You remind me of transylvania

Thanks for the very informative review. I have the Harmony DAC and HP2A headphone amp driving the Focal Utopia headphones. I am no expert but for me personally it’s the endgame I never before have been as close to the music (with recordings) IMHO absolutely worth a try! Truly outstanding musical!

Uhg man the worst band ever.

I have these an the siblance thing your talking about is not what I'm experiencing at all. The siblance is very hot on these

Congrats for this video 🎉 perfect explanation about everything. What is the best op amp you've ever heard for playing frequencies above 10kHz ?

A good review, thanks. I'm missing an important piece of information about the new I2S output in combination with the Gustard R26 DAC, as I also own this DAC. Is there a difference in sound compared to USB? Thanks.

I’m completely new to this and I’m struggling to get velumio onto my card.

This was a review that gives me hesitations right before Christmas; Using a Bluesound N130 with external linear PSU from PD creative , connected via USB to a Denafrips Hermes DDC and very addicted to the Bluos app, I'm don't know if this Volumio setup would bring me more musical joy. What do you think?

R2R provides the largest stage and best instrument separation?

i'm curious about those xlr connectors. They look different, i'm i missing something here? Good review, thank you.

I would love to compare this preamp against my all valve preamp, would make an interesting comparison.😃 Happy Christmas and thanks for all this years inspiring videos.🙏

great job. Rivo+ has it all... except display. yes, i know you can use your phone. in real life there are plenty of times you may want to adjust the streamer while you're on the phone or it's in another room. for me that's a hard no on a well designed product. i enjoy their industrial design as well.

Loved your review, but I have a question. Like a lot of people, a streamer is built into one of my pieces of equipment. This seems to be the trend. What can people expect from bypassing the streamer in our equipment and using a separate streamer?

Too bad the power supply is sold out. On Black Friday it was about 35 of in the Bundle. 100 off would be a good deal, but can't find it Right now.

VS Auralic Aries S1?

Next review: FiiO S15 (their answer to Eversolo DMP A6)?

Thanks for this review! I have a Rivo (w/LHY LPS)>Denefrips Iris>Pontus II. LOVE IT! I was curious about Rivo plus, so thanks for this excellent review and the direct comparison! I am not going to "Chase the Dragon" this time …I like my red/orange button 😀! I will spend that energy searching for new music….THANKS for the tunes, as always. FYI in USA $1399 and no bundle with Line05 (or I can’t find it 😂)

so you claim that one computer (which VOLUMIO is in particular) transfers files better than another. Strange. Why doesn't it work like that with videos, pictures and any other files? I've tried different devices as digital transport and they affect the sound in absolutely identical ways. That is, in no way.

Hegel has'nt wi-fi ???

Can you compare it to ifi stream? I wonder if it is worth changing.

This video has got me curious about a comparison between the topping centaurius.and d90 iii discrete. Similar price

Thanks for the insightful review Do you think the allo shanti will be better compare to sbooster? Using it on volumio products

I had a similar experience to what you described when I upgraded my streamer to an Innuos Zenith!

I don't recall mention of what connections you used ? The Rivo (which I had and hated) was poorly designed for the Spdif coax output (just a buffered output from small board computer they use). It was solely designed for USB to DAC use (IMHO). How does this change from the original ? Any good amount of engineering could have filtered the 5v DC input inside this box to very low levels of noise. The PS noise really only effects the clocks and Jitter on the outputs. They also could have designed a very low noise switching PS that would cost $75-100. But peoples bias (with no knowledge or engineering background) tells them a giant toroidial transformer and linear supply always sounds better. Would love to see jitter measurements with both Power Supplies. I have not been impressed with the Volumio hardware engineering say say the least. I do love their software however ! Also in today's streamer market this is way overpriced ! Waiting to see if the SHANLING SM1.3 Streamer DAC is any good for just over $1000 US I think ?

