Replacement power cable for Lumin X1

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BlueSky

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I'd like a very short umbilical to connect the X1 to it's power supply. Has anyone ventured into the world of replacing that cable and, if you have, do you have any specifics that you could share?

Thank you! Stay safe!
 
If i am not completely mistaken , i remember having read a review where they mention Westminster Lab, makes a cord that should make a good difference.
If i find that review i will be back with the link , for you.
 
FDPDK said:
If i am not completely mistaken , i remember having read a review where they mention Westminster Lab, makes a cord that should make a good difference.
If i find that review i will be back with the link , for you.
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Thanks much. It's not that I don't like the cable that is provided I just need a much shorter one. I'll check for Westminster Lab as well.
 
Please let us know if there is any audio improvements. I quickly looked through the article, and didn't see any comments on the cable.
 
I’d be interested as well, assuming the A1 and X1 use the same cable. A shorter cable would look tidier than the 2 meter + cable that comes stock.
 
Oly said:
I’d be interested as well, assuming the A1 and X1 use the same cable. A shorter cable would look tidier than the 2 meter + cable that comes stock.
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For me, about a 0.5 meter cable would be perfect. I know the X1 has a nine-pin connector and I forget what the A1 had. They may not be a direct replacement but, as always, I could be wrong.
 
Oly said:
I’d be interested as well, assuming the A1 and X1 use the same cable. A shorter cable would look tidier than the 2 meter + cable that comes stock.
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Exactly, the A1 is 8 pins and the X1 9, but if I'm not mistaken, the X1 cable is thicker and the connectors are of better quality.
 
I was contacted by the good folks at WestminsterLab in response to my email and now am in the process of trying to raid the piggy bank and check the couch cushions to come up with the means to purchase the 0.6m cable I'd like. I'll keep you posted.
 
FDPDK said:
That sounds really interesting , fingers crossed .
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I've decided it was a little rich for my blood. I wasn't really looking for a sound quality improvement but, rather, cleaning up the rat's next behind my equipment. I may choose to source the connectors myself and reverse engineer the one I have or get out the wire cutters and soldering station and re-terminate the one I have.
 
BlueSky said:
I've decided it was a little rich for my blood. I wasn't really looking for a sound quality improvement but, rather, cleaning up the rat's next behind my equipment. I may choose to source the connectors myself and reverse engineer the one I have or get out the wire cutters and soldering station and re-terminate the one I have.
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The making of the cable can be difficult. Even if you choose to DIY, do not modify the original cable.
 
wklie said:
The making of the cable can be difficult. Even if you choose to DIY, do not modify the original cable.
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Message received. How about considering offering to make some short ones that we could purchase. I suspect most of us have the PS relatively close to the main unit and this certainly would be helpful.

Respectfully...........
 
schmidtmike76 said:
I’ve looked into a new cord for my bryston BP26 and was told by a audio dealer they don’t make a sound quality difference.
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I would agree with that assessment. I was looking at it from an aesthetic purpose only. The Hirose (HSE) connectors or equivalent is going to be the real show stopper for me as they don't seem to be available. Probably a custom connector that Lumin had made. If anyone knows of a substitute connector I'd appreciate it.
 
BlueSky said:
I've decided it was a little rich for my blood. I wasn't really looking for a sound quality improvement but, rather, cleaning up the rat's next behind my equipment. I may choose to source the connectors myself and reverse engineer the one I have or get out the wire cutters and soldering station and re-terminate the one I have.
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Update: I "undecided" that it was too rich for my blood and have placed an order with Angus of WestminsterLab for a 0.6m carbon fiber wrapped replacement cable. I expect it sometime next week and I will keep you all posted with unboxing, installation, break in and findings. Part of the reason I decided to give it a try is the "vibe" I got exchanging emails with the owner and his willingness to share details about construction techniques, materials used, etc. This kind of willingness to communicate goes along way with me.
 
I explored the same venture quite some time ago. There is nothing complicated about the cable, even the cable connectors are available for purchase through various retailers online. But what I do recall is that a couple of the pins carried a bit more current than others, and a few weren't even used. So changing out the cable would be a little more complicated but shortening it with the factory one would be quite easy as long as you ensure that you reconnect each lead back to exactly the same pin position.

If you're curious why Lumin doesn't just say "Sure!" to a shorter cable request its because they don't manufacture it themselves. They bring it in, in bulk, in the factory length and asking their supplier for a single shorter length, I assume, isn't worth the trouble or potentially additional cost. A factory cable replacement cost $200 USD last time I checked.
 
Thanks for that. I did disassemble one of the connectors and can confirm what you said regarding the relative ease of shortening the end of the cable. Nothing extraordinary there.

That being said, I did place an order with WestminsterLab and it was being "run in" and should ship to me by FedEX tomorrow, Monday, H.K. time. It was an order of magnitude more expensive than the replacement cost you mentioned above but it is what it is.

I'll post my findings upon receipt and installation of the 0.6m cable. Although not expecting much but prior to doing the final break-in and listening tests on the new cable, I am going to do a little testing with an ultra sensitive nano-volt meter to determine if the Lumin's output quiescent noise level is different on the new cable as opposed to the old one.
 
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