The Primo V3 is powered by Volumio Premium bringing together your favorite streaming services, TIDAL, Spotify, Qobuz as well as internet radios such as Radio Paradise, TuneIn Radio and many more in one single intuitive interface.
All Your Music. One Platform.
Lossless Streaming Made Simple
Enjoy lossless high resolution streaming with native support for streaming protocols such as TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect and Roon Ready, Primo V3 provides access to lossless playback via the Volumio App.
A Complete Redesign
The new PRIMO is the latest generation of our core concept product: our beloved original Primo.
We took the best from the previous design, and made it better.
Now you can get improved performance, premium components, and more features.
Multiple Connectivity Options to Explore
Crafted with Purpose
Engineered for sound, with a hidden nod to the city that inspired it.
Internal Linear Power Supply Stage
With an internal linear power supply stage, the Primo V3 ensures that there is less high-frequency noise on the DC rails. The linear power supply stage filters incoming power and feeds the electronics with clean and stable current.
Combined with the high-precision clock, the design minimises jitter, delivering the clearest signal.
The layout of the electronics is engineered to optimize the placement of each component, guaranteeing the shortest path for the current and preventing voltage loss and electrical noise.
DAC ES9039Q2M
The Primo V3 is equipped with the ES9039Q2M DAC chip that harnesses Hyperstream IV, ESS’s latest delta-sigma DAC modulator architecture.
The Hyperstream IV architecture is designed to reduce distortion and sensitivity to clock jitter.
The DAC architecture is optimized to minimize digital noise while supporting high dynamic range.
High Speed LAN and WiFi Connection
Fast and reliable connectivity is at the very core of every streamer we design.
However, achieving strong wireless performance can often lead to less-than-ideal design choices, with antennas protruding from the back of the device.
We strive to integrate all antennas inside our products to elevate their design while ensuring that connectivity is never compromised.
Quad core ARM CPU
Featuring a Quad-Core A72 ARM processor designed for streaming applications, providing the processing resources required for network communication and real-time media handling.
Adjustable RCA Unbalanced Output
The Primo V3 RCA analog output has 8 selectable voltage levels from 0.5 Vrms to 3.15 Vrms enabling you to adapt the signal level to your amplifiers or active speakers to better match your system and for a more natural volume range.
Stereo XLR Balanced Output
The balanced XLR output on the Primo V3 uses a differential signal to help reduce electrical noise and interference during signal transmission. Adjustable output levels from 1.0 Vrms to 6.3 Vrms support integration with a wide range of amplifiers.
High Resolution Network Input
Supports high resolution audio playback up to PCM 384 kHz/32-bit for faithful high resolution playback from your favorite streaming services like Roon, Tidal or Qobuz and your local music libraries.
Supports USB DAC
Capable of transmitting connected to a USB DAC ultra high resolution PCM 1536 kHz/32-bit. Audio the Primo V3 allows you to preserve the full fidelity of your music stream, delivering sample rates with great temporal precision with bit-depths that retain the full resolution of the original recording.
Comprehensive Format Support
Primo V3 supports a wide range of high fidelity formats including FLAC and WAV with USB audio output up to PCM 1536kHz/32bit
High 12V Trigger Output
Network Input
In a system with multiple components a 12V trigger creates a synchronized listening experience, allowing your entire hi-fi system to respond with a single power command for greater convenience and seamless operation.
Non-Over Sampling Mode
Preserves the raw signal path for non-oversampling conversion
DAC Filters
Primo V3 comes with 8 distinct DAC filters, with the Minimum Phase as a default. The filters clean up the audio signal as it converts digital data back into a smooth, continuous sound wave.
Comparison
Primo V2
CPU:
Quad-core A55
DAC:
ESS 9038Q2M
ANALOG OUTPUT:
RCA: 2V RMS (fixed) up to PCM 192kHz/24bit
XLR (balanced): 4V RMS (fixed) up to PCM 192kHz/24bit
NOS MODE:
Not available
USB PORTS:
500mA / 900mA
LAN:
Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000M
WI-FI:
802.11a/b/g/n/ac
(2.4GHz and 5GHz)
BLUETOOTH:
Version 5.0
Primo V3
CPU:
Quad-core A72
DAC:
ESS 9039Q2M
ANALOG OUTPUT:
RCA: 0.50–3.15V RMS (selectable) up to PCM 384khz/32bit
XLR (balanced): 1.00–6.30V RMS (selectable) up to PCM 384khz/32bit
NOS MODE:
On/Off (selectable)
USB PORTS:
560mA / 1330mA
LAN:
Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000M
WI-FI:
802.11a/b/g/n/ac
(2.4GHz and 5GHz)
BLUETOOTH:
Version 5.0
Included in the box
Volumio PrimoV3
5V, 3A Power Supply
Audio
DAC: ESS Sabre ES9039Q2M
NOS MODE: Switchable ON/OFF
MASTER CLOCK: Ultra-low phase noise
POWER SUPPLY: Integrated linear power supply stage
ANALOG BALANCED OUTPUT (Vrms): 1.00, 1.55, 2.00, 3.00, 4.00, 5.00, 6.00, 6.30
ANALOG UNBALANCED OUTPUT (Vrms): 0.50, 0.775, 1.00, 1.50, 2.00, 2.50, 3.00, 3.15
BLUETOOTH: 5.0
ONBOARD DAC: up to PCM 384kHz/32bit
USB OUTPUT (USB-A): Up to PCM 1536kHz/32bit and DSD1024
ANALOG OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: ≈140Ω
Power and Connectivity
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
Additional Info
CPU: Quad-Core A72, Quad Core 1.5 GHz
RAM: 2 GB DDR4
INTERNAL MEMORY: 16 GB EMMC
VIDEO OUTPUT: HDMI, up to 4K/60fps resolution
Design
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS: 27 (L) x 15 (P) x 5 (A) cm
PRODUCT WEIGHT: 2,5 kg
User Manual
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