Lumin X1

Actually I went to both the places you listed (yes one was B&W), and I auditioned the Lumin Amp as well. I will go back to B&W for another audition as I want try them paired up with the Gryphon Diablo 300.
 
We have a new promotion of purchase of Lumin X1 + AMP together. Try to ask your dealer for discount. (Dealers please check with distributor or our sales staff.)
 
jeffhk said:
I had the chance to audition the T2 recently, and, unfortunately, the X1. I say unfortunately, because after listening to it for a bit, now i want an X1 instead of the T2, so there goes the budget! My only question now is, how would the X1 compare with the something like the U1 connected to a Chord Dave? Any advantages/disadvantages to either?
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I’m listening to Joan Baez with the X1 right now and Ill say I don’t remember my Aurender N10 into my Chord Dave giving me this amazing sound. I’m blown away. I was using mega buck Ansuz cables with the N10/Dave combo while I’m using the OEM Lumin Ethernet cable and a relatively cheap LFD power cable on the X1. I can’t image you having buyers remorse with the X1.
 
As I've done with my S1 before, except for the display and not being overly concerned about using the additional electrical power, I keep the X1 powered on 24/7. Good idea or bad and, if so, why?
 
I was kind of joking but, knowing that companies always have new ideas and designs in the works, I just expect it at some point.
 
BlueSky said:
I was kind of joking but, knowing that companies always have new ideas and designs in the works, I just expect it at some point.
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Can’t disagree. But there hasn’t even been a hint of talk. Lumin has had an impressive release of new products of late: D2, U1 mini, T2, X1. The A1/S1 could use replacing before any kind of Lumin Statement product IMO. The X1 is no doubt the king, but the T2 is the “crazy, ridiculous, stupid amazing good” for the money product.
 
Agreed. But I am banking my pennies now rather than later. And I am still thanking you and your team very much for putting an X1 in my home!
 
BlueSky said:
I keep the X1 powered on 24/7. Good idea or bad and, if so, why?
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That's generally a good idea, except for those who live in an area that often experiences electrical surges. There is a theory that the clocks need time to stabilize to attain their low phase noise / jitter performance.

Don't worry about the flagship status. Not to be changed any time soon.
 
Well i can only say that the T2 is a real good performer its giving you a lot , for a small price.
I do own T1 , and has a local dealer that is really great , which means i have had X1 , S1 and now T2 on loan....no doubt that X1 is the king its so so so good , its like everything is just right.....an hologram in front of you with the musicians just there in front of you.
Would say that S1 , has a kind of being there , the snap of a guitar its just like you're there in front of that guitar...but still X1 trumps them all.
For the money T2 is stunningly good , very musical , and still present a good soundstage.
 
So far, I am loving my X1. It sounds better tonight than last night, and I hope it continues to improve with more time on it. Even now I am hearing more audio information on tracks than before. A couple of times I heard something that made me pause the player to verify it was the music, and not something outside.
 
Bud Lumin X1 is my dream source component. i really hope i can make that happen sometime , right now i try to figure out to make the smartest upgrade path from my T1 to X1.......so far i was thinking first to go with T2 , then S1 , and finally X1.....or maybe find a used S1. Not easy to decide. :)
Listening right now to the T2 on my Accuphase E-470 on Focus Audio FS.788 loudspeakers am feeding the T2 with Tidal HiFi and using Nordost Frey2 Ethernet....and Frey2 loudspeaker cables on loan .........i do feed the Lumin T2 with a Heimdall 2 Powercord and think when upgrading the Lumin i will also go with a Frey 2 Power cord.
Sorry for the talk around my system and thoughts on upgrade path. Was not trying to sidetrack the thread.
 
BlueFox said:
A couple of times I heard something that made me pause the player to verify it was the music, and not something outside.
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That was my initial sense as well! Almost holographic in nature, the sound stage grew in all three dimensions: in width left and to the right well outside the physical confines of speaker placement, in height both above and below where the speakers are visually, and in depth in front of and behind the speakers. I note this in all three output modes including the analog, the S/PDIF and the USB interfaces although I prefer the smoothness and delicacy of the analog.
 
BlueFox said:
So far, I am loving my X1. It sounds better tonight than last night, and I hope it continues to improve with more time on it. Even now I am hearing more audio information on tracks than before. A couple of times I heard something that made me pause the player to verify it was the music, and not something outside.
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Bud - Glad you are liking the X1. Told you! I’m very happy with mine.
 
Don't we all! :rolleyes:

But a question was raised: And I quote from page 2, "Clever continues throughout the X1. It has dual Ethernet ports. One is a regular RJ45 LAN and one is an optical network connection. This means you can hook a local NAS direct to the Lumin for optimal performance, all the while retaining the functionality of the full Ethernet connectivity and streaming and control point opportunities that brings."

Can I connect my QNAP NAS directly to the Lumin?
 
Great review! The X1 is a special music player. Too bad there was no mention of the L1 which makes the setup and use of the Lumin players a breeze.
 
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