Volumio Rivo Music Player Transport

The Rivo is called a 2Music Player Transport but it could also be called a network player, a streamer and can function as a network bridge. Is runs the Volumio software and buying the Rivo gives access to all Volumio features without a monthly fee.

Contents of this video

00:00 - Intro
00:26 - Start of program
01:13 - where to use
03:44 - The inside
05:45 - In use
08:09 - About power supplies
10:00 - How tested #1
11:14 - Sound quality #1
12:07 - How tested #2
12:54 - Sound quality #2
13:37 - The wrap

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[marcgradycole]

Received today my Volumio Rivo and the installation was smooth and with no hiccups.
The first impression was extremely positive: the audio improvements compared to my previous Bluesound Node 2i is astonishing. Hope this device will confirmits greatness also in reliability.
Thank you, Hans for your accurate review of the Volumio Rivo. That was very consequential on my decision to purchase the Volumio Rivo.

[creville]

I am a big fan of Volumio and streaming with bandcamp/soundcloud plugins. That's how I enjoy my music

[michaelwright]

The Rivo sounds fantastic with the Farad Super3, and then I added the Roon Nucleus One and kicked it over the edge. I did add the Sbooster 19v power supply to the Nucleus one... This sounds incredible in my system. Oh, just received the Stack Audio SmoothLAN... Thanks again Hans!

[michaelwright]

Thank you for the video Hans! I just purchased the Volumio Rivo, the Farad LPS and the Neutrik AES/EBU converter. Finger's crossed! ;-)

[kristophergurley]

I have also noticed an improvement in reliability since Volumio 3 came out. My set up is very modest at the moment, consisting of a Raspberry Pi 3b with an Allo Boss dac attached run from an Allo wall wart PSU. Even on this older model SBC, I have very few glitches or hangups in my day to day use of the software.

Thank you for your thoughts on the Rivo. It is on the list of my possible upgrade options.

[roni]

Danke!I am using Rivo with Mytek Liberty 2 and I am happy…

[tpmbe]

Good and detailed review, many thanks

[trubadyr]

Thank you, Hans! Very informative, as usual.

[JW-keqb]

May take awhile but just may be my next system upgrade.
Great review!

[michaelwright]

I have to concur with the Neutrik AES/EBU to SPDIF converter, it does offer more clarity/detail vs the USB. I the added the Stack Audio SmoothLAN, and flushed out even more detail, especially with steel strings and cymbals. Really sounding good in here. Yes, "Enjoying the music"!

[tomoz]

Hallo, Just curious , the connection with Neutrik converter the cable had two different connectors Neutrik side BNC and DAC side RCA ? Can I use a digital RCA-RCA cable and on the Neutrik side an RCA to BNC adapter ? Thanks

[marshallthanuvan]

Hi Hans, Thanks for educating and providing insights. I am interested in knowing how the Rivo and the Mano 3 streamers compare . Many thanks

[olafuurwerken]

Hi @TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel been watching your videos for a long time and always interesting. Question, why does the power supply matter in the quality of streams/music? And if this is the case why wouldn't a company like Volumio (or any for that matter) deliver their devices with the best available power supply? Thanks for your time!

[basvandesteeg]

Hi Hans,
Do you know how much amperes are needed to power the Rivo? I want to use it with a Silent Angel Forester F1 linear power supply that outputs 5V/2A so 10 Watts. Will this be enough as the stock SMPS can deliver 5V/3A so 15 Watts? Is it dangerous to use an underpowered PSU either for the PSU or device being powered up?
Thanks!
Bas

[marctheShark]

Hi Hans, what are your thoughts on using an Ifi Power Elite instead of a linear power supply? Thanks, Marc

[patrickmccrank]

Thank you so much for honest comparisons. I'm hoping you will also compare the EverSolo DMP-A6 master VS. the Hifi Rose 150B. One of these will be my next purchase... unless you can recommend something better for my consideration. Only by comparing can we get the true value. Software is huge. I bought a Fiio R7. The player is really good. But, their own app won't connect. That makes it very sub-par.

[PauloFerreira-hhzv]

Thank you Hans, for the excellente review. The Farad 3 used in the review had the Purple Fuse and the L2 Silver Cable?

[deepvillage]

Hans appreciate your review. I have this streamer connected to my Cyan2 via USB cable…. You note on your listening that the USB output of the Rivo was bested by the AES connection…. Using a converter to I2S into your DAC. As the Cyan2 has no I2S input, I am limited to AES….. and USB of course
Do you think it might make any noticeable improvement if I was to find a good AES cable and go directly into the AES input on the Cyan2 rather than the USB that I’m using now ?

[boho]

Thank you Hans! I was wondering what kind of cable you used to connect the aes/ebu to spdif converter to the Denafrips? Was the input on the Denafrips a RCA/spdif or something else?

[PdNConsult]

Good evening Hans, is it correct that if I want best results from Rivo I need to connect via AES with convertor to BNC of my Chord Quest? Or is USB a good alternative? Thank you