Lumin U1/U2 versus T3


Currently using a T3 and out of curiosity demo'd a PS Audio Direct Stream MK 1 DAC. The PSA dac definitely improved my system and my question is, will the U1 or U2 be a substantial or noticeable improvement over the T3. Not ruling out a PS Audio Airlens as a streamer either using I2S. Currently I'm using spdif out of T3 to DAC via BNC. 

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Cool. 
 

I have PS Audio DSD Mk1 in my system now and using it with Aurender N200 via AQ Diamond USB cable. Sounds good. So I’m thinking you’ll most likely benefit from a dedicated high quality streamer. 

No I did not. I was looking at Lumin U2 and Aurender N200, units from manufacturers who specialize in streamers and have a long standing solid reputation in this space. I think PS Audio has the means to produce a great product though. If you can try it with return policy, could be worth giving the Lens a shot. 

Have a U1 on the way.  Couldn't pass up the opportunity at the price they were asking so pulled the trigger.  Looks like USB more than likely will be in the future.  Thanks for the information Audphile1