D3

Unlock Audiophile Music Streaming

Making improvements in every area, LUMIN D3 builds on the massive success of LUMIN D2

Why LUMIN D3

LUMIN D3 brings the audiophile potential of music streaming within everyone's reach.

Building on the success of our most popular and longest-standing model, LUMIN D3 inherits the Sabre DAC technology used throughout the rest of our range and combines it with our new all-aluminium compact chassis.

The latest LUMIN processor technology provides DSD256 upsampling and brings TIDAL Connect bringing audiophile-grade performance within your reach.

Main features

• Latest processor provides greater resampling flexibility
• New analogue output stage features Sabre DAC and a buffer including LUMIN X1 technology
• New DAC configuration featuring Sabre DAC ES9028PRO
• Retains fully balanced design including XLR outputs
• New surface finish taken from the high-end P1
• Upsampling and downsampling to every supported format up to DSD256/PCM384
• TIDAL Connect and Airplay 2 Compatible as well as Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, MQA, TIDAL, Qobuz, Plex and TuneIn

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

• ES9028PRO DAC with up to DSD256 & PCM384 playback support
• Analogue buffer includes LUMIN X1 technology
• Ultra-low-noise and high dynamic range

Full aluminium enclosure

• The thick CNC front panel and new all-aluminium enclousure provide superior damping performance
• Improves on D2 chassis by eliminating steel

Builds on the massive success of LUMIN D1 & D2

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 D1 & D2 reviews.

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 2 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, 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!

Reviews

Soundrebels

December 2024

Soundrebels have published their review of LUMIN D3 with Marcin Olszewski and Jacek Pazio both writing their very positive thoughts.

During the review they state:

"Leedh Processing does an incredibly positive job."

Marcin

"...we get a surprisingly realistic reproduction and an almost physical materialization of the performer in our listening room, which, considering the very affordable price of the D3, is worth emphasizing and fully deserves compliments."

Marcin

."..addictively organically homogeneous and coherent"

Marcin

"...it is a full-fledged representative of the mainstream streamer, to which most of the competition is only just aspiring."

Jacek

"The Lumïn should be one of the first on a really short listening list."

Jacek

Hi-Fi News

March 2024

"Outstanding Product" Award for LUMIN D3!

Hi-Fi News have published their LUMIN D3 review presenting it with their "Outstanding Product" award!

Featuring many listening notes and a full Lab Report, Mark Craven states:

"the new D3 is closer to the company’s step-up T3 DAC/streamer than the £2k price difference suggests."

"a slick custom app that handles both control of music playback and configuration of hardware settings... it puts some other rival streaming apps to shame."

"Lumin’s D3 is nothing if not insightful."

"the deal is sealed by its performance. Grab an audition – and take your credit card along"

SPILL

March 2024

Hong Kong website Spill have published their LUMIN D3 review.

During the review they state:

"For users who want to listen to streaming music seriously, LUMIN is one of the most noteworthy brands."

"LUMIN’s tuning indeed has a unique charm that enhances the musical layering and transparency"

"Whether it is a first-time purchase or an equipment upgrade, it is one of the most recommended options for the near future."

"it can make the music you usually listen to sound better. This alone is worth the price of admission"

"Easy to use and a seamless streaming experience with the familiar LUMIN sonic 'magic'"

FIDELITY

February 2024

'HIGHLIGHT' award for LUMIN D3

FIDELITY Magazine have published their LUMIN D3 review, presenting it with their 'HIGHLIGHT' award!

During the review Michael Vrizal states:

"fun from the first note."

"In terms of sound, the 'little one' plays in the major league."

"The little Lumin has power. Its sound impresses the listener immediately"

"The latest version of Lumin's entry-level offering is a smash hit!"

Stereonet Awards

January 2024

Stereonet have presented LUMIN D3 with their 'Mid-Price Streamer Product of the Year 2024' Award!

