Lumin L1
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Thanks for the report. If using a SSD, do not standby the L1 unnecessarily. SSD do not like standby.
In addition to cloning, there is a procedure to format the drive inside LUMIN L1 (in case the drive needs to be replaced). This procedure erases all data (music) in the drive, obviously:
1. If the drive is not brand new, connect L1 to a computer via USB to delete ALL the partitions in the drive first (using Disk Management if on Windows platform)
2. Connect L1 LAN
3. Disconnect L1 USB
4. Boot up L1 and wait until the RED LED flashes
5. Hold the power button for 6 seconds
Note: even if the power button is held, the format will not be triggered if the RED LED is not flashing, so there is no risk of accidentally formatting it unintentionally during normal operation.
Does this procedure to format the drive also copy the NAS partition and software or just format the drive? I'm making a presumption that the NAS software is stored in non-volitale storage. If not, then I would be concerned about losing that with a format and so I cloned the drive.
Also, you say not to leave SSD in standby. Do you mean I should be powering off the L1 with SSD when not being used? There is no disk activity when the Lumin S1 is not playing.
You are correct that the L1 firmware is stored in flash, not in the HDD. So formatting the drive will not damage the firmware.
I assume most people run NAS 7x24, and since SSD consumes less power (possibly less than 1W when idle) than HDD, so I think it's fine not to standby the SSD. However, for those who don't like running equipment 7x24, please ignore my comment.
I assume most people run NAS 7x24, and since SSD consumes less power (possibly less than 1W when idle) than HDD, so I think it's fine not to standby the SSD. However, for those who don't like running equipment 7x24, please ignore my comment.
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I got my L1 today,I am in the process of transferring the files from my NAS. Hopefully I'll have it up and running later tonight.
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No Mike, I compared the A1 and S1 on the Salon 2's, and the A1 was better.
When I did that with the D3's, the S1 was clearly better.
It's very system dependent. Mike said the S1 was better with the Alexia's.
When I did that with the D3's, the S1 was clearly better.
It's very system dependent. Mike said the S1 was better with the Alexia's.
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I've got the L1 up and running. It's very responsive on the iPad app, much quicker than my NAS was. Sound quality seems a little better,don't ask me why, it could be all in my head.
Overall, I'm glad I got it. It was very easy to transfer files to, and the Lumin found it immediately.
Overall, I'm glad I got it. It was very easy to transfer files to, and the Lumin found it immediately.
Unlike a typical NAS, the L1 eliminates all non-essential network services, so there is less network traffic that is unrelated to music transfer, and the L1 itself will not be affected by background detection of network file (and other) services by computers. Since digital audio is heavily affected by timing jitter, I have always wondered whether this aspect of L1 can result in audio improvement, however minimal it may be.
If someone would like to do an A/B comparison of audio quality between L1 and NAS, I propose that when one of the equipment is being tested, the other should be taken offline with both power and LAN cable unplugged. :audiophile:
I've also heard that the PSU in the L1 helps things sonically.
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After spending last night listening to music through the Lumin L1-A1 combination, I'm convinced that there is an improvement in sound quality from the L1 feeding the A1.
Blacker backgrounds have brought out more texture in the tonality of all the music. It just sounds more like the real thing.
Blacker backgrounds have brought out more texture in the tonality of all the music. It just sounds more like the real thing.
CPP
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I like this option. L1 for storing music without the issues of a NAS, but can you have access to the L1 and/or a NAS from say a A1 without having to unplug anything on the A1 and can the Lumin app handle that configuration. Just asking.
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The L1 connects to your router only, so you can access it anytime you want. The Lumin player sits with the rest of my gear and is connected to my router also, hardwired with CAT 6 cable.
CPP
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Thanks Mike. Saving up $$ here for a A1 with the L1 as a sidekick to supplement the music on my existing NAS.
The whole company is filled with clever folks who are passionate audiophiles. They have lots of exciting products coming down the pipeline - but NOT any new streamers in the upper end. The team feels they don't know how to improve on the A1 and S1. The D1 is such a hot seller in Asia, that they can't keep up with demand, so they don't have any for the NA market.