Volumio PRIMO V3 Streaming DAC Music Player

Volumio PRIMO V3 Streaming DAC Music Player

The Volumio Primo V3 is a premium music streamer and DAC that plays high-resolution audio from services like Spotify, Tidal, and Qobuz. It features a fast quad-core processor for smooth control, a built-in linear power supply for clean sound, and easy connections for both RCA and balanced XLR cables. Designed for simplicity, it links straight to your home internet via Wi-Fi or Ethernet to stream music directly to your existing amplifier or active speakers.

The new PRIMO is the latest generation of our core concept product: our beloved original Primo. The new PRIMO is a streaming DAC completely reinvented around our latest engineering solutions, from the power supply to the output stage. We took the best from the previous design, and made it better. Now you can get improved performance, premium components, and more features. • Higher resolution streaming • Improved DAC • NOS mode • Integrated linear power supply stage • Ultra-low distortion and noise

PRIMO is of course powered by Volumio, the music OS we developed with the sole purpose of guaranteeing the best audio streaming quality and experience. You can play music from any local source, and access online streaming services such as Tidal, Qobuz, HighResAudio, TuneIn, Spotify etc. All through our app or your favourite streaming app, whether that be Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect or Roon. Streaming in HD? Enjoy up to 384kHz/32bit for your PCM files.

So what's new about Primo? In a nutshell - a lot. NEWER CPU Faster and more responsive LINEAR PSU STAGE Lower noise for better SNR BETTER DAC Powered by the ES9039Q2M IMPROVED OUTPUT Lower distortion and noise ADJUSTABLE OUTPUT LEVELS Perfect matching with your system HIGHER RESOLUTION Supporting higher sampling rate NOS MODE Even more customisable.

Technical Specifications

Inputs / Outputs

ANALOG OUT - STEREO XLR BALANCED OUTPUT

Recommended for the best audio quality, provides better noise rejection and cleaner signal to support longer cable runs.  The output level can be adjusted to match your system’s requirements in 8 steps, from 1.0 Vrms to 6.3 Vrms.

ANALOG OUT - STEREO RCA UNBALANCED OUTPUT

The output level can be adjusted to match your system’s requirements in 8 steps, from 0.5 Vrms to 3.15 Vrms.

MICRO SD IN

Memory expansion slot for Micro SD cards to store music files on the device.

USB-A HOST (5V /0.56A) USB port dedicated to USB flash drives, or keyboard/mouse to control external displays. 

USB-A HOST (5V / 1.33A)

Recommended for high speed drives such as SSD and HDD, but also digital sources and USB flash drives. Select NET to play audio files from this port. Digital audio output, dedicated to external USB DACs to use Primo as a streamer and digital transport.

ETHERNET PORT-LAN

Wired Internet and LAN connection for Ethernet cable. Recommended to stream high-resolution audio from music services and local NAS.

WI-FI: This device supports both Ethernet and built-in WiFi with internal antennas. If you prefer a wireless connection, simply select your WiFi network during the setup process. 

VIDEO OUTPUT - HDMI

Connect an external monitor or TV to enjoy Volumio OS on a larger screen in 4K. The video output mirrors the user interface shown on the mobile app.

Note: If using a touchscreen monitor or TV, this can be used to control the device. Otherwise a mouse/keyboard must be connected via USB-A.

12V TRIGGER OUTPUT

Provides a 12V trigger signal to power ON and OFF other compatible devices, facilitating automation and synchronization of various components of the audio system. The connector is a 3.5 mm jack, the positive output is on the tip, the reference return path is on the sleeve.

5V/3A DC IN

Connect the power mains of the provided Power Supply Unit (or a compatible 5V 3A power supply).

Technical Specifications 

OVERVIEW

CPU

Quad-Core A72, Quad Core 1.5 GHz 

RAM

2 GB DDR4

INTERNAL MEMORY

16 GB EMMC

LAN

Gigabit 10/100/1000M

WIRELESS NETWORKING

Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4G and 5G)

BLUETOOTH

5.0

USB PORTS

USB-A 2.0 - 5V / 0.56A

USB-A 2.0 - 5V / 1.33A

VIDEO OUTPUT

HDMI, up to 4K/60fps resolution

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS (cm)

27 (L) x 15 (P) x 5 (A)

PRODUCT WEIGHT

2.5 kg