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Lumin P1
Why LUMIN P1
Our most flexible player yet, LUMIN P1 is designed to sit right in the heart of your audio system.
Use as a streamer, a DAC, a pre-amplifier or all three!
Main features
LUMIN P1 makes system integration easier than ever:
- 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
9 digital & analogue inputs
New to LUMIN P1, 9 inputs provide enough flexibility for any audio or video stereo system:
- Industry-leading XMOS USB audio controller
- Native DSD512 and PCM384 compatible
- Windows 10 & Mac OS compatibility
- Balanced and Unbalanced analogue input
- LEEDH volume processing
- Passthrough function for home cinema integration with custom naming functionaity
- DoP64 / 192 kHz 24-bit compatible
- TOSLINK, SPDIF (RCA), AES inputs
- HDMI 2.0 Specification compatible
- Supports 2.0 PCM audio decoding
- HDR, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, DTS passthrough
- ARC compatible output
X1 Heritage
LUMIN P1 takes many flagship features from the outstanding LUMIN X1:
Immensely popular on 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.
P1 includes dual Femto crystal oscillators and our proprietary FPGA clock distribution system first debuted in X1.
The fully balanced Dual Mono analogue output module including legendary Lundahl Output transformers has been keeping music-lovers happy since the original LUMIN A1.
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.
New Remote Control
A new tactile infrared remote control allows easy change of input, volume adjustment, playlist navigation and more.
The exceptionally well-constructed acrylic and zinc LUMIN remote is made in Austria and is entirely Roon Ready.
The new infrared receiver built in to LUMIN P1 is compatible with universal remote controls, phones and automation systems.
Flexible setup options
Use as a streamer, a DAC, a pre-amplifier or all three!
LUMIN P1 can be used like all other LUMIN players. With its DSD512/PCM384 support, Femto Clock System, Fibre Networking, toroidal power supply, and Leedh Processing, P1 is second only to LUMIN X1 in pure streaming ability.
Connect all your stereo sources to LUMIN P1 and attach a power amplifier and you've got everything you need for an incredible music system.
No need for an AV Receiver. Simply attach your HDMI sources to LUMIN P1 and P1 to your TV. With HDMI ARC, all your audio comes through your main speakers.
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Professional Reviews 93/100
Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
95/100
Build Quality
93/100
Features Usability
92/100
Value for Money
91/100
The Lumin P1 pairs liquid, natural tone with explosive dynamics, deep imaging and serious low-level resolution, while its Leedh volume control makes a direct-to-power-amp system genuinely compelling. The Absolute Sound heard refined, immersive musicality, and StereoNET praised its smooth, full-range authority. Add HDMI ARC, analogue inputs and fibre networking, and this is a remarkably complete high-end control centre.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Refined, natural and highly resolving sound combines liquidity, convincing vocals, powerful bass and dynamic snap without harshness.
Leedh digital volume control preserves low-level detail and three-dimensionality, making direct power-amplifier connection a credible high-performance option.
Exceptionally versatile hub with analogue and digital inputs, HDMI/ARC home-cinema integration, and fibre-network capability.
Fibre networking can add focus, depth, air and fine detail over conventional Ethernet.
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Cons
A costly component, particularly if its extensive DAC, preamplifier and AV functionality will go unused.
Requires a network connection even for some locally connected source use; one reviewer also encountered unreliable UPnP/Audirvana track sequencing.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 95/100
The P1 is repeatedly praised for combining natural tonal colour, speed, weight and refinement with exceptional retrieval of low-level information. Reviewers also hear expansive three-dimensional imaging and a presentation that remains engaging, composed and musically convincing across streaming, local files and digital inputs.
Tonal Balance Musicality
95/100
The Absolute Sound calls the P1 highly musical, refined and sophisticated, praising its liquid instrumental textures, natural vocals and freedom from artificial edge. StereoNET similarly found it smooth, slightly warm, full-bodied and remarkably even from top to bottom, while Fidelity described a vivid, musical and three-dimensional presentation.
Resolution Detail
96/100
Reviewers consistently highlight outstanding insight without analytical harshness. The Ear heard extremely high resolution and precise timing, Hi-Fi News found detail in reflective material breathtaking, and The Absolute Sound noted convincing inner instrumental detail, ambience and realistic spatial information.
Digital Performance
94/100
Its clocking, reclocking and digital volume implementation earn particularly strong listening praise: Fidelity reported fluid, stable playback free of dropouts, while The Absolute Sound heard no loss of low-level information through Leedh processing. Fibre networking was also reported by several reviewers to bring greater focus, snap, depth and dimensionality, though 6 Moons encountered erratic track-advancing behaviour in one UPnP/Audirvana setup.
FEATURES USABILITY PERFORMANCE 92/100
The P1 is unusually flexible for a network player, combining extensive digital and analogue connectivity with preamplifier functionality and practical home-cinema integration. Its control experience is generally praised as fast and dependable, although one reviewer reported unreliable album sequencing in a particular UPnP setup.
Streaming Software
90/100
Fidelity found both Roon and the Lumin app exceptionally responsive, stable and free of crashes or disconnections, and The Absolute Sound described P1/L1 setup as simple and glitch-free. The Lumin app was also preferred sonically by that reviewer, but 6 Moons reported that the player occasionally selected unintended tracks rather than following its Audirvana queue.
Features Connectivity
96/100
The P1 offers a notably broad connection set, including multiple HDMI inputs with 4K passthrough and ARC, USB, AES/EBU, optical, coaxial, balanced and single-ended analogue inputs and outputs, plus BNC and USB digital outputs. Reviewers particularly welcomed its fibre-network option, remote control, Roon readiness, flexible Leedh volume control and ability to act as a streamer, DAC, line-stage and two-channel home-cinema hub.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
93/100
The Ear found the aluminium enclosure exceptionally elegant and firmly in high-end territory for fit and finish. 6 Moons describes the construction as vault-like, while the substantial chassis, separate power arrangements and carefully executed analogue stage support the impression of a seriously engineered component.
Value for Money
91/100
At around £8,495 to €9,900, reviewers acknowledge that the P1 is a costly component. However, Hi-Fi News says it more than justifies its cost even as a network player, The Ear considers its combination of features and preamplifier capability excellent value, and Fidelity notes that it approaches the flagship X1’s performance for substantially less money.
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- The Audio Association — in-store — Anaheim, California, United States (website)
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