LUMIN - N1 - Network Switch

A dedicated audiophile network switch with 6x Gigabit RJ45 and 4x SFP fibre ports for complete galvanic isolation, an internal toroidal linear power supply, shielded power compartment, and 10MHz external clock input via BNC. Zero configuration required. Available in black and silver anodised aluminium.

The Network Is Part of Your Hi-Fi System

In a modern streaming audio system, the quality of your network infrastructure matters as much as the quality of your DAC or amplifier. Consumer network switches introduce electrical noise, timing jitter and ground interference that travel directly into your sensitive hi-fi components — degrading the sound before it even reaches your DAC. The LUMIN N1 is designed from the ground up to eliminate these problems, bringing the same philosophy of low-noise, high-precision engineering that defines LUMIN's player range to the network itself.

The result is a dedicated audiophile network switch that provides complete electrical isolation, rock-solid wired connections and a high-stability internal clock — all powered by a low-noise linear supply housed in a shielded compartment so it cannot interfere with the very signals it is designed to protect.

10-Port Flexibility — 6x RJ45 and 4x SFP Fibre

The N1 provides ten ports in total, combining two fundamentally different connection technologies for maximum flexibility:

4x SFP Fibre Ports — Optical fibre networking provides complete galvanic isolation between the N1 and any connected device. Because fibre carries light rather than electrical signals, it is physically impossible for electrical noise or ground loops to travel across the connection. For the most sensitive hi-fi components — streamers, DACs, network players — fibre input via SFP delivers the ultimate in noise-free network connectivity.

6x Gigabit RJ45 Copper Ports — Six copper Ethernet ports allow all your network equipment to connect to the same hub, eliminating the cheap and electrically noisy consumer switches that are often found in audio systems. Rock-solid wired Gigabit connections provide maximum stability and bandwidth for every device on your network.

Together, these ten ports make the N1 the natural central hub for even the most complex high-end audio networks.

Internal Linear Power Supply — Toroidal Transformer

Unlike standard network switches that rely on noisy switching power adapters, the LUMIN N1 houses its high-performance linear power stage entirely within the unit. An extra-large toroidal transformer provides clean, stable power delivery with the low-noise characteristic that audiophile electronics demand, while a dedicated low-noise linear regulator further refines the power before it reaches the switching circuitry.

Crucially, the entire power supply is housed within a shielded compartment, ensuring zero interference with the delicate network signals passing through the N1. This level of internal isolation is what separates a purpose-designed audiophile switch from any consumer alternative.

External 10MHz Clock Input — System-Wide Timing Coherence

While the N1 features a high-stability internal clock, a 10MHz BNC input allows synchronisation with an external master clock for absolute timing accuracy. This is ideal for use with the LUMIN U2X's clock output, or with a dedicated third-party master clock generator. Synchronising your network switch and your streamer to a single unified timing reference operates the entire system on a low-jitter, coherent clock — a meaningful performance benefit in the most revealing systems.

Zero Configuration Required

The N1 is a plug-and-play device. There is no setup, no app, no configuration interface to navigate. Connect your equipment, connect the power, and the N1 begins working immediately — delivering audiophile-grade network performance without any of the complexity that typically accompanies professional-grade network hardware.

Aluminium Chassis — Matching the LUMIN Family

The N1's chassis follows the same design language as LUMIN's D3 and U2 Mini, using anodised aluminium construction in two finishes that match the rest of the LUMIN range. Whether you prefer the understated elegance of black anodised aluminium or the clean, contemporary look of raw silver, the N1 will sit seamlessly alongside your existing LUMIN components.

Specifications

Network Connections

Clock

Power Supply

Physical

In the Box

• LUMIN N1 Network Switch
• Power cable (IEC — country-specific)
• 2x SFP LC modules
• Optical network cable
• RJ45 Ethernet cable
• Quickstart guide
• Safety information