I wouldn't buy an all in one like the P1. I've always found that my systems sound best with a separate preamp. The 2nd reason I wouldn't buy the P1 is that I like to have flexibility to upgrade either the DAC, streamer or change the tonality (change tubes or interconnects; etc). I would stick with the Leto as the preamp. Save the $10k for a separate DAC and separate streamer upgrade.
Lumin P1 or Pre / Streamer / DAC separates?
Hi - wanted to see if anyone had experience with the Lumin P1 - especially interested in how it works as a Preamp. I have both Krell Illusions ii & Zesto Leto Preamplifiers. I use a Auralic G1 Aries Streamer and a MHDT Pagoda balanced DAC. They feed a Krell Duo 300xd Amplifier.
I am thinking about simplifying things, shifting to the Lumin P1 as a Streamer / DAC and Pre. I previously had a Lumin D2 which I thought punched above it’s weight class, I’m confident the P1 is an outstanding Streamer / DAC but less confident in if it will perform well as a Pre. I’ve tried feeding the 300xd direct without a Pre and have always preferred having a Pre in the chain.
The P1 was designed to change the narrative.
Crazy to think the P1 can best separates? Again, I think it would best my streamer / DAC.
Thanks,