The Lumin U2 Streamer Review VS EverSolo, Bluesound and MINI! 

I have a Lumin U2 mini and it sounds great in my system and has great app. I upgraded from the Node 2. The U2 mini is connected to a Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE.

I love the way you use words like magical, over and over again. "More magicality with every note. Magical feel to the texture of the magical sounding wow factor of magical details of magic." Great work. 👍

Viewed the Eversolo reviews. Cool! I just ordered a new Bluesound Node X. That unit should be a a great upgrade from the Model 3. When will you be reviewing the Node X?

To make your chanel interesting for average Joe as well: Could please you do a comparison review between the Eversolo and Cambridge CXN streamer? Thankyou.

Loving my Wiim mini. Hugh upgrade from bluetooth ran from my Iphone 7.

Great review on hi end digital streaming!

Sorry about the Moles... Love the review... I do have a different experience with the Lumin App (via my U1Mini & S-Booster) than you, My wife said it best... on a larger Tablet all the data is always on the screen, no hidden pages, Sure Roon gets you more information ( at a cost ) but even on a phone the logic behind the Lumin app is fantastic. It's got my non techy wife streaming, listening & most importantly enjoying more music, what more can I say ! Thanks for a fun and very enjoyable review ! Oh and totally agree with the Weiss Dac204... it's a killer Period, not just an amazing value!

Excelente revisión, la sentí tan verdadera como mi devoción hacia mi humilde pero maravilloso LUMIN U1 Mini.

Thank you for a nicely balanced review. How would you say the combination between a BlueSound Node N130 and RME adi-2 dac FS would be compared to the EverSolo DMP-6 Master Edition?

It would be interesting to test Holo Red streamer with i2s.

Another rad review! Hey, maybe I missed it quite a few videos back, but do you still have the Fleetwoods?

The thing with Lumin is product casework, display and app havent changed much in years. App def needs updating to stay in the game imo

if possible please review the Node X with new dac.

Would have been nice if you'd thrown the "master edition" of the eversolo in the mix.

Thank you. I’d give the 2 Innuos Phoenixes a go in your lovely system.

Eversolo still has the advantage of non-Sata SSD storage though which in theory could/should sound better than regular streaming.

Did you purchase a pair of Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo? What is your main speakers right now?

U1 and Eversolo have similar specs. DMP-A6 and Bluesound Node X have similar parts (Arm CPU, Ess DAC). On paper they should all sound great. Will spending 5X more enhance my listening enjoyment 5X? I do know I would be $4K poorer. A fairer comparison might be with Lumin T3 (w. DAC). A direct signal path between streamer and internal DAC should sound better than extra data overhead, transmitters, etc. IMO.

I have the Eversolo A6 connected via usb to a Gustard R26 running Roon. The combination sounds incredible.

A comparison to the other Eversolo devices could be interesting as well 🤗

Just got into streaming..Wiim pro 😊

Glad you compared it a little to the Grimm MU1 👍🏻

Would you consider reviewing Esoteric N-05XD?

Did you try the LEEDH volume control? Just curious an upgrade to the Node in front of a GaN1

No they are not. Let's remember these are streamers, they stream music from the Internet. Before it comes to our ears it needs to pass through the amp and speakers/headphones, at least. Both of those color the sound more than any half-decent quality streamer would.

The weiss dac seems intresting. I had the Gustard A26 on my top 3 list but now this might be a contender.

Thank you very much for spending your time with LUMIN U2. Really glad you decided to keep it in your system. Enjoy!

i recently had the opportunity to audition an Aurender N30. This unit sounded exactly as your description of the Lumin and i had a similar experience as you did. Those little sounds that come out of nowhere and realistic sounding instruments. This is a 25k streamer and way out of my budget. I,m hoping to find something that will deliver close to the same experience under 10k. Any thoughts about the Innous Pulsar? Front end is very impactful i have learned. currently using the internal streaming of my Bricasti Design M23 DAC

I’m curious if going from a Bluesound to Eversolo to an even higher price is worth it when using AirPlay? Is AirPlay a type of bottleneck?

