Lumin P1

Streamer | DAC | Preamplifier

The Lumin P1 is a streaming DAC with analog and digital inputs. It incorporates a lossless volume control, and has the dual FPGA femto clock from their flagship streamer, the X1. This is Lumin's most versatile product yet.
Call it an audio hub, or a digital preamp, or a preamp with a DAC. The Lumin P1 is capable of serving multiple roles in an ever-evolving high-end audio system. It can function as a high-end digital transport for an external DAC. Or, use it as a digital source for a preamp or integrated amp. With onboard high-quality LEEDH volume processing, it can even be connected directly to a power amp.
With one XLR and one RCA stereo input, you can integrate a turntable or other analog source. Also, the P1 features HDMI passthrough, allowing it to integrate with home cinema systems.

Feature Rundown

• 9 digital & analogue inputs
• USB digital audio input & output support up to Native DSD512
• Balanced & unbalanced analogue inputs
• SPDIF & AES input support up to 192/24 & DoP
• HDMI 2.0 inputs & 4K passthrough with ARC support
• Specified for exceptional musical performance:
• New processor delivers native DSD512 & PCM384 playback
• Dual Mono design throughout maximises channel separation
• Dual ES9028PRO SABRE DACs in Mono mode
• Femto Clock System with precision FPGA distribution
• New integrated dual-toroidal linear power supply & all-in-one chassis
• Fibre Network provides complete isolation from network digital noise
• Leedh Processing lossless volume control

"P1 is an absolutely wonderful sounding and highly musical server. Even under the microscope of reference-level CH Precision electronics, Wilson Chronosonic XVX loudspeakers, and top-of-the-line cables and power conditioning, the P1 proved itself where it mattersâ communicating the music." - The Absolute Sound

LUMIN P1 takes many flagship features from the outstanding LUMIN X1:

Fiber Networking
Immensely popular on the X1, optical networking provides complete isolation from network noise. Additionally, dual network ports mean that you can connect LUMIN L1 or a NAS directly to P1.
Dual Femto Clock
P1 includes dual Femto crystal oscillators and our proprietary FPGA clock distribution system first debuted in X1.
Output Buffer
The fully balanced Dual Mono analogue output module including legendary Lundahl Output transformers has been keeping music-lovers happy since the original LUMIN A1.
Dual Toroidal Power Supply
The roomy P1 chassis provides space to move the X1 toroids inboard for a cleaner installation, while retaining all the benefits of separate analogue and digital circuits.

"Some audio components have a kind of ineffable magic that transcends “good sound" and enters the realm of communicating the music in a more powerful and involving way.... the P1 possesses this quality, delivering an experience that is musically authentic and immersive."- Robert Harley

Reviews

• The Absolute Sound
• Sixmoons

Specifications

NETWORK PLAYBACK:

• Up to DSD512
• Up to 384 kHz, 16 - 32-bit, Stereo
• MQA Full Decoding
• UPSAMPLING RATES & BIT DEPTHS:
• DSD128 upsampling option for all files
• PCM 384kHz upsampling option for all files

DIGITAL INPUT:

• USB:
  • USB Audio Class 2 Compatible
  • WINDOWS 10 (Release 1703 or above) / Mac OSX or above
  • DoP 128 support
  • PCM 44.1 - 384 kHz, 16 - 32-bit, Stereo
• AES/OPTICAL/SPDIF:
  • PCM 44.1 kHz - 192 kHz, 16 - 24-bit
  • DSD64 (DoP64, DSD over PCM)
• HDMI X3:
  • PCM 2.0 Audio support
  • 4K Video Passthrough

DIGITAL OUTPUT:

• USB:
  • Native DSD512 support
  • PCM 44.1 - 384 kHz, 16 - 32-bit, Stereo
• BNC SPDIF:
  • PCM 44.1 kHz - 192 kHz, 16 - 24-bit
  • DSD64 (DoP64, DSD over PCM)
• HDMI X1:(HDMI PASSTHROUGH AND ARC SUPPORT)
  • PCM 2.0 Audio support
  • 4K Video Passthrough
  • ARC (Audio Return Channel) support

ANALOGUE INPUT:

• RCA Unbalanced x1
• XLR Balanced x1

ANALOG OUTPUT:

• Dual ESS SABRE32 ES9028Pro 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 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 L1 or NAS)

POWER SUPPLY:

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

PHYSICAL:

• FINISH:
  • Black anodised aluminium
  • Raw aluminium

LUMIN (SOLID ALUMINIUM CHASSIS):

• 350mm (W), 380mm (D), 107mm (H), 12kg