More information in one fell swoop! What really stands out is that every sound and instrument feels more tangible. It’s just a streamer—no DAC—so it’s a hefty price tag, but definitely a major upgrade compared to “more affordable” streamers… it’s like connecting a higher-end DAC. Yeah!
The LUMIN U2 is a digital music transport that focuses on pure digital performance. It is designed for use with an external DAC and offers support for various streaming services such as TIDAL, Qobuz and Spotify. The LUMIN app makes it easy to manage and play music.
DSD support: Up to DSD512 at 22.5 MHz, 1-bit PCM support: Up to 768 kHz, 16–32-bit, Stereo Upsampling rates & bit depths: DSD256 upsampling option for all files, PCM 384 kHz upsampling option for all files Digital output section: - USB: Native DSD512 support, PCM 44.1–768 kHz, 16–32-bit, Stereo - Optical, Coaxial RCA, Coaxial BNC & AES/EBU: PCM 44.1kHz–192kHz, 16–24-bit, DSD (DoP, DSD over PCM) 2.8 MHz, 1-bit Optical network: Industry-standard SFP, 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet; adapter may be required for specific switches/cables; Simultaneous use with RJ45 possible Power Supply: Internal toroidal linear power supply, low-noise linear regulator Dimensions: 350 mm (W), 350 mm (D), 60.5 mm (H), 6 kg Streaming Protocol: UPnP AV protocol with audio streaming extension (OpenHome), Roon Ready, Qobuz Connect, TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect, Compatible with Audirvāna, AirPlay-compatible, QPlay-compatible for QQMusic, Gapless Playback, On-Device Playlist App Features: Native support for TIDAL, MQA, Qobuz, Amazon Music Unlimited, KKBox, and TuneIn Radio; TIDAL MAX and MQA icons for identifying high-res music; Qobuz high-res icons for identifying high-res music; Volume control, High-resolution artwork, Artwork caching, Search, Multiple tag processing, Composer tag support, Album grouping in playlists, Automatic web links to artists/albums/songs, Save and restore playlists (including Tidal and Qobuz) Supported audio file formats: DSD Lossless: DSF (DSD), DIFF (DSD), DoP (DSD), PCM Lossless: FLAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC), WAV, AIFF, Compressed (lossy) audio: MP3, MQA Input: Ethernet RJ45 1000Base-T network, USB storage, flash drive, USB hard drive (single-partition FAT32, exFAT and NTFS only) Supported devices: Apple devices running iOS 11.0 or later, Android devices running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later, Apple Silicon devices running macOS 11 or later, Chromebook with Google Play Store Other: Leedh Processing lossless digital volume control, Continuous development program – Firmware upgradeable for additional features and improvements
The LUMIN U2 was designed by the team at Pixel Magic Systems in Hong Kong, with a strong focus on minimal signal interference and maximum precision in digital audio playback. The fully dual power supply, CNC-machined aluminum enclosure and fully shielded digital section attest to high build quality. Internal components have been carefully selected, including flat internal cables for optimal signal integrity.
In 2012, LUMIN introduced the world's first network player capable of playing DSD files. After two years of development and hundreds of hours of critical listening, this product was launched with a single forum post. Since then, LUMIN has expanded its lineup to nine models, ranging in price points. All products share a focus on natural music playback, continuous software development and a seamless streaming experience. In recent years, LUMIN has added support for services such as Roon, MQA and Spotify. In addition, the company has introduced features such as Leedh Processing, a digital volume control technology. LUMIN develops hardware, firmware and software internally, allowing for rapid implementation of new features.
