Lumin's star product U2X network offers "an innovative standard for digital audio streaming," aiming to set a new record.
The Lumin U2X, a new network transport, is a high-end device designed for audiophiles who value pristine digital audio playback and precise signal processing. This robust and feature-rich solution promises to meet the demands of those seeking superior digital audio performance in a high-end audio setup.
Key Features
1. **High-Speed Processing**: The U2X boasts a significant boost in processing power thanks to its advanced System-on-Chip processor, which handles large high-res files and aggressive upsampling routines efficiently.
2. **Precision Clocking**: It includes a high-precision 10MHz clock that can act as a master or slave, helping to improve timing accuracy and reduce jitter for better sound quality.
3. **Format Support**: The U2X supports a wide range of formats, including PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz, native DSD512, and MQA.
4. **Galvanic Isolation**: Features a galvanically isolated USB audio output to ensure a noise-free connection to DACs.
5. **Integration with Streaming Services**: Offers seamless integration with services like Roon, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Spotify, AirPlay, Plex, and Audirvana.
Advantages
- **Improved Sound Quality**: The U2X is designed to deliver a more live performance-like sound due to its precise timing and reduced jitter. - **Versatility and Compatibility**: Works well with high-end DACs and various streaming services, making it a versatile option for audiophiles. - **Enhanced Signal Integrity**: The galvanic isolation and advanced clocking ensure that the audio signal remains clean and undisturbed.
The Lumin U2X is housed in a chassis that is CNC-machined from a solid block of aluminium for ultimate rigidity and isolation from unwanted interference. The device's low-noise external supply separates the digital processing elements from the analogue components, further enhancing its performance.
One of the three available USB ports on the Lumin U2X is isolated from the noisy network, ensuring a clean connection for music storage. The device also offers a single optical, two coaxial (RCA and BNC sockets), and AES-EBU connections for digital outputs, as well as standard Ethernet and optical fibre network ports.
All streaming features and connected music libraries can be managed by the Lumin app, which has been updated to offer simpler view options on your smart device. The Lumin U2X is Roon Ready and Audirvana certified, ensuring compatibility with these popular audiophile tools.
The Lumin U2X is available from August, priced at £8995 / $9990 / AU$18,200. This new network transport is a significant step forward in digital audio performance, promising to deliver a more live performance-like sound and improved overall audio quality for discerning audiophiles.
- Audiophiles who seek superior digital audio performance can consider buying the Lumin U2X, a new network transport that promises pristine digital audio playback and precise signal processing.
- The Lumin U2X is equipped with a high-speed processing system powered by an advanced System-on-Chip processor.
- This network transport offers a high-precision 10MHz clock that can act as a master or slave, improving timing accuracy and reducing jitter for better sound quality.
- The Lumin U2X supports a wide range of audio formats, including PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz, native DSD512, and MQA.
- For a noise-free connection to DACs, the U2X features a galvanically isolated USB audio output.
- The Lumin U2X integrates seamlessly with popular streaming services like Roon, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Spotify, AirPlay, Plex, and Audirvana.
- The device's galvanic isolation and advanced clocking ensure enhanced signal integrity, delivering a live performance-like sound and improved overall audio quality.
- Headphone enthusiasts can also benefit from the Lumin U2X's versatility, as it works well with high-end DACs and various streaming services.
- Technology and lifestyle enthusiasts, as well as those interested in home-and-garden gadgets and entertainment, can follow news, reviews, and previews of the Lumin U2X on social media to learn more about this high-end audio product.
