LUMIN New L2 Music Server & Switch – First Look
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LUMIN Audio continues to expand their streaming support building on their recent releases of their T3, U2 & U2 Mini with their latest L2 Music server and integrated audiophile quality switch. This new music library supports dual drives with storage options form zero to 8TB, all combined within a thick, CNC single aluminum enclosure.
LUMIN claims; “effortless operation of LUMIN L2 belies its advanced features and unrivalled flexibility”. With zero configuration required, you can easily add music to the L2 via USB or over the network, plus with LUMIN’s bespoke server software, tailored for LUMIN owners, the pairing guarantees rock-solid stability, rich tag support and compatibility with high-resolution PCM/DSD formats.
Flexible connectivity options are offered with; a 4-Port Audiophile-Grade Network Switch having two optical fiber SFP ports and two RJ45 copper ports that all support streamlining your network. With its shielded low-noise power supply, thick and rigid CNC aluminum chassis and spacious layout all helping to reduce noise levels and provide pristine data to your network player.
The L2 is available in three configurations; without drives, with 4TB, or with 8TB capacity. It is also UPnP (Openhome) compatible, supports USB 3.0 Micro type B for computer connection, offers SMB support for network transfers and supports Gigabit Ethernet data transmission.
Finally the L2 is available in either silver or black anodized finfishes.
Features At A Glance:
- Available without drives or with 4TB or 8TB capacity
- Zero configuration required
- Automatically serves all added music
- Fibre Network provides complete isolation from network noise
- 4-port network switch simplifies cabling and makes fibre easy
- UPnP (Openhome) compatible
- USB 3.0 Micro type B for connection to computer
- SMB support for transferring over the network
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Thick-paneled CNC Aluminum construction
Specifications:
- Internal Storage -options:
- No drives,
- 4TB (2x 2TB)
- 8TB (2x 4TB) 2.5″ SSD
- Supported file formats:
- DSD LOSSLESS:
- DSF (DSD), DIFF (DSD), DoP (DSD)
- PCM LOSSLESS: FLAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC), WAV, AIFF
- COMPRESSED (LOSSY) AUDIO: MP3
- Connections:
- USB 3.0 Micro Type B Slave for connection to computer*
- 2x Gigabit Ethernet Network (1000BASE-T) RJ45
- 2x Industry-standard SFP
- 2x USB 3.0 Type A reserved for future use
- Power Supply:
- Internal 100–240V AC auto-ranging
- Low-noise
- Shielded power supply compartment for reduced interference with delicate electronics
- Finish:
- Black anodized aluminum
- Raw anodized aluminum
- Dimensions: 350mm (W), 350mm (D), 60.5mm (H),
- Weight: 6kg
MSRP (black or silver):
- US: $3,500.00
- UK: £2,995.00
- EU: €3,500.00
For more information visit the LUMIN Audio web site.
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