I use a Roon Nucelus for streaming Quboz and Tital. Would love to hear your take on this set up.

Is the U2 have galvanic isolation on Digital Coax output?

I would love to see a comparison with thr Wiim mini

In 2023 I find incredibile that expensive hi-end stuff like the Lumin, adopts a cheap, low-res, monochrome display.

Got my Eversolo DMP-A6 this week for £725.00 including TAX, WOW !!! stunning, I stream Amazon HD Music through my Chord Hugo TT2 DAC , then my Michi x3 Amp and Bowers and Wilkins 804 D4 speakers, it is way cleaner and wider than the outgoing SoundNode ! I did get a 512GB SSD for it, but I cannot seem to find where to enable the SSD, as the unit still only shows 32GB which is the built-in ROM. Would be nice to know how to enable the extra storage...

Great review, now I am a little confused I was about to run out and purchase an eversolo a6. Now the vivid description of the Lumin U2 appear to align with my taste. I am still only a CD user through my naim equipment. Oh the choices🥴🎵🎵👍

Thanks

lumin vs the master 6a an do you consider sonusfaber v an sonusfaber two's highin

Throw the Wiim pro into the mix with an external DAC.

what delta sigma processor is in the weiss dac204?

I'm wondering if the Lumin U2 ($5,000) with a Chord TT2 is close enough to the Grimm Audio MU1 ($13,000) with the TT2.

Why don’t you create a leader board or a category set and move the products up and down the leader board You can use price value quality or create several such ‘boards’

Hey, I'm looking to buy a DAC, and I can't decide between the Lumin D2, and the Denafrips Pontus II. I'm listening exclusively to Qobuz, through Roon. What're your thoughts on the quality of the DAC of the Lumin vs the Denafrips?

$7k would you choose U2 and Weiss or cheaper streamer and DAC200?

Do you think that music sound better on a CD player than streaming ? Some people says CD format still sounds better. Thanks!

hi I’m using Michi x3, do you suggest connect eversolo dmp a6 via digital and use michi’s dac? What’s the best digital output, usb, coax or optical? Or do you recommend I should use eversolo have better amp I should analog connect to Michi?

The Statement is also a server and has a built in CD ripper. It’s not just a streamer.

Will you do a review of the T+A MP 200? I'm interested to know how it stacks up.

Have you heard Antipodes CX $6k streamer with HQPlayer and NAA?

My next project will be Raspberry PI with some isolation/upgrades, coupled with a Yamaha RX700/old re-capped and cleaned up Pioneer. Delivering 1's and 0's that you already pay for to a multi-thousand glorified wi-fi receiver with a snazzy (first to fail) screen seems a bit...well...you do you. I did enjoy the almost-Anne Rice style exposition of breadth and depth and clean richness and height and oh the glorious deliciousness of the vibrant succulent highs and clear black depths of the soundstage being all around! All, from 1's and 0's...unless your devices are deliberately altering the music "stream" via post processing, which is highly probably, given industry's desire to mine what is "popular" to the current ear holes! So, you get an upthumb for hyperbole alone :) One can emulate that in PI :)

how would you rate streamer and DAC contribution to the sound percentage wise? how much percent the streamer affects the sound? and how much precent a DAC affects the sound ?

I think if you can hard wire your streamer to a fiber optic connection a Bluesound Node is just fine. Mine is. Making it struggle with a wireless signal from a cable modem is bound to cause trouble.

I already have the Lumin U1... thinking the upgrade to the U2 wont be that significant..

제가 eversolo A6 를 쓰다가 lumin u2 로 바꿨는데, 1초만에 차이를 느낄 정도로 lumim u2가 좋았어요. 더 섬세하고 다이니믹하고...사실 비교가 안 될 정도로 차이가 많이 납니다.물론 eversolo A6 의 6인치 lcd 창과 wi-fi 가 가능한 점은 분명 이점으로 작용은 하지만 음질은 비교가 안되요...

