Is it still worth buying a Lumin x1 in 2023?
Hello,
i currently have a Lumin D2 in my system, and i want to upgrade (I know ... typical audiophile problem :-) ).
My system is the following:
Speakers: Spendor sp100r2
Amp: Grandionote Shinai
Streamer: Lumin D2
Power isolation: Puritan PSM 156
Why do i want to upgrade?
I want "more of everything": more clarity, more details, more extension on both ends, better vocals, less digital sounding ... I like music, i don't want something too analytical. I want to be able to seat, enjoy and relax.
I've considering adding a DAC to my D2, but a local dealer told me that i should change my streamer and get a T3.
Initially i had this list of DAC in mind (5k price range):
Then, looking around, i found a great deal on a demo Lumin X1 ... a bit more than my budget ... but i can stretch.
Now my question: I read a lot of very positive review on the X1, but i'm a little nervous because it is a 5y old device ... and it will be a big investment, quesiton:
What do you all think?
best
T
@jwcinsd The good thing about Lumin is you're starting with excellent hardware, but they continually update firmware even on older devices. For example, an X1 is still excellent like many components.
I am curious having a U1 with X1 power supply to see what comes of the new version. But at that level, it's at best incremental improvement and more realistically, just slightly different. |
The new Lumin T3X is a one box X1-ish dac, or so it seems. I hope they offer an upgrade for us early T3 adopters...<sigh>
@average_joe What cables did you find worked the best for your X1? I friend prefers the Transparent brand (I don't recall the exact version/model he has) for his X1.
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