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Originally Posted by Famester V1
Since this topic has slowed down, I thought I would add this here.
I have been considering the Lumin X1 in place of my Aurender N-200
I was using Roon before adding the Aurender N-200, but Aurender doesn't support Roon, whereas Lumin does.
Also I can connect the X1 optically via the EtherRegen.
Wondering if the Lumin SQ will be any better.
Thoughts?
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If I were to hypothesize, I would say...YES.
The X1 is Lumin's TOTL streamer/DAC, is fully dual-mono throughout, including dual-mono Lundahl transformers for the "DAC section", very high level ESS 9038 SABRE DAC chips.
Just some of the X1's features:
- New processor delivers native DSD512 & PCM768 playback
- Dual Mono design throughout maximises channel separation
- Dual ES9038Pro SABRE DACs featuring 140dB dynamic range
- Femto Clock System with precision FPGA distribution
- New Output Buffer design
- Dual Mono dual stage linear regulator
- Optical Network provides complete isolation from network digital noise
- USB Digital Audio Output supports Native DSD512
It also utilizes an
external linear power supply with dual-mono Plitron transformers with these features/functions:
- New solid billet CNC casing design
- Separate digital & analogue circuitry
- Low-noise linear regulator
- New 9-pin output connector
Also, in my experience, the LEEDH volume control technology is, in my experience, the
best-sounding means to control output volume I've experienced.
Lastly with respect to Roon: you can listen to content from a Roon Core or using the Lumin app completely seamlessly, switching between apps for any song, if you like. I use both, and while I think the native Lumin app sounds a skosh better, I use my P1 with Roon quite a bit. It's also really nice to be able to controil output volume right from my phone, iPad, Macbook Pro laptop, etc.
It's also one of the very best-sounding DACs
and preamps I've ever heard, regardless of price.
I also use the P1's preamp section with my TT and EAR 324 phono stage and it's superb in that application as well.
And...it has a proper chassis-ground terminal on the back panel, so you can connect it to an Altaira. And, Altaira takes the P1 to another level altogether...
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