{"product_id":"volumio-primo-plus-dual-mono-streaming-dac-preamp","title":"Volumio Primo Plus Dual-Mono Streaming DAC \u0026 Preamp","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVolumio Primo Plus Dual-Mono Streaming DAC \u0026amp; Preamp\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimo Plus is Volumio’s higher-spec streaming DAC, using two ESS ES9039Q2M converters in dual mono, expanded digital inputs, balanced XLR and RCA outputs, selectable output levels and hardware preamp control.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimo Plus sits above Primo V3 for systems where the analogue stage is expected to do more of the heavy lifting. The dual-mono DAC architecture, revised power and clocking, preamp mode and additional source inputs make it a genuine digital control centre rather than simply a network streamer with analogue outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can take network music, USB-C audio from a computer or compatible source, USB storage, optical or coaxial digital inputs, then feed an integrated amplifier, preamplifier, active speakers or power amplifier through RCA or balanced XLR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-Mono ESS Conversion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTwo ES9039Q2M DACs with separate channel paths\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach channel gets its own ESS ES9039Q2M, backed by refined power regulation, precision clocking and upgraded analogue components. Eight DAC filters and a switchable NOS mode provide optional fine tuning without needing to change the rest of the signal chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePreamp Mode\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRun directly into a power amplifier or active speakers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware volume control and eight selectable analogue output levels make Primo Plus much easier to match to different downstream gain structures. XLR can be set from 1.00 to 6.30V RMS and RCA from 0.50 to 3.15V RMS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Than a Network Input\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUSB-C, optical and coaxial sources can join the system\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSB-C accepts up to PCM 768kHz\/32-bit and DSD512, while coaxial and optical inputs handle conventional digital sources. USB output remains available for an external DAC, so Primo Plus can also be used primarily as the streaming platform later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVolumio Premium and Everyday Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStreaming, libraries, display and remote\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe platform brings TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay, UPnP\/DLNA and local storage together. A 1.3-inch OLED, front rotary controls, included IR remote, HDMI interface display and 12V trigger make the hardware easier to live with in a main system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-mono 2 × ESS ES9039Q2M DAC architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced XLR and RCA analogue outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware preamp\/volume control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight selectable analogue output levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight DAC filters and NOS mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C input up to PCM 768kHz\/32-bit and DSD512\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB output up to PCM 1536kHz\/32-bit and DSD1024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical and coaxial digital inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.3-inch OLED display and included remote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12V trigger output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolumio Premium included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork streaming DAC \/ digital preamplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × ESS Sabre ES9039Q2M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to PCM 384kHz\/32-bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to PCM 768kHz\/32-bit and DSD512\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to PCM 1536kHz\/32-bit and DSD1024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalogue outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced XLR and RCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGigabit Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e270 × 150 × 50mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.25kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Technical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who like to drag out all the useful bits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView full technical specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAudio\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual mono 2 × ESS ES9039Q2M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 selectable DAC filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNOS mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA output levels: 0.50 to 3.15V RMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXLR output levels: 1.00 to 6.30V RMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput impedance approximately 140 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInputs \/ Outputs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C device input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × USB-A host\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoaxial RCA input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical TOSLINK input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB digital output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced XLR output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnbalanced RCA output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12V trigger output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHardware\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCortex-A72 quad-core 1.5GHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2GB LPDDR4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16GB eMMC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGigabit Ethernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-band Wi-Fi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth 5.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.3-inch OLED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIR remote included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe highest analogue output voltage is not automatically the best setting; choose the level to suit the gain and input sensitivity of the downstream equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreamp mode allows direct connection to a power amplifier or active speakers, so system gain and startup behaviour should be planned carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Audio Experts Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimo Plus is the Volumio model we would choose when the streamer is also expected to be the digital preamp. The extra inputs, dual-mono conversion and hardware level control make it much easier to build a clean system around active speakers or a power amplifier without giving up traditional digital sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimo V3 remains the simpler value choice when you mainly need network streaming into an integrated amplifier. Primo Plus earns its extra cost when the additional inputs and preamp role are actually useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Volumio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48310948593851,"sku":"VOL-PRIMO-PLUS","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/1956\/3610\/files\/unnamed_79ccbdb3-22f3-492e-91d9-5db6f7712b5f.jpg?v=1788233960","url":"https:\/\/theaudioexperts.com.au\/products\/volumio-primo-plus-dual-mono-streaming-dac-preamp","provider":"The Audio Experts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}