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Lumin D2 DAC - worth it to upgrade?

Hey guys -

I listen to Tidal on a Lumin D2 - I use the internal DAC connected to an Anthem AVM 60 via RCA jacks (I use the Anthem as a switching device since my home theater and reference stereo music system are part of a single broader system). The Anthem in turn feeds an MC452 amp and Focal Kanta 2 speakers.

My question is - how good is the Lumin DAC compared to standalone DACs? It sounds really good to me - but I have never used a separate DAC before and am wondering if I will hear a significant and easily discernible upgrade in SQ by using a separate DAC like the brooklyn mytek DAC+? I want the absolute best SQ I can get with my system and am willing to get a separate DAC in the 4-5K range (used or new) if the gains will be super obvious and impressive.

Thanks for the advice and opinions in advance!
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It is exceptional good. It uses the same dac as the Lumin A1. We are lumin dealer and specialist. We have a Pro modification for the D2. When you compare the A1 and D2 with our Pro modification, it outperforms the A1 on all 8 parts of sound.

We used better and more expensive parts than they use in the A1. The D2+ Pro modification did outperform many dac/streamer combos even over 10.000 dollar.
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