S2 THE S-SERIES RETURNS!

X1 technology, evolved for a new generation of LUMIN player with the latest processor and brand new digital inputs.

WHY LUMIN S2

The original S1 established the S-Series as a home for flagship player technology. S2 brings that philosophy into a new generation, taking the multi-award-winning X1 architecture and combining it with the latest LUMIN processor. Its Dual-Toroid Power Supply and Dual-Stage Regulation are elegantly integrated into a single chassis, while retaining the engineering approach and attention to detail expected from the S-Series.

For the first time in a LUMIN player, S2 also adds digital inputs, allowing external digital sources to benefit from the unique LUMIN ES9038PRO DAC implementation.

Main features

• Award-winning X1 architecture
• X1 Dual ES9038PRO SABRE DAC featuring dual-mono operation
• X1 analogue output stage including Lundahl output transformers
• Dual-toroid power supply now adapted and shielded for internal housing
• NEW digital inputs open up the unique LUMIN ES9038PRO DAC implementation to external digital sources
• Seamless streaming through TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, KKBOX, Amazon Music, AirPlay, Roon Ready, JPlay, and Audirvana and more... all managed via the LUMIN app for iOS and Android.

X-Series Heritage

LUMIN S2 carries forward the key elements of the X1, including its dual-mono DAC architecture and fully balanced analogue output stage.

DUAL ESS SABRE ES9038PRO

LUMIN S2 utilises these top-of-the-range 32-bit, 8-channel DAC chips in a dual-mono configuration. By dedicating a flagship-tier DAC to each channel, we maximise hardware precision and processing headroom. This represents our most advanced implementation of the SABRE platform.

OUTPUT BUFFER DESIGN

The fully balanced dual-mono analogue output stage features the same Lundahl transformers found in our top-tier players. This design has been a cornerstone of every flagship LUMIN model, ensuring maximum signal isolation and integrity.

DUAL-TOROID POWER SUPPLY

The X-series specification toroids have been integrated and shielded for inboard mounting. This provides a streamlined, single-box footprint and retains all the performance benefits of separate analogue and digital power rails.

Digital inputs

For the first time in a LUMIN Player, LUMIN S2 opens up the unique LUMIN ES9038PRO DAC implementation for connection of external digital sources.

Connect CD/SACD transports, computers, set-top boxes, gaming consoles and more...

2x SPDIF

1x Coaxial RCA SPDIF
1x Optical TOSLINK SPDIF
DoP64 / 192 kHz 24-bit compatible

X1 technology, evolved

S2 starts with the multi-award-winning LUMIN X1 architecture — a platform that earned widespread recognition from the international press.

That proven architecture has now been evolved for S2 with the latest processor and brand new digital inputs.

All the usual LUMIN refinements

LUMIN is always evolving. The full LUMIN range benefits from our programme of continuous development, allowing you to relax in the knowledge that wherever possible we'll bring you the latest streaming technologies.
Unlike many manufacturers, LUMIN have in-house expertise to cover the full software and hardware development process from top to bottom, resulting in lightning-fast implementation of new features.
The last 3 major releases have seen the introduction of Qobuz Connect, KKBox, QQMusic, Audirvāna Certification, TIDAL Max high-res FLAC support, Plex server support, additional free FLAC Lossless Radio Stations, improved Spotify Connect sound quality, JPlay iOS app support, and much more – all absolutely free of charge for all users!

Advanced streaming services & technologies

Every LUMIN player comes with support for a wide range of popular streaming services including Roon, TIDAL, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Qobuz Connect, Amazon Music, Spotify, KKBox, QQMusic, FLAC Radio Stations and more...

Lossless volume control for all LUMIN players.

An innovative new digital volume adjustment algorithm that eliminates rounding errors is now included (at no additional cost) on all LUMIN players!

SPECIFICATION

S2 SPECIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

NETWORK PLAYBACK:

Up to DSD512
Up to 384 kHz, 16–32-bit, Stereo
MQA Full Decoding

UPSAMPLING RATES & BIT DEPTHS:

DSD256 upsampling option for all files
PCM 384kHz upsampling option for all files

DIGITAL INPUT:

OPTICAL/COAXIAL:

PCM 44.1 kHz–192 kHz, 16–24-bit
DSD64 (DoP64, DSD over PCM)

DIGITAL OUTPUT:

USB:

Native DSD512 support
PCM 44.1–384 kHz, 16–32-bit, Stereo

ANALOG OUTPUT:

Dual ESS SABRE32 ES9038Pro DAC chips
Fully balanced layout with high-quality components
Output connectors coupled with dual LUNDAHL LL7401 output transformers
Femto Clock System with precision FPGA distribution

OPTICAL NETWORK:

Industry-standard Gigabit 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 N1 or NAS)

POWER SUPPLY:

Internal dual-toroid
Separate digital & analogue circuitry
Low-noise linear regulator

PHYSICAL:

FINISH:

Black anodised aluminium
Raw aluminium

DIMENSIONS:

350mm (W), 380mm (D), 107mm (H), 8kg

SPECIFICATION FOR ALL CURRENT-GEN LUMIN STREAMERS

STREAMING PROTOCOL:

UPnP AV protocol with audio streaming extension (OpenHome)
Roon Ready
Qobuz Connect
TIDAL Connect
Spotify Connect
Flac lossless Radio stations
Plāys with Audirvāna
JPLAY Certified
AirPlay-compatible
QPlay-compatible for QQMusic
Gapless Playback
On-Device Playlist

APP FEATURES:

Native support for TIDAL, MQA, Qobuz and TuneIn Radio.
Tidal MAX and MQA icons to identify high-res music
Qobuz high-res icons to identify high-res music
Volume control
High-resolution artwork
Artwork caching
Search
Multiple tag handling
Composer tag support
Album-grouping in playlist
Automatic internet links to artists/album/songs
Saving and restoring of playlists (including Tidal and Qobuz)

SUPPORTED AUDIO FILE FORMATS:

DSD Lossless: DSF (DSD), DIFF (DSD), DoP (DSD)
PCM Lossless: FLAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC), WAV, AIFF
Compressed (lossy) Audio: MP3
MQA

INPUT:

Gigabit Ethernet Network (1000BASE-T) RJ45
Shared USB port can also be used for storage, flash drive, USB hard disk (Single-partition FAT32, exFAT and NTFS only)

ANALOGUE AUDIO OUTPUTS:

XLR balanced, 6Vrms, pin 2 Hot
RCA unbalanced, 3Vrms

SUPPORTED CONTROL DEVICES:

Apple devices. iOS 15.0 or later (List of supported devices)
Android devices. Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later required
Apple Silicon. macOS 15 or later. (Download the iOS App from the iOS App Store)
Chromebook. Google Play Store required.

OTHER:

Leedh Processing lossless digital volume control
MQA QRONO d2a filters available for all PCM music (excluding via AirPlay)
Programme of Continuous Development – Firmware-upgradable for further features and enhancements