I have a Lumin T1 and you really can’t run the balanced and unbalanced outputs both connected. Must be one or the other. Not sure if the X1 is the same or not. Best to check on the Audioshark site, the Lumin designer (Wklie) is a regular on there and very helpful.
Lumin X1 and headphones amplifier: what to do ?
Hi,
I sold my Pro iDSD DAC/Streamer and bought a Lumin X1.
Unlike the iDSD there is no headphone output on the Lumin.
I own Focal Clear headphones.
So I have to purchase a headphone amp.
I have seen ´´Analog only ´´ amps : Single Ended / XLR in and XLR out only.
https://mjolnir-audio.com/product-selection/
I have seen amps. with balanced connections and a DAC included : USB , Coaxial , Optic..
https://en-us.sennheiser.com/digital-headphones-amplifier-hdv-820
https://matrix-digi.com/en/products/321.html
https://soundnews.net/sources/dacs/aune-s6-pro-review-a-maestro-is-disciple-clothes/
Lumin X1 rear panel
https://images.app.goo.gl/JCV5o4tMqmqBRrXm7
The main Lumin utilisation will be for music playback with my Acurus ACT4 via balanced input.
On occasion, I will use my headphones.
Is it possible , the good sound of the Lumin not to be altered ( colored ) by headphones amplifire , if connected with XLR cables only ( input and output ) ?
if I use the midend DAC ( digital inputs )of an headphone amp. , will I miss something from the Lumin on a sound stand point with my headphones ?
I must underline tha the USB and digital audio on the Lumin are output only.
Any one , have suggestions on how I can get the best of both units ?
Thanks