Wiim Pro -> Marantz 2238 -> Sony SS-G1 III all with cheap Dynavox cables all less than 1000$ for Amazing sound, really don't need to spend more.

Do you think the Master Edition Eversolo DMP-A6 @ $1299.99 is worth the price difference?

Hi there, can u please review the new EverSolo DMP-A8 streamer / DAC / Preamp?

Damn that Aavik design is sexy.

How does the Hifi rose compare to the lumin?

The best streamer ever, and is the reference for a lot of audiophile is the DCS Network bridge, not the newest, but by far the best.

He has amazing speakers and amplification. An iPhone dongle would sound amazing.

Clocks. That's how, it's all in the timing.

Maybe... for now no streamer $$$. DACs are in the speakers $$$. Don't even see them. So lots of 3D room... even for upgrade. But three different active speakers switched back & forth, day by day, by clicking a piece of software. U can here the difference, they are not the same. Added software like Audirvana is a fun upgrade, it's up sampling with various options before the DACs.

HOW SIMILAR TO INNOUS?

Hope you try the new Holo Audio Red streamer as Golden Sound measured that it had the lowest ever jotter and is under $1k. I have one and it's great.

I'm weary of all niche streamers. Fast forward a couple of years and the app and/or firmware is outdated. BTW those are not audiophile moles.

Do any of these streamers "support" Amazon Music HD, or better yet, have Amazon Music direct integration, like Wiim Pro?

If all digital - 10101010... Why not use the basic' simple not expensive streamer ? (As a Transport only )

What’s about Aurender streamer?

Who is the US rep?

What about CXN V2 ?

You would have loved Wadia.

Eversolo is ever out of stock.

of course he'd say the most expensive one sounds best. It fits in line with the rest of his system.

The different of price are huge. It’s normal that Lumin sound best.

Any experience with Auralic?

U2 Looks like a winner except- No rip or storage capacity. Inferior Music system unless you go with Roon which then degrades the SQ. Better to wait for the Final Solution!

I was wondering how long the DMP-6A hype would last. Not even a month? LOL

Streamers still have that digital glare like early cds!

Looking for a dedicated streamer. Lumin U2 or the HiFi Rose?

Pi2AES for the win!

Why do these devices rely on wired connections 😮

👏👍🙏❤️

INNUOS is not a streamer it’s a server that can stream

U2 Mini + LPS Converter Kit = U2 and save thousands.

How does this compare with Aurender N 200 ?

TLDR: NO

You should probably have a Dermatologist check out that problem you’re having in your yard.

That cat must be broken, it is supposed to catch the moles. Lol get more cats

there is also the linn klimax streamer. i don't like DSD, nor high up sampling rates. All the top Recording studios do not even use DSD nor do they use high up sampling rates . DSD has problems with frequency noise distortions, unlike PCM 44.1 or 24/96. DSD is not classed as the top tier for sound quality. You need to try some of ATC's pairs of 3 way active crossover SCM ASL DYNAMIC loudspeakers. You are not going to get the level of the music's presence or lifelike presence or dynamics with normal passive loudspeakers like you have tried and used and tested or own . About the LUMIN, there is absolutely nothing inside it's elaborate outer case work to justify it's high ticket price. It has just a basic transformer in sealed compartment, and a smallish uncomplicated and basic surface mount circuitry pcb board, which does not justify it's admission cost, and especially against the cost of their own competing new U2 mini streamer .

it's all splitting hairs

5k streamer and no WIFI 😢 You buy IFI ZEN Stream for 300$ and you get WIFI + LAN

5000 for any digital component is lunacy.

It’s basically a radio pulling in music that plugs into a dac that does the conversion. That’s all. Spend your cash elsewhere. The WiiM mini is the “last bit of magic” you need.

Please translate in french!! Thank😅😊

This is laughable.

The Node is a shockingly bad sounding streamer; practical to use yes, audiophile no.

Unsubscribed when he said Spotify😂