Lumin X2: The Analogue Heart of Digital

For years, the pursuit of "perfect" streaming often felt like a trade-off between resolution and soul. The Lumin X2 eliminates that compromise completely. By abandoning off-the-shelf DAC chips for a completely custom, in-house discrete architecture, Lumin has created a streamer that doesn't just play files, it breathes life into them.

This is the flagship successor to the celebrated X1, designed for the audiophile who demands the convenience of streaming but refuses to sacrifice the texture and warmth of analogue playback. With the X2, you aren't just listening to data; you are experiencing a performance with a new level of "poise and warmth" that previously belonged only to the best turntables.

Why It Stands Apart

The Discrete Revolution

Most streamers rely on mass-produced DAC chips found in everything from phones to receivers. The X2 rejects this "cookie-cutter" approach. Lumin engineered their own Dual Discrete DAC system from the ground up. By hand-selecting every component in the conversion path, they have total control over the sound, resulting in a presentation that is startlingly organic and free from "digital glare."

All About The Music

Digital precision means nothing if the output sounds sterile. The X2 solves this with Dual Lundahl Output Transformers. These legendary components act as the bridge between the digital and analogue worlds, imparting a tangible weight and richness to the sound. It’s the secret ingredient that gives the X2 its "true analogue sound signature."

Absolute Isolation

Noise is the enemy of detail. The X2 features an industry-leading Optical Network (SFP)connection. This technology completely isolates the streamer from the electrical noise inherent in your home router and ethernet cables. Combined with the massive external dual-toroidal power supply, the noise floor drops to zero, revealing micro-details you’ve never heard before.

Expert Consensus

The Lumin X2 builds directly on the legacy of the X1, a unit that industry critics hailed as a "streaming reference." While the X2 is brand new, it takes the X1's proven, award-winning formula and enhances it with a faster processor, the new discrete DAC, and an all-new output buffer. It is widely considered the new benchmark for what a dedicated streamer can achieve.

Tech You Can Hear

Technical Highlights

• DAC: Custom New Dual Mono LUMIN Discrete DAC - Fully Balanced

• Resolution: Native DSD512 & PCM768 playback

• Output Stage: Fully balanced with Dual Lundahl LL7401 transformers

• Power: External Solid Billet CNC Dual-Toroidal PSU

• Networking: SFP Optical Network support + RJ45

• Volume: Leedh Processing Lossless Volume Control

• Isolation: IsoAcoustics isolating feet on main chassis

• Finish: Solid Billet Aluminium (Black or Raw Silver)

Why Choose Audio Two

We are more than just an online checkout; we are a destination. Whether you are ordering from across the country or visiting our listening rooms in LaSalle, our focus remains on System Synergy. We understand that a component like the Lumin X2 doesn't play in a vacuum, it needs to sing with the amplifier, speakers, and cables you already own, regardless of where you purchased them. As a verified Lumin dealer, we ensure this new digital heart integrates perfectly into your specific ecosystem, backed by a team that tests, listens to, and lives with the gear we sell.

Ready to hear the difference? Visit us at 5910 Malden Road, LaSalle, Ontario, or call 519.979.7101 to book a private audition. 

The X2 is setup and available for demonstration.