Lumin X2

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Specialist distributor Sound Design Distribution is adding Lumin’s flagship X2 Network Player to its UK offering.

Incorporating Lumin’s latest state-of-the-art System-on-Chip (SoC) processor, the X2 boasts significant processing power, enabling enhanced upsampling and signal handling.

File format support extends to 32-bit/768kHz PCM and DSD512 from a wide range of streaming sources, including Spotify Connect, Tidal, Tidal Connect, Qobuz, Qobuz Connect, KKBOX, TuneIn, Amazon Music and AirPlay.

Lumin X2 rear panel

Connections include single-ended and balanced alongside digital outputs, denoting its hi-end pedigree.

A fully custom discreet DAC circuit is also part of the package (a first for Lumin) sporting a unique algorithm governing its Dual Femto Crystal Oscillators and a fully customised Field Programmable Gate Array, thanks to years of R&D.

Lumin X2 internals

On power delivery duties is an external dual-toroidal linear supply (also utilised by the X1 model) plus a fully balanced analogue output module, incorporating a dual stage low-noise power regulator and dual Lundahl output transformers.

Availabile in natural or black anodised aluminium, the Lumin X2 costs £12,995. Visit Lumin Music and Sound Design Distribution in the UK to find out more.

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