[Ichos]

I am starting this thread so owners or people who think of buying the Volumio media streaming devices can exchange impressions and information.

Most people should be familiar with the Volumio OS which is installed in a lot of streamers and Pi's but the may not know that Volumio is making three steaming devices. A dedicated streamer, the Rivo, a DAC/streamer, the Primo and a streaming integrated amplifier, the Integro.

Volumio products

I own the Rivo and I have reviewed the Primo.

Volumio Primo Review

Please share information if you are an owner of a Volumio device.

 

[vlach]

I am starting this thread so owners or people who think of buying the Volumio media streaming devices can exchange impressions and information.

Most people should be familiar with the Volumio OS which is installed in a lot of streamers and Pi's but the may not know that Volumio is making three steaming devices. A dedicated streamer, the Rivo, a DAC/streamer, the Primo and a streaming integrated amplifier, the Integro.

Volumio products

I own the Rivo and I have reviewed the Primo.

Volumio Primo Review

Please share information if you are an owner of a Volumio device.

Ichos,

As an owner of the Rivo, can you please confirm it supports folder view - it is the only aspect holding me back from purchasing it.

My use case would be an external USB drive with the following folder structure:

Genre (main folder)
>Artist (sub folder)
>>Album(s) (sub-sub folder)
>>>Songs (sub-sub-sub folder)

Thank you.

Edit: I need the software to follow the 'folder', not the album/artist metada, cover art or any other type of internal indexing.

 

[TBMY]

Hi!
I have the Rivo with external USB drive connected to it, I can browse this library as a standard harddrive with folders and albums like "drill down", or search in metadata for artist, song, genres etc. Very happy with it!

 

[Ichos]

Ichos,

As an owner of the Rivo, can you please confirm it supports folder view - it is the only aspect holding me back from purchasing it.

My use case would be an external USB drive with the following folder structure:

Genre (main folder)
>Artist (sub folder)
>>Album(s) (sub-sub folder)
>>>Songs (sub-sub-sub folder)

Thank you.

Edit: I need the software to follow the 'folder', not the album/artist metada, cover art or any other type of internal indexing.

Hi,

Folder view is supported. There is a regular file browser.

 

[vlach]

Excellent, thank you both!

 

[REXNFX]

I am starting this thread so owners or people who think of buying the Volumio media streaming devices can exchange impressions and information.

Most people should be familiar with the Volumio OS which is installed in a lot of streamers and Pi's but the may not know that Volumio is making three steaming devices. A dedicated streamer, the Rivo, a DAC/streamer, the Primo and a streaming integrated amplifier, the Integro.

Volumio products

I own the Rivo and I have reviewed the Primo.

Volumio Primo Review

Please share information if you are an owner of a Volumio device.

For $2000 which streamer DAC or streamer plus DAC sounds best with Tidal/Qobuz ? Thanks!

 

[Ichos]

For $2000 which streamer DAC or streamer plus DAC sounds best with Tidal/Qobuz ? Thanks!

The Audiolab 9000N is very good if you are into ES DAC chips.

 

[Melting735]

I am considering buying a RIVO. How come Volumios are not getting much love here?

 

[Ichos]

I am considering buying a RIVO. How come Volumios are not getting much love here?

I don't know why. Not much hype and advertising I guess. The Rivo is my main streamer, I works flawlessly almost 24/7 , has great UI and crystal clear digital output.

 

[Melting735]

Exactly, it looks like an advanced version of iFi zen stream with more features, outputs and better software

 

[Ichos]

Exactly, it looks like an advanced version of iFi zen stream with more features, outputs and better software

Yes, it has the original software and not the stripped down version that is used in the iFi.

 

[feverfive]

Had no clue this thread nor these products even existed, hahaha. I'm glad to have seen this at the top of the sub-forum list though. I have been looking around for a streaming solution for going on 6 months now.

The Rivo looks like a candidate for me. I want something that I can connect as follows: streamer (USB HD/SSD attached housing music library) > DDC (via USB) > DAC (via digital coax, preferably) > amp

I only play local music files; no streaming services, no NAS or networking needs. This would be for a simple desktop headphone rig that gets infrequent, low hours of use. I just want a setup that I can appreciate when I actually use it without any time spent on learning how to use it, maintain it, upgrade it, etc. I just want it to work; I do not want complexity. And I don't want to spend much more than $1,000 on whatever solution I wind up getting.

Important for me will be the capabilities and interface of the controlling operating system, especially ease of use in terms of controlling music playback with an iPhone & Macbook Pro.

Guess I can dive into learning more about this device because I had resigned myself (not really fair to term it that way because I am more than fine going this way-->) to having a Mac Mini as the best device for my needs.

 

[Melting735]

I just placed an order on Beatechnik. Looking forward to try

 

[TChan]

Volumio Rivo really sound good !
But I think a additional good LPS is a must for it.

 

[TChan]

I enjoy AES/EBU and coaxial digital outputs very much. USB, a little bit less musical in my system