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PLEASE CHECK AVAILABILITY BEFORE CONFIRMING YOUR PURCHASE! Our stock can change any minute – we sell through various sales channels.Brand New! – Closed BoxWe are authorised dealers of the finest audio gear and musical instruments.Note 1: Free shipping within EU. Shipping price to any other country is an estimate. Please message us for specific shipping price to your particular location.Note 2: This product is custom ordered, please check availability and/or eventual shipping delay.Note 3: We sell without taxes anywhere outside Europe and to valid VAT ID companies inside Europe. Please ask us your price without Tax in those cases.Note 4: We can quote any kind of bundle with our products at the most convenient prices. Just visit our store and ask for it.LUMIN U2 MINI - NETWORK TRANSPORTYour DAC’s perfect partnerThe first LUMIN to feature our all-new processing systemThe product that first launched our all-new processing system, LUMIN U2 Mini takes all of our latest software features and packs them into a new all-aluminium compact chassis.Capable of upsampling and downsampling all the way from 44.1kHz to 384kHz/DSD256 and supporting playback of DSD512, LUMIN U2 MINI is the perfect streaming partner for your DAC.Main featuresTransport-only LUMIN for combination with an external DACThe first LUMIN to feature our all-new processing systemNew all-aluminium compact chassisFaster processor provides greater resampling flexibility - upsampling and downsampling to every supported format up to DSD256/PCM384 to hit your DAC's sweetspotIncreased capacity for future updatesNew surface finish taken from the high-end P1Quad native clock system for precision timing5 types of digital audio output including USBMQA DecodingRoon ReadyLeedh Processing volume controlU1 Mini review quotesBuilds on the massive success of U1 MiniCompletely new processing hardware and software deliver improved features and increased resampling flexibility while retaining all the musicality that was noted in so many outstanding U1 Mini reviews.Key hardware features carried over from U1 Mini include the quad clocking system and 5 different digital outputs with USB now capable of up to DSD512!The new model is also finished in a new silky surfacing process taken from our high-end P1 that is less susceptible to finger marks and easier to clean.All the usual LUMIN refinementsFrom MQA to DSD, FLAC to WAV, LUMIN can play all the high-resolution formats you could ever wantNative support for TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify and AirPlay, giving you access to tens of millions of songsThe unique and intuitive LUMIN App described as "fantastically intuitive and easy to use" by What Hi-FiLUMIN programme of continuous development that has seen Apple Silicon Mac support, TIDAL Connect, FLAC Lossless Radio and TIDAL Suggested/Related tracks added in 2021 alone.Supported Streaming ServicesTIDAL TIDAL Connect Qobuz Roon Spotify Plex MQA AirPlay-compatible TuneIn Multi-Room SpecificationNetwork playback:Up to DSD512Up to 768kHz, 16–32-bit, StereoMQA DecodingUpsampling rates & bit depths:DSD256 upsampling option for all filesPCM 384kHz upsampling option for all filesDigital Output Stage:USB:Native DSD512 supportPCM 44.1–768kHz, 16–32-bit, StereoOptical, Coaxial RCA, Coaxial BNC & AES/EBU:DSD64 (DoP64, DSD over PCM)PCM 44.1kHz–192kHz, 16–24-bitPower Supply:Internal shielded 100–240V AC auto-rangingPhysical:Finish:Black anodised aluminiumRaw anodised aluminiumSize and Weight:300mm (W), 244mm (D), 60mm (H), 2.5kgPackaging:470mm (W), 340mm (D), 170mm (H), 4.5kgSpecification for current-gen lumin streamersStreaming Protocol:UPnP AV protocol with audio streaming extension (OpenHome)Roon ReadyTIDAL ConnectSpotify ConnectFlac lossless Radio stationsAirPlay-compatibleGapless PlaybackOn-Device PlaylistApp Features:Native support for TIDAL, MQA, Qobuz and TuneIn Radio.Tidal MAX and MQA icons to identify high-res musicQobuz high-res icons to identify high-res musicVolume controlHigh-resolution artworkArtwork cachingSearchMultiple tag handlingComposer tag supportAlbum-grouping in playlistAutomatic internet links to artists/album/songsSaving and restoring of playlists (including Tidal and Qobuz)Supported Audio File Formats:DSD Lossless: DSF (DSD), DIFF (DSD), DoP (DSD)PCM Lossless: FLAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC), WAV, AIFFCompressed (lossy) Audio: MP3MQAInput:Ethernet RJ45 network 1000Base-TShared USB ports can also be used for storage, flash drive, USB hard disk (Single-partition FAT32, exFAT and NTFS only)Supported Control Devices:Apple devices. iOS 11.0 or later (List of supported devices)Android devices. Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later required.Apple Silicon. macOS 11 or later. (Download the iOS App from the iOS App Store)Chromebook. Google Play Store required.Other:Leedh Processing lossless digital volume controlCompatible with LUMIN Infrared Control PackageProgramme of Continuous Development – Firmware-upgradable for further features and enhancements
Against your own recent-comps anchor, US$2,555 is clearly ambitious for a used Lumin U2 Mini: it sits well above the 75th percentile of US$2,022 and far over the median US$1,686. That doesn’t make it absurd if the unit is exceptional, but it is not a typical-market ask in USD.
The reason to buy this one is the product itself: the U2 Mini is a well-regarded digital transport for listeners who want Lumin’s clean, refined streaming without paying flagship money. It’s worth a closer look if it’s truly clean, comes with the original power supply and accessories, and has strong provenance; otherwise, I’d want more justification at this price, because the upside here is more in sound quality and convenience than in bargain value.
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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