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The Lumin X2, priced at 16,990 Euros, is a high-end streaming DAC featuring a proprietary dual-mono architecture.
Supports PCM playback up to 768kHz/32-bit and native DSD up to DSD512, utilizing discrete circuitry without external DAC chips.
Includes a sophisticated external power supply with dual toroidal transformers to minimize interference and maintain signal integrity.
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