LUMIN - Audiophile Network Music Player

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I have been offered a Lumin D1 for a reasonable price. It is not a new unit. It was traded in. I am tempted to buy it. My original idea was to buy a Auralic Aries LE with something like a Gungnir Multibit or Metrum Octave. But since the Lumin is a nice all in one box it will safe me the costs of some cables.

 

But can anyone say something about the sound? How does it compared to say aforementioned combos? And how does the app compare?

 

The D1 can always be upgraded using a better DAC but that seems like a waist of money.

[mordante]

The D1 is astonishing for the price - especially if you get a custom PSU for it. It doesn't have to be Kenneth Lau, I had one from MCRU (UK). The DAC in the D1 is fantastic. I'd choose it over the options you mentioned without blinking an eyelid.

 

What does a Kenneth Lau PSU cost? I tried to google it but found nothing? Do they come in a 230V CE approved version? Teddy Pardo and Sbooster are CE certified.

[mordante]

I've heard rumors that Lumin will come with an updated U1 mini. That has the option of an external power supply