"Although it’s the new entry-level model, you wouldn’t know by looking at it or indeed listening to it."

"near-impossible to beat at or near its price."

U-Audio

January 2024

Taiwanese website U-Audio have published their LUMIN D3 review.

During the review 文‧林治宇 states:

"through high-quality sound performance, it has clearly distinguished itself from the rest of the market."

"The singing voice is full of appeal"

"the tone sounds so beautiful that I keep listening to one song after another."

"D3 has achieved a good balance in all aspects. Coupled with its powerful functions and high-quality appearance and workmanship, few people in its class can match it."

Hi-Fi Class

December 2023

Editor's Choice Award!

Hi-Fi Class Magazine have published their LUMIN D3 review, presenting it with 5 stars in every category and their coveted 'Editor's Choice' award!

During the review they state:

"I was surprised, above all, by the lively, joyful, open sound. One that draws you in from the first notes, sways you, takes you into the world of music and brings a smile to your face."

"Also PRAT, i.e. tempo, rhythm and timing, in this little guy's version could put many more expensive constructions to shame."

"This is a more complete sound than its predecessor, smooth, coherent, musical and natural, but also richer, fuller thanks to better resolution, and at the same time cleaner and more transparent. Let's add to this higher energy, openness and dynamics of playing. Ultimately, we get a player that simply sounds even better, regardless of musical preference, and can easily be a source in a high-class system."

"At this price it's a revelation!"

Audionet

November 2023

Audionet Taiwan have published their glowing LUMIN D3 review!

During the review they state:

"Compared with D2, it completely jumped to another level in terms of sound transparency, fineness, and dynamic effects. Although D3 still has the softness and directness of D2, These sound characteristics have improved all the shortcomings of D2!"

"...no matter the budget, LUMIN's streaming machines are all worth investing in."

"The D3 streaming player is definitely the most sincere of all the entry streaming machines in recent years!"

High Fidelity

November 2023

High Fidelity have published their LUMIN D3 review.

During the review Wojciech Pacuła states:

"The D3 plays the full range with panache, creating large, cool, tangible sound sources.

It is worth trying the D3 with a power amplifier or active loudspeakers. You will have to spend as much on the preamplifier as on the player itself for it to be better in this respect."

"...a resolving device with a wonderful timbre. It plays all types of music with commitment and flair."

StereoNET

October 2023

First review and first award for LUMIN D3!

StereoNet have published their LUMIN D3 review presenting it with their "Applause" Award.

During the review Michael Evans states:

"the listener can just sit down and get into the music."

"LUMIN was able to set up a spacious recorded acoustic that placed the various elements of the mix very accurately."

"Soundstaging was impressively wide and vocals sat rock-solid in the mix, sounding vibrant and strong."

"It has an easy, smooth and open character, yet is a dynamic and grippy device too. There is none of the brightness or even harshness associated with some less expensive streamer designs"

"Sonically, the new D3 is a winner, too – with a crisp, smooth and open sound that doesn't privilege one type of music over another."

DSD Support:

Up to DSD256, 1-bit, Stereo

PCM Support:

Up to 384kHz, 16–32-bit, Stereo

Analog Output Stage:

ESS SABRE³² ES9028Pro DAC chip

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

Upsampling rates & bit depths:

DSD256 upsampling option for all files

PCM 384kHz upsampling option for all files

Digital Output Stage:

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 aluminium

Raw anodised aluminium

Dimensions

300mm (W), 244mm (D), 60mm (H), 2.5kg

Streaming Protocol:

UPnP AV protocol with audio streaming extension (OpenHome)

Roon Ready

TIDAL Connect

Spotify Connect

AirPlay 2 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

Supported Control Devices:

Apple devices. iOS 11.0 or later (List of supported devices)

Android devices. Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later required

Other:

Leedh Processing lossless digital volume control

Programme of Continuous Development – Firmware-upgradable for further features and enhancements

User Reviews

2 Years Warranty

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