LUMIN U2 - Streaming Transport - NEW!

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Just visit our store and ask for it.LUMIN U2 - STREAMING TRANSPORTThe next generation Streaming transportAn all-new LUMIN for DAC owners; LUMIN U2 focusses on pure digital.After the huge success of our sweetspot price/performance LUMIN T3, LUMIN U2 brings the same design philosophy to a transport for the first time.Taking chassis construction methods, linear power supply design and dual-network from the multi-award-winning LUMIN P1, the all-new LUMIN U2 brings high-end digital right into the heart of the LUMIN range.Transport-only unit featuring the finest LUMIN componentsFirst LUMIN Transport to use new all-in-one chassisLatest processor provides greater resampling flexibilityNew integrated toroidal linear power supplyFibre Network provides complete isolation from network digital noiseIncreased capacity for future updates3 USB ports including a NEW dedicated low-noise USB outputDual-Network interface with built-in Network SwitchDSD512 and PCM768 playback4 exceptionally low-phase-noise crystal clock oscillatorsNew surface finish taken from the high-end P1Leedh Processing lossless volume controlAll-new processing systemCompletely new next-generation hardware and software provide a new foundation for LUMINIncreased processing power and storage capacity provide greater resampling flexibility, audio processing performance and future-proofing.Up/down sampling up to DSD256Internal ultra-low-noise linear power supplyFirst LUMIN Transport with a built in linear power supplyUltra-low-noise rectifier and linear regulatorExtra large toroidal transformerDedicated USB port for Audio OutputFirst LUMIN to feature 3 USB portsNew dedicated “Direct-Coupled” USB digital audio output portLeaves two ports free for music storage and accessoriesCNC chassis constructionFirst LUMIN Transport to use new all-in-one chassisThe thick CNC panelled aluminium construction offers upgraded structural rigidity and sheilding compared to the U2-MiniPrecision CNC milling techniques from our flagship products provide the high-end LUMIN family aestheticsDraws the very best aspects from throughout the LUMIN rangeNew processing hardware and software first introduced with the U2-Mini and T3The best features used from our flagship players such as Fibre Networking, Linear Power Supply and Dual-stage voltage regulatorsNew for a LUMIN Transport - U2 uses CNC panel construction 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-compatible, giving you access to tens of millions of songsThe unique and intuitive LUMIN App described as "the most convenient interface in existence" by TINMANLUMIN programme of continuous development that has seen Roon, MQA, and Spotify support added in 2017 alone.Advanced streaming services & technologiesEvery LUMIN player comes with support for a wide range of popular streaming services TIDALTIDAL ConnectQobuzRoonSpotifyPlexMQAAirPlay-compatibleTuneInFLAC Radio StationsMulti-RoomSome services may require a subscription payment.Leedh-processingLossless volume control for all LUMIN players.An innovative new digital volume adjustment algorithm that eliminates rounding errors is now included (at no additional cost) on all LUMIN players!SpecificationDSD Support:Up to DSD512 22.5MHz, 1-bitPCM Support:Up to 768kHz, 16–32-bit, StereoUpsampling 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:PCM 44.1kHz–192kHz, 16–24-bitDSD (DoP, DSD over PCM) 2.8MHz, 1-bitOptical Network:Industry-standard SFP1000Base-T Gigabit EthernetAdapter may be needed for your particular switch/cablesUse simultaneously with RJ45 (e.g. connect one to router and one to LUMIN L1 or NAS)Power Supply:Internal toroidal linearLow-noise linear regulatorPhysical:Finish:Black anodised aluminiumRaw anodised aluminiumDimensions350mm (W), 350mm (D), 60.5mm (H), 6kgSpecification for all LUMIN music streamersStreaming Protocol:UPnP AV protocol with audio streaming extension (OpenHome)Roon ReadyTIDAL ConnectSpotify ConnectAirPlay-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-TUSB 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 requiredApple 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 controlProgramme of Continuous Development – Firmware-upgradable for further features and enhancements