Lumin X1 Network Music Player

The Lumin X1 streaming DAC sits all by itself among the other Lumin products. It’s clearly the best product Lumin has made to date, by a wide margin. This streaming DAC has an analog quality to it [yet it ]has air, detail, liquidity, slam, and the appropriate amount of analog vibe that makes the Lumin X1 something to behold. The X1 is a true accomplishment for the Lumin team and a must-hear for eager audiophiles worldwide.

THE COMPUTER AUDIOPHILE, DECEMBER 2019

The X1 nailed every aspect of musical performance I look for in a recording; soundstaging, musical coherence, dynamic range, detail, vocal articulation, solidity of image… you name it, the Lumin did it and did it well. I could swap from light breathy songstress to heavy opera and nothing whatsover phased it.

ALAN SIRCOM, HI-FI+

Low-level detail through the Lumin X1 was also as good as Ive heard from any digital source, any time, any place. Bass extension through the X1 extended down to as low as the program material could go. I was impressed by the systems ability to retain not only proper pitch but also the texture of the bass. Bass dynamics were also exemplary with no sense of constriction or any homogenization of the dynamic energy. Midrange texture and balance through the X1 were virtually grainless and extremely even in dynamic and harmonic weight and emphasis from the upper frequencies down through the lower midrange.

STEVEN STONE, THE ABSOLUTE SOUND, NOV 2019

The Lumin X1 has the ability to reveal details that remain hidden with lesser DACs while still sounding warm, balanced, and inviting. Individual instruments and voices were better defined within the soundstage, creating a sense of greater space between sound sources. Terrific bass dynamics and energy were evident without ever sounding overpowering or artificial in any way. With the Lumin X1 added to my system, sound was improved to the point that my speakers reached a noticeably higher level of performance than I had experienced with any other DAC.

BOB BARETT, HOMETHEATERREVIEW.COM

Low-level detail through the Lumin X1 is exemplary. The X1 does everything you would expect from a premium audiophile product–it looks cool, operate flawlessly, aepts firmware updates, and has its own app.

THE ABSOLUTE SOUND, 2020 EDITORS’ CHOICE AWARDS

Streaming’sNewCuttingEdge

Never content,Lumin has been constantly been evaluatingits streamers to see if there was any possible way to beat them. It’s taken years, but finallyLumin is ready to reveal streaming’s new cutting edge.

Re-engineered throughout

LUMIN X1 makes improvements in every possible location:

• New processor delivers native DSD512 & PCM768 playback
• Dual Mono design throughout maximises channel separation
• Dual ES9038Pro SABRE DACs featuring 140dB dynamic range
• Fully balanced layout with high-quality components
• Femto Clock System with precision FPGA distribution
• Output connectors coupled with dual Lundahl LL7401 output transformers
• New Output Buffer design
• Dual Mono dual stage linear regulator
• Optical Network provides complete isolation from network digital noise
• USB Digital Audio Output supports Native DSD512

Entirely new power supply

• New solid billet CNC casing design
• Separate digital & analogue circuitry
• Low-noise linear regulator
• New 9-pin output connector
• Available as an upgrade for existing S1 / A1 / T1 customers

Specification

DSD support:Up to DSD512 22.6mhz, 1-bit
PCM support: Up to 768khz, 1632-bit, stereo
Analog output stage: Dual ESS SABRE32 ES9038PRO DAC chips
Upsampling rates & bit depths: DSD128 upsampling option for all files
PCM 384kHz upsampling option for all files

Digital output stage

USB: Native DSD512 support,PCM 44.1768kHz, 1632-bit, stereo
BNC S/PDIF:PCM44.1khz192khz, 1624-bit;DSD(DoP, DSD over PCM) 2.8mhz, 1-bit
Optical network:Industry-standardSFP, 1000base-TEigabit Ethernet.Adapter may be needed for your particular switch/cables.Use simultaneously with RJ45

Dimensions

X1: 350mm (w), 345mm (d), 60mm (h), 8kg

PSU:106mm (w), 334mm (d), 60mm (h), 4kg