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Amp for focal 1038be?
Rotel should not be dismissed.Rotel amplifiers and Focal speakers  go along well. 
Lumin X1 and headphones amplifier: what to do ?
Pro-Ject  Head Box  DS-2 B   Headphone amplifier  bypass  section does not add  any sound coloration to the LuminX1 . I am very satisfied  about this feature. 
Lumin X1 and headphones amplifier: what to do ?
@spinaker01 I can confirm that with the LuminX1 , you can run unbalanced and balanced output at the same time.I have purchased Pro-Ject  Head Box  DS-2 B   Headphone amplifier. 
Lumin X1 and headphones amplifier: what to do ?
@spinaker01 Thanks for the information about Audioshark site.I have registered and I am going to try to reach Wklie.I am wondering if I would  have been better of , buying the Matrix Element X instead of the LuminX1. I have read that Tidal , Qobuz... 
Lumin X1 and headphones amplifier: what to do ?
@nekoaudio Interesting informationsI understand now ,what ´´low output  ´´ and ´´ low gain configuration ´´ are  all about.I have never figured out that , Headphones amplifier’s selection could be that  complex.Thanks  
Lumin X1 and headphones amplifier: what to do ?
@nekoaudio Many thanks.I will take a look at the Bryston  BHA-1My dealer, who sold me the Lumin also sells Bryston.I don’t know what you mean by ´´low output ´´ mode.I not very technical.And yes, I prefer my system  to be all balanced.Regards 
Lumin X1 and headphones amplifier: what to do ?
I forgot to mention that I use my Focal Clear headphone with a 4 pin balanced cable.The headphone amplifier must has this feature. 
XLR cable splitter?
@almarg many thanks.now I understand.And I always have to indicate , who the post is for.RegardsPierre 
XLR cable splitter?
@almarg, Sorry, It was about the OP description of his needsI am not perfectly bilingual . Post , threads , .... ??? Is it the same  ?French is my first languageIt is a  specialized vocabulary  , often used here.   
XLR cable splitter?
I am not sure , I understand your post ....https://www.amazon.com/Nobsound-Audio-Balanced-Converter-Selector/dp/B07R1XCNHG/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=... http://www.goldpt.com/sw2x.html 
Dac streamer
Audiotroy comments about Pro iDSD on this threadhttps://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/under-3k-streaming-dac-suggestions-roon-ready 
Dac streamer
I own iFi Pro iDSDTo play DSD files, you must use a computer with JRiver ,or also may be Audirvana  , or may be innuos.( I only use JRiver )You can’t play DSD files through usb key or DLNA..The remote controle is minimalist.One day, iFi Audio will... 
Need to replace my Rotel RMB-1095 . suggestions pls
I would agree with the repair.Rotel has a ‘´ house sound  ´´I had the RMB 1075 , but I wanted Balance input ...But if you want to change , under 2000$ :https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=15593 
Under $3K streaming dac suggestions, Roon Ready?
https://community.roonlabs.com/t/ifi-pro-idsd-roon-ready/63087/7From iFi audio , April 15 2019´´Unfortunately, the Pro iDSD is not Roon Ready at this moment in time. We are however currently working towards being Roon Tested.´´I own the Pro iDSDlo... 
Recommendations for upgrade
https://www.avantgarde-acoustic.de/en/products/duo-series/duo-xd.htmlAvangarde DUO HD         for Jazz At the Montreal Audio Fest ,   this year , they were  great