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Enjoying LEEDH Processing….

With my Lumin T2 connected to my PrimaLuna integrated. I removed the pre-amp circuit completely using the HT bypass settings. I am still able to use Roon. I am hearing significantly more detail that is not analytical but more organic. The soundstage and imaging have improved very noticeably. I will go back to the full function with the pre-amp in a few weeks for comparison but I really like what I’m hearing right now. YMMV.

tuberist
tuberist OP
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Ozzy,

Because the sound is so much improved I am now thinking of just changing to a power amplifier without any need to ever use a preamp

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ozzy
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That is exactly what I am doing. I now run my Lumin X1 directly to my mono block amps.

Awesome in sound quality. I sold my Ayre preamp and all the associated cables, footers etc. That helped pay for the X1.

ozzy

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The X1 into quality amplification my sound awesome

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torxx
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Timely discussion, I just noticed the Leedh option in the app recently (don't use the Lumin app much as I am a Roon user) so got curious and just today removed my beloved McIntosh C2500 tube preamp from the chain and much to my surprise a noticeable improvement in all aspects. I have yet to detect a sonic downside to going straight from the Lumin S1 to my MC452 amp. I will be switching things back to confirm my initial impressions, but it is pretty obvious to me and frankly I didn't want it to sound better. I only stream so the preamps only function was to process the sound (for the better I hoped) and volume control. I will need the lumin remote if I stick with this because using the ipad for volume control sucks for me. Obviously, everyone's associated equipment will vary the end results, however I think the Lumin and I guess the leedh volume processing is an important part of the equation. I have never tried a dac/streamer without a preamp prior to today.

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