Guys! Let’s take this information from a true customer, not a salesman and trust me, I completely understand sales and how it is bias along with how it works. Unfortunately, that’s for another thread if you dare want to discuss! I’ve had the top of the line Lumin as well as the previous top of the line Cary Audio. I still have the Cary Audio DMS600. It completely sounded better than the Lumin X1 Flagship model. I’ve compared them on the same system with no prejudice. I wanted the best possible sound with the gear I’m using. For example:
* Wilson Audio Maxx 2 speakers
* McIntosh MC2301 Monoblock amplifiers
* Audio Research REF250 SE Monoblock amplifiers
* Krell Evolution 402e amplifier
* Chord SPM 6000 Monoblock amplifiers
* Chord SPM 12000 amplifier
* Jeff Rowland Model 12
* Cary Audio CAD805 AE (Anniversary Edition) Monoblock amplifiers
Cary Audio SLP05 preamp with Ultimate upgrade and Kimber Cable wiring with tube rolling
Audio Research Reference 10 Anniversary Edition preamp
a lot more gear but you get the point. I’m very fortunate to go through these items to help me make a decision that was best for me as a consumer. After my decision, I sold the gear that didn’t make the cut for the sound I was looking for. The Cary DMS600 is still in my system along with the Cary SLP05. It was a tough decision but the Cary was much more flexible and sounded better especially when it comes to 4-6 hours of listening. No listening fatigue at all. The sound was smooth and warm with very good detail. It complimented my overall system. I’m still a huge fan of Albums, Reel to Reel tapes and SACD/ Redbook but I like where streaming is heading as far as sound quality. It still has a ways to go but that’s digital technology. As far as to where Lumin is made and who owns the company, never compare how long a company will last in the US especially where a company is in China. You better hope that the distribution company in the US hangs around. Also to note, there is a heck of a lot of Lumin for sale, about 180+ streamer/DAC’s.
* Wilson Audio Maxx 2 speakers
* McIntosh MC2301 Monoblock amplifiers
* Audio Research REF250 SE Monoblock amplifiers
* Krell Evolution 402e amplifier
* Chord SPM 6000 Monoblock amplifiers
* Chord SPM 12000 amplifier
* Jeff Rowland Model 12
* Cary Audio CAD805 AE (Anniversary Edition) Monoblock amplifiers
Cary Audio SLP05 preamp with Ultimate upgrade and Kimber Cable wiring with tube rolling
Audio Research Reference 10 Anniversary Edition preamp
a lot more gear but you get the point. I’m very fortunate to go through these items to help me make a decision that was best for me as a consumer. After my decision, I sold the gear that didn’t make the cut for the sound I was looking for. The Cary DMS600 is still in my system along with the Cary SLP05. It was a tough decision but the Cary was much more flexible and sounded better especially when it comes to 4-6 hours of listening. No listening fatigue at all. The sound was smooth and warm with very good detail. It complimented my overall system. I’m still a huge fan of Albums, Reel to Reel tapes and SACD/ Redbook but I like where streaming is heading as far as sound quality. It still has a ways to go but that’s digital technology. As far as to where Lumin is made and who owns the company, never compare how long a company will last in the US especially where a company is in China. You better hope that the distribution company in the US hangs around. Also to note, there is a heck of a lot of Lumin for sale, about 180+ streamer/DAC’s.
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