The Lumin P-1 arrived today. 
I did the P-1 "install" with my iPhone. Downloaded the Lumin app, and it immediately found the P-1 on my network, and downloaded the latest version of the operating system, in all of about 2 minutes. Then, I logged into my Qobuz account, and was streaming from the P-1 via the iPhone in a manner of minutes. 
I'm presently using it with my little Amp Camp amps; both the P-1 and the ACAs are connected to an "analog amplification segment" SG Altaira hub. What makes this easy is that Lumin installed a proper chassis ground terminal on the back of the P-1. Just another reason why Lumin has it goin' on in my view.
And...it sounded absolutely FANTASTIC right off the truck, without even having had time to settle or burn-in, yet.
Contrast the P-1 set-up to this set-up, previously....
All the gear inside the red borders is now gone, all replaced by just the P-1.
Did a "back-of-napkin" calculation, and by installing the P-1 and going with the Inspiration integrated, I've been able to remove... 15 "bits of gear" from the system, after adding up all the cables, power supplies, components, switches, blah, blah, etc.
Simpler really is better....
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components.
Last edited by Puma Cat; 11-22-2022 at 03:22 AM.
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