Lumin X1 and Upgraded DC umbilical cord for power supply.


I know this question is so very specific but just wonderin’ if anyone has experimented with aftermarket umbilical cords to be used with their Lumin streamers.

I see that a company called Westminster Labs sell a cord for $$$. And Audio Sensibilities also sells a cord for much less and has my interest.

Has anyone had experience using one of these cords?

ozzy

 

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@yyzsantabarbara - Angus Leong from WestminsterLab does indeed work with Lumin, he designed their power amp for example. The WL Rei power amp is a more advanced design at a correspondingly higher price, yet the Lumin AMP is truly a standout performer on its own.

@ozzy

I have the Audio Sensibilities since the begining so I can’t comment.
I am interesed to know more about the Wesminster Lab ombilical cord with
LuminX1.

And also the Synergistic Research Master Fuse. I have the Blue for my Lumin

 

And I have the stock Lumin ombilical cord ; and I don’t know what to do with that . It  is not easy to sell.

YMMV and it's been a while but I had this and preferred the stock umbilical cord.

Yeah, it's too bad I couldn't get a dealer to let me try one while I have the Audio Sensibilities cable to compare. I would then follow the sound quality.

ozzy

@ozzy 

From what I have read, the after market umbilical cables change the sound perspective a bit but the jury is still out as to whether they are better. I would be interested to hear your experience when you get yours in. 
I only changed the fuse of my X1 to an orange fuse, the improvement was marginal. The X1 is a really well designed piece of equipment. Has anyone tried new footers? The X1 is really low profile and close to the ground so to speak, I am tempted to try something to raise it up a little while squeezing a little more performance. I would like to know what others have tried. Thanks.