Latest News about LUMIN
Introduction
In 2012, two years after SACD rips became possible with the birth of DSD files, LUMIN launched the A1: the world's first DSD-capable network player. In 2014, LUMIN passed another milestone with the first server equipped with a zero-configuration UPnP music library.
By building end-to-end expertise in the field of network music delivery, LUMIN has created an unrivalled proposition, combining high-speed/low-noise processing, balanced circuit design and support for the widest range of services and file formats, including Roon, Spotify Connect, Tune-In radio, Tidal, Qobuz and Airplay, MQA, DSD up to 512 and PCM up to 384kHz.
The line-up
Offering supreme audio performance and easy integration at every level, the current LUMIN range includes no fewer than six network players, three music transports, two dedicated music servers and an all-in-one player/amp system.
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STREAM CLEANED
From MQA to DSD, FLAC to WAV, LUMIN can play all the high-resolution formats your customers could ever want. LUMIN comes with native support for TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify and is AirPlay-compatible, giving your customers audiophile network access to tens of millions of songs.
SPECIALISED END-TO-END
Unlike many manufacturers, LUMIN has in-house expertise covering the entire development process: hardware, firmware and software are developed in harmony to create the exclusive LUMIN experience.
AUDIOPHILE DESIGN
LUMIN invests a huge amount of effort into sourcing the highest-grade matching components, creating truly balanced circuits, as well as designing cases that shield from interference, etc, etc.
FREELY AVAILABLE UPGRADES
A programme of continuous development offers where possible the latest streaming technologies free-of-charge. In 2017 for instance, every LUMIN model gained compatibility with Roon, MQA and Spotify Connect through a free upgrade, and today, LUMIN's customers have the option to use Leedh Processing volume control on all players at no additional cost.
THE LUMIN APP
The versatile and reliable LUMIN App is designed to deliver the most intuitive and visually rich way to browse, select and play music files. Compatible with iOS 8.0 up and Android 4.0 up, it offers effortless operational control over libraries and onboard streaming services such as UPnP AV (OpenHome), TIDAL and TIDAL Masters MQA, Qobuz and Qobuz Sublime High Res, and TuneIn Radio. LUMIN players support Spotify, Roon and AirPlay via proprietary apps.
MULTI-ROOM
Multiple LUMIN streamers can play the same tune using the LUMIN App. Supporting Spotify Connect, TIDAL, MQA, Qobuz, Tune-In Radio and with compatibility for AirPlay as well as local network servers, LUMIN Multi-Room provides house-wide playback in line with the Songcast protocol. Distribute high quality audio up to 192Hz/24bit (anything higher is automatically downsampled); any LUMIN model can be a 'Receiver'; LUMIN X1 / T2 / D2 / U1 / U1 MINI / M1 can all be 'Senders'; LUMIN 'Sender' can be used to decode MQA or DSD for sending to other brand players.
LEEDH PROCESSING
Leedh processing is an innovative new digital volume adjustment algorithm that modifies the digital signal amplitude exactly and losslessly. It deploys more efficient whole number volume values to maintain signal integrity during subsequent DAC conversion, and its low processing power requirements free up CPU resources.
Leedh processing, which removes the need for a pre-amplifier in most systems, is integrated FOC within all LUMIN products and does not attract the large surcharge that accompanies its implementation in exclusively high-end brands.
MULTI-AWARD WINNING PRODUCTS
NOTABLY, THE COMMON THREAD IN EVERY PUBLISHED REVIEW OF LUMIN PRODUCTS IS MUSICALITY
“The Lumin T3 impresses from the get-go. Its sound is exactly what you want from a digital audio player – sublime levels of clarity and insight with a feeling of transparency.”
- T3 Hi Fi News April 2023
“The P1 is capable of very high quality results…it appears to have no discernible colourations of its own and delivers extremely high resolution, probably more than most systems will be able to realise.”
- P1 The Ear January 2023
“The result is a clean, detailed and intricate sound that makes the most of every piece of music you play.”
- P1 Stereonet Best Streamer over £5,500 award December 2022
“But above all, it’s the addictive sound, from electropop to full orchestral force – and everything in between – that seals the deal.”
- P1 Hi Fi News July 2022
“All the notes had air and space around them, were fully formed and were allowed to decay naturally. Piano, cello and strings sounded authentic and realistic."
- P1 Stereonet March 2022
“If you want the impression of real live musicians plonked in the room in front of you, the D2 delivers.” Outstanding
- D2 Hi Fi News June 2020
“To say I'm impressed by the LUMIN X1 is something of an understatement. I am blown away by its performance…It puts it in direct competition with products that cost several times as much…”
- X1 Hi Fi Plus # 169 Ed's choice 2020
"Not only is the X1 a first-class component, but the support behind the Lumin is also as stellar as the unit itself… Outstanding...gets everything right and does it all with style."
- X1 Absolute Sound Ed's choice 2020
“One of the best sounding streamers at its price then and is also easy to use, stable in operation and superbly built…”
- T2 Stereonet March 2020
“I find myself struggling to let go of the Lumin M1.”
- M1 Stereonet November 2016
“What all LUMIN systems have in common is their great streaming platform, which is controlled by one of the best current apps…simply reproduces with great neutrality what information is contained in the files…LUMIN concentrates on the essentials with the U1 Mini and gets everything right.”
- U1 Mini HiFiTest.de December 2018
LUMIN RESOURCES
Reviews PDF
D2 Model
+ Hi-Fi News, Yearbook 2020 PDF
+ Hi-Fi News, July 2020 PDF
P1 Model
+ The Ear, January 2023 PDF
+ Stereonet, March 2022 PDF
+ Hi-Fi News, July 2022 PDF
+ Hi-Fi News, Yearbook 2022 PDF
T3 Model
+ Hi-Fi News, April 2023 PDF
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