I am ordering X1 now. I also have dcs Bartok using Mutec clocks(2MC-3+ Smart Clock USB and REF10). They are so different. I would say that you could trick out Bartok lots more. Lumin X1 is good as it is. Sound organic and have good dynamic. While Bartok is more fun and sounds little more on the darker side, which fit my stereo : AudioNet Max mono amp and pre G2 with Avior II Rockport Technology speaker. I am ordering X1 to use with jeff rowland continuum s2 int amp and Boenicke b10 speaker.
Lumin X1 or dCS Bartok
Both of these beasts look like they could be that “forever purchase”. These are basically the newest offerings from both well respected companies and are within spitting distance of each other price wise (without the Bartok headphone option installed). Anybody heard both and able to comment?