Volumio Rivo Digital Audio Streaming Transport

RIVO Digital Audio Streamer & Transport By Volumio

Overview

The Volumio Rivo is a thoughtfully engineered digital transport created for listeners who want high-quality streaming without unnecessary circuitry or distractions. Instead of combining DAC stages, amplifiers, and additional processing inside one box, the Rivo focuses on delivering a clean, stable digital signal to the DAC of your choice. This approach reduces electrical noise, simplifies the signal path, and allows your external converter to perform at its best.

At the heart of the Rivo is Volumio OS—an intuitive, smooth, and beautifully designed operating system built for music. Whether your library lives on a NAS, USB drive, or cloud streaming services such as Qobuz, TIDAL, and Spotify Connect, the Rivo handles it effortlessly. Navigation is clean and responsive, and multi-room integration through Volumio Premium or Roon Ready support makes system expansion simple.

Connectivity is one of the Rivo’s strengths. Digital output options include USB Audio, coaxial S/PDIF, and balanced AES/EBU, offering excellent flexibility for pairing with DACs of all types—from compact desktop converters to flagship high-end units. USB supports up to PCM 768 kHz/32-bit and DSD256, while coaxial and AES/EBU outputs provide robust and reliable 24-bit/192 kHz performance. This makes the Rivo ideal for users who want to experiment with DAC upgrades over time without replacing their streaming transport.

Powered by an Amlogic quad-core processor with 2 GB of DDR4 RAM and 16 GB of internal storage, the Volumio Rivo digital transport runs smoothly even when browsing large libraries or streaming high-resolution files. Network support includes Gigabit Ethernet for maximum stability and dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac with 2×2 MIMO for strong wireless performance across modern homes. Bluetooth 5.0 adds further playback flexibility for casual listening.

Everything is housed in a solid aluminium chassis designed and manufactured in Florence, Italy. The minimalist enclosure helps reduce external interference while giving the Volumio Rivo streamer a clean, understated appearance that suits both classic and modern hi-fi systems.

The Rivo’s impact is subtle, but meaningful. It doesn’t try to alter the sonic character of your system—instead, it provides a stable, low-noise digital foundation that lets your DAC reveal more detail, better timing, and a more natural musical flow. When combined with Volumio’s user-friendly interface, it creates a streaming experience that feels both refined and effortless.

For Groove Central listeners looking to build a high-performance streaming setup around an external DAC, the Volumio Rivo offers a beautifully balanced blend of precision, simplicity, and flexibility. It’s a modern digital transport designed to grow with your system and elevate your everyday listening.

Key Features

• Dedicated digital transport with a clean, low-noise architecture

• USB Audio output supporting up to PCM 768 kHz/32-bit and DSD256

• Coaxial S/PDIF and AES/EBU outputs up to 24-bit/192 kHz

• Volumio OS with support for TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, UPnP, and DLNA

• Roon Ready for seamless integration into multi-room environments

• Gigabit Ethernet and dual-band Wi-Fi for stable network streaming

• Bluetooth 5.0 for flexible casual playback

• Amlogic quad-core CPU with 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage

• Compact aluminium chassis made in Florence, Italy

• Compatible with Volumio Premium and external 5V power upgrades (e.g., Lineo5)

Technical Stuff 

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