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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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samzx12 OP
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Did you consider the Airlens? 

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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. 

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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

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@samzx12 Congrats, its a phenomenal streamer. In addition to USB, try the AES. To me it retained all the details but added some warmth. Another noticeable upgrade is keeping a lookout for the X1 power supply that's plug and play with the U1.

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