Lumin T2

Showroom Dummies said:
@wklie
Does the T2 have to be used for a certain amount of time before it settles down?

I'm finding I have to have the sound lower than I did with the D1 with Sbooster.
Wonder if the Sbooster was smoothing the sound which allowed the volume to be higher?



Not sure if the sound is a bit too upfront (in your face).
Hopefully it will settle down if the T2 needs running in.
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How many hours do you have on your D2? I would give it at least 200 hours for it to settle down.

You can always do a free tweak and re-position your speakers?

I find the D1 to sound very smooth with the stock powerbrick. How would you compare the Sbooster to the stock powerbrick?
 
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wklie said:
Good observation. Yes, this is the primary difference in the analog output stages between T2 and X1.
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Hi Peter,

The T2 hasn't got these Lundahl transformers, whereas the S1, the X1 and even the T1 have them.
I can understand that the S1 and X1 are more expensive but the T2 seems to replace the T1...

These transformers are very important for the analog XLR output quality and for the sound signature.
Do you think that the T2, T1 and S1, X1 share at least the same sound signature ?

Thanks
 
wklie said:
Good observation. Yes, this is the primary difference in the analog output stages between T2 and X1.
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Hi Peter,

The T2 hasn't got these Lundahl transformers, whereas the S1, the X1 and even the T1 have them.
I can understand that the S1 and X1 are more expensive but the T2 seems to replace the T1...

These transformers are very important for the analog XLR output quality and for the sound signature.
Do you think that the T2, T1 and S1, X1 share at least the same sound signature ?

Thanks
 
roymichel said:
I can understand that the S1 and X1 are more expensive but the T2 seems to replace the T1...

These transformers are very important for the analog XLR output quality and for the sound signature.
Do you think that the T2, T1 and S1, X1 share at least the same sound signature ?
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Yes, they are important. I encourage you to have an audition. In the Lumin product line, X1 / S1 / A1 / T1 have Lundahl transformers. Some dealers may have A1 on discount, and T1 has been discontinued for a long time. A1 / T1 use WM8741 DAC chips so they may sound quite different from X1 / S1 / T2 using different models of ESS DAC chips.
 
Purchased the T2 today to try in place of my trusty PS Audio Directstream Junior. The DSJ was and is fantastic as a DAC and streaming option. I really had no complaints with it in my system but as always, the allure of wondering if the Lumin could be a better fit got to me. First impression was that the T2 is built like a tank. It isn't that heavy but boy is it sleek, minimalist and compact. Right out of the box, there seems to be a bit more air compared to my Snowmass fitted DSJ. It seems like a natural at what it does. No worse than the DSJ even though this unit is only 2 hours old.
 
freesole said:
Purchased the T2 today to try in place of my trusty PS Audio Directstream Junior. The DSJ was and is fantastic as a DAC and streaming option. I really had no complaints with it in my system but as always, the allure of wondering if the Lumin could be a better fit got to me. First impression was that the T2 is built like a tank. It isn't that heavy but boy is it sleek, minimalist and compact. Right out of the box, there seems to be a bit more air compared to my Snowmass fitted DSJ. It seems like a natural at what it does. No worse than the DSJ even though this unit is only 2 hours old.
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Congrats! Enjoy the journey!
 
freesole said:
Purchased the T2 today to try in place of my trusty PS Audio Directstream Junior. The DSJ was and is fantastic as a DAC and streaming option. I really had no complaints with it in my system but as always, the allure of wondering if the Lumin could be a better fit got to me. First impression was that the T2 is built like a tank. It isn't that heavy but boy is it sleek, minimalist and compact. Right out of the box, there seems to be a bit more air compared to my Snowmass fitted DSJ. It seems like a natural at what it does. No worse than the DSJ even though this unit is only 2 hours old.
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Freesole...curious to hear how you like the T2 now that you have had it in your system for a few days? Also I am very curious to hear from anyone who has compared the T2 to the T1 (maybe a Lumin dealer). I have a T1 and might be interested in upgrading but would like to know more before I move in that direction.
 
I have had my T2 playing for a few days now , Im waiting on a couple power cables and a Shunyata Research Hydra Triton V3 it will be interesting
 
“The T2 is one of the best devices of this kind. It is resolving, delivers nice colors and beautiful space. Purity of the sound translates into a great sound stage and excellent band's extremes, which is something completely different from classical "file-based" sound. This is a big step forward compared to the T1 version”

All true! An incredible machine at $4500 (introductory price).
 
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