Lumin -- I have had the D2, A-1, X-1 and just purchased a U-1 mini. There is one for any budget but if you can step up the X-1 is definitely reference quality Dac/Streamer. The app is super easy to use. You do not need Roon or JRiver. I know there is a thread devoted to the Lumin X-1. You should read it.
Streamer upgrade
I need recommendations for a new streamer that will replace my Sonos Connect. The rest of the system, developed largely from AG recommendations, consists of Fritz speakers, driven by a Primaluna EVO100 integrated. Sources are a Clearaudio Concept table and Cambridge Audio CD transport through a Schitt Bifrost (also handling DAC duties for the Sonos). I'm using Amazon HD as a streaming source right now. This system doesn't need to integrate with my other Sonos speakers. It's my intention that this be an end-game system, so I'm looking for a streamer that's appropriate to its level rather than something that's going to lead me down the path of perpetually upgrading other components. Price is a secondary concern, used gear is fine.
Thanks for any advice - truly appreciated, and I'm grateful for all of the forum help I've received in the past.
Thanks for any advice - truly appreciated, and I'm grateful for all of the forum help I've received in the past.