X1 Architecture

latest
Processor

Dual-toroid
Power Supply

NEW digital
inputs

ES9038PRO
Dual DAC

Dual Femto
Clocks

Why LUMIN S2

The original S1 established the S-Series as a home for flagship player technology. S2 brings that philosophy into a new generation, taking the multi-award-winning X1 architecture and combining it with the latest LUMIN processor. Its Dual-Toroid Power Supply and Dual-Stage Regulation are elegantly integrated into a single chassis, while retaining the engineering approach and attention to detail expected from the S-Series.

For the first time in a LUMIN player, S2 also adds digital inputs, allowing external digital sources to benefit from the unique LUMIN ES9038PRO DAC implementation.

Main features

Award-winning X1 architecture
X1 Dual ES9038PRO SABRE DAC featuring dual-mono operation
X1 analogue output stage including Lundahl output transformers
Dual-toroid power supply now adapted and shielded for internal housing
NEW digital inputs open up the unique LUMIN ES9038PRO DAC implementation to external digital sources
Seamless streaming through TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, KKBOX, Amazon Music, AirPlay, Roon Ready, JPlay, and Audirvana and more... all managed via the LUMIN app for iOS and Android.

X-Series Heritage

LUMIN S2 carries forward the key elements of the X1, including its dual-mono DAC architecture and fully balanced analogue output stage.

Dual ESS SABRE ES9038PRO

LUMIN S2 utilises these top-of-the-range 32-bit, 8-channel DAC chips in a dual-mono configuration. By dedicating a flagship-tier DAC to each channel, we maximise hardware precision and processing headroom. This represents our most advanced implementation of the SABRE platform.

Output Buffer Design

The fully balanced dual-mono analogue output stage features the same Lundahl transformers found in our top-tier players. This design has been a cornerstone of every flagship LUMIN model, ensuring maximum signal isolation and integrity.

Dual-Toroid Power Supply

The X-series specification toroids have been integrated and shielded for inboard mounting. This provides a streamlined, single-box footprint and retains all the performance benefits of separate analogue and digital power rails.

Digital inputs

For the first time in a LUMIN Player, LUMIN S2 opens up the unique LUMIN ES9038PRO DAC implementation for connection of external digital sources.

Connect CD/SACD transports, computers, set-top boxes, gaming consoles and more...

2x SPDIF

1x Coaxial RCA SPDIF
1x Optical TOSLINK SPDIF
DoP64 / 192 kHz 24-bit compatible

X1 technology, evolved

S2 starts with the multi-award-winning LUMIN X1 architecture — a platform that earned widespread recognition from the international press.

That proven architecture has now been evolved for S2 with the latest processor and brand new digital inputs.

Read what the press had to say about LUMIN X1.

The latest LUMIN processing system

A step on from LUMIN X1, the latest LUMIN hardware and software system provides all the power needed for the latest streaming technologies.
Superior processing power and storage capacity provide greater resampling flexibility and future-proofing.

All the usual LUMIN refinements

LUMIN is always evolving. The full LUMIN range benefits from our programme of continuous development, allowing you to relax in the knowledge that wherever possible we'll bring you the latest streaming technologies.
Unlike many manufacturers, LUMIN have in-house expertise to cover the full software and hardware development process from top to bottom, resulting in lightning-fast implementation of new features.
The last 3 major releases have seen the introduction of Qobuz Connect, KKBox, QQMusic, Audirvāna Certification, TIDAL Max high-res FLAC support, Plex server support, additional free FLAC Lossless Radio Stations, improved Spotify Connect sound quality, JPlay iOS app support, and much more – all absolutely free of charge for all users!

Advanced streaming services & technologies

Every LUMIN player comes with support for a wide range of popular streaming services including Roon, TIDAL, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Qobuz Connect, Amazon Music, Spotify, KKBox, QQMusic, FLAC Radio Stations and more...

Specification

						S2 Specification highlights
					
								Network playback:
								Up to DSD512
Up to 384 kHz, 16–32-bit, Stereo
MQA Full Decoding

								Upsampling rates & bit depths:
								DSD256 upsampling option for all files
PCM 384kHz upsampling option for all files

								Digital Input:
								
										OPTICAL/Coaxial:
										PCM 44.1 kHz–192 kHz, 16–24-bit
DSD64 (DoP64, DSD over PCM)

								Digital Output:
								
										USB:
										Native DSD512 support
PCM 44.1–384 kHz, 16–32-bit, Stereo

								Analog Output:
								Dual ESS SABRE32 ES9038Pro DAC chips
Fully balanced layout with high-quality components
Output connectors coupled with dual LUNDAHL LL7401 output transformers
Femto Clock System with precision FPGA distribution

								Optical Network:
								Industry-standard Gigabit SFP
1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet
Adapter may be needed for your particular switch/cables
Use simultaneously with RJ45 (e.g. connect one to router and one to LUMIN N1 or NAS)

								Power Supply:
								Internal dual-toroid
Separate digital & analogue circuitry
Low-noise linear regulator

								Physical:
								
										Finish:
										Black anodised aluminium
Raw aluminium 

										Dimensions:
										 350mm (W), 380mm (D), 107mm (H), 8kg

Specification for all current-gen LUMIN streamers

Streaming Protocol:
- UPnP AV protocol with audio streaming extension (OpenHome)
- Roon Ready
- Qobuz Connect
- TIDAL Connect
- Spotify Connect
- Flac lossless Radio stations
- Plāys with Audirvāna
- JPLAY Certified
- AirPlay-compatible
- QPlay-compatible for QQMusic
- Gapless Playback
- On-Device Playlist
App Features:
- Native support for TIDAL, MQA, Qobuz and TuneIn Radio.
- Tidal MAX and 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)
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

Input:
- Gigabit Ethernet Network (1000BASE-T) RJ45
- Shared USB port can also be used for storage, flash drive, USB hard disk (Single-partition FAT32, exFAT and NTFS only)
Analogue Audio Outputs:
- XLR balanced, 6Vrms, pin 2 Hot
- RCA unbalanced, 3Vrms
Supported Control Devices:
- Apple devices. iOS 15.0 or later (List of supported devices)
- Android devices. Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later required
- Apple Silicon. macOS 15 or later. (Download the iOS App from the iOS App Store)
- Chromebook. Google Play Store required.
Other:
- Leedh Processing lossless digital volume control
- MQA QRONO d2a filters available for all PCM music (excluding via AirPlay)
- Programme of Continuous Development – Firmware-upgradable for further features and enhancements

The S-Series Returns!

Why LUMIN S2

Main features

X-Series Heritage

Dual ESS SABRE ES9038PRO

Output Buffer Design

Dual-Toroid Power Supply

Digital inputs

2x SPDIF

X1 technology, evolved

The latest LUMIN processing system

All the usual LUMIN refinements

Advanced streaming services & technologies

Specification

S2 Specification highlights

Network playback:

Upsampling rates & bit depths:

Digital Input:

OPTICAL/Coaxial:

Digital Output:

USB:

Analog Output:

Optical Network:

Power Supply:

Physical:

Finish:

Dimensions:

Specification for all current-gen LUMIN streamers

Streaming Protocol:

App Features:

Supported Audio File Formats:

Input:

Analogue Audio Outputs:

Supported Control Devices:

Other:

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