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title: "What's the difference between Rivo and Rivo+?"
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url: https://help.volumio.com/en/articles/157-what-s-the-difference-between-rivo-and-rivo
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updated: 2026-11-03
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# What's the difference between Rivo and Rivo+?



Rivo and Rivo+ are both pure digital streamers (digital transports): they stream your music in the highest quality to your DAC, amplifier or active speakers with a digital input. Both are designed and made in Florence, include all Volumio Premium features at no additional cost and are Roon Ready.

Rivo+ builds on the award-winning Rivo (EISA Best Digital Player 2023-2024) with a set of upgrades for the most demanding systems.

### What Rivo+ adds

-   I2S/DSD over HDMI output: up to PCM 768 kHz/32-bit and DSD512, with adjustable pinout, for high-end DACs with an I2S input such as Volumio Preciso.
    
-   A dedicated ASIC that generates the S/PDIF and AES/EBU signals, offloading this task from the CPU for cleaner digital outputs, now also with DSD64 via DoP.
    
-   Upgraded MEMS clocks for lower jitter and higher stability, including on the USB DAC output.
    
-   A 12V trigger output to switch your other components on and off together with Rivo+.
    

### What they have in common

-   USB DAC output up to PCM 1536 kHz/32-bit and DSD1024 (with multiroom disabled).
    
-   S/PDIF coaxial and AES/EBU outputs up to PCM 192 kHz/24-bit.
    
-   Same platform: quad core 1.9 GHz CPU, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB storage, Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and HDMI output for the Volumio interface up to 4K.
    
-   TIDAL and TIDAL Connect, Qobuz and Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay, UPnP/DLNA, multiroom and your local or network music library.
    

### Which one is right for you?

-   Choose Rivo if your DAC or amplifier connects via USB, S/PDIF or AES/EBU: you get the same award-winning sound and the full Volumio experience.
    
-   Choose Rivo+ if your DAC has an I2S input, if you want the cleanest S/PDIF and AES/EBU outputs, or if you want to switch your system on and off with the 12V trigger. Paired with Preciso, it forms a complete Volumio digital chain.
    

Rivo is also available in a Black Edition with an upcycled leather front panel, and Rivo+ in a Special Edition with a brown leather finish.

Full specifications and current prices: [Rivo](https://shop.volumio.com/product/rivo) and [Rivo+](https://shop.volumio.com/product/rivo-plus/).