The LUMIN U2 Mini network transport features the streaming specialist's all-new processing system mated with a new and faster processor that promises greater resampling flexibility as well as precision timing via a quad native clock system.
The LUMIN U2 Mini benefits from Roon Ready certification and MQA decoding but is also UPnP-friendly and sports the OpenHome audio streaming extension. The compact (60mm x 300mm x 244mm (HxWxD)) unit is compatible with PCM, 44.1khz–768kHz, 16–32-bit, and DSD512, while streaming services onboard include Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, FLAC, Lossless Radio, TuneIn Radio and AirPlay. You also get multi-room support thanks to Songcast while playback is gapless.
The LUMIN app features native support for TIDAL, MQA, Qobuz and TuneIn Radio, should you not be Roon-equipped just yet.
The LUMIN U2 Mini transport features Leedh Processing lossless digital volume control and is compatible with the Lumin infrared control package.
Inputs include RJ45 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet, a pair of USB ports for storage connection or flash drives; these can also be used for output with native DSD512 support, PCM 44.1khz-768kHz, 16-32bit. Additionally, Optical, Coaxial RCA, Coaxial BNC & AES/EUB. SPDIF outputs are rated at PCM 44.1khz-192kHz, 16-24bit DSD (DoP, DSD over PCM) 2.8MHz, 1bit.
The LUMIN U2 Mini is priced at £1,895 and features a surface finish taken from the Applause Award-winning Lumin P1 and is available in raw brushed aluminium and black anodised brushed aluminium.
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