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New to hifi... question about Lumin T2 and Roon

Hi, guys (and gals). I’m brand new to hifi. Just recently purchased a Lumin T2, Luxman 590axii, and Franco Serblin Essence speakers. I’m at the point in my life where I can finally afford to have a little bit of hifi fun. Always wanted to get into this area, just never had the space. Anyway, I’m hoping I made a good move with the equipment I put together. Everything is still brand new and I’m in the process of running my amp and streamer, 24/7.

Anyway, I’ve done a bunch of searching but haven’t found anything truly on point (although I’m sure I’ve just missed it). My question is how do I hook up my T2 to a Roon Nucleus (just ordered it)? Do I hook both devices up to my router or do I just hook up the Roon Nucleus and then USB connect to the T2?

Also, does it take a while to burn in the FS Essence speakers? They seem a bit "tight" right now and bass seems to be lacking. Since everything is brand new, I have no idea what might be causing this issue, other than all components need time to burn in and settle in.

Thoughts?

Thanks.

Bill

mcdg
mrklas
441 posts
 

Congrats!

Roon technology is very user friendly

I agree with @tuberist 

And regarding bass there's a few things to consider. 

  1. Roon has equalization capabilities - check to see if they were unknowingly applied 
  2. Speaker placement can dramatically impact bass - experiment placement.  I also agree burn in occurs but I don't think it will cause something to transform its sound.  (More like adding hot sauce to chilli versus trying to add hot sauce to baked beans so it has the same heat as chlli)
wtb
35 posts
 

FYI, I'm actually MCDG.  Apparently, I had signed up previously as WTB (my initials).  There won't be anymore posts as MCDG as the WTB account was created first.  Not sure anyone cares, but since I'm brand new to the community, I thought I'd make that clarification. 


Thanks for all the great advice.  Looking forward to learning more about this cool (and expensive) hobby.


Bill

rhg3
162 posts
 

Congratulations on your purchases, those speakers look beautiful. I’m sure you’re going to have a lot of fun!

soix
8,820 posts
 

My speakers sounded like absolute CRAP for the first 100 hours or so, to the point I almost returned them.  You’ve got some really nice speaks, so resist all urges to judge them before they’ve matured.  Me?  I would’ve just got an Innuos Zen Mk3 and been done with it, but I have no patience with computers so there’s that.  Enjoy your awesome system!  You’ve clearly done your research and deserve the rich rewards you’re due. 

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tomcy6
2,542 posts
 

@tuberist   What brand ethernet cable do you use, if you don't mind me asking?

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