A1 w/Kenneth Lau PSU vs McIntosh DS200
The DS200's output impedance is 100Ω against the A1 w/Kenneth Lau PSU's 0Ω and its dsd support DSD512 against DSD64. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (384 kHz).
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A1 w/Kenneth Lau PSU
LUMINDigitalMusic ServersStreamersDACsDiscontinued
About the A1 w/Kenneth Lau PSU
The LUMIN A-1 Music Server is a premium audiophile network music player designed for high-resolution audio playback. It supports a wide range of audio formats including PCM up to 384kHz/32-bit and DSD up to 2.8MHz. The device features dual Wolfson WM8741 DAC chips, one per channel, in a fully balanced layout with high-quality components and output connectors coupled with dual LUNDAHL LL7401 output transformers. It offers multiple digital outputs including BNC SPDIF and HDMI supporting PCM and DSD formats. The unit is housed in a precision-machined solid aluminium chassis and powered by an external dual-toroidal linear power supply. The addition of the Kenneth Lau power supply further enhances the sonic performance by providing improved power delivery and noise reduction. The LUMIN A-1 operates with UPnP AV streaming protocol, supports gapless playback, and is controlled via a dedicated iPad app. It supports popular streaming services such as TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, and AirPlay, and is regularly updated with new features and firmware improvements. Dimensions are approximately 35cm wide, 6cm high, and 34.5cm deep, with a weight of 8kg for the main unit and 2kg for the power supply. The finish is raw brushed aluminium or black anodised brushed aluminium on request.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 384 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD64
- MQA Support
- Yes
- DAC Chip
- Wolfson WM8741
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Impedance
- 0Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Outputs
- BNC SPDIF, HDMI
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- v1
- Chromecast
- No
- Roon Ready
- Yes
- Spotify Connect
- Yes
- TIDAL Connect
- Yes
- Other Services
- TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 350 × 60 × 345 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 8 kg (18 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Raw brushed aluminium, Black anodised brushed aluminium
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions