About The Volumio Primo Network Music Player
The Volumio Primo is a very cool little audio streaming device designed to meet the needs of audiophiles and music enthusiasts seeking high-quality audio playback. Volumio, known for its expertise in audio software, has combined its prowess with top-notch hardware to create a superb hi-fi experience. The Primo Hi-Fi Edition is the embodiment of this synergy.
At the heart of the Primo Hi-Fi Edition is a powerful and efficient digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) that ensures pristine audio quality. It supports a wide range of audio formats, including lossless FLAC and DSD, guaranteeing that your music collection is faithfully reproduced with exceptional clarity and precision. Whether you prefer streaming from online services or playing local files, the Volumio software, known for its intuitive and user-friendly interface, allows you to easily navigate and control your music library.
One of the standout features of the Primo Hi-Fi Edition is its connectivity options. It offers various inputs and outputs, including USB, coaxial, and optical, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of audio sources and equipment. This flexibility allows users to integrate the Primo Hi-Fi Edition seamlessly into their existing hi-fi setups. Furthermore, the Primo Hi-Fi Edition supports network streaming, enabling you to access and play music from your NAS, UPnP devices, or popular streaming platforms.
The sleek and minimalist design of the Volumio Primo Hi-Fi Edition complements any audio setup, making it a stylish addition to your home audio system. With its powerful hardware, versatile software, and impressive connectivity options, this hi-fi edition device is a compelling choice for audiophiles looking for an uncompromising audio streaming solution that delivers an audiophile-grade experience.
Volumio Primo Review
"Making sense of the Volumio Primo requires separating the hardware and the software, even though they are packaged together, and also considering its affordable price. The Volumio player system is nimble and lightweight. The graphics are crisp, and its network features are excellent. Its open structure encourages the development of enhancements. Over the few weeks I used it, I witnessed improvements, and thanks to the efforts of skilled enthusiasts, it will continue to improve.
And there is room for improvement. The Volumio Primo does not (yet?) offer the richness of information, features, and flexibility of Roon or JRiver, but it is more resource-efficient than either. The responsive web interface allowed me to control it from any device that fell to hand—all that was needed was a browser and a network connection.
The Primo's hardware is underpowered for my downsampling/multichannel/DSP needs, but if your music library and streaming sources are stereo only, and you intend to use the Primo's very good ESS DAC, I can recommend it highly.
The Primo is very good on its own terms, as an affordable music-server option for those who like to tinker. It's a good choice for tech-savvy, hands-on hobbyists. I would not hesitate to buy it for travel (if that ever happens again) or as a gift for a music lover. Hey, I have a granddaughter whose birthday is coming up!" Stereophile
Our Take
So you'd like to dip your toe into the world of music streaming but you think around a grand is all you should be spending. The Volumio Primo could be just the ticket. It does away with the fancy casing featured on Volumio's more premium offerings and saves you hundreds in the process.
Its no-nonsense form hides a lot of smart tech, a wealth of connections and an easy to use App experience. Being open source, the App has been worked on by a lot of smart people which means it is great to use now but will undoubtedly evolve as time goes on.
We think people looking for something a little bit simpler from this young vibrant Italian company are going to love the Volumio Primo Network Music Player. Godere.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: Hi-Res Network Music Player
- Uncompromised Bit-Perfect Audio Playback
- High Quality Audio Output powered by ESS SABRE ES9028Q2M DAC
- Stereo RCA Analogue Audio Output
- USB Audio Output up to PCM 768 kHz 32 bit and DSD512 (USB DAC required)
- SPDIF Coaxial Audio Output up to PCM 192 kHz 24 bit
- Supported Formats: DSD, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, Vorbis, Cue, Mp3 and more
- Playback control and configuration via App and from anything with a browser
- HDMI Video Output
- Bluetooth 4.0 Playback support
- CD Playback and Ripping (USB CD/DVD Drive required)
- Integrated Web-Radio Directories
- CIFS/SMB and NFS Network Attached Storage compatibility
- Multilanguage
- Full Multi-Room playback control
- Alarm and sleep function
- Wireless and Wired Network Connectivity
- Airplay support via Shairport Sync
- Roon Ready
General
- Audio Playback: Bit-Perfect up to 192 kHz 24 bit, DSD128 via DoP
- Video Output: HDMI 2.1/HDCP 2.2 up to 4K 60fps
- Audio Output Level RCA: 2V RMS
- USB: 4 x USB 2.0 PCM 768 kHz 32 bit
- LAN: Gigabit 10/100/1000Mb
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
- Bluetooth: 4.0 + EDR with external antenna
- Supported Formats: DSD, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, Vorbis, Cue, MP3 and many others.
- UPNP/DLNA: Renderer with Open Home support
- Services: Airplay via Shairport Sync, Spotify & Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Qobuz
- Available Plugins: YouTube, Squeezelite, Radio Paradise, Podcasts, Fusion DSP, Roon Bridge, Soundcloud, Mixcloud (not all services available in all countries)
- CPU: Quad Core 1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A17 with passive heatsink
- RAM: 2 GB DDR4
- Internal Storage: 16 GB EMMC
- Included Accessories: Wireless Antenna, 5V DC, 3A Power Supply, User Manual
- Please Note: No RCA Interconnect or Digital Cables are included in the box.
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 170 x 45 x 120 mm
- Weight: 300 grams
- All Volumio products are proudly designed and assembled in Florence Italy
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 1 Year
Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.