Network audio transport. Airplay, Spotify Connect, Tidal, Qobuz, USB.
Digital transport in combination with an external DAC
The first LUMIN to introduce our new processing system
Faster processor provides greater resampling flexibility
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LUMIN U2 Mini. Network audio transport. Airplay, Spotify Connect, Tidal, Qobuz, USB
Lumin U2 Mini: The perfect partner for your DAC
The first LUMIN to present our new processing system.
Why Lumin U2 Mini?
Following in the footsteps of one of our most popular models, the LUMIN U2 Mini introduces our new processing system, which provides greater flexibility and is ready for the future.
Capable of upscaling and downscaling from 44.1kHz to 384kHz / DSD256 and supporting DSD512 playback, the LUMIN U2 MINI is the perfect streaming partner for your DAC.
Main features:
Builds on the massive success of the Lumin U1 Mini network audio player
All-new processing hardware and software offer enhanced features and greater resampling flexibility, while retaining all of the musicality seen in so many prominent Lumin U1 Mini reviews.
Key hardware features carried over from Lumin U1 Mini include the quad clock system and 5 different digital outputs with USB port now capable of up to DSD512.
The new model is also finished with a new silky surface 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 hi-res formats you could want.
Native support for TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, and AirPlay, giving you access to tens of millions of songs
The unique and intuitive LUMIN app described as "fantastically intuitive and easy to use" by What Hi-Fi
LUMIN ongoing development program which has seen support for Apple Silicon Mac, TIDAL Connect, FLAC Lossless Radio and TIDAL Related Hints/Tips added in 2021 only
Stream all kinds of formats
From MQA to DSD, FLAC to WAV, LUMIN can play all the hi-res formats you could ever want.
Are you thirsty for new music? No problem: LUMIN comes with native support for TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, and is AirPlay compatible, giving you access to tens of millions of songs.
Take the control
The LUMIN app is built in harmony with LUMIN hardware to provide the most intuitive and visually rich way to browse, select and play your music collection.
It represents our vision of how to make finding and playing music easy, visual and tactile.
"Once you try to navigate music with LUMIN, there's no going back." - Dawid Grzyb in 6 moons
Always one step ahead
LUMIN is always evolving. The full LUMIN range benefits from our ongoing development programme, allowing you to relax in the knowledge that wherever possible we will bring you the latest streaming technologies.
In 2017, all LUMIN models gained Roon, MQA and Spotify Connect support, all absolutely free.
Music performance
We put a lot of effort into sourcing the highest quality components, creating truly balanced circuits, designing cases that protect against interference, etc. but it is only important if the end result effectively communicates the intentions of the artist.
In particular, the common thread running through all published and consumer reviews of all LUMIN products is musicality.
STREAMING
UPnP AV Protocol with Audio Streaming Extension (OpenHome)
Roon Ready
Spotify Connect
Apple AirPlay Gapless
Playback
Playlist on Device
APP FEATURES
Native support for TIDAL, MQA, Qobuz and TuneIn Radio.
MQA tidal icons to identify hi-res music Qobuz hi-res
icons to identify hi-res music
Volume control
Hi-res
artwork Artwork caching
Search
Multiple tag handling
Composer tag support
Album grouping in playlist playback
Automatic internet links to artists/album/songs.
Save and restore playlists (including Tidal and Qobuz)
SUPPORTED FORMATS
DSD Lossless: DSF (DSD), DIFF (DSD), DoP (DSD) PCM Lossless: FLAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC), WAV, AIFF Compressed Audio (lossy): MP3, AAC (in M4A container) MQA
TICKETS
Ethernet RJ45 network 1000
Base-T Gigabit
USB storage, flash drive, USB hard drive (FAT32, exFAT, NTFS and EXT2/3)
COMPATIBLE CONTROL DEVICES
All Apple iPad models (v2 or later). iOS 8.0 or later is required. Full Retina display support. Android devices Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later is required
OTHERS
Continuous development program: Firmware upgradeable for other features and enhancements
NETWORK AUDIO PLAYBACK
Up to DSD512
Up to 768 kHz, 16–32 bits, stereo
MQA decoding
OVERSAMPLING RATES AND BIT DEPTH
DSD256 upsampling option for all files
PCM 384 kHz upsampling option for all files
SUPPORTED FORMATS BY USB PORT
Native support for DSD512
PCM 44.1–768 kHz, 16–32 bit, stereo
OPTICAL, RCA COAXIAL, BNC COAXIAL AND AES-EBU DSD 64 (DoP64, DSD sobre PCM) DSD 64 (2.8MHz, 1 bit)
PCM 44.1 kHz – 192 kHz, 16–24 bits
POWER SUPPLY
Double external toroidal
FINISHES
Raw Brushed Aluminum or Black Brushed Aluminum
DIMENSIONS
60 mm (Height) x 300 mm (Width) x 244 mm (Depth)
WEIGHT: 2,5 Kg
DIMENSIONS WITH PACKAGING: 170mm (Height) x 470mm (Width) x 340mm (Depth)
WEIGHT WITH PACKAGING: 4,5 Kg
Specifications for all Lumin players
STREAMING PROTOCOL
UPnP AV Protocol with Audio Streaming Extension
Roon Ready
TIDAL Connect
Spotify Connect
Radio Stations Flac Lossless
Apple Airplay
Gapless Gapless Playback
Playlists on Device
STREAMING APPLICATION
Native support for TIDAL, MQA, Qobuz and TuneIn Radio
Tidal MQA icons to identify hi -res
music Qobuz hi-res icons to identify hi-res music
Volume control
Hi-res
album covers Album cover cache
Search
Manage multi
-tagging Composer tag support
Album grouping in playlist
Automatic internet links to artists/album/songs
Save and restore playlists (including Tidal and Qobuz)
SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMATS
Lossless DSD: DSF, DIFF, DoP Lossless
PCM: FLAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC), WAV, AIFF)
Audio Compressed Formats: MP3, AAC
Lossless Format: MQA
SUPPORTED SAMPLING FREQUENCY
PCM: 44,1 - 384 kHz, 16- 32 bits
DSD: 2,8 MHz 5.6 MHz 1-bit
TICKETS
Ethernet input RJ45 1000Base-T
USB port for storage, flash drive, USB HDD (single partition, only FAT32, NTFS or exFAT, Ext2/3)
ANALOGUE AUDIO OUTPUTS XLR balanced, 6 Vrms, live pin #2
Unbalanced RCA, 3 Vrms
SUPPORTED CONTROL DEVICES
All Apple iPad (v2 or later) and iPad Mini models with IOS 8.0 or later
Retina display support
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later devices
Apple Mac with Apple Silicone
OTHERS
Leedh lossless digital volume control
Compatible with LUMIN IR control package
Ongoing development program: Firmware upgradeable for additional features and enhancements
Ongoing firmware updates for future features and enhancements
