Just bought a Rivo + to upgrade my streamer from a Bluesound Node 2i, The Rivo + will be connected to LAIV Harmony DAC, which is replacing my Pontus II. I am planning to add a LPY50 LPS for the Rivo, and front-end the Rivo with an EtherREGEN network switch. Downstream from the LAIV is my Modwright 9.0 SE hybrid tube preamplifier, into a McCormack DNA-125 power amp. I have a pair of LRS + speakers anda pair of Tekton Electron SE speakers. My primary listening is small group acoustic music, classical chamber, jazz trios and quartets, and some larger choral and symphonic music. I am hoping this upgrade on the digital front-end will make a noticeable difference in my system. The transition from BluOS UI to Volumio has been pretty easy so far, but Volumio does have a few quirks. Overall I’m happy with it. I keep the Bluesound with a coax connection because of the classical streaming service Idagio, which is not supported by Volumio ): Mostly running Qobuz and local flac files through Rivo. Enjoy the music!
Hello,
Thank you for sharing the details of your setup and your experience with the Rivo+.
It sounds like you’ve built an exceptional system, and I’m glad to hear that your transition from Bluesound’s BluOS to Volumio has been smooth overall.
Your configuration, with the Rivo+ connected to the LAIV Harmony DAC, and plans to add the LPY50 LPS along with an EtherREGEN network switch, sounds like a very well-thought-out upgrade. It’s great to see such a focus on achieving optimal sound quality, especially for acoustic, chamber, and jazz music, as well as larger orchestral works.
I appreciate your honest feedback regarding some of Volumio’s quirks. Our team is continually working to refine the experience, and insights like yours are incredibly valuable. It’s also interesting to note that you’re keeping the Bluesound for Idagio, and we hope to broaden our service support in the future.
If you have any further questions or need additional assistance as you continue to fine-tune your system, please don’t hesitate to reach out at:
support at volumio dot org
Enjoy the music!
Best regards,
Davide
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