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PS Direct Stream Vs. Lumin X 1 Sound quality difference?
azwill,Thanks for the very detailed comparison. I too have owned the PS Direct Stream for a long time and went thru many of the firmware iterations. It’s been good and dependable but I think its time to move on.I only have the Stillpoints Ultra SS... 
Lumin T2 burn in time?
thingswelike,I have just sent you a PM. Please respond.ozzy 
Dac upgrade
Well I just ordered a Lumin X1 and hope to receive it next week.But, most of the others that have been mentioned on this post were in consideration.ozzy 
Loose fitting power cord
great minds think alike...ozzy 
Loose fitting power cord
You can try wrapping white teflon plumbers tape around the end of the IEC to make a tighter fit.ozzy 
Higher End USB Cables
I gotta tell you I have now tried quite a few USB cables. The best I have heard for sound quality is the Wireworld Silver 7 Platinum. It uses pure silver wire. The sound is much more dynamic and full compared to other $$$ usb cables.Problem is the... 
Lumin X1 or dCS Bartok
bill_k,Thanks, I think I understand most of what you stated. I'm nearing 68 and  I missed most of the computer generation. I like to keep it simple, if I can.ozzy 
PS Direct Stream Vs. Lumin X 1 Sound quality difference?
Well I ordered the Lumin X1 and traded in my PS Direct Stream. I hope I did the right thing.We'll see...ozzy 
PS Direct Stream Vs. Lumin X 1 Sound quality difference?
azwill,When you can please update your impression of the sound quality  between the two Dac's. It would be very helpful.ozzy 
PS Direct Stream Vs. Lumin X 1 Sound quality difference?
kren0006,Thanks. The Bartok was on my short list. But for some reason I am going after the Lumin. Maybe its the way it looks?ozzy 
PS Direct Stream Vs. Lumin X 1 Sound quality difference?
three_easy_payments,Thanks, I am going to the Lumin to reduce components, cables etc, but I am very much hoping for improved sound quality.ozzy 
PS Direct Stream Vs. Lumin X 1 Sound quality difference?
noble100,Thank you so much for your reply. I am presently using a Bryston BDP-2 with my hard drive attached to it and then to the PS Dac. The Bryston and the hard drive works flawlessly. The Lumin would stream line my set up. I am hoping the soun... 
Lumin X1 or dCS Bartok
bill_k,Sorry, I am not too computer savvy. What does a single partition Hard Drive mean? It is a Western Digital hard drive that only has my music file on it. However they are in folders by artist.ozzy 
PS Direct Stream Vs. Lumin X 1 Sound quality difference?
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PS Direct Stream Vs. Lumin X 1 Sound quality difference?
Anyone?ozzy