New LUMIN D3 – Network Player
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LUMIN have announced their latest Network Player, the D3. It builds on the success of the popular D1 and D2 network players but now incorporates the latest generation of processors, a new output Saber DAC and an all-aluminum compact body. In many ways it is a smaller and cost reduced version of their T3 Network Player using that players; processor, DAC and analog output stage.
The new more powerful processor and new software provides up-sampling and down-sampling to all supported formats (up to DSD256 and PCM384). It also has enough “spare” processing power, that according to LUMIN, could support future upgrades to possibly include; EQ and DSP functions. The new analogue output stage features the 8-channel, 32 bit Sabre ES9028PRO DAC chip and a buffer stage that includes LUMIN X1 technology, all creating an ultra-low-noise and high dynamic range analog output signal. Plus, like all LUMIN players, the D3 includes LEEDH processing; “an innovative new digital volume adjustment algorithm that eliminates rounding errors”.
Like all other all-aluminum LUMIN network players the D3 supports a very wide range of digital formats and streaming services, from; MQA to DSD, FLAC to WAV, LUMIN can play virtually all high-resolution formats while being Roon Ready and supporting; Spotify Connect, MQA, TIDAL, Plex, Qobuz, FLAC radio stations from TuneIn and more. Additional streaming compatibility is provide by native support for AirPlay 2 and TIDAL Connect.
The D3 maintains the same fully balanced analog design and the same rear panel connectivity found on the D2 to include; analog balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA line level outputs, with digital connectivity supported via a BNC output and RJ45 Network and two USB input connections.
Control is still via the unique and intuitive LUMIN App, with this new design housed within an all-aluminum enclosure having a CNC milled front panel and being finished in a fingerprint resistant new silky surface.
Features At A Glance:
- Latest processor provides greater resampling flexibility
- New analogue output stage features Sabre DAC ES9028PRO and a buffer including LUMIN X1 technology
- Retains fully balanced design including XLR outputs
- Completely redesigned analogue buffer includes audiograde output capacitors for ultra-low-noise and high dynamic range
- Discreet clock system for precision timing
- New finger print resistant surface finish taken from the high-end LUMIN P1
- Upsampling and downsampling to every supported format up to DSD256/PCM384
- TIDAL Connect and Airplay 2 Compatible as well as Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, MQA, TIDAL, Qobuz, Plex and TuneIn
Specifications:
- DSD support: Up to DSD256, 1-bit, Stereo
- PCM support: Up to 384kHz, 16–32-bit, Stereo
- Streaming Protocols:
- UPnP AV protocol with audio streaming extension (OpenHome)
- Roon Ready
- TIDAL Connect
- Spotify Connect
- AirPlay 2 compatible
- Gapless Playback
- On-Device Playlist
- Analog output stage: ESS SABRE ES9028Pro DAC chip
- Up-sampling rates & bit depths:
- DSD256 up-sampling option for all files
- PCM 384kHz up-sampling option for all files
- Digital output stage: BNC SPDIF:
- PCM 44.1kHz–192KHz, 16–24bit
- DSD (DoP, DSD over PCM) 2.8MHz, 1-bit
- Analog audio outputs:
- XLR balanced, 6Vrms
- RCA unbalanced, 3Vrms
- Digital inputs:
- Ethernet RJ45 network 1000Base-T
- USB storage, flash drive, USB hard disk (Single-partition FAT32, exFAT and NTFS only)
- Supported control devices:
- Apple devices. iOS 11.0 or later
- Android devices. Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later required
Availability:
September 2023
MSRP (black or raw anodized finish):
- US: $TBA
- UK: £2,195.00
- EU: €2,570.00 (approx.)
For more information visit the Lumin web site.
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