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    Lumin X1 interconnects to direct amps

    Since a month now, I'm enjoying this marvelous machine.
    Having received the remote control last week, I would like to go the Leedh route without preamp (Electrocompaniet 4.8)
    I'm therefore looking for fair advises regarding XLR interconnects to feed 2 Electrocompaniet Nemo 600.

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    Re: Lumin X1 interconnects to direct amps

    Peter Lie
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    Re: Lumin X1 interconnects to direct amps

    I have already gone through Peter, but would prefer to get your personal advise on various options considering Lumin X1 to Lumin amps instead.
    Many thanks in advance

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    Re: Lumin X1 interconnects to direct amps

    I love my Shunyata cables.
    Bud

    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD
    Pass XP-22 pre, X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers, SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR for source, Denali 2000 (2) for amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson four shelf maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.

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    Re: Lumin X1 interconnects to direct amps

    I would say that for cables if possible it is best to get them on loan , as different brands do different things.
    but i will also say with a combo like Lumin X1 and Lumin Amp....do not use cheap cables.

    And a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
    Flemming

    Lumin X1
    Rotel Michi S5
    Focus Audio FS788

    Inter connect : Nordost Tyr 2 ( 2 Meter )
    LS cable : Yter
    Power Cables : Nordost Frey 2 ( 2 Meter )
    Nordost QB8
    Fibercable for feeding the Lumin X1
    Rack : Finite Elemente Pagode

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    Re: Lumin X1 interconnects to direct amps

    I have the Lumin X1 connected via analog XLR outputs to Kii Three speakers. I have to say, the results are really nice. The Lumin X1 DAC is converting the digital stream to analog, and the Kii Three ADC is converting the analog signal into digital for DSP processing. I was pretty skeptical of this whole thing, but the results speak for themselves. When I get some time, I'll try Lumin X1 USB to the Kii Threes and compare.

    I use cheap cables from Blue Jeans, Belden 1800F balanced cables. They're cut to unequal custom lengths, because it convenient for the room and my layout, and my audio nervosa does not extend to the humanly indistinguishable latency differences of the speed of light over a distance of less than a few meters. The Belden cables measure exceptionally well and Blue Jeans even includes the measurement results when they ship you the cables.

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    Re: Lumin X1 interconnects to direct amps

    Thanks to BlueFox and others I bit the bullet and bought the Shunyata Sigma V2's. I have tried so many cables and these cables are really something especially with the Lumin X1. Also, the Critical Mass Footers are excellent under the X1.

    ozzy

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    Re: Lumin X1 interconnects to direct amps

    Quote Originally Posted by wilsynet View Post
    I have the Lumin X1 connected via analog XLR outputs to Kii Three speakers. I have to say, the results are really nice. The Lumin X1 DAC is converting the digital stream to analog, and the Kii Three ADC is converting the analog signal into digital for DSP processing. I was pretty skeptical of this whole thing, but the results speak for themselves. When I get some time, I'll try Lumin X1 USB to the Kii Threes and compare.

    I use cheap cables from Blue Jeans, Belden 1800F balanced cables. They're cut to unequal custom lengths, because it convenient for the room and my layout, and my audio nervosa does not extend to the humanly indistinguishable latency differences of the speed of light over a distance of less than a few meters. The Belden cables measure exceptionally well and Blue Jeans even includes the measurement results when they ship you the cables.
    Welcome to AS! Glad you are enjoying the X1!
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    Amplification: MBL 6010D, MBL 9008A Monos
    Analog: Kuzma R, Kuzma 4Point (11”), MSL Ultra Eminent EX
    Phono Pre: Pass XP-27
    Digital: Esoteric N01XD Esoteric K05
    Speakers: MBL 101E MKII
    Subwoofers: REL Carbon Specials
    Conditioner: Shunyata Triton 3
    Power Cables: Shunyata Sigma 1 & 2, Alpha 2, Delta and Venom
    ICs and SCs: Wireworld Platinum 8
    Rack: Artesania Exoteryc

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    Re: Lumin X1 interconnects to direct amps

    Quote Originally Posted by ozzy View Post
    Thanks to BlueFox and others I bit the bullet and bought the Shunyata Sigma V2's. I have tried so many cables and these cables are really something especially with the Lumin X1. Also, the Critical Mass Footers are excellent under the X1.

    ozzy
    It will be interesting to hear your experience with them.
    I currently use Yter XLR between my Accuphase E-470 and Lumin T1 , when upgrading to Lumin X1 i will again look at trying interconnects.
    Flemming

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    Rotel Michi S5
    Focus Audio FS788

    Inter connect : Nordost Tyr 2 ( 2 Meter )
    LS cable : Yter
    Power Cables : Nordost Frey 2 ( 2 Meter )
    Nordost QB8
    Fibercable for feeding the Lumin X1
    Rack : Finite Elemente Pagode

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    Re: Lumin X1 interconnects to direct amps

    Lumin X1 = 13 400€
    Shunyata Sigma V2 (XLR 1meter) = 6 500€
    It does not make much sense to me

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    Re: Lumin X1 interconnects to direct amps

    If cost is an issue, there are other less expensive Shunyata offerings. I use the Delta and I’m happy with the results in my system.
    Gary
    Main: Lumin A1, Accuphase E-650, Tannoy Canterbury GR, Shunyata, Audience
    Secondary: Lumin M1, Linton Heritage, Shunyata, Audience

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    Re: Lumin X1 interconnects to direct amps

    I cannot give specific recommendation on cables. I notice the brand discussed above is quite popular for our users in this forum.

    On the subject of inexpensive XLR balanced interconnect, check this out:
    Mogami XLR Interconnects

    I think the above thread included Mogami, Belden and Canare. For completeness sake: Some people like Sommar Cable, and a distributor of a certain DAC recently recommended it. Gotham cable is also fairly popular as a DIY cable in my region.

    From an engineering standpoint, a lower capacitance is preferred for an interconnect.
    Peter Lie
    LUMIN Firmware Lead

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    Re: Lumin X1 interconnects to direct amps

    BRD,
    Another way to look at the cost of the Shunyata cables is, with running them direct to amps you have eliminated one set of interconnects saving that cost. And, keep in mind that that one set of cables between the X1 and amps is now the most important cable in the system and will affect sound quality the most.

    ozzy

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