Does Lumin x1 needs a dac ? does a good dac will improve it ?

@haimr 

The sound may also depends on the upsampling ´ s level   you choose .

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.

LuminX1´ s DAC  is Dual ES9038Pro SABRE DAC.

A DAC with another  chip  will give you another sound. IMO 

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 )

The USB is a digital input ( and output )

I would like , the S/Pdif be the same 

The LuminX1 is my only source for music . No CD player, no TT , no tuner.

@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 brand and model of interconnect do you use for your Lumin ?

I have once consider Goldpoint. as a switch box . 
 

@azwill 

I have had a lot of hesitation about getting a two monos amps. only system,

using a switch box  ;  or an integrated amp..

I have only two sources : LuminX1 and a HT processor.

I finaly order the new Vinnie Rossi Brama that has a HTB.

My hesitations came from the switch box’ s audio qualities and the addition of cables.

And my reading about the preamp as being the , most important gear in a system.

I am still not sure , I have made the right choice.

@haimr 

Instead of selling your LuminX1, at a reduced  price ; You should , maybe look for

the DAC you are thinking about ( Terminator 2  ) on the used market . And connect

it to your LuminX1 via the digital output.Then decide if you like it.

Otherwise , you will have to buy a streamer  with your new DAC.

Just my two cents.

Enjoy