Unless the streamer incorporates digital parametric equalization (as the Aries G2 now does), that means I couldn't really use a separate digital equalizer and still use the DAC built into a streamer. Second, I want to be able to use an equalizer in the digital domain to do room correction for my Harbeth M40.2 speakers. First, I think my Benchmark DAC3 HGC is very natural sounding and don't want to give that up. These are automatically installed as released.Īs before with my choice of the Auralic Aries G2, I wanted to concentrate on a unit without a built-in DAC for two reasons. Lumin also seems to be one of the most responsive companies to fixing any glitches users discover, releasing periodic fixes as well as software/firmware enhancements.
I did note, however, how much praise the Lumin units and the Lumin control app garnered both for sonics and for reliable, non-glitchy operation, as well as the supposedly top-notch GUI. I'm sure the sonics of the streamer of such a system can be bettered, but in terms of rock-solid reliability, using a "real computer" to tune to and stream directly from music streaming websites-much less connecting to local music files-holds no surprises or glitches to annoy you. I have found that out myself with my new headphone listening system built around my Dell all-in-one desktop computer, discussed here. Those who use general purpose computers for audio streaming have no idea how good they have it in terms of reliable, non-flaky functionality. Now, most high-end streamers are not known for ease of use or reliable functioning.
The Lumin products started appearing on my personal audio radar following the problems I encountered with my Auralic Aries G2 (as described in this post in the Auralic's thread).
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