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title: "Primo V3"
description: "Third-generation streaming DAC, for your amplifier or active speakers."
url: https://help.volumio.com/en/articles/165-primo-v3
collection: "User manuals"
updated: 2026-11-08
language: en
---

# Primo V3

Third-generation streaming DAC, for your amplifier or active speakers.

![Volumio PRIMO front and rear panels, showing the front power button and rear analog, USB, network, HDMI, trigger, and power connections. Visible: PRIMO, VOLUMIO, ANALOG OUT, R, L, MICRO SD.](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/ghelparticle/t2ibnLJlvz3E4BCuqeKmKDdCIfCy7fR7wztnAJBwYAd5Cu69OIBoPScMJA7pQ1FSJPTSAwbzCuP.jpg)

Primo V3 is the third generation of Primo, our streaming DAC: a music streamer with a built-in high-quality DAC, completely redesigned around our latest platform. Connect it to your amplifier or active speakers to enjoy your music services, your local library and internet radio in high resolution.

[**Primo V3** - User manual (EN)](https://heyzine.com/flip-book/5afd403119.html)

## Specifications

-   DAC: ESS Sabre ES9039Q2M, with 8 digital filters and switchable NOS mode.
    
-   Playback up to PCM 384 kHz/32 bit.
    
-   Balanced XLR output with 8 selectable levels, from 1.0 to 6.3 Vrms.
    
-   Unbalanced RCA output with 8 selectable levels, from 0.5 to 3.15 Vrms.
    
-   USB output for an external USB DAC, up to PCM 1536 kHz/32 bit and DSD1024.
    
-   Internal linear power supply stage and ultra-low phase noise master clock.
    
-   Dimensions: 27 × 15 × 5 cm.
    

### Connectivity

-   2 USB-A 2.0 ports for USB drives and external DACs.
    
-   HDMI output to show the Volumio interface on a TV or monitor, up to 4K/60 fps.
    
-   Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz) and Bluetooth 5.0.
    
-   12V trigger output, to switch your other components on and off together with Primo V3.
    

### In the box

Primo V3 and a 5V/3A power supply with 4 plug adapters (EU, US, UK, AU/NZ).