jimboman
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New streamer Hello: I had the Lumin U2 mini w SBooster LPS. Lovely combo, very nice SQ for the price point. Traded up to the U2 to take advantage of the built-in LPS and fiber input, as well as the dedicated USB jack. Loving it! The Lumin app isn’t fantasti... | |
Cable upgrades @soix Yessiree. I'm a frost-bitten Canadian boy. 😎 | |
Cable upgrades @soix thanks for the information and clarification of AZ status. I was only wondering because a local dealer said the cables are ‘pretty rare’ nowadays…perhaps he was referring to his experience in the used market in Canada. Will keep an eye out ... | |
Cable upgrades Thanks @soix Good to know. Is there a good place you’d recommend to look for AZ cables (other than Audiogon)? Not sure, but is AZ still in business? Best, JAMES | |
Cable upgrades Thanks @soix for the recommendation. I read your posts and @ghdprentice posts with great interest/respect for your opinions. Many thanks. I’ll keep an eye out for a used pair of Silver Reference IIs. In the meantime, I am enjoying getting to know... | |
Lumin upgrade Hey @audphile1 Congrats on your Aurender purchase! Fantastic piece. If I didn't have a lead on the Lumin U2, I was seriously considering the N200. It is amazing how much the source can improve one's system. Enjoy! JAMES. | |
Cable upgrades @audphile1 Yup, USB using the 'direct' port, with an Audioquest Coffee USB cable. 😊 | |
Lumin upgrade @audphile1 Definitely opened up the top end. Feels like a lot more of the tracks have a holographic presentation, much more open than the U2 mini/Sbooster. Resolution is also greater. I'm enjoying hearing much deeper into the recordings. Of co... | |
Lumin upgrade Happy New Year! After probably about 300 hours of running in the Lumin U2, I'm loving it. It's a solid performer, running with no issues. Pumping out the music in a very satisfying manner. There is more detail, more musicality, more presence, ... | |
Cable upgrades Hello all: An update on my cable journey: I purchased some Audio Sensibility Statement SE XLRs, and am in the process of running them in (Steven suggests at least 100 hrs). Out of the box, I'd say they are capable ICs, closer to the 'front row'... | |
My speaker upgrade journey - and a few questions @jcs01 I have the passive SCM40s, driven by a Benchmark DAC3/AHB2 combination, and I love the speakers. The sealed cabinet design allowed me to place them closer to the rear wall than my previous ported speakers. To my ears, there’s no shortage o... | |
Cable upgrades @audphile1 thanks for your reply. I had a Lumin U2 mini w SBooster running into the DAC3 HGC, but have now upgraded to the Lumin U2. Regarding preamps, I’ve been considering getting a ‘full stack’ from Benchmark by adding their LA4 preamp. Hard... | |
Cable upgrades Thanks @decooney for the Cardas/cable advice. Much appreciated. And @williewonka for the links. Will check them out. i placed an order for some Audio Sensibility Statement SE interconnects, as a first step, given that I’m familiar with their ‘ho... | |
Lumin upgrade Hi @dbt thanks for the playlist recommendation. I’ve got a 14 hour list on repeat now. Should be up to 200 hours by this coming weekend. On a side note, Lumin recommended leaving the DAC on during burn in, unless you’re using a tube DAC. I’ve... | |
Cable upgrades Hello @jwpstayman Thanks for the quick and detailed reply. Will check out the Synergistic cables you mentioned. Only reason for irregular XLR lengths would be that my DAC/pre stack would be on the right side, and mono blocks would be one on left... |