Lumin X2 Has anyone used this device yet?

“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

@mifanning 

Thank you for the link. I haven’t had the pleasure of listening to the L2. Only compared the Melco to a bare drive. I use to own the X1 and liked it a lot. . 

@spenav Well the good news for you is that Melco—and the L2— had excellent sound quality performance.  The reviewer thought the fiber optic connection of the L2 might have a small advantage but he seemed to think it would be difficult to detect in a blind test.  I own the L2 and have been impressed with it.