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March 1, 2021, 11:52 AM
Thread: Lumin D2+DAC or T2
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Re: Lumin D2+DAC or T2
Very descriptive comparison! Only your ears know. Whether an external DAC would be better depends on the DAC and your subjective interpretations. The T2 has a great DAC component. I’d recommend...
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February 27, 2021, 11:46 AM
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Re: Lost another family member last night...
Condolences go out to you. I mourn for two dogs I lost one and four years ago every day. They’re as precious as children. RIP Trouble.
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February 21, 2021, 02:57 PM
Thread: Lumin, Leedh’ing the way
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Re: Lumin, Leedh’ing the way
Which amp are you using direct to the X1? Are you going balanced out? Are you using the X1 as both DAC and streamer?
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February 21, 2021, 02:54 PM
Thread: The biggest secret has been revealed?!
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Re: The biggest secret has been revealed?!
At least I got one thing right today!
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February 21, 2021, 02:35 PM
Thread: The biggest secret has been revealed?!
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Re: The biggest secret has been revealed?!
I think he was making a joke that one wouldn’t shake a hot vacuum tube or light bulb for fear of burning one’s fingers. If my assumption is incorrect then I like you don’t get what he is saying...
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February 21, 2021, 01:34 AM
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Re: Integration of 2 channel into existing hime theater
Very interesting thread. With no intention to hijack this thread, I am including my questions as I contemplating something very similar to what the OP wants to do. My home theater consists of some...
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February 21, 2021, 01:21 AM
Thread: Lumin, Leedh’ing the way
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Re: Lumin, Leedh’ing the way
The Leedh is pretty awesome straight from the Lumin to power amp; I bypass the preamp.
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February 20, 2021, 05:24 PM
Thread: Lumin D2+DAC or T2
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Re: Lumin D2+DAC or T2
I had a D1 and sold it off. I tried a T2 and did not find it as a DAC to be a significant upgrade. I was fortunate to come across an X1 and that has been the ticket for me. Almost as weighty and...
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February 16, 2021, 05:34 PM
Thread: Leaving Components On Continuously
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Re: Leaving Components On Continuously
I posted on the Naim forum regarding my components of that brand and the consensus was to leave on the power amp, preamp and external power supply 24/7. Naim doesn’t run warm though like a Pass Class...
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February 16, 2021, 05:31 PM
Thread: Classe Delta Monos
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Re: Classe Delta Monos
They are gi-normous!
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February 15, 2021, 04:42 PM
Thread: Focal Sopra 3 in Light Oak - photos
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Re: Focal Sopra 3 in Light Oak - photos
Gorgeous!
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February 15, 2021, 10:26 AM
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Re: Our Residence Pipe Organ & Cassette Decks... (Trip Down Memory Lane)...
Awesome project! And a great way to enhance the parent-child bond!
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February 6, 2021, 03:12 PM
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Re: Lumin X1 Fiber Optic Network Discussions
I just hooked up the fiber connection to my X1. Much quieter. Enjoying it very much.
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February 3, 2021, 09:40 AM
Thread: Limit X1 Power Supply Question
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Re: Limit X1 Power Supply Question
Thanks. The power supply is a bit warm but I guess that’s okay?
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February 2, 2021, 09:53 PM
Thread: Classe Delta Monos
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Re: Classe Delta Monos
Congrats Mike. Great line!
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February 2, 2021, 09:39 PM
Thread: Limit X1 Power Supply Question
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Lumin X1 Power Supply Question
Should X1 owners leave the power supply (and hence the power to the streamer) on all the time, even when not in use?
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February 1, 2021, 11:39 PM
Thread: AudioQuest Golden Gate RCA Question
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Re: AudioQuest Golden Gate RCA Question
The answer from AudioQuest:
Dear Rob,
White is the left channel; gray [or black] is the right.
Best regards,
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January 31, 2021, 10:21 AM
Thread: AudioQuest Golden Gate RCA Question
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Re: AudioQuest Golden Gate RCA Question
Didn’t see it on the box. No instructions came with the cable and couldn’t find it on their site.
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January 31, 2021, 12:40 AM
Thread: AudioQuest Golden Gate RCA Question
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Re: AudioQuest Golden Gate RCA Question
Thanks Tino. I forgot to tell you the issue. The input termination is a Naim DIN which is why I need to know which color is left and right. Thanks!
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January 31, 2021, 12:12 AM
Thread: AudioQuest Golden Gate RCA Question
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AudioQuest Golden Gate RCA Question
Okay. I’m used to white and red RCAs for left and right channels, respectively. Here the colors are white and gray. Which one is right channel (usually red) and left (usually white)?
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January 30, 2021, 07:34 PM
Thread: Chops' Current System Pics ....
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Re: Chops' Current System Pics ....
All is looking good, Charles! Listen in good health.
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January 24, 2021, 10:36 PM
Thread: Leedh Processing- Unity Gain Settlng
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Re: Leedh Processing- Unity Gain Settlng
Hopefully Peter will step In to explain the various options including all Leedh and a combination of Leedh and preamp.
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January 24, 2021, 10:29 PM
Thread: Leedh Processing- Unity Gain Settlng
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Re: Leedh Processing- Unity Gain Settlng
That’s option no. 1.
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January 24, 2021, 09:12 PM
Thread: Leedh Processing- Unity Gain Settlng
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Re: Leedh Processing- Unity Gain Settlng
Here are the 3 scenarios described by Lumin:
LUMIN - Leedh Processing -
January 24, 2021, 08:22 PM
Thread: Leedh Processing- Unity Gain Settlng
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Re: Leedh Processing- Unity Gain Settlng
Per Lumin’s instructions for scenario 2 (bypassing preamp volume control):
Scenario 2
Bypassing your pre-amp volume control
Scenario 2 diagram
Set your pre-amp to unity gain (refer to your...
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This does look amazing, but I wonder the value as compared to a Pass INT-250 for example. Certainly more whistles-and-bells on the Mac.
New McIntosh Integrated MA12000