully my finances will allow me to upgrade to the X1 , sometime next year.

fdpdk,

Thank you for your reply. I am really looking forward to getting it. 
It looks like Fed Ex has screwed up the shipment. So, hopefully it will be sorted out soon.

ozzy