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New age retailer
I have no experiences with New Age Audio. They are closing their store according to the web You may have a good price . Where are you going to go for,  if after buying , your gear has an issue. There is a member , here on Audiogon that sells Pa... 
Does Lumin x1 needs a dac ? does a good dac will improve it ?
@haimr  Instead of selling your LuminX1, at a reduced  price ; You should , maybe look for the DAC you are thinking about ( Terminator 2  ) on the used market . And connect it to your LuminX1 via the digital output.Then decide if you like it. ... 
Does Lumin x1 needs a dac ? does a good dac will improve it ?
@azwill  I have had a lot of hesitation about getting a two monos amps. only system, using a switch box  ;  or an integrated amp.. I have only two sources : LuminX1 and a HT processor. I finaly order the new Vinnie Rossi Brama that has a HTB. ... 
Chirp in speak
   
Does Lumin x1 needs a dac ? does a good dac will improve it ?
@haimr  The sound may also depends on the upsampling ´ s level   you choose .  
Does Lumin x1 needs a dac ? does a good dac will improve it ?
I have once consider Goldpoint. as a switch box .     
Does Lumin x1 needs a dac ? does a good dac will improve it ?
@azwill Thanks for your precision . What brand of passive switch box ? I am supprised , the switch box , doesn’t add some coloration or restriction to the sound. I have always though , the less between the source and amp, the better. Which bra... 
Chirp in speak
Try this in your pool. If the sound is not enough , to intrigue the crickets and leads theme out of your speakers singing and dancing  , the smell may do the job.      
Does Lumin x1 needs a dac ? does a good dac will improve it ?
The LuminX1 is my only source for music . No CD player, no TT , no tuner.  
Does Lumin x1 needs a dac ? does a good dac will improve it ?
The USB is a digital input ( and output ) I would like , the S/Pdif be the same   
Does Lumin x1 needs a dac ? does a good dac will improve it ?
The ´´ Digital Audio Output ´´ is used to bypass the lumin’s DAC . If you want to use another external one for having another sound ( AKM chip )  
Does Lumin x1 needs a dac ? does a good dac will improve it ?
AKM chips ( ex : AKM AK4490EQ ) are prefered by some people. I own LuminX1  and will keep it without adding another DAC . Dé-Amphasis option  in the setting is related to CD  but I don’t know how.  
Does Lumin x1 needs a dac ? does a good dac will improve it ?
LuminX1´ s DAC  is Dual ES9038Pro SABRE DAC. A DAC with another  chip  will give you another sound. IMO   
AVR in a HT Bypass setup
Anthem has a better room calibration ( ARC )  than Yamaha ( YPAO ) will you go Atmos in the futur ?   Be aware that in two years , what you buy today will be obsolete. You may look at Marantz ( Audyssey ) and  used McIntosh  ( Audyssey- Roomper... 
Sexiest New 'Vintage'-Style Integrated/Amp/Receiver
I much prefere the Leak Stereo 130 look than some Gryphon  , which would  fit well in DarkVador’s listening room. But I am in my 60´s . VU meters are fine as long as I can turned them off