Motivo is a Streamer.
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 is transport.
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 is a Dual Headphone Amp.
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.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: Music Streamer, Transport and Headphone Amplifier with 8” Touchscreen on Top
Connectivity
- Analogue 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 Outputs up to PCM 192kHz/24 bit
- Headphones: Stereo Headphone Amplifier, Dual Output Optimized for High and Low Impedance Headphones
- I2S over HDMI Output: Digital Output up to PCM 384kHz/24bit and DSD256
- 2 x USB DAC Ports: 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
Technical
- 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
General
- Supplied Power Supply: 9V, 4A
- Dimensions: (WxHxD):195 x 55 x 195 mm
- Weight: 2.5 kg
- Manufacturer’s Warranty: 1 Year
