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• Lumin S1 Network Music Streamer – Designed for reference-level digital playback, the S1 offers native DSD, dual-mono DAC topology, and exceptional transparency, ideal for resolving high-end systems demanding maximum digital purity.
• Dual-Mono DAC Architecture – Featuring four ESS Sabre ES9018 chips per channel, the Lumin S1 achieves superior channel separation, low noise, and a highly detailed yet natural sonic presentation across all formats.
• High-Resolution Format Support – The S1 supports native DSD128, DXD, and high-rate PCM, ensuring full compatibility with modern digital libraries while maintaining remarkable accuracy, spaciousness, and tonal refinement.
• Precision Build and Connectivity – With robust power regulation, premium components, and wide-format network support, the S1 provides consistent performance, fast response, and seamless integration with advanced NAS and streaming setups.
• Dimensions – Approx. 350 mm (W) × 345 mm (D) × 60 mm (H). Its low-profile chassis fits elegantly into reference digital audio racks and modern streaming systems.
• Weight – Approximately 8–10 kg, offering a solid, vibration-resistant enclosure that enhances DAC stability and overall playback precision.
In the current SGD market, S$6,980 sits a bit above the S$6,657 75th percentile, so this is an ambitious ask rather than a fair-market bargain. It’s not wildly out of line for a clean example, but it is priced high enough that a buyer should expect very strong presentation, complete accessories, and ideally a seller history that supports the premium.
The Lumin S1 is still a respected streamer/DAC: smooth, resolved, and musically easy to live with, with the sort of refinement that keeps it relevant well beyond its age. A like-new unit can justify extra interest if the box, remote, and original packaging are intact, but at this number the value case depends on condition and provenance more than the component itself.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Lumin traces its roots to Hong Kong's Pixel Magic Systems Ltd., established around 2004 as a specialist in video processing and upscalers. In 2012, leveraging expertise in software development, the company launched its first product under the Lumin brand: the A1, the world's inaugural DSD-capable network streamer. This pivotal debut marked Lumin's shift from video to high-fidelity audio, born from a conviction that existing streamers fell short of true potential.
The brand concentrates exclusively on premium network music players and streamers, eschewing amplifiers, speakers, or headphones in favor of dedicated digital transport solutions. Models like the flagship P2, compact P1 Mini, and expanding lineup of nine players integrate advanced digital and analog stages, prioritizing seamless streaming, natural sound reproduction, and ongoing software refinements for formats including DSD and high-resolution files.
Positioned firmly in the high-end audiophile market, Lumin commands respect for its exceptional build quality, stability, and immersive performance, with products designed and assembled in Hong Kong. Praised in industry reviews for redefining network playback, it appeals to discerning buyers seeking uncompromised digital sources that rival traditional hi-fi components.
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