Hongkong, China | 2025 – With our brand new in-house Discrete DAC, everything is built around precision conversion.
Why LUMIN X2
After years of dedicated in-house R&D, LUMIN X2 introduces our brand-new discrete DAC!
The introduction of a fully discrete DAC architecture marks a milestone in LUMIN’s digital evolution.
By building the converter from individually selected components, every aspect of the digital-to-analogue process can be precisely optimised — from circuit topology and power delivery to clocking and signal integrity.
Tailored to our streaming engine, this cohesive and stable foundation sets the stage for the next chapter of our flagship design.
A brand new flagship Network Music Player with our new DAC at the core!
- The latest LUMIN processing architecture delivers all the latest features
- Custom new dual LUMIN Discrete DAC
- All-new Output Buffer
- Native DSD512 & 32-bit PCM768 playback
- Femto Clock System with precision FPGA distribution
- Dual Mono dual stage Power Supply for analogue circuitry
- SFP socket providing Optical Network support and built-in Network Switch
- USB Digital Audio Output supports Native DSD512
- PCM & DSD upsampling up to DSD256
- Leedh Processing lossless volume control
A new core
This fully custom DAC sits at the heart of a redesigned system. Circuit layout, power management, and clocking have all been carefully tuned for maximum coherence, ensuring exceptional precision in network audio reproduction.
Controlled Signal Path
Designed from the ground up, each stage of the DAC has been optimised for component placement and routing to minimise interference and preserve channel separation.
Low-Noise Operation
Custom circuitry and refined power management reduce electrical noise and interference, allowing the DAC to operate within a highly controlled and stable environment.
Reduced Timing Errors
The discrete architecture enables direct implementation of clocking and conversion stages without intermediate frequency dividers, supporting precise timing and reduced jitter throughout the signal path.
- Every calculation and filter tailored specifically for X2
- Dual Mono
- Controlled by dual Ultra-High-Speed FPGAs
- Full Discrete Architecture
- Full 32-bit operations
- DSD512 | PCM 768kHz
Latest processing system
- The first LUMIN flagship to feature our fastest processor
- First launched in 2022, the latest architecture provides 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
External dual-toroidal linear power supply
- Solid billet construction using all the same techniques as the main chassis
- Thick aluminium walls provide even more shielding
- Separate digital and analogue circuitry
- Low-noise Linear Regulator
- The highest quality components used throughout
Femto clock system
- Unique algorithm matches perfectly with LUMIN Discrete DAC
- Dual Femto Crystal Oscillators
- FPGA for precision clock distribution
New output buffer design
- Fully balanced analogue output module
- Output transformer compensation circuitry
- Improved clarity, detail, poise and warmth
Dual-mono dual-stage linear regulator
- Dual stage low-noise power regulator for analogue converters
- Dual Mono Power Supply design for maximum channel separation
Lundahl output transformer
- Dual Lundahl output transformers
- Delivers a true analogue sound signature
- Keeping music-lovers happy since the original LUMIN A1
Built-in Optical Network
- An industry-first with LUMIN X1 and now spreading through the range
- Provides complete isolation from the rest of the network
- Industry-standard SFP for maximum compatibility
- Additionally, dual network ports mean that you can connect other equipment (e.g. NAS)
Builds on the massive success of X1
The reputation of LUMIN X1 quickly spread worldwide, establishing itself as the streaming reference for countless music lovers.
With numerous awards and glowing 5-star reviews, it solidified LUMIN’s position as a global leader in streaming technology.
Now, LUMIN X2 raises the bar again — enhancing every aspect of the X1 to shine even more light on the music.
All the usual LUMIN refinements
LUMIN is always evolving. The full LUMIN range benefits from our programme of continuous development, allowing you to relax in the knowledge that wherever possible we’ll bring you the latest streaming technologies.
Unlike many manufacturers, LUMIN have in-house expertise to cover the full software and hardware development process from top to bottom, resulting in lightning-fast implementation of new features.
The last 3 major releases have seen the introduction of Qobuz Connect, KKBox, QQMusic, Audirvāna Certification, TIDAL Max high-res FLAC support, Plex server support, additional free FLAC Lossless Radio Stations, improved Spotify Connect sound quality, JPlay iOS app support, and much more – all absolutely free of charge for all users!
Advanced streaming services & technologies
Every LUMIN player comes with support for a wide range of popular streaming services including Roon, TIDAL, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Qobuz Connect, Spotify, KKBox, QQMusic, 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!
Specification
X2 Specification
DSD Support:
Up to DSD512 22.6MHz, 1-bit
PCM Support:
Up to 768kHz, 16–32-bit, Stereo
Analog Output Stage:
LUMIN Discrete DAC
Fully balanced layout with high-quality components
Output connectors coupled with dual LUNDAHL LL7401 output transformers
Femto Clock System with precision FPGA distribution
Upsampling rates & bit depths:
DSD256 upsampling option for all files
PCM 384kHz upsampling option for all files
Digital Output Stage:
USB:
Native DSD512 support
PCM 44.1–768kHz, 16–32-bit, Stereo
BNC SPDIF:
PCM 44.1kHz–192kHz, 16–24-bit
DSD (DoP, DSD over PCM) 2.8MHz, 1-bit
Optical Network:
Industry-standard Gigabit SFP
1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet
Adapter may be needed for your particular switch/cables
Use simultaneously with RJ45 (e.g. connect one to router and one to LUMIN L1 or NAS)
Power Supply:
External solid billet cnc dual-toroidal
Separate digital & analogue circuitry
Low-noise linear regulator
9-pin Output Connector
Physical:
Finish:
Black anodised aluminium (with matching PSU)
Raw anodised aluminium (with matching PSU)
Feet
IsoAcoustics isolating feet on main chassis
Lumin (solid aluminium chassis):
350mm (W), 345mm (D), 77mm (H), 8kg
PSU (solid aluminium chassis):
106mm (W), 334mm (D), 77mm (H), 4kg
