VOLUMIO PRIMO

Pre owned. In excellent condition, with no significant signs of wear.  Without original packaging.

Music network player developed and manufactured in Italy by the team behind the Volumio music playback software. Designed as a complete audio streaming solution, it combines the Volumio platform with a dedicated digital-to-analogue conversion stage, offering a ready-to-use system that can be easily integrated into a home network.

The digital section is based on the ASUS Tinker Board S, equipped with a quad-core ARM processor and 2 GB of DDR3 RAM. D/A conversion is handled by an ESS Sabre ES9028Q2M chip, implemented on a circuit board specifically developed for this unit. This configuration supports PCM files up to 32 bit/384 kHz and DSD up to DSD512.

The Volumio software allows users to manage their music library and access content available over the network, supporting a wide range of formats and digital sources. Playback can be controlled through the dedicated interface using a smartphone, tablet or computer, or through applications compatible with the DLNA protocol.

Connectivity includes a Gigabit Ethernet port and 802.11n Wi-Fi with an external antenna, as well as four USB ports for connecting external devices and DACs. A digital S/PDIF output and an analogue output are also provided, allowing the integrated DAC to be used directly. The HDMI port additionally allows an external monitor to be connected to display the interface and playback information.

The metal cabinet features a matte black soft-touch finish, compact dimensions and a clean, understated design. The Hi-Fi Edition offers advanced Volumio software features through a perpetual-use licence and is designed specifically for dedicated home music playback.

The Volumio Primo received the EISA 2020–2021 award in the digital source category, recognising its position in the audio streaming market.

Technical Specifications:

• D/A converter: ESS Sabre ES9028Q2M
• Analogue output: PCM up to 24 bit/192 kHz via I2S; DSD128 via DoP
• Digital S/PDIF output: PCM up to 24 bit/192 kHz
• USB outputs: 4 × USB 2.0; PCM up to 32 bit/768 kHz
• Processor: Quad-core ARM Cortex-A17 at 1.8 GHz with passive heatsink
• RAM: 2 GB DDR3
• Internal memory: 16 GB eMMC
• Video output: HDMI up to 4K
• Ethernet connectivity: Gigabit LAN
• Wireless connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; Bluetooth 4.0 + EDR; external antenna
• Operating system: Volumio
• Dimensions: W 17 × H 12 × D 45 cm
• Weight: 300 g