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• Reference Streaming DAC Overview – The Lumin X1 Reference Streamer DAC delivers flagship digital performance with dual-mono conversion, fibre networking and exceptional transparency, providing a world-class digital source for demanding high-end audio systems.
• DAC Architecture & Digital Processing – Featuring dual ESS Sabre ES9038Pro chips, advanced clocking and discrete output stages, the Lumin X1 Reference Streamer DAC achieves remarkable resolution, low noise and natural tonal accuracy across high-resolution formats.
• DAC: Dual ESS Sabre ES9038Pro (dual-mono)
• Power Supply: External dual-toroidal linear power supply
• Inputs: Ethernet, USB, Optical, SPDIF, AES/EBU
• Outputs: USB, BNC, AES/EBU, Optical, Coaxial, Balanced & RCA analog
• Formats Supported: PCM up to 384kHz, DSD512, full MQA decoding
• Clocking: Precision femto clock system
• Chassis: CNC-milled aluminum dual-chassis
• Dimensions: Main unit 350 × 345 × 60 mm / Power supply 106 × 60 × 334 mm
• Weight: ~15kg combined
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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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