U2

The next generation Streaming transport

An all-new LUMIN for DAC owners; LUMIN U2 focusses on pure digital.

• ALL-NEW PROCESSOR
• DSD515 PCM 768
• DSD256 UPSAMPLING
• DEDICATED USB OUTPUT
• LINEAR POWER SUPPLY
• FIBRE NETWORK

Why LUMIN U2

After the huge success of our sweetspot price/performance LUMIN T3, LUMIN U2 brings the same design philosophy to a transport for the first time.

Taking chassis construction methods, linear power supply design and dual-network from the multi-award-winning LUMIN P1, the all-new LUMIN U2 brings high-end digital right into the heart of the LUMIN range.

Transport-only unit featuring the finest LUMIN components

• First LUMIN Transport to use new all-in-one chassis
• Latest processor provides greater resampling flexibility
• New integrated toroidal linear power supply
• Fibre Network provides complete isolation from network digital noise
• Increased capacity for future updates
• 3 USB ports including a NEW dedicated low-noise USB output
• Dual-Network interface with built-in Network Switch
• DSD512 and PCM768 playback
• 4 exceptionally low-phase-noise crystal clock oscillators
• New surface finish taken from the high-end P1
• Leedh Processing lossless volume control

All-new processing system

• Completely new next-generation hardware and software provide a new foundation for LUMIN
• Increased processing power and storage capacity provide greater resampling flexibility, audio processing performance and future-proofing.
• Up/down sampling up to DSD256

Internal ultra-low-noise linear power supply

• First LUMIN Transport with a built in linear power supply
• Ultra-low-noise rectifier and linear regulator
• Extra large toroidal transformer

Dedicated USB port for Audio Output

• First LUMIN to feature 3 USB ports
• New dedicated “Direct-Coupled” USB digital audio output port
• Leaves two ports free for music storage and accessories

CNC chassis construction

• First LUMIN Transport to use new all-in-one chassis
• The thick CNC panelled aluminium construction offers upgraded structural rigidity and sheilding compared to the U2-Mini
• Precision CNC milling techniques from our flagship products provide the high-end LUMIN family aesthetic

Draws the very best aspects from throughout the LUMIN range

New processing hardware and software first introduced with the U2-Mini and T3

The best features used from our flagship players such as Fibre Networking, Linear Power Supply and Dual-stage voltage regulators

New for a LUMIN Transport - U2 uses CNC panel construction finished in a new silky surfacing process taken from our high-end P1 that is less susceptible to finger marks and easier to clean.

All the usual LUMIN refinements

• From MQA to DSD, FLAC to WAV, LUMIN can play all the high-resolution formats you could ever want
• Native support for TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify and AirPlay-compatible, giving you access to tens of millions of songs
• The unique and intuitive LUMIN App described as "the most convenient interface in existence" by TINMAN
• LUMIN programme of continuous development that has seen Roon, MQA, and Spotify support added in 2017 alone.

Advanced streaming services & technologies

Every LUMIN player comes with support for a wide range of popular streaming services including Roon, TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, FLAC Radio Stations and more...

Some services may require a subscription payment.

Lossless volume control for all LUMIN players.

An innovative new digital volume adjustment algorithm that eliminates rounding errors is now included (at no additional cost) on all LUMIN players!

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Reviews

Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity

October 2024

Secrets have published their fantastic review of LUMIN U2.

During the review Stephen Scharf:

"The first impression the LUMIN U2 gives is one of tonal accuracy and harmonic richness, outstanding clarity, and a relaxed and musically engaging presentation."

"I’ve consistently found that using optical fiber for networked audio connections is notably more accurate, quieter, and natural-sounding"

"...seamlessly integrates intricate musical nuances into the overall flow, creating a listening experience that feels both natural and effortless."

"If I were looking for a digital transport/streamer for use with my DAC of choice, I’d get the LUMIN U2 Transport and call it a day."

"I think it’s one of the best-designed, best-engineered, best-implemented, and best-sounding digital transports I’ve ever used or heard and, as such, has my highest recommendation."

Hifi.nl

May 2023

Steve Huff has published a text review to go alongside his fantastic video review.

During the review Steve states:

"the Lumin experience is just rock solid"

"With all of the digital front ends I have owned or tested in house, I can easily say that this combo of DAC 200 or Weiss 204 with the Lumin U2 is among the finest I have heard Digital sound."

"The Lumin U2 is one of those products that are truly high end in looks, sound and build. It delivers the goods just as a streamer and bested all of the others I have tried up to $5k. It creeps very close to the streamers I have heard that cost double or more."

"Silky, sweet, smooth, detailed, three dimensional, emotional and beautiful are just some of the words that describe this piece."

"This is easy, I highly recommend the Lumin U2 if you are looking for high quality and high end digital streaming. Period. This is almost as good as it gets for streaming."

Hifi.nl

April 2023

LUMIN U2 'Recommended' award

HiFi.nl have published their LUMIN U2 review, presenting it with their 'Recommended' award.

During the review Max Delissen states:

"The Lumin U2 has impressed me in several ways. Let me start with the futuristic design and the indestructible construction. Just when you hold it in your hands, you feel that the U2 is a premium device."

"Internally, priority is given to the best possible reproduction in all areas."

"I save the best for last: the sound quality. That one is fantastic."

"Lumin brings more peace and resolution, and a beautiful smoothness."

Lite Magazin

March 2023

'Referenzklasse' for LUMIN U2!

Lite Magazin have published their LUMIN U2 review awarding it their 'Referenzklasse' status with a score of 99/100

To sum up his review Philipp Schneckenburger states:

"With its excellent functionality and operation, the Lumin U2 makes high-quality streaming easier and more convenient than almost any other source device. While its interior is then filled with potent, high-quality hardware, the streaming transport to the outside impresses with its exquisite design and perfect workmanship. In terms of sound, the U2 convinces with its balanced, spatial and liquid sound, which can be enjoyed for many hours thanks to its good long-term suitability. The well-functioning upsampling also helps to elicit additional performance even from moderately mixed and lower-resolution albums. And despite the complexity of the technology that drives it, Lumin's streaming can be operated wonderfully smoothly and intuitively with its app."

High Fidelity

March 2023

High Fidelity have published their LUMIN U2 review.

During the review Wojciech Pacuła states:

"Lumin products are consistently very well built, easy to use and have a very pleasant sound."

"The latest generation of these products brings something more: Resolution AND richness."

"You see, you can't have everything, at least not in audio. Even if you have all the money in the world you have to choose between different aspects of the sound. For me, what Lumin did in U2, and before that in T3, is the right path."

"The U2 is therefore a versatile product, offering very enjoyable listening sessions of all types and styles of music with an extremely natural sound. I would even say that the sound is charming, bringing peace and joy."