Lumin Release T3X Network Player
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The latest LUMIN T3X builds on the design of its predecessor, the T3, offering an upgraded design and enhanced features adding more technology from Lumin’s flagship players. Now featuring; a toroidal linear power supply and optical fiber networking. It is available in a black or raw aluminum anodized finish.
The Lumin T3X chassis is CNC milled from quality high-grade aluminum, and features the following upgrades:
- Internal ultra-low-noise linear power supply:
- First LUMIN T-series player with a built in linear power supply
- Ultra-low-noise and high dynamic range
- Extra large toroidal transformer with shielding
- Dual Network with Optical Fiber Network support:
- Fiber SFP provides complete isolation from network noise
- Use simultaneously with RJ45 as a network switch (e.g. connect one to router and one to LUMIN L1/L2 or NAS)
Central to the new T3X performance are the dual ES9028Pro SABRE DAC’s that operate in dual-mono mode, a FEMTO clock that synthesize high-quality, low-jitter clock signals, and internal ultra-low-noise linear power supply using a toroidal transformer. All providing, ultra-low noise, high dynamic range, and high audio quality.
The new Lumin network player now has a S/PDIF output via BNC and an optical SFP socket (1000Base-T gigabit), which can be used simultaneously with the ethernet port thanks to its Dual-Network interface with built-in Network Switch. There is also a pair of USB ports for audio and storage.
The new design is claimed to support “upsampling and downsampling to every supported format up to DSD256/PCM384”. It can play back PCM 44.1 KHz to 384 KHz at 16 and 32-bit rates and native DSD512 via USB. The BNC socket supports PCM at 44.1 KHz to 192 KHz from 16 to 24-bit resolution, while DSD compatibility is via DoP.
Streaming service compatibility includes; Spotify Connect, MQA, Tidal, Tidal Connect, Qobuz, and TuneIn. Additionally, the T3X supports Audirvana and AirPlay and is Roon Ready.
Signal connectivity includes; 1 x stereo unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR outputs, 1 x BNC SPDIF digital out, 1 x copper and 1 x optical network connections and 2 x USB.
Finally, the T3X incorporates the lossless Leedh Processing Volume Control system, with playback and music management via the LUMIN app that is available for the iOS and Android OS.
Features At A Glance:
- Lumin’s latest processing system
- Dual ES9028Pro SABRE DAC featuring dual-mono operation
- New integrated toroidal linear power supply
- Fiber Network provides complete isolation from network digital noise
- Dual-Network interface with built-in Network Switch
- Dual USB ports for additional flexibility and digital audio output
- Upsampling and downsampling to every supported format up to DSD256/PCM384
- Leedh Processing Volume control
- Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, MQA, TIDAL, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, TuneIn and AirPlay-compatible
Specifications:
- Format Support:
- Up to DSD512, 22.6MHz, 1bit
- Up to 384KHz, 16–32-bit
- Stereo Analog Output Stage:
- Dual ESS SABRE ES9028Pro DAC chips
- Fully balanced layout with high-quality components
- Completely redesigned analogue buffer includes audiograde output capacitor and ultra-low-noise and high dynamic range
- Discreet clock system for precision timing
- Precision 32-bit internal digital volume
- Upsampling rates & bit depths:
- DSD256 upsampling option for all files
- PCM 384kHz upsampling option for all files
- Digital Output Stage:
- USB:
- Native DSD512 support
- PCM 44.1–384kHz, 16–32-bit, Stereo
- BNC SPDIF:
- PCM 44.1kHz–192kHz, 16–24-bit
- DSD (DoP, DSD over PCM) 2.8MHz, 1-bit
- USB:
- Optical Network:
- Industry-standard 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 L1 or NAS)
- Power Supply:
- Internal toroidal linear
- Low-noise linear regulator
- Shielded power supply compartment for reduced interference with delicate electronics
- Finish: Black or raw anodized aluminum
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 13.78, 1.38, 2.3 inches, (350, 35, 60.5 mm)
- Weight: 13.23lbs (6Kg)
MSRP:
- US: $5,490.00
- UK: £4,495.00
- EU: €5,490.00
For more information visit the Lumin web site.
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