U2 vs U1
The U1's bit depth is 32-bit against the U2's 16-bit and its weight 8 kg (18 lbs) against 6 kg (13 lbs). Both share max sample rate (768 kHz) and dsd support (DSD512).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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DigitalStreamers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$5,500
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the U2
The LUMIN U2 is a high-end digital transport/streamer designed to bring superior audio quality to home HiFi systems. It features a robust internal toroidal linear power supply, a new processor for enhanced upsampling flexibility, and supports playback of DSD512 and PCM768. The U2 includes three USB ports, with one dedicated low-noise USB output for connecting directly to a DAC. It also features a built-in network switch and optical fiber network jack for isolation from digital noise. The U2 supports Roon Ready and MQA decoding, and includes LUMIN's LEEDH digital volume processing for lossless volume control.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 16-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD512
- MQA Support
- Yes
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Digital Inputs
- USB
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- No
- Chromecast
- No
- Roon Ready
- No
- Spotify Connect
- No
- TIDAL Connect
- No
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 350 × 60.5 × 350 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 6 kg (13 lbs)
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