Description
Dedicated ASIC for generating the signals S/PDIF and AES-EBU
On the original Rivo, the signals for the S/PDIF and AES-EBU outputs were generated directly by the Amlogic SoC. On Rivo Plus, those signals are generated by a dedicated ASIC connected to the internal USB interface, to lower the load on the CPU for generating the audio digital stream. The ASIC is fed by a high-quality MEMS active clock and powered by several dedicated ultra-low noise linear regulators. The end result is a further improvement on the quality of the output signal on the S/PDIF and AES-EBU interfaces.
I2S/DSD over HDMI
Requested by many customers and implemented also on Motivo, the I2S over HDMI interface provides another option for connecting an external DAC. With some DACs, this interface brings the best sonic performance compared to S/PDIF, AES-EBU and USB. The signals for the I2S/DSD over HDMI are generated by a dedicated ASIC, connected to the internal USB interface and fed by a high-quality MEMS active clock. All the analog and digital sections of the ASIC are powered by a dedicated ultra-low noise linear regulator.
The Rivo Plus builds on the acclaimed Rivo model, now featuring a dedicated ASIC for enhanced S/PDIF and AES-EBU outputs and upgraded MEMS clocks in the USB HUB IC. This delivers pure digital sound and seamless connectivity for audiophiles.
Includes all Volumio Premium features.
Features & Updates
Improved clocks for the USB HUB IC, connected to the USB DAC port for reclocking and signal integrity The clocks have been upgraded to the MEMS type This improvement brings even better jitter and frequency stability performance, and less susceptibility to temperature variations and aging effect.
12V trigger-out port
This is not audio-related, it has been implemented to facilitate the management of the audio chain connected to the Rivo Plus. If the other devices used together with Rivo Plus feature the trigger-in port, they can be connected in cascade to the Rivo Plus and they will be turned ON and OFF by the Rivo Plus, according to the system status (playback, standby, etc.)
