Following in the footsteps of one of our most popular models, LUMIN U2 Mini introduces our all-new processing system, delivering greater flexibility and future-proofing. 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. If you want to take the U2 Mini even further use a DAC like the Chord Electronics Qutest for truly breathtaking results!
Lumin U2 Mini Key Features:
- Transport-only LUMIN for combination with an external DAC
- The first LUMIN to feature our all-new processing system
- Faster processor provides greater resampling flexibility – upsampling and downsampling to every supported format up to DSD256/PCM348 to hit your DAC’s sweet spot
- Increased capacity for future updates
- New surface finish taken from the high-end P1
- Quad native clock system for precision timing
- 5 types of digital audio output including USB
- MQA Decoding
- Roon Ready
- Leedh Processing volume control
U2 MINI SPECIFICATION
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NETWORK PLAYBACK:
- Up to DSD512
- Up to 768kHz, 16–32-bit, Stereo
- MQA Decoding
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UPSAMPLING RATES & BIT DEPTHS:
- DSD256 upsampling option for all files
- PCM 384kHz upsampling option for all files
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DIGITAL OUTPUT STAGE:
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USB:
- Native DSD512 support
- PCM 44.1–768kHz, 16–32-bit, Stereo
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OPTICAL, COAXIAL RCA, COAXIAL BNC & AES/EBU:
- DSD64 (DoP64, DSD over PCM)
- PCM 44.1kHz–192kHz, 16–24-bit
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POWER SUPPLY:
- Internal shielded 100–240V AC auto-ranging
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PHYSICAL:
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FINISH:
- Raw aluminium or black anodised aluminium
SIZE AND WEIGHT:
- 300mm (W), 244mm (D), 60mm (H), 2.5kg
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PACKAGING:
- 470mm (W), 340mm (D), 170mm (H), 4.5kg
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SPECIFICATION FOR CURRENT-GEN LUMIN STREAMERS
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STREAMING PROTOCOL:
- UPnP AV protocol with audio streaming extension (OpenHome)
- Roon Ready
- TIDAL Connect
- Spotify Connect
- Flac lossless Radio stations
- AirPlay-compatible
- Gapless Playback
- On-Device Playlist
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APP FEATURES:
- Native support for TIDAL, MQA, Qobuz and TuneIn Radio.
- Tidal MQA icons to identify high-res music
- Qobuz high-res icons to identify high-res music
- Volume control
- High-resolution artwork
- Artwork caching
- Search
- Multiple tag handling
- Composer tag support
- Album-grouping in playlist
- Automatic internet links to artists/album/songs
- Saving and restoring of playlists (including Tidal and Qobuz)
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SUPPORTED AUDIO FILE FORMATS:
- DSD Lossless: DSF (DSD), DIFF (DSD), DoP (DSD)
- PCM Lossless: FLAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC), WAV, AIFF
- Compressed (lossy) Audio: MP3
- MQA
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INPUT:
- Ethernet RJ45 network 1000Base-T
- Shared USB ports can also be used for storage, flash drive, USB hard disk (Single-partition FAT32, exFAT and NTFS only)
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SUPPORTED CONTROL DEVICES:
- All models of Apple iPad (v2 or later). iOS 8.0 or later is required. Full Retina Display support.
- Android devices. Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later required.
- Apple Mac with Apple Silicone
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OTHER:
- Leedh Processing lossless digital volume control
- Compatible with LUMIN Infrared Control Package
- Programme of Continuous Development – Firmware upgradable for further features and enhancements
Lumin Ipad App:
Download Spec Sheet HERE
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