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Primo Plus vs Primo V3
Values from Volumio's spec sheet and shop.volumio.com, October 2026.
DiffersNot listed: no source lists it
Streamer DAC
Dual-mono streamer DAC with balanced outputs and a preamp mode.
Streamer DAC
The redesigned Primo, with adjustable XLR and RCA outputs.
DiffersNot listed: no source lists it
| Primo Plus | Primo V3 | |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| Type | Streamer DAC | Streamer DAC |
| Awards (differs) | EISA Best Streamer 2026–2027 | Not listed |
| Premium features | Built in | Built in |
| Made in Florence | Yes | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| DAC (differs) | 2 × ESS Sabre ES9039Q2M, dual mono | ESS Sabre ES9039Q2M |
| DAC resolution (differs) | PCM 768 kHz / 32-bit, DSD512 | PCM 384 kHz / 32-bit |
| DAC filters | 8 | 8 |
| NOS mode | Yes | Yes |
| Clock (differs) | High precision, 90 fs | Ultra-low phase noise |
| Dedicated ASIC | Not listed | Not listed |
| Internal power (differs) | Dual linear stage, LC filtering | Integrated linear stage |
| THD+N | Not listed | Not listed |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | Not listed | Not listed |
| Preamp mode (differs) | Yes, hardware gain control | Not listed |
| Amplifier | Not listed | Not listed |
| Speaker power | Not listed | Not listed |
| Headphone output | Not listed | Not listed |
| Headphone power | Not listed | Not listed |
| Analog outputs | ||
| Balanced XLR out | 1.00 to 6.30 Vrms, 8 levels | 1.00 to 6.30 Vrms, 8 levels |
| Unbalanced RCA out | 0.50 to 3.15 Vrms, 8 levels | 0.50 to 3.15 Vrms, 8 levels |
| Output impedance | ≈140 Ω | ≈140 Ω |
| Subwoofer out | Not listed | Not listed |
| Digital outputs | ||
| USB out | PCM 1536 kHz / 32-bit, DSD1024 | PCM 1536 kHz / 32-bit, DSD1024 |
| Coaxial out | Not listed | Not listed |
| AES/EBU out | Not listed | Not listed |
| I2S over HDMI out | Not listed | Not listed |
| Inputs | ||
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 2.4 and 5 GHz | Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 2.4 and 5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| USB audio in (differs) | USB-C, PCM 768 kHz / 32-bit, DSD512 | Not listed |
| I2S over HDMI in | Not listed | Not listed |
| Coaxial in (differs) | PCM 192 kHz / 24-bit | Not listed |
| Optical in (differs) | PCM 192 kHz / 24-bit | Not listed |
| Analog in | Not listed | Not listed |
| Screen and control | ||
| HDMI video | Up to 4K / 60 fps | Up to 4K / 60 fps |
| Display (differs) | 1.3-inch OLED | Not listed |
| Knobs (differs) | 2, with push button | Not listed |
| Remote (differs) | Remoto, included | Not listed |
| 12 V trigger | Out | Out |
| Platform | ||
| Runs Volumio | Yes | Yes |
| Processor | Cortex-A72, quad-core, 1.5 GHz | Cortex-A72, quad-core, 1.5 GHz |
| Memory (differs) | 2 GB LPDDR4 | 2 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 16 GB eMMC | 16 GB eMMC |
| USB ports (differs) | 2 × USB-A, 0.56 A and 1.33 A | 2 × USB 2.0, 0.56 A and 1.33 A |
| Multiroom | Not listed | Not listed |
| Roon | Roon Bridge plugin | Roon Bridge plugin |
| Connect and AirPlay | TIDAL, Qobuz and Spotify Connect, AirPlay | TIDAL, Qobuz and Spotify Connect, AirPlay |
| Size and power | ||
| Power | 5 V DC / 3 A | 5 V DC / 3 A |
| Dimensions | 27 × 15 × 5 cm | 27 × 15 × 5 cm |
| Weight (differs) | 2.25 kg | 2.5 kg |
| Finishes | Not listed | Not listed |
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