Lumin U2 mini vs Mac laptop sound test
I compared and performed a blind test for a listening friend of the following streamer set ups.
1. Router hard wire into Lumin U2 then AES into DAC
2. Wifi into Mac air, out of Mac air via cheap USB cables from my printer and an adapter to go from USB C to whatever USB termination goes into the DAC.
Conclusion. My friend could not hear a diff. I "think" I hear a difference but not confident I could pass a blind test.
Rest of system:
SPL Director DAC/Preamp
SPL S1200 power amp
Kirmuss speaker cables
Audio Solutions Figure M
I did this for knowledge and fun. Please let me know any thoughts but I can not see how spending a lot of money for a streamer makes any sound difference.
John
Love this stuff
@johnah5 Ok...Connects from U1 to Pre and Power? It may well be your pre/DAC??? Got to ask...does the SPL Director pre/DAC have the DAC turned off or are you double DACing (doubt it) Like many others I have never heard or heard of "computer sound" besting a good streamer. How clean is your power?
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@johnah5 I have some hearing loss especially in one ear. The little hearing aids recover upper mids. |
@johnah5 Undetstood. What RCA connects are you using? (Doubt that’s it but could be) The power thing could/couldn’t be a factor too Room? |
Using only XLR cables no RCA. They are Mogami and another japanese brand so they are solid. The USB cable was a cheap one that came with my scanner! This should be a stark audible difference. Could be my room or other things but as mentioned I "think" I am hearing more diff in depth of soundstage with the Lumin.
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