Lumin U1 Still Relevant??


Greetings to those "in the know,"

Is the Lumin U1 still relevant as a benchmark streamer since the introduction of the new U2 Mini? I'm in the market for a streamer, and my head is spinning! Aurender is in the mix, but I have heard mixed reviews on the N200. I'm open to any recommendation up to $7500. The U1 is approaching six years old, and I question the technology improvements we have had since then. 

Thanks!!

128x128jeffreyw

@jeffreyw 

You’re unlikely to get a unanimous consensus cause every user system, listening preferences, room setup is different. The best way is to find a dealer that can loan you the streamer of your choice and access its performance in your system. Both Lumin and Aurender makes very high quality streamers. I have been a Aurender user for last 10 plus years and their newer generation models, N150, N200, N20 improved in terms of low frequency extension, slam and perceived details over their predecessors. 

I'm open to any recommendation

 

OK as another member recommended have a look at Simaudio Mind2

Mind2

 

Or the Bryston BDP-3

BDP-3

 

@rsf507 

Don't waste your time with this dealer.  He will never stop trolling these forums looking for a sale.  Too bad Audiogon lets him get away with it.