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March 8, 2024, 03:00 PM
Thread: Better cd SQ
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Re: Better cd SQ
You'll definitely get better performance than the Marantz when you use an external DAC with better specs.
I felt that way with my Marantz SA-10 and am happy I changed disc players to a Luxman. The... -
February 25, 2024, 12:32 PM
Thread: Lumin L2 Music Library and Network Switch
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Re: Lumin L2 Music Library and Network Switch
I don't have the L2 but the Lumin L2 product page has this:
"*USB connection requires a computer with a USB 3.0 port
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February 14, 2024, 12:46 PM
Thread: Cord Cutting Options
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Re: Cord Cutting Options
I like Directv Stream. It has locals, PBS, a few 4K channels, and the best user interface of all I've used. As a tennis player, they have the Tennis Channel, too, so I'm happy about that. I don't...
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January 14, 2024, 01:02 PM
Thread: Spotify vs Qobuz
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Re: Spotify vs Qobuz
JPLAY sounds incredible in my system. The difference between using Mconnect and JPLAY as the controller is obvious.
The one problem in my system is that JPLAY has an issue with the ConversDigital... -
January 11, 2024, 02:17 PM
Thread: Problem With App on New iPhone 15
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Re: Problem With App on New iPhone 15
Do you have to set your router to allow new devices on your network?
I had an issue with my iPhone and Netgear Orbi router which I have set to not allow non-approved devices to connect to my... -
December 26, 2023, 12:46 AM
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Re: Advice Needed: Most rapid way to read and rip CDs to RAW
This is the best drive for ripping that I've used. It is a recent model by Pioneer marketed to people ripping their compact discs:...
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December 14, 2023, 12:07 AM
Thread: Lumin L2 & Lumin X1
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Re: Lumin L2 & Lumin X1
I found that usb access was sometimes slow on my Lumin A1 and it always had to boot up when I turned on the A1 which took what seemed like a variable amount of time from not too long to kind of long....
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December 12, 2023, 01:06 AM
Thread: New SFPs in 'da house!
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Re: New SFPs in 'da house!
I bought the Star Tech media converter in early 2022 thinking it must be okay because it's not the cheapest.
I had a Lumin X1 at the time and wanted to try fiber with it. I purchased the converter... -
Re: Language
Rules for "indecent" and "profane" language/content do not apply to subscription services.
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December 2, 2023, 03:20 PM
Thread: Esoteric & Luxman CD-Players House sound
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Re: Esoteric & Luxman CD-Players House sound
I have a Luxman D-10x. I would say its attributes are ultra clarity and sounding balanced from top to bottom with nothing emphasized.
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October 13, 2023, 10:30 AM
Thread: Bricasti M19 Reference SACD/CD Transport
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Re: Bricasti M19 Reference SACD/CD Transport
Details and pictures:
Newest item in the Bricasti Family | Sounds of Silence -
July 24, 2023, 11:48 AM
Thread: New SFPs in 'da house!
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Re: New SFPs in 'da house!
That's one reason I delayed trying another SFP module. When I saw audio dealers selling these, my first thought was how easy it would be to print a new label to stick on whatever cheaper SFP module...
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July 20, 2023, 10:03 AM
Thread: New SFPs in 'da house!
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Re: New SFPs in 'da house!
Well, curiosity has gotten the best of me.
I have no idea whether I'll hear any differences by swapping these but I figure this model is a good one to try since it was an early audiophile favorite.... -
July 15, 2023, 06:14 PM
Thread: T2 Album Cover Question
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Re: T2 Album Cover Question
In my experience some players will display the art embedded in the individual track if there is no "folder.jpg" file but I can't recall if Lumin does this.
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June 15, 2023, 03:15 PM
Thread: Stromtank 2500 MK2
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Re: Stromtank 2500 MK2
Mike, with the Stromtank in use, is the character of the power cables connecting gear as strong as if they had a connection to the power grid?
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June 10, 2023, 08:47 PM
Thread: music folder transfer problem
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Re: music folder transfer problem
So all you want to do is move a folder(s) of sacd-rips from one iMac to another?
If so, first check that those original folders have the all sacd data you think should be there.
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June 3, 2023, 12:46 PM
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Re: Latest Ethernet / Digital Goodies Burning in for Reviews
I use the same power supplies on my switches and the positive result was such that I haven't bothered investigating linear power supplies.
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Re: Lumin X1
Have you seen the new Lumin L2?
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May 18, 2023, 02:01 PM
Thread: Munich Hi End 2023 Photos
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May 8, 2023, 11:53 PM
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Re: Is Spotify now rivaling Quobuz and Tidal in sound quality?
Not from what I hear comparing Spotify 320kbps with Apple Lossless on tracks I've queued in the past.
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May 7, 2023, 09:05 PM
Thread: Which is the latest and greatest FMC?
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Re: Which is the latest and greatest FMC?
I purchased the cheaper version last year when I still had my Lumin X1.
It was terrible sounding. I couldn't believe how bad it was.
Peter from Lumin had previously wrote over the years that a... -
May 5, 2023, 10:30 AM
Thread: Lumin L1 with 4TB or 5TB HDD
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Re: Lumin L1 with 4TB or 5TB HDD
That solved it!
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May 4, 2023, 11:34 AM
Thread: Lumin L1 with 4TB or 5TB HDD
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Re: Lumin L1 with 4TB or 5TB HDD
One thing I had tested was removing the artist beginning with "Z" to see if it was related to those particular files but the last artist beginning with "W" in the new library exhibited the same...
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May 2, 2023, 02:08 PM
Thread: Lumin L1 with 4TB or 5TB HDD
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Re: Lumin L1 with 4TB or 5TB HDD
I’ve been working on correcting tags for the music library stored on my 5TB L1 and have everything pretty close to ideal as far as I can tell. 99% of my library is aiff and art is tagged as folder or...
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March 4, 2023, 02:03 PM
Thread: Lumin X1 USB input
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Re: Lumin X1 USB input
I don't think so but what are you trying to stream?
I assume you don't want to Airplay it to the Lumin?
And with what you suggested - you could connect your iPad via the headphone adapter to an...
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I have a lot of DVD’s and Blue ray discs dating back to the early 2000’s. To me they are a much better way to play movies than streaming. The audio is always better and video never buffers like...
Trying to play BD on my PC can be...