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    D2 upgrade dilemma

    My 30 day eval period is just about up for my D2. Although the D2 sounds good, with all of the other upgrades I've made to my system I feel like I should explore different streamers. The place that I purchased the D2 carries full Lumin line and also Auralic line.

    I would love to try a different Lumin model, but the X1 is just plain beyond my budget. I'd consider a T1 but worried that its based on older tec ?

    I wish there was something newer in-between D2 and X1.
    Any advice ?

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    Re: D2 upgrade dilemma

    I had the same thoughts as you, something more fresh in between would have been nice, but I decided to settle on the D2 for now....
    Speakers: Kroma Thais. Amplifier: Ypsilon Phaethon. Digital: LampizatOr Baltic 3, Lumin U1 Mini. Analog: MoFi Ultradeck, PS Audio Stellar Phono.
    Other: Audio-Technica ART9XI, Ansuz, Vertere, Sablon Audio USB/Ethernet/DC, Paul Hynes, IsoAcoustic, UpTone EtherREGEN.

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    Re: D2 upgrade dilemma

    I assume you need a streamer with a built in DAC? If not, the Lumin U1 is great and if you don’t want to spend that much look at the new U1Mini
    MAIN SYSTEM - SST Ambrosia 2000 Second Edition Preamp, SST Son of Ampzilla II Amp, PS Audio Directstream DAC w/Bridge II, PS Audio Directstream Memory Player, PS Audio P3 Power Plant, Focal Sopra No. 1 Speakers, ELAC 3070 Sub, Roon Nucleus w/8TB SSD storage

    HOME OFFICE SYSTEM - HiFi Rose RS250, KEF LS50W Nocturne Speakers

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    Re: D2 upgrade dilemma

    Quote Originally Posted by Projectman View Post
    I assume you need a streamer with a built in DAC? If not, the Lumin U1 is great and if you don’t want to spend that much look at the new U1Mini
    Yes, thank you, I do not (as of now) have an external DAC, but that could change in the future.
    My dealer is suggesting U1Mini and Aqua La Voce DAC. Its a combo he has heard and really liked.
    He is going to try and get me an eval unit.

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