The Absolute Sound
describes the LUMIN S1 as a network player that brings the listener closer to the recorded event than ever before.
High Fidelity
emphasizes that the LUMIN S1 has a particular sound that is difficult to label as "high fidelity," even though it is certainly a top-tier "high-end" device.
6moons
notes that the LUMIN S1 is one of the most appealing all-in-one digital players they have heard, offering a rare combination of flawless, precise, warm, and rhythmically engaging sound reproduction.
Audio Art
has awarded the LUMIN S1 the title "BEST VALUE OF THE YEAR 2015," underscoring the device's exceptional value for money.
Audio Excellence
has recognized the LUMIN S1 in the Network Audio Player category, underscoring the device's standing in the Japanese audio market.
Hifi Vietnam
states that the LUMIN S1 is the best “analog” digital audio source they have ever heard, highlighting the device’s exceptional sound quality.
What Hi-Fi Russia
emphasizes that the LUMIN S1 offers everything they admired about the A1, but with even more impressive features, and that the company has set a standard for other high-end network players.
AudioShark
notes that the LUMIN S1 has a sweeter, more precise sound compared to the A1, but that both devices are extremely musical.
Positive Feedback
emphasizes that the LUMIN S1 offers better focus and internal coherence in DSD files, and that even CD rips or 16/44 files sound excellent when played back on the S1.
Digital World
emphasizes that the LUMIN S1 offers a dramatic improvement in the organization of musical material, with a combination of fluidity, expressiveness, and clarity in its performance.
AVTest.pl
emphasizes that the LUMIN S1 starts up quickly and remembers the last playback queue even after a complete power outage, which highlights the device's user-friendliness.
Audio Poem
emphasizes that the LUMIN S1 delivers a warm and lively sound, with a sense of warmth and liveliness comparable to that of certain amplifiers such as FM Acoustics and Spectral.
Son-Vidéo.com
emphasizes that the LUMIN S1 is an absolutely flawless device from both a technical and practical standpoint, featuring a remarkable music management app reminiscent of iTunes.
