Lumin T3 Audiophile Network Music Player

THE PERFORMANCE SWEET SPOT

LUMIN T3 combines our new-for-2022 processing system, solid CNC-panel construction and X1 technology to deliver maximum price/performance.

Main features
Features our all-new processing system
Increased capacity for future updates
Faster processor provides greater resampling flexibility
New surface finish taken from the high-end P1
Dual ES9028Pro SABRE DAC featuring dual-mono operation
Upsampling and downsampling to every supported format up to DSD256/PCM384
USB digital audio output
Leedh Processing Volume control
Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, MQA, TIDAL, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, TuneIn and AirPlay-compatible

All-new processing system
Completely new hardware and software provide a new foundation for LUMIN
Increased processing power and storage capacity provide greater resampling flexibility and future-proofing.

Precision analogue output stage
Analogue buffer includes LUMIN X1 technology
Dual-mono circuitry throughout
Ultra-low-noise and high dynamic range
CNC chassis construction
The thick CNC panelled construction offers upgraded structural rigidity and sheilding compared to the D2
CNC milling techniques from LUMIN X1 provide the high-end LUMIN family aesthetic
Builds on the massive success of LUMIN T2
Completely new processing hardware and software deliver improved features and increased resampling flexibility while retaining all the musicality that was noted in so many outstanding T2 reviews.

Among the key hardware features carried over from T2 are the Dual ES9028Pro SABRE DACs featuring dual-mono operation.

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.

All the usual LUMIN refinements
From MQA to DSD, FLAC to WAV, LUMIN can play all the high-resolution formats you could ever want
Native support for TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify and AirPlay-compatible, giving you access to tens of millions of songs
The unique and intuitive LUMIN App described as "the most convenient interface in existence" by TINMAN
LUMIN programme of continuous development that has seen Roon, MQA, and Spotify support added in 2017 alone.

Advanced streaming services & technologies
Every LUMIN player comes with support for a wide range of popular streaming services including Roon, TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, FLAC Radio Stations and more...

Some services may require a subscription payment.

DSD SUPPORT
Up to DSD512 22.6MHz, 1-bit

PCM SUPPORT
Up to 384kHz, 16–32-bit, Stereo

ANALOG OUTPUT STAGE
Dual ESS SABRE32 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
DSD128 upsampling option for all files
PCM 384kHz upsampling option for all files

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

BNC SPDIF OUTPUT STAGE
PCM 44.1kHz–192kHz, 16–24-bit
DSD (DoP, DSD over PCM) 2.8MHz, 1-bit

POWER SUPPLY
Internal 100–240V AC auto-ranging
Low-noise
Shielded power supply compartment for reduced interference with delicate electronics

FINISH
Black anodised brushed aluminium
Raw brushed aluminium

LUMIN (SOLID ALUMINIUM CHASSIS)
350mm (W), 345mm (D), 60mm (H), 6kg

STREAMING PROTOCOL
UPnP AV protocol with audio streaming extension (OpenHome)
Roon Ready
Spotify Connect
Apple AirPlay
Gapless Playback
On-Device Playlist

APP FEATURES
Native support for TIDAL, MQA, Qobuz and TuneIn Radio.
Tidal 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 Quobuz)

SUPPORTED AUDIO FILE FORMATS
DSD Lossless: DSF (DSD), DIFF (DSD), DoP (DSD)
PCM Lossless: FLAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC), WAV, AIFF
Compressed (lossy) Audio: MP3, AAC (in M4A container)
MQA

INPUT
Ethernet RJ45 network 1000Base-T
USB storage, flash drive, USB hard disk (Single-partition FAT32, NTFS and EXT2/3 only)

ANALOGUE AUDIO OUTPUTS
XLR balanced, 6Vrms, pin 2 Hot
RCA unbalanced, 3Vrms

SUPPORTED CONTROL DEVICES
All models of Apple iPad (v2 or later). iOS 8.0 or later required. Full Retina Display support.
Android devices. Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later required

OTHER
Programme of Continuous Development – Firmware-upgradable for further features and enhancements