THE PERFORMANCE SWEET SPOT
The first LUMIN with a DAC to feature our all-new processing system. Providing increased capacity and resampling flexibility.

WHY LUMIN T3
LUMIN T3 combines our new-for-2022 processing system, solid CNC-panel construction and X1 technology to deliver maximum price/performance.

Main features

• Features our all-new processing system
• Increased capacity for future updates
• Faster processor provides greater resampling flexibility
• New surface finish taken from the high-end P1
• Dual ES9028Pro SABRE DAC featuring dual-mono operation
• Upsampling and downsampling to every supported format up to DSD256/PCM384
• USB digital audio output
• Leedh Processing Volume control
• Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, MQA, TIDAL, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Audivarna, TuneIn and AirPlay-compatible
• All-new processing system
• Completely new hardware and software provide a new foundation for LUMIN
• Increased 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 D2
• CNC milling techniques from LUMIN X1 provide the high-end LUMIN family aesthetic

Builds on the massive success of LUMIN T2
Completely new processing hardware and software deliver improved features and increased resampling flexibility while retaining all the musicality that was noted in so many outstanding T2 reviews.

Among the key hardware features carried over from T2 are the Dual ES9028Pro SABRE DACs featuring dual-mono operation.

The new model is also finished in a new silky surfacing process taken from our high-end P1 that is less susceptible to finger marks and easier to clean.

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, Qobuz, Spotify, FLAC Radio Stations and more...

Some services may require a subscription payment.

• Spotify
• MQA
• Roon
• TIDAL
• TIDAL Connect
• Qobuz
• AirPlay-compatible
• TuneIn
• Multi-Room
• Leedh-processing
• 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!

T3 SPECIFICATION

DSD SUPPORT:

• Up to DSD512 22.6MHz, 1-bit

PCM SUPPORT:

• Up to 384kHz, 1632-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:

• DSD256 upsampling option for all files
• PCM 384kHz upsampling option for all files

USB:

• Native DSD512 support
• PCM 44.1384kHz, 1632-bit, Stereo

BNC SPDIF:

• PCM 44.1kHz192kHz, 1624-bit
• DSD (DoP, DSD over PCM) 2.8MHz, 1-bit

POWER SUPPLY:

• Internal 100240V AC auto-ranging
• Low-noise
• Shielded power supply compartment for reduced interference with delicate electronics

FINISH:

• Black anodised aluminium
• Raw anodised aluminium

DIMENSIONS

• 350mm (W), 350mm (D), 60.5mm (H), 6kg

STREAMING PROTOCOL:

• UPnP AV protocol with audio streaming extension (OpenHome)
• Roon Ready
• TIDAL Connect
• Spotify Connect
• AirPlay-compatible
• Gapless Playback
• On-Device Playlist

APP FEATURES:

• Native support for TIDAL, MQA, Qobuz and TuneIn Radio.
• Tidal MQA icons to identify high-res music
• Qobuz high-res icons to identify high-res music
• Volume control
• High-resolution artwork
• Artwork caching
• Search
• Multiple tag handling
• Composer tag support
• Album-grouping in playlist
• Automatic internet links to artists/album/songs
• Saving and restoring of playlists (including Tidal and Qobuz)

SUPPORTED AUDIO FILE FORMATS:

• DSD Lossless: DSF (DSD), DIFF (DSD), DoP (DSD)
• PCM Lossless: FLAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC), WAV, AIFF
• Compressed (lossy) Audio: MP3, MQA

INPUT:

• Ethernet RJ45 network 1000Base-T
• USB storage, flash drive, USB hard disk (Single-partition FAT32, exFAT and NTFS only)

ANALOGUE AUDIO OUTPUTS:

• XLR balanced, 6Vrms, pin 2 Hot
• RCA unbalanced, 3Vrms

• All models of Apple iPad (v2 or later). iOS 8.0 or later required. Full Retina Display support.
• Android devices. Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later required
• Leedh Processing lossless digital volume control
• Programme of Continuous Development Firmware-upgradable for further features and enhancements