• LFD NCSE Mk. III Integrated Amplifier

    Overview – The LFD NCSE Mk. III Integrated Amplifier, released in 2015, is a solid-state integrated amplifier featuring pure analogue preamplification and minimalist circuit design, delivering highly musical performance without DAC or digital circuitry.

    Minimalist Circuit Philosophy – Designed by Dr. Richard Bews, the amplifier eliminates unnecessary components and feedback paths, allowing the LFD NCSE Mk. III Integrated Amplifier to achieve exceptional transparency, natural timing, and remarkably low noise.

    Pure Analogue Signal Path – The LFD NCSE Mk. III Integrated Amplifier is known for its short signal path and hand-selected components, producing lifelike midrange texture, dynamic agility, and an organic presentation highly valued by audiophiles.

    Specifications – Solid-state integrated amplifier, approximately 70W per channel into 8 ohms, high-current output stage, wide bandwidth design, line-level inputs only, ultra-short signal path architecture for minimal signal degradation.

    Dimensions – Approximately 445 mm (W) × 115 mm (H) × 300 mm (D), housed in a minimalist aluminium chassis designed to reduce resonance and maintain stable thermal performance.

    Weight – Approximately 10–12 kg, reflecting its substantial internal transformer, carefully selected discrete components, and rigid enclosure construction.

  • Pro-Ject 2 Xperience Turntable

    Product Overview – The Pro-Ject 2 Xperience Turntable, released around 2006, is a belt-drive audiophile turntable designed to deliver low-noise vinyl playback with a rigid chassis and precision engineering focus.

    Sound Performance – Known for clean transients, stable imaging, and low mechanical coloration, this design emphasizes speed accuracy and tonal neutrality, appealing to listeners seeking an honest, musically balanced analogue presentation.

    Build Philosophy – The Pro-Ject 2 Xperience Turntable features a mass-loaded MDF plinth and decoupled motor system, reducing vibration transfer while maintaining excellent pitch stability and long-term mechanical reliability.

    Specifications – Equipped with a 9-inch carbon-fiber tonearm, precision belt drive, electronic speed change for 33/45 RPM, and an acrylic platter that improves resonance control and platter inertia.

    Dimensions – Measures approximately 460 mm (W) × 120 mm (H) × 340 mm (D), offering a full-size footprint suitable for dedicated hi-fi racks and stable turntable platforms.

    Weight – Weighs roughly 8.5 kg, providing sufficient mass for vibration damping while remaining manageable for careful setup and isolation tuning.

  • Lumin U1 Network Transport

    •⁠  Product Overview – Lumin U1 Network Transport, released in 2015, is a reference-grade network transport engineered for ultra-low jitter digital playback, delivering pristine data output to high-end external DACs and digital processors.

    •⁠  Digital Architecture – Built around Lumin’s proprietary streaming platform, it supports native DSD, high-resolution PCM, and precision clocking via dual femto oscillators for exceptional timing accuracy and signal integrity.

    •⁠  Sound Quality – Lumin U1 Network Transport excels in transparency, spatial precision, and micro-dynamic detail, revealing subtle textures and ambient cues while maintaining tonal purity and rhythmic coherence across complex musical passages.

    •⁠  Specifications – Supports PCM up to 384 kHz, DSD128 native, AES/EBU, BNC, RCA, and optical outputs, with isolated Ethernet input and separate digital processing and output stages.

    •⁠  Dimensions – The chassis measures approximately 350 mm (W) × 60 mm (H) × 350 mm (D), featuring a solid CNC-machined aluminum enclosure for effective vibration control.

    •⁠  Weight – Lumin U1 weighs approximately 7 kg, reflecting its robust construction, internal shielding, and high-quality power regulation designed for stable, noise-free digital signal transmission.

  • ProJect RPM 9.2 Evolution Carbon Belt-Drive Turntable

    Product Overview – The ProJect RPM 9.2 Evolution Carbon Belt-Drive Turntable, released in 2012, features a mass-loaded design, decoupled motor system, and carbon-fiber components for exceptional speed stability and low-resonance vinyl playback.

    Precision Engineering – Its inverted ceramic main bearing and outboard motor reduce mechanical noise, while the heavy acrylic platter provides consistent rotational accuracy for a highly detailed, rhythmically stable analogue presentation.

    Tonearm Performance – Outfitted with the 9cc Evolution carbon tonearm, the RPM 9.2 ensures superior rigidity, low resonance, and accurate tracking with modern MC or MM cartridges for maximized resolution.

    Vibration Control – The ProJect RPM 9.2 Evolution Carbon Belt-Drive Turntable three magnetic feet and sandwich construction chassis significantly suppress external vibrations, improving clarity, bass definition, and imaging precision during demanding passages.

    Dimensions – Approx. 480 mm (W) × 330 mm (D) × 185 mm (H), designed as a compact yet mass-optimized platform for high-performance analogue playback systems.

    Weight – Around 16 kg, enabling excellent mechanical stability through a heavy platter, rigid carbon structure, and resonance-controlled chassis.

  • Lumin D2 Music Server

    Lumin D2 Music Server Overview – The Lumin D2 Music Server delivers high-performance streaming with a premium DAC architecture, offering natural tonality, excellent resolution, and seamless playback across major lossless and high-resolution formats.

    Refined Digital Performance – The Lumin D2 Music Server features dual-mono Wolfson WM8741 DACs, delivering smooth treble, rich midrange texture, and precise low-level detail ideal for resolving modern network-based systems.

    High-Quality Streaming Integration – Lumin’s robust platform supports TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, and native DSD/PCM playback, ensuring reliable operation and exceptional sound quality across diverse digital libraries.

