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Lumin T3X
Why LUMIN T3X
LUMIN T3X takes our award-winning platform and adds even more technology from our flagship players. Now featuring a toroidal linear power supply and optical fibre networking, the new T3X is better value than ever!
Main features
- Features our latest processing system
- Dual ES9028Pro SABRE DAC featuring dual-mono operation
- New integrated toroidal linear power supply
- Fibre Network provides complete isolation from network digital noise
- Dual-Network interface with built-in Network Switch
- Dual USB ports for additional flexibility and digital audio output
- Upsampling and downsampling to every supported format up to DSD256/PCM384
- Leedh Processing Volume control
- Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, MQA, TIDAL, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, TuneIn and AirPlay-compatible
New upgraded components
- First LUMIN T-series player with a built in linear power supply
- Ultra-low-noise and high dynamic range
- Extra large toroidal transformer
- Fibre SFP provides complete isolation from network noise
- Use simultaneously with RJ45 as a network switch (e.g. connect one to router and one to LUMIN L1/L2 or NAS)
The latest LUMIN processing system
- The now-proven LUMIN hardware and software system provides all the power needed for the latest streaming technologies.
- Superior processing power and storage capacity provide greater resampling flexibility and future-proofing.
Precision analogue output stage
- Analogue buffer includes LUMIN X1 technology
- Dual-mono circuitry throughout
- Ultra-low-noise and high dynamic range
CNC chassis construction
- The thick CNC panelled construction offers upgraded structural rigidity and sheilding compared to the D3
- CNC milling techniques from LUMIN X1 provide the high-end LUMIN family aesthetic
Upgraded version of the award-winning LUMIN T3
Following the incredible reviews of LUMIN T3, We've now combined it with some of the best features from the rest of our range to make it one of the best value LUMIN Players ever!
T3X features the toroidal linear power supply from the U2, the fibre networking of our flagship players and adds an extra USB port for even more flexibility.
All the usual LUMIN refinements
- From MQA to DSD, FLAC to WAV, LUMIN can play all the high-resolution formats you could ever want
- Native support for TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify and AirPlay-compatible, giving you access to tens of millions of songs
- The unique and intuitive LUMIN App described as "the most convenient interface in existence" by TINMAN
- LUMIN programme of continuous development that has seen Roon, MQA, and Spotify support added in 2017 alone.
Advanced streaming services & technologies
Every LUMIN player comes with support for a wide range of popular streaming services including Roon, TIDAL, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Spotify, KKBox, QQMusic, FLAC Radio Stations and more...
Some services may require a subscription payment.
Lossless volume control for all LUMIN players.
An innovative new digital volume adjustment algorithm that eliminates rounding errors is now included (at no additional cost) on all LUMIN players!
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Professional Reviews 93/100
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Sound Quality
93/100
Build Quality
94/100
Features Usability
93/100
Value for Money
91/100
The Lumin T3X pairs low-noise transparency with muscular pace, deep soundstaging and finely resolved instrumental colour. Barry Jones found its presentation more authoritative and revealing than its predecessor, while the balanced DAC stage, fibre networking and lossless digital volume control make this a remarkably complete streamer-DAC front end for high-resolution listening.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Deep, expansive soundstage with strong resolution, authority and clear instrumental separation.
Exceptionally low perceived noise floor brings detail, dynamics and life even at low listening levels.
Energetic, fast and rhythmically assured presentation that holds complex music together.
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Cons
The Lumin app is stable and easy to use, but lacks artist and album metadata according to the review.
Overhanging rear casework can make cable access awkward.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 93/100
The supplied T3 listening reports consistently describe an open, highly resolved and rhythmically alert presentation, with strong tonal balance and an unusually low perceived noise floor. It combines precise focus and wide-ranging detail with enough smoothness, tonal color and drive to make both acoustic and energetic recordings engaging.
Overall Sound
94/100
SoundStage Solo found deep, expansive staging, superior resolution and authority over the earlier T1, along with more energy, pace and clarity. Hi-Fi News praised its transparency, clarity and ability to retain both the polish and edge of different recordings, while StereoNET heard agile bass, smooth detailed vocals, extended sweet treble, and excellent rhythmic life.
Digital Signal Integrity
91/100
StereoNET reports that the newer processor and design brought an audible improvement even when sending a bit-perfect signal, attributing this to lower processor noise. Reviewers also describe dark, quiet backgrounds, sharply focused images and very clear differentiation between standard-resolution and high-resolution streams; the LEEDH volume system was found to preserve signal quality in normal use.
FEATURES USABILITY PERFORMANCE 93/100
The T3X is comprehensively equipped as a network player, DAC and digital preamp, and the supplied reviews regard the control app as well designed and practical for extended listening. Its broad format, streaming-service and output support makes it suitable both as a complete front end and as a source for an external DAC.
Streaming Software
92/100
Hi-Fi News says Lumin's app provides control over a vast range of processing and playback settings, integrates major streaming services and encourages long listening sessions. The platform also supports Roon, TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay and UPnP playback, giving owners several viable control routes.
Features Connectivity
94/100
The supplied reviews highlight network streaming, USB-drive playback, BNC S/PDIF and USB digital outputs, plus selectable LEEDH volume control for direct power-amplifier connection. The T3X specification expands that flexibility with balanced and single-ended analogue outputs, optical-network capability, USB storage, high-resolution PCM/DSD support and broad streaming compatibility.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
94/100
Reviews describe the compact CNC-machined aluminium enclosure as exquisitely built, with world-class fit and finish. StereoNET specifically notes substantial 6mm top and 8mm rear panels, while Hi-Fi News highlights the refined surface treatment that also makes the case less prone to fingerprints.
Value for Money
91/100
At approximately $5,000 for the reviewed T3, The Absolute Sound considered the price impressive given that it combines a streamer, DAC and potentially a preamp in one chassis. StereoNET likewise called its £4,195 price competitive and judged the updated model one of the finest players at its price point, despite the increase over its predecessor.
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