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Lumin T2
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Fuse is Fast blow 2A 250V 5x20mm for most Lumin models except M1.
russellbobby
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Sorry for the dumb question put how do you shut off the Lumin? Hard shutoff in the rear?
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NekoAudio
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Typically you would let it to go to sleep after being inactive for a while. The next time you want to use it, it will wake up. The "idle sleep" setting is found under the device options.
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russellbobby
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thanks
I purchased and returned a Lumin D2. I was using it to stream 16 bit 44.1 redbook files to my Audio Note 3.1 X dac which is a great dac but will not play DSD or Hi Res files, so I also used the Lumin's DAC to play those files which, I have 6TB of music.
While I though the D2 was good I didn't think it was great. My AN DAC is three times the cost so I know it an unfair comparison. The AN has the detail without harshness and retains the analog nature of the music. Reading the great things you all are saying about the T2 I'm going to upgrade within the Lumin line either to the T2 or A1.
Did the T2 replace the T1 and A1? Does anyone have thoughts as to the difference in sound between the T2 and A1, is the T2 more detailed to a fault? ESS chip set.
Also, I'm thinking maybe the U1 mini streamer. How does the streamer part of the T2 or A1 compare to the U1 mini?
Sorry for the barrage of questions, trying to figure out which direction to go and can't demo these due to no dealer in area.
Thx.
While I though the D2 was good I didn't think it was great. My AN DAC is three times the cost so I know it an unfair comparison. The AN has the detail without harshness and retains the analog nature of the music. Reading the great things you all are saying about the T2 I'm going to upgrade within the Lumin line either to the T2 or A1.
Did the T2 replace the T1 and A1? Does anyone have thoughts as to the difference in sound between the T2 and A1, is the T2 more detailed to a fault? ESS chip set.
Also, I'm thinking maybe the U1 mini streamer. How does the streamer part of the T2 or A1 compare to the U1 mini?
Sorry for the barrage of questions, trying to figure out which direction to go and can't demo these due to no dealer in area.
Thx.
BlueFox
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The S1 steps up the A1, and the X1 steps up the S1.
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It did and it’s above both and really close to the S1. Really close.
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For the USB-output streamer part, T2 is similar to U1 MINI, with T2 supporting DSD512 if the USB DAC is Linux native DSD512 compatible. For pure streamer function, both T2 and U1 MINI (with USB output) are preferred to A1, which only has BNC-SPDIF output. Note that among the three only U1 MINI has AES output.
With a U1 MINI it should be possible to downsample DSD or Hi-Res to a sample rate that your current DAC supports via AES.
I'm not sure it is appropriate to say this, but to set proper expectations, SS gear does not produce tube sound.
The reason I mention the analog sound is the shop,where I bought the D2 mentioned that the D2 and A1 have more of a tube sound than the T2. My amp, pre and DAC all have tubes which may work well with the T2.
What is the reasoning to using BNC and and just spdif output?
I think this response is to my question regarding spdif and bnc.
i apologize I didn't word it very well and also had a typo.
i was curiosity as to why the use of bnc vs. just a spdif digital output? Does bnc have different ohm output than spdif or it is the same just a different form of connection?
I don't use USB.
Jack
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It's the same but some manufacturers see it as a more secure connection type.
audio.bill
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BNC connectors are available in a true 75 ohm impedance (50 ohm BNCs are also available) which is the ideal load impedance for SPDIF digital connection. RCA connectors can be used on SPDIF cable but rarely (if ever) can be designed to present the ideal 75 ohm load due to the conductor spacing of the plug. The secure locking feature of the BNC connector is an additional advantage compared to RCA.
I feel as though i'm doing my system a disservice using a $400 rca interconnect on the digital output with a $5 bnc adapter. You're saying I should get a 50ohm digital cable with BNC a connector?
audio.bill
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Absolutely not, 75 ohms is the ideal impedance for a coaxial SPDIF connection. Some cable companies make their coaxial cables terminated with proper 75 ohm BNCs and provide RCA adapters to use if needed. That cable would likely be better than using an RCA terminated cable with BNC adapters, but you should avoid a 50 ohm cable or 50 ohm BNC connectors. I know it can be confusing, hope I helped to clarify the muddy waters a bit!
Rob181
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Agree completely with audio.bill - if 75 ohm is the recommendation then that is the cable I would use - if I could use BNC connectors I would - they are a better connector than RCA & no BS about how they are made - function over form.
streamer_noob
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Hi am new here and a soon-to-be owner of a T2; my very 1st network streamer
Just started setting up my stereo and HT system with an integrated amp (with HT Bypass) and a Denon X6300 AVR
My plan is to connect the T2 to my integrated amp via Balanced connection for 2-channel listening
However, if i wanna run-in my HT speakers & front speakers (using multi-channel surround DSP on the AVR) at the same time using the T2 with say, Spotify playlists, how do I go about connecting the T2 to the AVR?
Is this possible?
Just started setting up my stereo and HT system with an integrated amp (with HT Bypass) and a Denon X6300 AVR
My plan is to connect the T2 to my integrated amp via Balanced connection for 2-channel listening
However, if i wanna run-in my HT speakers & front speakers (using multi-channel surround DSP on the AVR) at the same time using the T2 with say, Spotify playlists, how do I go about connecting the T2 to the AVR?
Is this possible?
I assume you don't need to have both the 2-channel integrated amp and the Denon AVR producing sound at the same time. If that's right, simply use a BNC to RCA coaxial cable to connect the Lumin BNC-SPDIF output to the coaxial output of the Denon AVR. (Or, for T2 and X1, you can connect a USB cable from Lumin T2 / X1 USB port to the Denon AVR USB audio port).
Then you can use Lumin app to choose whether the T2 / X1 outputs sound via analog for sound output from your 2-channel amp, or SPDIF or USB digital output to your Denon AVR for multi-channel DSP.
If you merely want to burn in the equipment and don't mind a possible SQ degradation, you could even connect both the XLR and RCA analog outputs of Lumin to the 2-channel amp and Denon AVR, so both are active at the same time.
Then you can use Lumin app to choose whether the T2 / X1 outputs sound via analog for sound output from your 2-channel amp, or SPDIF or USB digital output to your Denon AVR for multi-channel DSP.
If you merely want to burn in the equipment and don't mind a possible SQ degradation, you could even connect both the XLR and RCA analog outputs of Lumin to the 2-channel amp and Denon AVR, so both are active at the same time.
Darrel
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Wklie, I also have a new T2 coming my way. I'm in the middle of rearranging my audio rack for the T2. How much room on top of the T2 is required? Does the unit get hot or have a space requirement?