Volumio Rivo Music Player Transport

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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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@michaelwright1602 5 күн бұрын

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

@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel 5 күн бұрын

Enjoy the music!!

@tpmbe 6 ай бұрын

Good and detailed review , many thanks

@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel 6 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@JosephCrowesDIYSpeakerBuilding 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Hans.

@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel 4 ай бұрын

👍🏼

@roni801129 Жыл бұрын

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

@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel Жыл бұрын

👍🏼

@trubadyr99 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Hans! Very informative, as usual.

@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@trubadyr99 3 ай бұрын

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel 👍 Dear Hans, I wondered whether you are aware of a better performing streamer (or a few) that costs $1000 - $2000 or euros? I have a pair of Dutch $ Dutch 8C powered speakers. So far, Volumio Rivo looks like an ideal candidate for me so far to stream into the pair of D$D 8C, which have the AES/EBU input. Especially if Rivo powered with a descent linear PS.

@JW-ke6qb 9 ай бұрын

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

@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel 9 ай бұрын

Good luck!

@xstensl8823 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel 2 ай бұрын

Thank you too!

@creville9331 Жыл бұрын

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

@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel Жыл бұрын

👍🏼

@AndrewWardell 11 ай бұрын

You and me both 😊

@marcgradycole3523 7 ай бұрын

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.

@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel 7 ай бұрын

👍🏼

@tpmbe 5 ай бұрын

How are you getting on with the app and interface?. I bought mine a year ago and fully satisfied with the sound in this price range. I am persevering with the Volumio Rivo as the sound quality is really excellent , I am using it with a Linear PSU which is also required to deliver its best quality. I wonder how this compares with an higher end streamer as it really is a bit experimental in terms of the assembly topology and lack of user interface options including a remote. What would an upgrade path be ?

@trubadyr99 3 ай бұрын

@@tpmbe Which PS are you using?

@johnh539 10 күн бұрын

@@trubadyr99 I bought the BOTW mk2 with optional upgrade seven weeks ago in preparation for buying my Rivo witch I just got last week. I described the BOTW as the biggest single upgrade to my sound while still running my wiim pro so much so I wasn't sure I still needed the Rivo . To be blunt the rivo has now completed my system, for the first time I classify my sound as having reached "Sophisticated" status. My Prima Luna integrated amp in my system sings. What makes it sophisticated is that it does not sing with one voice the 'Tambor' of each tone gives that tone its own place in the recording. If someone rattles a bear top rattle you can tell what their playing on, if the drummer in a heavy metal band is playing dextrous quiet atmospheric sounds in the back ground you can follow him between his more "Spinal Tap" outbursts. In just one week though I have already found the down side of perfect clarity, presumably the singer often has a tamboreen or percussion instrument that they occasionally hit often not verry well and slightly out of time after initially being astonished that in 40 years of loving the album you have never noticed it before you soon whish they would shut up and leave it to the drummer.

@kristophergurley585 11 ай бұрын

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.

@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@E.T.Persson 5 ай бұрын

Tack!

@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel 5 ай бұрын

Super!

@E.T.Persson 5 ай бұрын

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel would you recommend getting AES/EBU - coax spdif converter?

@E.T.Persson 5 ай бұрын

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel thanks you sir. Great videos

@marshallthanuvan857 7 ай бұрын

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

@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel 7 ай бұрын

I have chosen the Mano MK 3 Farad

@patrickmccrank8414 9 ай бұрын

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.

@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel 9 ай бұрын

My request for the HifiRose has been denied, so I can't. But, as you might have heard, the Eversolo DMP-A6 ME is now in my reference setup 2A.

@patrickmccrank8414 9 ай бұрын

What does it say about a company that refuses to send a product for review? I wonder what is wrong with it?

@PauloFerreira-hh6zv 3 ай бұрын

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

@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel 3 ай бұрын

No, just the standard fuse and cable.

@PauloFerreira-hh6zv 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Hans. I'm undecided between the Farad 3 and the Hypsos. From your experience, do you think the Farad 3 with the Purple Fuse and L2 Silver Cable will be superior to Hypsos? In that configuration, the Farad 3 is at the same price as the Hypsos.

@boho2637 8 ай бұрын

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?

