LUMIN T3 Music Streamer

$8,900.00

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The Lumin T3 Music Streamer sits at the heart of Lumin’s premium range, offering a carefully balanced combination of high-end performance, system flexibility, and long-term refinement. It’s designed for listeners who want a serious streaming source that can anchor a well-developed HiFi system without unnecessary complexity.

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Specifications

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

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

PHYSICAL:

FINISH: Black anodised brushed aluminium or Raw brushed aluminium

CHASSIS: 350mm (W), 345mm (D), 60mm (H), 6kg

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HiFi Class

A Solid Foundation for Audiophile Systems

At its core, the T3 uses a dual ES9028Pro SABRE DAC operating in true dual-mono configuration. This approach separates left and right channel processing for improved channel separation, lower distortion, and a more stable, three-dimensional soundstage. The result is a presentation that feels open, precise, and naturally spacious, with excellent control over detail and timing.

A newly designed internal architecture and upgraded linear power supply help ensure a low-noise foundation, allowing fine musical information to emerge more clearly. Instruments and vocals are rendered with greater texture and realism, while complex recordings remain composed and easy to follow even in demanding passages.

Serious Streaming for Dedicated Music Lovers

The T3 also benefits from Lumin’s advanced streaming platform, supporting Roon Ready, TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, AirPlay, TuneIn, and MQA playback, alongside high-resolution PCM and DSD formats. This makes it effortless to access both local libraries and modern streaming services, all controlled through Lumin’s intuitive app ecosystem.

Connectivity is equally comprehensive, with balanced and single-ended analogue outputs designed to integrate seamlessly into a wide range of systems. Whether paired with a high-quality integrated amplifier or a more advanced separates setup, the T3 delivers consistent performance and excellent system synergy.

Like all Lumin products, the T3 is built for long-term ownership. Regular firmware updates continue to add features, improve performance, and expand streaming compatibility over time, ensuring the unit remains current well into the future.

At Soundline, the T3 is often positioned as the point where streaming transitions from convenience to true HiFi performance. It brings a level of clarity, musical flow, and refinement that makes it an ideal foundation for serious listening systems that are built to last.

Who is this for?

The Lumin T3 is designed for listeners who want a serious audiophile streamer that balances performance, usability, and long-term system flexibility.

It sits in a particularly appealing part of the LUMIN range—high enough to deliver genuinely refined, high-end performance, but still accessible enough to integrate into a wide variety of systems. It’s equally comfortable in a dedicated listening room or a premium living-room setup.

The T3 excels at creating a presentation that feels open, smooth, and highly stable, especially with lossless streaming services and high-resolution material. Compared to more mainstream streamers, it brings greater tonal sophistication, stronger imaging, and a more natural sense of musical timing.

What is the LUMIN T3 designed to do?

The LUMIN T3 is a premium network music streamer and DAC designed to deliver high-end digital playback performance as the central source in a serious hi-fi system. It combines advanced streaming functionality with high-quality dual-mono DAC architecture in a compact, audiophile-focused chassis.

Is the LUMIN T3 a streamer, DAC, or both?

It is both. The T3 integrates a network streamer with dual ESS ES9028PRO DACs, allowing it to connect directly to an integrated amplifier, preamplifier, or power amplifier without needing separate digital conversion hardware.

What streaming services does the LUMIN T3 support?

It supports major streaming platforms including TIDAL, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, AirPlay, and internet radio, along with playback from NAS drives and local USB storage devices.

Does the LUMIN T3 support high-resolution audio?

Yes. It supports PCM up to 384kHz/32-bit and DSD512 playback, with additional internal upsampling options to further refine playback depending on user preference.

What DAC does the LUMIN T3 use?

The T3 uses dual ESS SABRE ES9028PRO DAC chips in a fully balanced dual-mono configuration. This improves channel separation, reduces distortion, and enhances spatial imaging and detail retrieval.

What makes the LUMIN T3 different from entry-level streamers?

Compared with entry-level devices, the T3 uses a significantly more advanced processing platform, higher-grade analogue output stage, improved power regulation, and a more rigid chassis. These upgrades contribute to better clarity, smoother tonality, and improved dynamic expression.

Can the LUMIN T3 be connected directly to a power amplifier?

Yes. It includes LUMIN’s Leedh Processing digital volume control, allowing it to function as a digital preamplifier and connect directly to a power amplifier without needing a separate analogue preamp.

Does the LUMIN T3 have balanced outputs?

Yes. It provides both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs, making it compatible with a wide range of hi-fi systems and amplifier configurations.

Can the LUMIN T3 play music from a NAS drive?

Yes. It can access and stream music from NAS drives and UPnP-compatible servers, making it suitable for large high-resolution local libraries as well as streaming services.

Is the LUMIN T3 Roon Ready?

Yes. It is fully Roon Ready certified, enabling seamless integration into Roon-based ecosystems for advanced library management and multi-room playback.

What makes the LUMIN T3 sound different from lower models like the D3?

The T3 uses more advanced internal architecture, dual-mono DAC design, and a higher-grade analogue output stage. This results in greater depth, improved layering, better separation, and a more refined, natural presentation.

Is the LUMIN T3 suitable for high-end hi-fi systems?

Yes. It is designed as a true high-end source component and performs best when paired with quality amplification and revealing loudspeakers, where its resolution and imaging capabilities can be fully realised.

How easy is the LUMIN T3 to use?

It is designed for simple app-based control via the LUMIN app. Once connected to a network, it provides easy access to streaming services, local libraries, and system settings with minimal setup complexity.