{"product_id":"lumin-u2-mini-blk","title":"Lumin U2 Mini Network Transport","description":"\n\u003ch3\u003eNEW FOR 2025 - Product Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Lumin U2 MINI\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing the huge success of LUMIN D2, Lumin decided to investigate the possibility of making the LUMIN transport technology similarly accessible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe result is a huge specification in a compact package.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapable of upsampling and downsampling all the way from 44.1kHz to DSD128 and supporting playback of DSD256, LUMIN U2 MINI matches the U1 in almost every area - except price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca\u003eRead the Official Lumin U2 Mini Brochure here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull What HiFi? Review : \u003ca\u003eLumin U2 Mini Network Transport\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransport-only unit combines the best of LUMIN U1 and LUMIN D2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdentical processor supports DSD256 and 384khz playback\u003cbr\u003eQuad native clock system for precision timing\u003cbr\u003eLow noise shielded switching power supply\u003cbr\u003e5 types of digital audio output including USB\u003cbr\u003eMQA Decoding\u003cbr\u003eResampling to every supported format up to DSD128 and PCM384kHz\u003cbr\u003eSupports DoP (DSD over PCM) for Optical, Coaxial RCA, Coaxial BNC \u0026amp; AES\/EUB SPDIF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll the usual Lumin refinements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom MQA to DSD, FLAC to WAV, LUMIN can play all the high-resolution formats you could ever want\u003cbr\u003eNative support for TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify and AirPlay-compatible, giving you access to tens of millions of songs\u003cbr\u003eThe unique and intuitive LUMIN App described as \"the most convenient interface in existence\" by Tinman\u003cbr\u003eLUMIN programme of continuous development that has seen Roon, MQA, and Spotify support added in 2017 alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eLumin U2 Mini Audiophile Network Transport\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour DACs Perfect Partner!\u003cbr\u003eThe first LUMIN to feature their all-new processing system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eWHY LUMIN U2 MINI?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing in the footsteps of one of our most popular models, LUMIN U2 Mini introduces our all-new processing system, delivering greater flexibility and future-proofing. Capable of upsampling and downsampling all the way from 44.1kHz to 384kHz\/DSD256 and supporting playback of DSD512, LUMIN U2 MINI is the perfect streaming partner for your DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eBuilds on the massive success of U1 Mini:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompletely new processing hardware and software deliver improved features and increased resampling flexibility while retaining all the musicality that was noted in so many outstanding U1 Mini reviews. Key hardware features carried over from U1 Mini include the quad clocking system and 5 different digital outputs with USB now capable of up to DSD512! The new model is also finished in a new silky surfacing process taken from our high-end P1 that is less susceptible to finger marks and easier to clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eAll the usual LUMIN refinements:-\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom MQA to DSD, FLAC to WAV, LUMIN can play all the high-resolution formats you could ever want\u003cbr\u003eNative support for TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify and AirPlay, giving you access to tens of millions of songs\u003cbr\u003eThe unique and intuitive LUMIN App described as \"fantastically intuitive and easy to use\" by What Hi-Fi\u003cbr\u003eLUMIN programme of continuous development that has seen Apple Silicon Mac support, TIDAL Connect, FLAC Lossless Radio and TIDAL Suggested\/Related tracks added in 2021 alone.\u003cbr\u003eMaybe the only network transport streamer you will ever need!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDSD SUPPORT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to DSD256 11.2MHz, 1-bit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePCM SUPPORT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to 384kHz, 1632-bit, Stereo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUPSAMPLING RATES \u0026amp; BIT DEPTHS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDSD128 upsampling option for all files\u003cbr\u003ePCM 384kHz upsampling option for all files\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSB OUTPUT STAGE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDSD256, 11.2MHz, 1-bit, Stereo\u003cbr\u003ePCM 44.1384kHz, 1632-bit, Stereo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOPTICAL, COAXIAL RCA, COAXIAL BNC \u0026amp; AES\/EBU OUTPUT STAGE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDSD (DoP, DSD over PCM) 2.8MHz, 1-bit\u003cbr\u003ePCM 44.1kHz192kHz, 1624-bit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePOWER SUPPLY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInternal shielded 100240V AC auto-ranging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFINISH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack anodised brushed aluminium\u003cbr\u003eRaw brushed aluminium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eD2 UNIT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e300mm (W), 244mm (D), 60mm (H), 2.5kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePACKAGING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e470mm (W), 340mm (D), 170mm (H), 4.5kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpecifications for all Lumin Music Streamers\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTREAMING PROTOCOL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUPnP AV protocol with audio streaming extension (OpenHome)\u003cbr\u003eRoon Ready\u003cbr\u003eSpotify Connect\u003cbr\u003eAirPlay-compatible\u003cbr\u003eGapless Playback\u003cbr\u003eOn-Device Playlist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAPP FEATURES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative support for TIDAL, MQA, Qobuz and TuneIn Radio.\u003cbr\u003eTidal MQA icons to identify high-res music\u003cbr\u003eQobuz high-res icons to identify high-res music\u003cbr\u003eVolume control\u003cbr\u003eHigh-resolution artwork\u003cbr\u003eArtwork caching\u003cbr\u003eSearch\u003cbr\u003eMultiple tag handling\u003cbr\u003eComposer tag support\u003cbr\u003eAlbum-grouping in playlist\u003cbr\u003eAutomatic internet links to artists\/album\/songs\u003cbr\u003eSaving and restoring of playlists (including Tidal and Qobuz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSUPPORTED AUDIO FILE FORMATS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDSD Lossless: DSF (DSD), DIFF (DSD), DoP (DSD)\u003cbr\u003ePCM Lossless: FLAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC), WAV, AIFF\u003cbr\u003eCompressed (lossy) Audio: MP3, AAC (in M4A container) MQA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINPUT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEthernet RJ45 network 100Base-T\u003cbr\u003eUSB storage, flash drive, USB hard disk (Single-partition FAT32, exFAT and NTFS only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eANALOGUE AUDIO OUTPUTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eXLR balanced, 4Vrms, pin 2 Hot\u003cbr\u003eRCA unbalanced, 2Vrms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSUPPORTED CONTROL DEVICES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll models of Apple iPad (v2 or later). iOS 8.0 or later required. 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