Volumio Primo V2
Volumio Primo V2
Volumio Primo – Streaming without compromise with a high-quality DAC.
Volumio Primo V2
No-compromise streaming — network player with integrated ESS SABRE DAC
Volumio Primo V2 is the network player for listeners who want top-tier sound quality with effortless operation. Developed in Florence, it’s the modernised evolution of the well-known Primo, featuring updated hardware and software — plus a high-quality integrated DAC for immediate, stable and highly detailed musical enjoyment.
Key highlights
- Bit-perfect up to 192 kHz / 24-bit and DSD128 via DoP, with no signal processing.
- Built on Volumio OS 3 with the Manifest UI for intuitive control.
- Integrated ESS SABRE ESS9038Q2M DAC for a clean, natural presentation.
- Compatible with Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz and many more streaming services.
- Modern connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth aptX 5.0, AirPlay.
- Playback from USB sticks, hard drives and network shares.
Easy to use, outstanding performance
Primo V2 includes all features of Volumio Premium, delivering a smooth and responsive experience — ideal for high-resolution streaming. A perfect upgrade for classic hi-fi systems that deserve modern network functionality.
Design & build
The enclosure is designed by Design Narratives and built from anti-magnetic aluminium to reduce interference. It pairs an elegant wooden front panel with a subtle status LED ring around the power button.
Streaming & connectivity
Alongside Spotify, TIDAL and Qobuz, plug-ins unlock services such as YouTube, SoundCloud, Radio Paradise and FusionDSP. With AirPlay, you can stream directly from Apple devices.
Current Wi-Fi standards and Bluetooth aptX 5.0 ensure stable, high-quality connections.
Performance inside
A modern quad-core processor delivers quick response — even with large libraries and high-resolution audio.
Perfect integration into your hi-fi system
Ideal for amplifiers and pre/power combinations without a DAC, including vintage components. The integrated ESS DAC brings network streaming to classic systems with confidence. Analogue inputs can benefit directly from the high-quality DAC output.
Compatible with other Volumio devices — perfect for multiroom setups in home or studio environments.
Recommended connections
- Analogue outputs (stereo RCA); options are available for balanced systems.
- Coaxial S/PDIF output — ideal as a pure digital transport to external DACs.
- HDMI to display the user interface on a TV.
- Ethernet for maximum stability — shielded cables recommended.
For best performance, we recommend high-quality power and signal cables and a clean power supply.
Technical Specifications
| DAC | Integrated ESS SABRE ESS9038Q2M |
| Formats | PCM up to 192 kHz / 24-bit, DSD128 (DoP) |
| Operating system | Volumio OS 3 with Manifest UI |
| Network | Dual-band Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth aptX 5.0, AirPlay |
| Services | Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz (+ additional plug-ins) |
| Storage | USB (sticks/HDDs), network shares |
| Outputs | RCA, coaxial S/PDIF, HDMI (TV interface) |
| CPU | Latest-generation quad-core |
Specifications subject to change. Software updates may alter features.
