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Volumio Rivo Streamer (Music) Needs no introduction. One of the best audiophile streamers transport (no DAC) on the market for the price. Made in Italy. Very well reviewed and winner of the prestigious EISA award. Everything original included in the box. All main streaming services such as Qobuz, Tidal, Apple via Airplay, Spotify etc. services can be accessed via its software. It is also Roon friendly. Full specs available on Volumio's web page. I have owned this for about a year and experienced how Volumio improved its operating system from being ok to brilliant and how the sound improved ove
Should you pay A$1,300 when the recent comparable AUD market sits at a median of A$976 and a 75th percentile of A$1,173? That’s ambitious, not outrageous, because it is about A$127 above the top of the recent comp band and well above the median.
If this unit is genuinely clean and complete, the appeal is the Rivo’s strong reputation as a serious streamer/transport: quiet, purpose-built, and valued by listeners who want a stable digital front end without the fuss of a full computer. The upside is strongest if it comes with the original packaging, PSU, and any accessories, because that helps justify the premium and makes resale easier; without those, I’d want firmer evidence of condition before stretching past the market.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Volumio traces its origins to Florence, Italy, a cradle of artistic and artisanal excellence, where it was founded by Michelangelo Guarise. This Italian innovator assembled a team of engineers, music lovers, and audiophiles driven by a passion for superior sound and elegant design. Emerging from a landscape rich in craftsmanship, Volumio has evolved over more than a decade, channeling that heritage into cutting-edge audio solutions that honor precision and purpose—exemplified by projects like the Motivo streamer, born from collaborations with design firm Design Narratives and audio specialist Yottamusic.
The brand specializes in digital audio streaming and playback, centering on its proprietary Volumio OS—a lightweight, Linux-based operating system optimized for audiophile-grade music reproduction across platforms like Raspberry Pi, Windows, and dedicated hardware. Known for streamers such as the acclaimed Primo, equipped with high-end ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M DACs, precision clocks, and innovative METACLOCK technology, Volumio excels in reclocking audio streams via FPGA for jitter-free performance. It supports vast formats including DSD and multichannel, with open-source plugins expanding functionality like Roon Bridge integration, while powering products from other high-end manufacturers.
Volumio holds a strong niche in the high-end digital audio market as an agile innovator, bridging software prowess with hardware refinement to deliver reliable, format-agnostic streaming. Praised in audiophile circles for efficiency and expandability, it appeals to discerning buyers seeking premium digital fronts without bloat, positioning itself as a mid-to-high-tier contender that accelerates innovation in a competitive field.
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