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Lumin Hifi Rose or Aurender
Two thumbs up on the Lumin U2.  Had a Lumin U1 Mini with the S/Booster power supply.  That was a nice set up for the money but the Lumin U2 is definitely a step above.  The app is easy to use but a bit clunky at times.  The U2 sound is excellent h... 
Lumin Hifi Rose or Aurender
Lumin U 2 is a great sounding streamer.    
Lumin Hifi Rose or Aurender
Lumin 2 is a great sounding streamer.    
Nearfield listening - once more
You need to consider the type of crossover also.  With 1st order crossovers, you need to sit far enough back to allow the drivers to integrate.    
Is there such a thing as a good medium priced music streamer?
Ck out the PSAudio AirLens or the Lumin U2 Mini.    
Thiel Owners
Bog Thiel fan. Have had 2.3s and 2.4s.  Currently have 3.7s with 2 Rel s/5 SHO subs.  Have listened to lots of speakers in an attempt to upgrade but the only speakers I have heard so far that I liked better were some Wilson Sashas.  I didn't feel ... 
Thiel Owners
Bog Thiel fan. Have had 2.3s and 2.4s.  Currently have 3.7s with 2 Rel s/5 SHO subs.  Have listened to lots of speakers in an attempt to upgrade but the only speakers I have heard so far that I liked better were some Wilson Sashas.  I didn't feel ... 
Where does music come from that streams?
It originates in Music Heaven.    
Pass Labs Preamps with tube amps?
Have an XP-32 and it is excellent.  My friend had an XP22 but I always felt, although a bit more dynamic, it was lacking in naturalness and palpability.  Thx XP32 is in a different category form everything under it.  He ended up selling his 22 for... 
Has buying and/or selling audio gear changed?
I would offer to pay the PP fee.  F&F limits your recourse.    
Hooked up Shiit Mani incorrectly
It can always be fixed.    
Experiences With Costly Balanced XLR Interconnects Above $3,000
Have had some great results from AntiCable and some of the higher end Cardas options.    
Aggrivated tinnitus from speakers?
You must have the ears of a bat?  18k tinitus, amazing.    
Are you on or off? What say you?
Always on, even when I think I am off.    
WHY IS THERE SO MUCH HATE FOR THE HIGH END GEAR ON AUDIO GEAR?
Jealousy mostly.