Audio Magic

16/10/2026

Harbeth C7ES-3 XD2

Fidelity Magazine October 2026.

Fidelity Magazine October 2026.Harbeth speakers have been a familiar sight at hi-fi shows for decades. You might say they have accompanied me throughout my life; they have always been there. Angular in appearance and straightforward in sound, they have never left me in any doubt: this is exactly how...

11/10/2026

Flagship sound.

Single-chassis simplicity. Meet the all-new LUMIN S2! 🔥🎶

LUMIN has taken the reference-grade dual ES9038PRO DAC architecture and ultra-low-noise power supply from their flagship X1 streamer and engineered it directly into the sleek, CNC-machined T3X chassis. No external power supply box needed!
What makes the S2 a game-changer?
✨ Standalone DAC Functionality: Newly added Optical & Coaxial SPDIF inputs let you plug in your CD transport, TV, or console.
✨ Optical Network Port: Total electrical isolation from router/Ethernet noise for squeaky-clean signal transport.
✨ Dual Lundahl Output Transformers: Matched dual-mono analog architecture delivering lifelike timbre and incredible spatial depth.
✨ Universal High-Res Streaming: Roon Ready, TIDAL Connect (MQA & MAX), Qobuz, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, native DSD512, and 32-bit/384kHz PCM support.
The ultimate single-box digital hub for serious audiophiles. 🔊✨
👉 Click the link in bio to learn more at Audio Magic!

LUMIN Unveils S2: Reference X1 Performance Meets Compact Single-Chassis Design

07/10/2026

LUMIN N1 review!

LowBeats have published their fantastic LUMIN N1 review awarding it 4.5 stars describing it as "Outstanding" and "a no-brainer, and not just for die-hard Lumin fans"

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“The Lumin N1 brings such a clear gain in calm and transparency to the music that there can really be no doubt about its effectiveness.”

“For the Lumin N1, one thing is certain: it is absolutely worth its money and an absolute gain in sound quality.”

"Above all, the Lumin makes a clearly positive sonic impact on the system. And to an extent that I haven't previously experienced with switches in this price range. This makes the N1 a no-brainer, and not just for die-hard Lumin fans"
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The full German review is online now:
https://www.lowbeats.de/test-netzwerkswitch-lumin-n1-ruhe-im-karton/

Thank you to our German distributors IAD Hifi for organising this review unit.

07/10/2026

Announcing LUMIN S2. The S-Series returns!

X1 technology, evolved for a new generation of LUMIN player with the latest processor and BRAND NEW DIGITAL INPUTS!

Built around legendary X1 technology, LUMIN S2 brings flagship-derived engineering, our unique LUMIN ES9038PRO DAC implementation and new digital connectivity together in a single chassis.

https://luminmusic.com/lumin-s2.html

20/09/2026

LUMIN X2 New review Six Moon

https://www.audiomagic.com.au/post/lumin-x2-new-review-six-moon?utm_campaign=e091358b-3eb7-443d-8105-5b17fe64548a&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail

18/09/2026

The iconic British sound meets modern digital precision. 🔊✨
The Harbeth NLE-1 active loudspeakers bring Harbeth’s famous RADIAL™ cone technology into an ultra-compact, active design. Driven by internal dual Class-D amplifiers and DSP crossovers, they deliver exceptional midrange transparency, phase accuracy, and effortless clarity.
Whether in a critical studio monitoring environment or an intimate listening setup, the NLE-1 redefines compact performance.
Available in Australia!

18/09/2026

6moons have published a fascinating, in-depth review of LUMIN X2, exploring its approach to transparency, musicality and detail.

During the review Frederic Beudot states:

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"X2 is remarkably revealing, dynamically alive and startlingly precise. It simply doesn't seem especially interested in rattling off those virtues one at a time. Audiophile language is full of traps. [...] X2 avoids those particular pitfalls. Instead its character is one of continuity and authenticity."

"At this point you probably have a good sense that I found X2 uniquely special even when facing my more expensive reference."

"Its great strength is that it keeps the musicians' craft and their environment intact."

"None of these technologies deserve the last word though. The musicians do. And that's what X2 gives us."
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The full review can be read online:
https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/lumin-x2

04/09/2026

27/08/2026

Lumin X2 Network Music Player and L2 Music Library The Absolute Sound

Lumin players have become as familiar to me as the back of my hand. I reviewed the brand’s A1 in Issue 248. It deservedly nabbed a 2015 Golden Ear Award. Lumin’s former flagship, the S1, remains a reliable part of my reference system and, though no longer current, has operated and performed bril...