mbovaird Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I'm looking at a streamer - either a Lumin or Linn Akurate DS. Does anyone here have experience with the Lumin? I have heard the Akurate several times and its terrific. But I'm curious how the Lumin would compare to it. DSD is nice, but not critical since most of the DSD material right now is the SOS. I'm most interested in the SQ of redbook and high res PCM. Link to comment
mbovaird Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 As a follow up, I had read that one of the negatives of the Lumin was that when you add new music, you had to reboot the NAS in order for it to show up in the music list. Is this still the case? Link to comment
Audio_ELF Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 As a follow up, I had read that one of the negatives of the Lumin was that when you add new music, you had to reboot the NAS in order for it to show up in the music list. Is this still the case? Rebooting the NAS would probably be more a issue with the UPnP software rather than the LUMIN device. LUMIN recommend using MinimServer which does unfortunately have the limitation that it only re-reads the library for changes at boot. The workaround which is coming (hopefully) soon is a web interface for MinimServer which will allow a simple one click restart of the server prompting a re-read. Full (scheduled) re-reading of the library is something that is being worked on but apparently is more challenging and will take longer (if it ever comes). Eloise Eloise --- ...in my opinion / experience... While I agree "Everything may matter" working out what actually affects the sound is a trickier thing. And I agree "Trust your ears" but equally don't allow them to fool you - trust them with a bit of skepticism. keep your mind open... But mind your brain doesn't fall out. Link to comment
mbovaird Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 Rebooting the NAS would probably be more a issue with the UPnP software rather than the LUMIN device. LUMIN recommend using MinimServer which does unfortunately have the limitation that it only re-reads the library for changes at boot. The workaround which is coming (hopefully) soon is a web interface for MinimServer which will allow a simple one click restart of the server prompting a re-read. Full (scheduled) re-reading of the library is something that is being worked on but apparently is more challenging and will take longer (if it ever comes). Eloise Thanks Eloise. I am assuming the Linn does not suffer this same fate? Link to comment
Audio_ELF Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Thanks Eloise. I am assuming the Linn does not suffer this same fate? If you use MinimServer with the Linn then the problem will be the same. Eloise Eloise --- ...in my opinion / experience... While I agree "Everything may matter" working out what actually affects the sound is a trickier thing. And I agree "Trust your ears" but equally don't allow them to fool you - trust them with a bit of skepticism. keep your mind open... But mind your brain doesn't fall out. Link to comment
playback Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 As a follow up, I had read that one of the negatives of the Lumin was that when you add new music, you had to reboot the NAS in order for it to show up in the music list. Is this still the case? Hello, I'm using the Lumin with Minimserver and a Synology NAS. I've installed Minimwatch on the computer. Every-time I make a change on my library or add rips (CDs or downloaded files) to my NAS I just simply stop Minimwatch wait a few seconds and restart it. After it's done, on the Lumin App, (Ipad) : Setup>Minimserver> Options I select "Update Music Library" and it updates my Library. No need to reboot the NAS. I hope this helps. Regards, Pedro Link to comment
mbovaird Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 Hello,I'm using the Lumin with Minimserver and a Synology NAS. I've installed Minimwatch on the computer. Every-time I make a change on my library or add rips (CDs or downloaded files) to my NAS I just simply stop Minimwatch wait a few seconds and restart it. After it's done, on the Lumin App, (Ipad) : Setup>Minimserver> Options I select "Update Music Library" and it updates my Library. No need to reboot the NAS. I hope this helps. Regards, Pedro Thanks Pedro. Lumin tech support has been terrific as well. Link to comment
realmassy Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 There's a long thread about the Lumin and various DS on the Linn forum Linn Klimax DS/1 vs Akurate DS/1 vs Majik DS vs Lumin - Side-by-Side Comparison It is obiously biased (and so am I, owning a ADS) but might give you an idea of the differences between these streamers Massimiliano Link to comment
cubase Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Hello mbovaird, I used to own an Akurate DS0 modified by G.Volk and I am now using a Lumin with a K.Lau power supply. The Lumin outclasses the Linn to me as it sounds more natural with a better resolution. I also suggest you give a try to Jriver which features a powerful and reliable music server. Link to comment
Philippe Bill Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 The Lumin outclasses the Linn to me as it sounds more natural with a better resolution.. I totally agree !! the last review : Lumin Network Music Player | AudioStream Link to comment
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