LUMiN U2 Mini & Pi2AES Face Off

Song:
I Have Seen That Face Before performed by Grace Jones

My Verdict:
LUMiN [stream via ROON]– Sounds neutral & dynamic but high price point
Pi2AES [stream via VOLUMIO] – Sounds brighter but pretty impressive clarity for the price, good price-performance ratio

Please let me know your thoughts and comments on this.

My setup
Recording Device:
AUDIO-TECHNICA AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Dual Channel USB Audio Interface

Output Device:
LINE MAGNETIC AS125 tube integrated amp
DENAFRIPS Pontus 2 R2R DAC
DENAFRIPSs Hermes DDC
LUMiN U2 mini Digital Transporter/Streamer
SEAS Biforst Bookshelf Solid Wood Speaker
REL T7i Subwoofer
RASPBERRY Pi 4B 2GB SBC music streamer
Pi2AES – Pro Audio Shield
ROON v2.0 on Linux
VOLUMIO V3.378