Volumio Motivo Touchscreen Audio Streamer & Headphone Amp

Motivo Digital Audiophile Music Streamer / Transport & Headphone Amplifier By Volumio

Overview

Volumio Motivo represents the most complete expression of Volumio’s digital audio engineering: a streamer, a high-performance ESS SABRE DAC, a precision transport, and a dedicated dual headphone amplifier — all thoughtfully integrated into a single, elegant chassis made in Florence, Italy. Designed for music lovers who expect uncompromised performance across every listening method, Motivo is capable of driving a full hi-fi system, acting as a reference-quality digital source for an external DAC, or serving as a dedicated headphone solution.

At the core of Motivo audio streamer is the ESS9038 DAC, implemented through a bespoke connection co-developed with Amanero Technologies and Volumio. This custom-engineered link ensures optimised data transfer and precise clocking, allowing the DAC to perform at its full potential with exceptional detail and musicality. The analog output stage is voiced for clarity, space, and natural tonal balance — bringing out the emotional nuance in every track.

Volumio Motivo network player also excels as a premium digital transport. It incorporates advanced reclocking, galvanic isolation, and separate power supply rails for each digital output to reduce noise and deliver the cleanest possible signal to an external DAC. The inclusion of I2S over HDMI, supporting multiple protocols and pinouts, makes it compatible with a wide range of high-end DACs — offering a level of performance normally reserved for specialised transports.

For headphone enthusiasts, Volumio Motivo digital transport and streamer includes a powerful dual headphone amplifier based on the Texas Instruments TPA6120A2. This design is supported by dual-rail linear regulation and tailored output connectors optimised separately for high- and low-impedance headphones. The result is excellent drive capability, low noise, and refined control across a wide range of headphone types. Whether with reference studio headphones, open-back audiophile designs, or efficient portable models, Volumio Motivo delivers a detailed and engaging listening experience.

The Motivo streamer is surrounded by a beautifully crafted aluminium chassis that reflects Volumio’s design-forward approach, combining durability with an understated modern aesthetic. As with all Volumio products, Motivo runs the Manifest UI and the full Volumio OS ecosystem — offering seamless access to music services, local libraries, multi-room playback, and community-developed plugins. Everything is controlled through a clean, intuitive interface accessible via browser or the official mobile app as well as it's own 8" multi-point touchscreen display.  

Volumio Motivo is designed for versatility:

• As a DAC, it provides high-end conversion and analog output.

• As a transport, it feeds an external DAC with exceptional digital clarity.

• As a headphone amplifier, it offers powerful, detailed, and musical performance.

• As a network streamer, it consolidates all your digital sources into one refined component.

For listeners who want a single device that can adapt to multiple audio setups without compromising quality, Volumio Motivo stands out as a true all-round flagship.

Key Features

• Premium all-in-one streaming DAC, transport, and headphone amplifier

• ESS9038 DAC with bespoke Amanero-developed digital interface

• Advanced reclocking, galvanic isolation, and separate power rails for digital outputs

• I2S over HDMI (multiple protocols/pinouts)

• Dual headphone amplifier with TI TPA6120A2

• Dedicated outputs optimised for high and low impedance headphones

• Runs Volumio OS with intuitive Manifest UI

• 8" IPS Multipoint touchscreen display

• Supports multi-room playback and wide format compatibility

• Elegant aluminium chassis designed and built in Florence, Italy

Technical Stuff 

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