Hi, I am currently using a LUMIN X1. Just get it. Trust me. I have had D2, T2 and now X1. I think it is better than many of the big gun DACs out there. I have compared it to the DCS Bartok. I think the X1 is better. You have to spend a whole lot of money to better the total package of the X1. It is rock solid as you know your D2 is. Crazy dynamic range. Absolutely dead and I do mean dead quiet. Density with warmth and huge sound stage. Laser fast. Just remember LUMIN does their best to keep their products current thru painless updates. If you were running an A1 (their oldest product) it still utilizes all of their current features, and still sounds amazing. It does take the X1 a while to break in (400+ hours).
Is it still worth buying a Lumin x1 in 2023?
Hello,
i currently have a Lumin D2 in my system, and i want to upgrade (I know ... typical audiophile problem :-) ).
My system is the following:
Speakers: Spendor sp100r2
Amp: Grandionote Shinai
Streamer: Lumin D2
Power isolation: Puritan PSM 156
Why do i want to upgrade?
I want "more of everything": more clarity, more details, more extension on both ends, better vocals, less digital sounding ... I like music, i don't want something too analytical. I want to be able to seat, enjoy and relax.
I've considering adding a DAC to my D2, but a local dealer told me that i should change my streamer and get a T3.
Initially i had this list of DAC in mind (5k price range):
- T+A DAC 200
- Gen. Grand DSDac 1.0 Deluxe
- Sould note D2
- Aqua La Scala
Then, looking around, i found a great deal on a demo Lumin X1 ... a bit more than my budget ... but i can stretch.
Now my question: I read a lot of very positive review on the X1, but i'm a little nervous because it is a 5y old device ... and it will be a big investment, quesiton:
- is it wise to go for a 5y old device
- How long will i be able to enjoy it before services stop working on it?
- Is it it better to get a new DAC and connect it to my D2 (and eventually upgrade to a more modern streamer later)?
- MOST IMPORTANT: Will i get a better sound with the x1 compared to the D2 + a modern DAC in the 5k price range?
What do you all think?
best
T