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Does Lumin x1 needs a dac ? does a good dac will improve it ?
@azwill Thanks for your precision . What brand of passive switch box ? I am supprised , the switch box , doesn’t add some coloration or restriction to the sound. I have always though , the less between the source and amp, the better. Which bra... 
Chirp in speak
Try this in your pool. If the sound is not enough , to intrigue the crickets and leads theme out of your speakers singing and dancing  , the smell may do the job.      
Does Lumin x1 needs a dac ? does a good dac will improve it ?
The LuminX1 is my only source for music . No CD player, no TT , no tuner.  
Does Lumin x1 needs a dac ? does a good dac will improve it ?
The USB is a digital input ( and output ) I would like , the S/Pdif be the same   
Does Lumin x1 needs a dac ? does a good dac will improve it ?
The ´´ Digital Audio Output ´´ is used to bypass the lumin’s DAC . If you want to use another external one for having another sound ( AKM chip )  
Does Lumin x1 needs a dac ? does a good dac will improve it ?
AKM chips ( ex : AKM AK4490EQ ) are prefered by some people. I own LuminX1  and will keep it without adding another DAC . Dé-Amphasis option  in the setting is related to CD  but I don’t know how.  
Does Lumin x1 needs a dac ? does a good dac will improve it ?
LuminX1´ s DAC  is Dual ES9038Pro SABRE DAC. A DAC with another  chip  will give you another sound. IMO   
AVR in a HT Bypass setup
Anthem has a better room calibration ( ARC )  than Yamaha ( YPAO ) will you go Atmos in the futur ?   Be aware that in two years , what you buy today will be obsolete. You may look at Marantz ( Audyssey ) and  used McIntosh  ( Audyssey- Roomper... 
Sexiest New 'Vintage'-Style Integrated/Amp/Receiver
I much prefere the Leak Stereo 130 look than some Gryphon  , which would  fit well in DarkVador’s listening room. But I am in my 60´s . VU meters are fine as long as I can turned them off   
Tube Vs. SS Preamps
@greg7  Sorry for this hijacking.    
Tube Vs. SS Preamps
@gammajo  many thanks the way I understand it, the Brama can be used in tube mode or SS mode ( class A ) at a click of a button . Someone should never buy , before he has heard it ,  I know. I hope it will be a nice discovery.  
Tube Vs. SS Preamps
@gammajo  I have ordered the new Vinnie Rossi Brama. January delivery . I new with tubes. I am not sure if I have made the right decision  I have a Soulution INT 330 ( for sale ) and I am very pleased with it. Are the stock tubes fine ? What w... 
Headphones vs full range speakers
I have always felt , some connection with you . Bonne soirée Watching Gregory Charles on TV   
Headphones vs full range speakers
SQDC     :  Merci simonac ....  
Headphones vs full range speakers
@mahgister  What is the last name of your pusher ?   :-))