Lumin X2 Has anyone used this device yet?


Lumin X2 Has anyone used this device yet?

I own the Lumin X1 and I have been very happy with it. Recently Lumin has now released the X2 model.

The updated X2 is supposed to have superior internal components that exceed the X1 in sonic attributes.

Still, there doesn't seem to be much info that I can find about it compared to the X1.

ozzy

ozzy

I asked the question of removing the footers because I have some very expensive footers (Critical Mass CM2) that worked so well with my X1 that I would like to try with the X2. But the Iso-Acoustic footers are much larger than the ones on the X2.

Removing them would be ideal, if they can...

ozzy

I think , I will wait the launch of ´´ LuminX3 ´´  ; if ever .

It is very a personnal matter ; but I wonder if the improvment of the LuminX2 worths the ~ $ 10000 ( CAD )  difference ?

“but I wonder if the improvement of the LuminX2 worths the ~ $ 10000 ( CAD )  difference ?”

That’s a difficult question to answer.  For me, my dealer offered a great trade-in price on the X1, so it made it an easier decision.  Given that Lumin included a new processing platform and a bespoke DAC, I decided it was worth the investment.  I am not disappointed.  

maxwave,

Yes, the X2 s is that much better than the X1, which is a fine piece. The differences are: a much deeper and wider soundstage with better 3D imaging that is quite impressive.

ozzy

@spenav A German HiFi publication compared a Melco music server to the Lumin L2 library/switch.  You might find the test interesting.  It can be translated into English directly on the site.

https://www.hifistatement.net/tests/item/3751-lumin-l2