The new Volumio Rivo Plus is a music streamer aimed at a slightly higher market segment, while remaining affordable.
Volumio is a well-known player in the streaming market, initially recognized by the general public for its software of the same name. This software allows users to set up their own streamer with minimal expense, using something like a Raspberry Pi. However, Volumio also provides hardware, all designed for a controlled hardware environment and the best possible sound reproduction. This focus is evident in the new Volumio Rivo Plus music streamer. According to the manufacturer, its internal design is aimed at keeping CPU load as low as possible, which should improve sound quality. Additionally, jitter is better controlled than ever, thanks to MEMs clocks.
Storage
The Volumio Rivo Plus supports high-res audio files up to a resolution of 32-bit/768 kHz and DSD up to DSD256. Naturally, popular music streaming services like Tidal Connect, Qobuz, and Spotify Connect are supported, along with Apple AirPlay and Bluetooth 5.0. The device is DLNA and UPnP compatible and is operated via the Volumio app, available for both iOS and Android. In terms of digital outputs, options include AES/EBU and coaxial, as well as three USB ports that can connect to a DAC, hard drive, or CD-ROM drive. Finally, the practical microSD card slot allows users to easily expand the standard internal storage of 16 GB.
The Volumio Rivo Plus is available for €1,299.