Lumin X2 Has anyone used this device yet?

I also used to own the X1 and was very fond of it. I had to sell it because it’s not a USB DAC and I needed a USB B input to run BACCH4MAC. I am currently using the MSB Premier and am happy with it. I am curious to find out how the X2 sounds compared to the X1. Congrats on the purchase ozzy. 

I was really surprised at how great the audio quality is with the X1. I have attached to it my 8TB hard drive that has all my recorded music. i.e. CD's, LP's, etc. on it via a USB cable. I also have the X1 attached via a fiber cable which I thought was also a big improvement over ethernet, etc.

With the X1 and Qoboz I no longer listen to my 6000+ CD's it has been that great.

Making the X2 to sound even better than the X1 will be a real challenge.

ozzy

I’ve had mine a few days now and have about 75 hours on it. It may look like the X1 but the similarity ends there. LUMIN’s new FPGA based DAC is quite an upgrade over the ESS chip used on the X1. The sound is more organic, real and musical. I find myself focusing more on what’s playing than how it sounds (hard to believe). There is also more instrumental detail coming through the L/R speakers and more low end punch. It took awhile to get my subs reintegrated. Vocals were not initially razor centered as with the X1 but that’s improving with time. I’m told it could be 200 hours for everything to get settled. So far could not be happier.

jimpainter,

Thank you so much for your post!

So, as most audio equipment does require break in, so too does the Lumin X2. I guess I can just stream music through it 24/7 for a while.

Please post as the break in progresses.

ozzy

I'm also following this with interest and will be interested to hear your impressions Ozzy. I have a X1 and have been wondering how much (if any) improvement the X2 will be bring, and if it's worth the upgrade.