What is the LUMIN P2 designed to do?
The LUMIN P2 is a flagship network music hub from LUMIN designed to act as the central control point of a high-end audio system. It combines a streamer, high-end DAC, digital preamplifier, and full system hub in a single chassis.
Is the LUMIN P2 a streamer, DAC, or preamp?
It is all three. The P2 integrates a network streamer, dual-mono DAC, and full preamplifier functionality, allowing it to manage an entire system without separate source or control components.
What makes the LUMIN P2 different from the P1?
The P2 builds on the P1 platform with a more powerful processing engine, upgraded DAC architecture derived from LUMIN’s flagship X-series, and improved analogue output stage design. This results in higher resolution, better dynamics, and greater system flexibility.
What DAC does the LUMIN P2 use?
It uses dual ESS SABRE ES9038PRO DAC chips in a true dual-mono configuration, improving channel separation, dynamic range, and overall resolution.
Does the LUMIN P2 support high-resolution audio?
Yes. It supports PCM up to 384kHz/32-bit and DSD512 playback, making it compatible with virtually all modern high-resolution music formats.
What streaming services does the P2 support?
It supports major services including TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Roon Ready, AirPlay, and internet radio, as well as NAS and UPnP streaming.
Does the LUMIN P2 have a built-in preamp?
Yes. It includes Leedh Processing lossless digital volume control, allowing it to function as a full preamplifier and drive a power amplifier directly without a separate analogue preamp.
How many inputs does the LUMIN P2 have?
It is highly flexible, offering multiple digital and analogue inputs including USB, AES/EBU, SPDIF, balanced and unbalanced analogue inputs, plus HDMI 2.0 with ARC and 4K passthrough for TV integration.
Can I connect a TV to the LUMIN P2?
Yes. HDMI ARC support allows the P2 to integrate directly with a television, making it suitable as the audio hub for a premium two-channel home entertainment system.
Does the LUMIN P2 support fibre networking?
Yes. It includes optical (SFP) fibre network connectivity for galvanic isolation, helping reduce electrical noise from standard Ethernet networks.
Can the LUMIN P2 be used without a separate DAC or preamp?
Yes. In many systems, it replaces the streamer, DAC, and preamp entirely, simplifying system design while maintaining reference-level performance.
What type of system does the LUMIN P2 work best in?
It is designed for high-end systems where users want a single digital control centre for streaming, TV audio, analogue sources, and amplification control.