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Think ill just go with a lumin

Starting out anew. reading all of the post into the wee evening hours, and getting more and more confused, I think I may just get a Lumin DAC/streamer combo. D2 or T2 i suppose, maybe an S1 if i can find one a little cheaper and I scrimp and save a little more.

My situation is rebuilding from scratch, so waiting for pieces to come together. Going with a Mac MA 352, and a pair of devore o96 speakers. Smallish room, just plan on streaming and putting a turntable onto the system, but nothing else. Figure i will just subscribe to tidal or Qbouz for the convenience, although anything appl conected is a plus. Will have a hard wire connection and decent wifi. I suppose i am most worried about how technology may change, and whether I should go R2R, but that rabbit hole started to make my head hurt.

If anyone has some opinions, either it wont work or seems like a solid approach, views are much appreciated.

 

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jwillox
191 posts
 

The D2 is a sleeper… excellent product. 
there is a lot of whining about the app, but if one take the time and learns it, and also has good skills on music library organization, it works perfectly and sounds excellent. $$  it open box items exist. 

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ericnicky
32 posts
 

I own the LUMIN T2 and am very pleased with the sound and easy to navigate app on my IPad. This was a noticeable improvement from my previous setup which was a Benchmark DAC3 and Bluenode 2. 

I love the convenience of streaming so much that I rarely use either the turntable or CD player. So you may consider skipping the turntable and spending the savings on a higher end DAC/streamer.

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woots
314 posts
 

I purchased a Lumin D2 about 2 years ago and liked Lumin so much that I upgraded to the Lumin T2 last month.  I highly recommend the T2 as a starting point based on several factors: Improved soundstage and musicality over the D2, fantastic app that allows easy access to Tidal and Qobuz, knowledgeable support direct from the US importer/distributor (in case your dealer gets stumped).  I use the Lumin daily and couldn't be happier with the versatility offered.

Good Luck!

ecpninja
95 posts
 

Sonnet audio streamer with sonnet audio Morpheus DAC best bang for buck

 

 

wiseowl
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I have the Mac 352 Integrated with Lumin T2.  Set it up a few months ago.  Quite happy with it even pushing some old PSB towers (they will be upgraded in the near future).  I imagine with your Devore's the sound will be great.  Very happy with the T2. No regrets at all.  I stream mostly Qobuz through Roon although I do use the Lumin App occasionally.  I do find the app a little challenging to use so mostly stick to Roon. Good luck.

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