Subj : This super-cool music player is like an iPad and hi-res music str To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Mon Apr 29 2024 00:15:05 This super-cool music player is like an iPad and hi-res music streamer in one and it works with Sonos and Bluetooth as well as wired speakers Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2024 23:01:14 +0000 Description: The Volumio Motivo is perfect for audiophiles and will play nice with all your wireless music options. FULL STORY ====================================================================== Italian hi-fi maker Volumio has just launched a new audio device called the Motivo Streamer, Transport & Headphone Amplifier, which is best described as a high-res music streamer and iPad rolled into one compact and stylish package. To control the device, Volumio has combined a sleek-looking 8-inch touchscreen with a retro-styled haptic control dial to make the whole entertainment experience feel more immersive. It boasts a range of software and hardware connectivity options, which means you can use it with any of the best music streaming services . Itll also play nicely with your current home entertainment set up and a pair of the best noise-cancelling headphones , thanks to wide connectivity options. Under the hood, youll find a Sabre ES9038 DAC (thats a digital to analogue converter), which supports all of the best-quality high-resolution music files. It also boasts dual-output analogue XLR balanced and RCA unbalanced outputs. With Volumios Premium software, which is included as part of the device, youll be able to access any of your favorite streaming services, including Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz and more. In short, the Volumio Motivo is built for audiophiles and with wireless streaming compatibility to the best Sonos speakers and Google Cast speakers, it can fit seamlessly into wired or wireless setups. (Image credit: Volumio) Slick styling and Smart suggestions Weve covered Volumios products before, and we always fall for its blend of state-of-the-art audio thats housed in modern designs with artisanal touches. But new technology from Volumio makes its latest products even more appealing because they bring AI smarts to your listening experience. We first covered the company's ChatGPT-powered Supersearch tool in 2023 when it was added into the Volumio Integro super-compact all-in-one hi-fi box . But Supersearch will also be available in the Volumio Motivo, too. What makes it interesting is that it claims to bring you smarter recommendations via ChatGPT, and then play them from your streaming service of choice. When we first wrote about Supersearch we did say that, of course, you can just use the ChatGPT app and ask it for music recommendations, but this experience is much slicker and more straightforward. The Motivo also comes with Volumios 'Infinity Playback' tool, which continues to bring you music youll like once you reach the end of the recommendations. Sure this all sounds similar to the experience youll already get from the likes of Spotify and Tidal, but again, having all of these features built directly into one product makes it infinitely easier. We dont have pricing or availability details about the Volumio Motivo just yet, but its not going to be cheap. The Volumio Integro launched for around $1,400 / 1,025 / AU$2,499 and although its a different sort of device, it should give you a rough idea about what to expect. You might also like 'In the beginning I didn't want to my son persuaded me': why Audiovector's Trapeze Reimagined speaker is a 45-year family affair Final VR500 review: unassuming wired in-ear headphones that have it where it counts Apple is exploring removable batteries for iOS devices and I think AirPods need it most ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/audio/this-super-cool-music-player-is-like-an-ipad-a nd-hi-res-music-streamer-in-one-and-it-works-with-sonos-and-bluetooth-as-well- as-wired-speakers --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .