Lumin U2

Lumin U2

Network Music Transport

Why LUMIN U2?

After the huge success of their sweet spot price/performance LUMIN T3, LUMIN U2 brings the same design philosophy to a transport for the first time.

Taking chassis construction methods, linear power supply design and dual-network from the multi-award-winning LUMIN P1, the all-new LUMIN U2 brings high-end digital right into the heart of the LUMIN range.

Transport-only unit featuring the finest LUMIN components

• First LUMIN Transport to use new all-in-one chassis
• Latest processor provides greater resampling flexibility
• New integrated toroidal linear power supply
• Fibre Network provides complete isolation from network digital noise
• Increased capacity for future updates
• 3 USB ports including a NEW dedicated low-noise USB output
• Dual-Network interface with built-in Network Switch
• DSD512 and PCM768 playback
• 4 exceptionally low-phase-noise crystal clock oscillators
• New surface finish taken from the high-end P1
• Leedh Processing lossless volume control

All-new processing system

• Completely new next-generation hardware and software provide a new foundation for LUMIN
• Increased processing power and storage capacity provide greater resampling flexibility, audio processing performance and future-proofing.
• Up/down sampling up to DSD256

Internal ultra-low-noise linear power supply

• First LUMIN Transport with a built in linear power supply
• Ultra-low-noise rectifier and linear regulator
• Extra large toroidal transformer

Dedicated USB port for Audio Output

• First LUMIN to feature 3 USB ports
• New dedicated “Direct-Coupled” USB digital audio output port
• Leaves two ports free for music storage and accessories

CNC chassis construction

• First LUMIN Transport to use new all-in-one chassis
• The thick CNC panelled aluminium construction offers upgraded structural rigidity and sheilding compared to the U2-Mini
• Precision CNC milling techniques from our flagship products provide the high-end LUMIN family aesthetic

Advanced streaming services & technologies

Every LUMIN player comes with support for a wide range of popular streaming services including Roon, TIDAL, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Spotify, KKBox, QQMusic, FLAC Radio Stations and more…Read More here

Some services may require a subscription payment.

Lumin U2 Specification

DSD Support – Up to DSD512 22.5MHz, 1-bit
PCM Support – Up to 768kHz, 16–32-bit, Stereo

Upsampling rates & bit depths: – DSD256 upsampling option for all files, PCM 384kHz upsampling option for all files

Digital Output Stage:

• USB – Native DSD512 support, PCM 44.1–768kHz, 16–32-bit, Stereo
• Optical, Coaxial RCA, Coaxial BNC & AES/EBU – PCM 44.1kHz–192kHz, 16–24-bit, DSD (DoP, DSD over PCM) 2.8MHz, 1-bit

Optical Network:

• Industry-standard SFP
• 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet
• Adapter may be needed for your particular switch/cables
• Use simultaneously with RJ45 (e.g. connect one to router and one to LUMIN L1 or NAS)

Power Supply:

• Internal toroidal linear
• Low-noise linear regulator

Physical:

Finish – Black anodised aluminium, Raw anodised aluminium
Dimensions – 350mm (W), 350mm (D), 60.5mm (H), 6kg