    Premium Build & Connectivity – The Lumin D2 Music Server includes fully balanced outputs, low-noise processing, Gigabit Ethernet, and optimized circuit paths to maintain signal purity and system-wide musical coherence.

    Dimensions – Approx. 300 mm (W) × 244 mm (D) × 60 mm (H), compact enough for easy placement while maintaining solid structural rigidity to reduce vibration.

    Weight – Around 2.5 kg, offering a sturdy yet compact chassis that enhances electrical stability without unnecessary mass.

  • Lumin S1 Network Music Streamer

    Lumin S1 Network Music Streamer – Designed for reference-level digital playback, the S1 offers native DSD, dual-mono DAC topology, and exceptional transparency, ideal for resolving high-end systems demanding maximum digital purity.

    Dual-Mono DAC Architecture – Featuring four ESS Sabre ES9018 chips per channel, the Lumin S1 achieves superior channel separation, low noise, and a highly detailed yet natural sonic presentation across all formats.

    High-Resolution Format Support – The S1 supports native DSD128, DXD, and high-rate PCM, ensuring full compatibility with modern digital libraries while maintaining remarkable accuracy, spaciousness, and tonal refinement.

    Precision Build and Connectivity – With robust power regulation, premium components, and wide-format network support, the S1 provides consistent performance, fast response, and seamless integration with advanced NAS and streaming setups.

    Dimensions – Approx. 350 mm (W) × 345 mm (D) × 60 mm (H). Its low-profile chassis fits elegantly into reference digital audio racks and modern streaming systems.

    Weight – Approximately 8–10 kg, offering a solid, vibration-resistant enclosure that enhances DAC stability and overall playback precision.

  • Herron Audio VTOH-1 Tube Phono

    Reference Phono Stage Overview – The Herron Audio VTOH-1 Tube Phono delivers exceptionally low noise, wide dynamic range and natural tonal richness using Keith Herron’s acclaimed tube-hybrid topology for highly accurate vinyl reproduction.

    Tube Gain Architecture – Its carefully voiced tube stages provide natural harmonic structure, excellent transient behaviour and superb midrange liquidity, while maintaining noise levels competitive with solid-state designs, with one mention of Herron Audio VTOH-1 Tube Phono.

    Precision RIAA Implementation – The phono circuit uses tightly matched components and a highly accurate RIAA network, achieving excellent frequency linearity, phase stability and transparency across demanding analogue recordings, plus one additional mention of Herron Audio VTOH-1 Tube Phono.

    Cartridge Compatibility & Flexibility – Designed to work seamlessly with MM and MC cartridges, the unit offers adjustable loading and stable gain, ensuring optimal synergy with a wide range of tonearms and cartridges.

    Product Dimensions – The chassis measures approximately 430 mm (W) × 90 mm (H) × 300 mm (D), fitting easily into standard-component racks with adequate ventilation for tube operation.

    Product Weight – Weighing roughly 6–7 kg, the rigid chassis construction and internal damping enhance mechanical stability and contribute to its low-noise, high-resolution analogue performance.

  • Lumin U1 Mini and Plixir Power Supply

    Lumin U1 Mini

    • Function: Digital Music Transport (No DAC)

    • Supported Formats: PCM up to 384kHz, DSD up to DSD256

    • Outputs: AES/EBU, USB, BNC, RCA, Optical

    • Network: Gigabit Ethernet

    • App Support: Lumin App, Roon Ready, Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, AirPlay

    • Dimensions: 300 × 244 × 60 mm

    • Weight: 2.5 kg

    Plixir Power Supply (Elite BDC or Equivalent)

    • Type: Balanced DC Linear Power Supply • Output: 12V DC (specially matched for Lumin U1 Mini)

    • Effect: Lower noise floor, improved dynamics and transparency

    • Made in Singapore

  • Lumin X1 Reference Streamer DAC

    Reference Streaming DAC Overview – The Lumin X1 Reference Streamer DAC delivers flagship digital performance with dual-mono conversion, fibre networking and exceptional transparency, providing a world-class digital source for demanding high-end audio systems.

    DAC Architecture & Digital Processing – Featuring dual ESS Sabre ES9038Pro chips, advanced clocking and discrete output stages, the Lumin X1 Reference Streamer DAC achieves remarkable resolution, low noise and natural tonal accuracy across high-resolution formats.

    • DAC: Dual ESS Sabre ES9038Pro (dual-mono)

    • Power Supply: External dual-toroidal linear power supply

    • Inputs: Ethernet, USB, Optical, SPDIF, AES/EBU

    • Outputs: USB, BNC, AES/EBU, Optical, Coaxial, Balanced & RCA analog

    • Formats Supported: PCM up to 384kHz, DSD512, full MQA decoding

    • Clocking: Precision femto clock system

    • Chassis: CNC-milled aluminum dual-chassis

    • Dimensions: Main unit 350 × 345 × 60 mm / Power supply 106 × 60 × 334 mm

    • Weight: ~15kg combined

Herron Audio is an American audio manufacturer specialising in valve-based preamplifiers and phono stages designed for musical accuracy and low-noise performance. The brand’s philosophy focuses on simplicity, careful component selection, and circuit stability to deliver natural tonal balance and dynamic nuance.

Herron Audio products are built for longevity, with designs that prioritise serviceability and conservative operating points. This makes pre-owned Herron Audio equipment especially appealing to vinyl enthusiasts and tube aficionados seeking reference-quality performance without frequent upgrades.

Across Singapore, Malaysia, and Southeast Asia, Herron Audio is respected among listeners building serious analog and tube-based systems. On SoundTribeAsia, Herron Audio equipment — new and pre-owned — is offered by verified dealers, providing transparent condition reporting and trusted access through a curated regional marketplace.

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