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Lumin U2 Mini

I was hoping to get user feedback on the Lumin U2 Mini. I currently have a Vault 2i and have really enjoyed it. The Lumin looks appealing to me for several reasons . I was hoping to find a server that would allow me to pull my Vault files through the network but it seems Bluesound is a closed ecosystem and doesn’t support UPnP . That said I noticed the Lumin has digital inputs . This would allow me to use anything in the Vault through the Lumin and my DAC 

I was also wondering how the Lumin app works compared to BluOS. Thanks !

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ryder
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Lumin U2 Mini $2,400

Lumin U1 Mini $1,400 or lower (Used)

It may be better but by how much.

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thyname
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You can use the Lumin U2 with Roon, and problem solved. No need to use the Lumin app.

designsfx
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@oddiofyl 

Your equipment list is showing you have an Aurender N200- are you no longer using this?

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oddiofyl OP
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Hi 

 

Designsfx , I never had the Lumin but i was seriously considering it.   I was able to leverage a trade toward the N200 that was such a good deal I couldn't pass.      

I love the Aurender , it is a great machine.         

The Lumin looks like it offers a lot for the money.  I probably would have picked the U2 mini if the Aurender wasn't such a great deal .   I did not plan on buying a $6k msrp streamer but i have zero regrets ...   really great support from Aurender too

designsfx
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@oddiofyl 

That’s great to hear! When I was scrolling through this post I couldn’t figure out what you were using for Dac duties- whether you had a standalone or the Bluesound or other. My only comment would have been to make sure you’re happy with the Dac you have before buying the Lumin U2 Mini as the Dac will be the Mae or break in that scenario. I just received my U2 a week ago, I purposely went with it to test streaming but to not be influenced by Lumins version of Dac- I prefer the Aqua Dac that I have. 
So my next question would be does the Aurender outperform the equipment you were using prior to the buy on all levels? I have no experience with Aurender but their products seem to have a large fan base here on Agon.

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