@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel 8 ай бұрын

As I said (and showed) in the video:"I wanted to know if the AES/EBU output would sound better. But since the Ares II doesn’t have an AES/EBU input, I inserted a Neutrik SPDIF to AES/EBU converter which in essence is a high frequent transformer. "

@tomoz5216 11 ай бұрын

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

@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel 11 ай бұрын

That’s not advised. The XLR side has a different impedance

@mike_lowndes 11 ай бұрын

Interesting, thanks. Regarding Volumio software, it works well (original Primo) on a wired setup but I find it gltchy over wifi. The main problem is the very primitive library management. If you are happy to browse your filesystem every time you use it that works fine, but the lack of bookmarking and metadata management in general lets it down. So I spent my money on Roon instead of the subscription. Volumio also handles Spotify which Roon does not, so when exploring new music Volumio wins. The original Primo digital out does not get a lot of love - as it was built as a streamer/dac but the idea of using a Neutrik between that and an Aries sounds like a thing to test!

@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel 11 ай бұрын

The Neutrik won’t help here I’m afraid.

@mike_lowndes 11 ай бұрын

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel that’s a shame.

@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel 11 ай бұрын

@@mike_lowndes why would you want to use the Neutrik?

@mike_lowndes 11 ай бұрын

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel reviewers found that the original Primo digital out going in to a better DAC, was worse than using the internal DAC. I wondered if a Neutrik on the sp/dif output might solve that, if it was a jitter problem.

@olafuurwerken6421 11 ай бұрын

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!

@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel 11 ай бұрын

You might want to watch this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJODp7eh0be-qac.html It makes clear what the influence on the sound of digital equipment is. Something similar goes for analog equipment. Since very good power supplies are very expensive, often a cheap power supply is chosen. Don't forget that retail price including VAT and shipping can be 5 to 6 times the production cost. So a € 100 power supply will cost the consumer € 500. Smaller, independent power supply manufacturers often have less overhead and a shorter sales channel and therefore can be cheaper. This is the basis for Audiofile power brick replacements.

@olafuurwerken6421 11 ай бұрын

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannelthanks, much appreciated. I watched the video and as I understood this was more about switches. Admitting that obviously I'm just a "noob" it was still hard to grasp but i appreciate your time and reply. Many thanks and will keep following!

@davecollins8136 8 ай бұрын

Hans, bought a Rivo based on your review - bottom line - sound is fantastic. However, my denafrips ares ii dac does not see the usb signal. am I doing something wrong? Initially, I hated the interface but I am getting used to it. Does it make sense to upgrade to a linear power supply.

@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel 8 ай бұрын

For support please of to community.volumio.com

@PdNConsult 7 ай бұрын

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

@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel 7 ай бұрын

I prefer either AES/EBU or SPDIF (Coax) over USB

@marctheShark75 11 ай бұрын

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

@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel 11 ай бұрын

I haven't tried it (yet?)

@marctheShark75 11 ай бұрын

The Ifi Power Elite is on the Run. Great 👍🏻. The Rivo is now a Roon Endpoint. Im very Happy.

@marctheShark75 11 ай бұрын

thanks for your work. If you could only choose one way to connect the DAC, what would it be? I use the Rivo on a Ferrum Erco and always come back to USB. Greetings, Marc

@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel 11 ай бұрын

I would use whatever sounds the best. On the Rivo that's the SPDIF but I don't know if the SPDIF of the Erco is its best input since I have not reviewed it.

@wolframe144 10 ай бұрын

Is there any cheaper commercial alternative would you recommend?

@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel 10 ай бұрын

You find my reviews of sub € 500 network players here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f9GcqcKE3LWmqJ8.html&pp=gAQBiAQB

@randycochones5965 3 ай бұрын

I have experience with the MiniDSP SHD and it‘s Streaming Module, using Volumio. One can go Spdif and/or aes/ebu out. This part mimics the feature the Volumio RIVO has available. Usage scenario of Digital Streaming Bridge… Does one have listened to both gear? If both are comparable in sound quality, texture, layering, Imaging, then my Impression would be, that the Volumio RIVO feels overpriced! Btw, for demos, references, I am looking for a standalone device, affordable below 400,-€: Audio streamer with very good spdif out and gapless Playback. Thanks.

@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel 3 ай бұрын

Ah, also looking for miracles 😄

@MsGreenEys 7 ай бұрын

Volumio Rivo Music Player Transport use SD- Kard VS EverSolo DMP-A6 MasterEdition intern SSD?

@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel 7 ай бұрын

Did you watch the reviews`???

@badd99 Жыл бұрын

Compared to sms 200 ultra?

@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel Жыл бұрын

They’both very good when used with an audiophile psu

@badd99 Жыл бұрын

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel would love to see you do a video on Ian Canada and his streamers and dac builds. Truly world class performance that won't break the bank

@sdrtcacgnrjrc 11 ай бұрын

@@badd99Ian Canada sounds interesting 👍🏼