Volumio Motivo Music Streamer & Headphone Amplifier

The Volumio Motivo is a flagship touchscreen audiophile streamer, transport, and headphone amplifier designed for the ultimate music experience. Featuring all Volumio Premium capabilities, it combines the high-performance ESS Sabre 9038 DAC with a custom Amanero Technologies connection to deliver exceptional sound from its analog outputs. Built to maximize DAC performance, Motivo uses advanced reclocking, galvanic isolation, and dedicated power supplies, including I2S over HDMI output supporting all protocols and pinouts. Its premium headphone amplifier section, powered by Texas Instruments' TPA6120A2, supports both high- and low-impedance headphones. The intuitive touchscreen and seamless app integration offer effortless control, while its versatile design fits perfectly in any Hi-Fi setup. With no extra subscription needed, enjoy features like AI-powered DJ, multi-room playback, CD ripping, and streaming to SONOS and Chromecast for a refined listening journey.

Motivo pairs the high-performance ESS Sabre 9038 DAC with a bespoke connection that we co-developed with Amanero Technologies.

This combination potentially results in the best assembly of components, expertly orchestrated by our Volumio OS customizations, to extract the finest sound from Motivo’s analog outputs.

The result is an analog streamer that will astonish you with its sound quality and detail.

Motivo integrates the same technology transport technology found inside Rivo, and improves it.

Thanks to a mix of dedicated reclocking, galvanic isolation and separate PSU rails for each digital output, Motivo has been designed to extract the maximum performance from any DAC.

It also features I2S over HDMI output, and it’s the only transport on the market that supports all protocols and pinouts.If you want to experience the best your DAC has to offer, Motivo is its perfect companion.

Motivo features a no-compromise headphone section, designed to excel with any headphone setup.

The onboard TPA6120A2 headphone amplifier from Texas Instruments is powered by a dual-rail linear regulators and features two output connectors: one designed for high-impedance headphones and one for low-impedance headphones.

The combination of state-of-the-art streaming and a no-compromise headphone amp will deliver memorable listening sessions.

Motivo combines striking visuals with intuitive interaction, rekindling your connection with music in a tactile, engaging way. With a simple swipe or tap, navigate your music library as if flipping through vinyl records or CDs. For versatility, seamlessly integrate Motivo with our mobile apps and web browser for easy control how and when you want.

Motivo's design serves a dual purpose. It fits seamlessly onto your main gear's rack with its angled touchscreen display. It's also perfect for desktop Hi-Fi setups, functioning either as an integrated headphone setup or as a driver for active loudspeakers.

Motivo requires no additional subscriptions to enjoy the full goodies of Volumio Premium, as all premium features are already included.

With it's AI-powered DJ you can ask Motivo what you want to listen to and Volumio will take you off on a musical tangent: your own personal radio station.

Multi-room capabilities, CD Playback and Ripping, Play to SONOS and Chromecast and advanced music metadata.

Features

• ESS Sabre 9038 DAC
• Integrated Streaming
• Integrated 8.0 inch IPS Multi-Point Touch Display
  
• Integrated Headphone Amplifier 
• Roon Ready
• Made in Italy

Specifications

• Analog Balanced and Unbalanced Output RCA: 2V RMS up to PCM 384kHz/24bit and DSD256 / XLR: 4V RMS up to PCM 384kHz/24bit and DSD256
• USB DAC Port USB Audio Output: up to PCM 768kHz/32 bit and DSD256 (USB DAC required)
• Coaxial and Optical S/PDIF Digital Output: up to PCM 192kHz/24 bit
• Headphones Stereo Headphone Amplifier, dual output optimized for High and Low impedance Headphones: up to PCM 384kHz/24bit and DSD256
• I2S over HDMI Output Digital Output: up to PCM 384kHz/24bit and DSD256
• USB DAC Port 2x USB 2.0 current up to 900mA per port
  
• LAN Gigabit 10/100/1000M
• Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4G and 5G)
• Bluetooth 5.0
• Supported Formats DSD, WAV, FLAC, Alac, Aac, Vorbis, Cue, Mp3 and others
• UPNP DLNA Renderer with Open Home support
• Supported Services Airplay via Shairport Sync, Spotify & Spotify Connect, TIDAL & TIDAL Connect, QOBUZ
• Available Plugins Youtube, Squeezelite, Radio Paradise, Podcasts, Pandora, Fusion DSP, Roon Bridge, Soundcloud, Mixcloud
• CPU Broadcom BCM2711, Quad Core 1.5 GHz
• RAM 2 GB DDR4
• Internal Storage 16 GB EMMC
• Power Supply 9V, 4A
• Designer Design Narratives Ltd.
• Weight 2.5 kg
• Dimensions 19.5x19.5x5.5 cm

Support

• Manual