Lumin Network Audiophile Music Player

Mike said:
The answer is no, he cannot. I have to wonder why you would (other than to use the Lumin DAC).

To me, it's sort of like asking if you can put your bike inside your car and ride it. Rip those darn CD's and stream baby stream! You'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner.
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I agree completely, Mike. After hearing an appropriately ripped cd through a good streamer like the Linn or Lumin (I want to hear it badly), I can't imagine going back.
 
To be entirely honest, I've yet to hear a sub-$10k streaming device that could go toe to toe with my dedicated CD-player (the AMR CD-777). That said, I'd love to check out the Lumin. The unit has certainly earned it's fair share of bad-ass credentials in these parts. :D
 
Zero said:
To be entirely honest, I've yet to hear a sub-$10k streaming device that could go toe to toe with my dedicated CD-player (the AMR CD-777). That said, I'd love to check out the Lumin. The unit has certainly earned it's fair share of bad-ass credentials in these parts. :D
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You should try an Aurender into the AMR (if it has the input). It's the first digital transport I've used that betters my Esoteric K-01 (when connected to the K-01).
 
The Lumin (model-T1) new release, is this basically, a small scaled down version,of the original "A1" model. (should sound the same as A1 ?) just wanted know (looking to grab one)

is there a group buy, on the original A1 model.

Cheers
 
Welcome to the forum Heckler75. Thank you for joining.

We'll have find out more about the new models, but my understanding is that it is a scaled down version with the same inside. Hopefully Mike will chime in soon and confirm. My Lumin A1 is absolutely superb to my ear. I am blown away.
 
joeinid said:
Welcome to the forum Heckler75. Thank you for joining.

We'll have find out more about the new models, but my understanding is that it is a scaled down version with the same inside. Hopefully Mike will chime in soon and confirm. My Lumin A1 is absolutely superb to my ear. I am blown away.
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Thanks, for the welcome...


was in the market, for a streamer/dac, the only other comparison, was the naim (ndx/nd5 etc..) have you anyone, compare to the Naim streamers. i was told, these are much better than the naim streamers.

Cheers
 
The Lumin A1 is definitely better than the Naim NDX.

I have a Naim NDS that I'm selling that was replaced by the Lumin.

In my system the Lunin worked better for me.

Heckler75 said:
Thanks, for the welcome...


was in the market, for a streamer/dac, the only other comparison, was the naim (ndx/nd5 etc..) have you anyone, compare to the Naim streamers. i was told, these are much better than the naim streamers.

Cheers
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the professor said:
The Lumin A1 is definitely better than the Naim NDX.

I have a Naim NDS that I'm selling that was replaced by the Lumin.

In my system the Lunin worked better for me.
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Wow, even better, then the NDS, it must be really a nice unit.will have to demo a lumin, and compare to a naim streamer.


how would you, describe the difference, between lumin/naim. better soundstage/more open/midrange etc...


thanks
 
A little more detail but just as musical. The Lumin is in the middle between the Linn Klimax and NDS.

Bottom line - Naim works best with Naim systems. They do so many things to maximize the synergy in their own systems, they just don't play as well with other manufacturers.

Heckler75 said:
Wow, even better, then the NDS, it must be really a nice unit.will have to demo a lumin, and compare to a naim streamer.


how would you, describe the difference, between lumin/naim. better soundstage/more open/midrange etc...


thanks
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the professor said:
A little more detail but just as musical. The Lumin is in the middle between the Linn Klimax and NDS.

Bottom line - Naim works best with Naim systems. They do so many things to maximize the synergy in their own systems, they just don't play as well with other manufacturers.
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the professor,

thanks, definitely will have to do a demo, was originally looking at the Naim (ndx) streamers. but now, will have to check out the lumin.


glad to hear, that you actually own both, and that you compared, and can give feedback on naim/lumin.


that really helps...
 
I actually had the Klimax and the NDS and have replaced both with Lunins.

I liked the Klinax going into the D'Agostino preamp but liked the NDS into the Accuphase.



Heckler75 said:
the professor,

thanks, definitely will have to do a demo, was originally looking at the Naim (ndx) streamers. but now, will have to check out the lumin.


glad to hear, that you actually own both, and that you compared, and can give feedback on naim/lumin.


that really helps...
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Dear All,

I'm a new comer here from Hong Kong, just to say HI to everyone!
Very happy to see many Lumin's user here, actually the A1 is a very very good music player!
I'm now using my handcrafted LPS to feed my A1, also with my hand braided DC connecting cable, and I brought a Shunyata Research Alpha Digital Powercord for it, the result is amazing! Very very good!

Best regards,
Kenneth Lau
 
MDP said:
Welcome Kenneth !! That little Alpha Digital power cord is amazing,isn't it ?
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Dear Mark,

The little Alpha Digital power cord is superb! Very good for source, and very well match with my PSU too!

Kenneth Lau
 
the professor said:
Welcome to AS Kenneth!

I've ordered one of your power supplies. Can't wait till I get it. Thanks!
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Dear Jock,

Sorry for the long waiting time, I will ship Mike's PSU on Monday, and then yours, maybe a week later. Everything is ready, just waiting for the chassis.

Best regards,
Kenneth Lau
 
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