I was thinking of using this amp for some ELAC Debut B5.2 speakers, but based on this review, I don’t think it’s a good idea. Can anyone recommend a more suitable amp?

how was this tested? Speakers? Amp? compared to the Bluesound? and what is the cost of your review system? thank you

What is the best sounding basic features streamer for around $500.

The display is OLED.

I suppose to get the full benefit in the digital path you should also power your router/modem with a linear PSU. A lot of power amplifiers, even if linear designs are moving to switched mode PSUs now. A linear PSU option for these would be interesting but not holding my breath.

Thank you for the great tip regarding this new high value component! It’s appreciated.

One if the most beatiful piece of gear.

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Hi, does Volumio support multiple genre random playlists like LMS/piCorePlayer? In other words can I select one or several genres from my music library to be played randomly? For me that would be a deal maker/breaker. Thanks

You should start by telling your viewers the price first; how many people can afford it?

😅thanks for your reviews, I am also interested in Rpi based streamers, after having a Lumin mini U1 a couple of years, software is a big part of a good product, maybi you can shine a light on the Ian Canada hats.

I'd love to know how you think the rivo+ compares to the holo audio red streamer. I've heard great things about the latter.

I just love how you like few other reviewers, take youre time to really explain. And wortfully to youre ears, how devices sound. This is something I and i know many others aprichate very much ! Love ure chanel / Merry Cristmas from Stockholm /Sweden. / Jonny

Thank you for the review. I would go with the Halo Red over Volumio. Have the Halo DAC very well made and expect the same for the Red. Reviews of the Volumio mention buggy sofware, not an issue if using Roon. I expect the Halo Red would just work, so Red with a good power cable, done. But my Innous Zen is hard to beat, very good software that is always being improved and updated, CD ripper, internal hard disk, wonderful streamer, 5 years + hasn't missed a beat.

i was going to buy this but frankly ripped CD's or purchase Flac. downloads from Presto are better. the Artist are also better compensated.

It's amazing that a streamer or a power supply for one can make much of a difference. I wonder where that gets introduced. Do the DACs struggle to keep time with the clock? Does the noise from the PSU travel along the connections to the DAC? Audio is such a deep hole and its fascinating to hear where and how subtle tweaks make a difference.

I have the Rivo Black with the Farad Super3 LPS... I also added a Pangea split USB cable, an ifi iPurifier3, the ifi iSilencer, a capacitor bank in between the Farad and the Rivo, with a StackAudio SmoothLan on the ethernet cable from the LHY SW8 network switch. This streamer is so revealing, I have the Mercury here, a Cabasse Abyss, a WiiM Ultra and Pro. The Rivo, with this mess of attachments, leaves all of these streamers in the dust. Then add the Roon Nucleus One to the chain, and the ToneWinner AD-1PRE+ that easily streams 32bit at 768kHZ. Audio Nirvana. Yes, the Rivo ROCKS!

How would the RIVO+ go up against the HoloAudio - Red?

For those who are interested, don't overlook the fact that there is no support for Amazon Music.

Thanks for another wonderful, in-depth, detailed evaluation. What dacs will max-out the performance of Rivo plus? Will I2S connection make a positive difference for a cheaper dac, that has this input option? Also, how does R+ streaming compare to classic, cd or local digital library playback?

How do you think it compares to a roon nuc running rock and mounted in a fanless case with a good LPS? I use this as a streamer and another nuc as the roon core..

No Sirius XM or sub output 😮

I was JUST thinking… should I consider a Volumio or the the Holo Audio RED. Then this video popped up! Wow, was hoping to see the RED reviewed after you did the Cyan 2 (which I’ve owned for some months now). Have a RED reviewed after coming by chance? Like to see a comparison !

Any thoughts on comparison with Bluesound Node X (w/LPS)?

it is probably better sounding than the wiim ultra's digital out as well right?

I have bought many things on your recommendations. For which I thank you.