Eversolo DAC Z8 - New brand to keep your eye on 

I currently have 3 DAC’S S.M.S.L M-400, Denefrips Pontus 2 and a Musical fidelity Tube DAC, What I have personally found is that the accompanying electronics Speakers, Amps , cables etc impact the overall sound of the DAC. Believe it or not I find myself coming back to the Musical Fidelity tube DAC time after time. The tubes give a overall expanded presentation and still provide very good detail and while not as detailed as the Denefrips and S.M.S.L the Musical Fidelity sound stage is more pleasing and the built in pre-amp is great! But as I have stated earlier a lot has to do with your system If you have a bright system the Denefrips ( it’s a warmer DAC) would be a great choice if you have a warmer system with larger speakers and drivers the Musical Fidelity or the S.M.S L would be a great choice.

Excelente reseña como siempre ....muy facil de entender. Estoy suscrito a tu canal desde que me ayudaste a decidir por el SMSL SU9 hace ya 2 años. Ahora estoy en la búsqueda de una nueva alternativa y este EVERSOLO Z8 calza bastante en mis gustos, porque la verdad es que confío bastante en tus descripciones objetivas. Me encanta que los Chinos estén llegando tan alto con su tecnología ya que permiten aterrizar los precios que por años resultaban impagables para quienes disfrutamos de la música y del HiRes. Saludos desde Puerto Montt, Chile.

A professional or a musician can feel and understand a lot of details. As an amateur, I am interested in two things about DACs and other audio components: if voices and music sound natural, that is, if you recognize the sound you would have heard in reality. Not mathematically, not with formulas, but with the ear of an amateur. I was surprised by how distorted the human voice could be by certain speakers, DACs, or even by some software drivers. It's true, there are certain genres of music where such "details" don't matter :))

Found the headphone specs for you: Low Gain: Output Level(Vrms)：1.2Vrms@0dBFS Max Power： 45 mW@32Ω High Gain: Output Level(Vrms)：2.8Vrms@0dBFS Max Power：26 mW@300Ω The DAC specs are very much like the M500 MK III Same xmos and dac chip utilizing 8 channels (instead of 2 in the MKII) Same opamps ti OPA1612 (But z8 has 10, mk500III 9) I ordered it on a Blue monday discount because I can't wait until yours finally arrive, because I go into a gear frenzy which is not good ;).

I hope you can review the Denafrips Pontus 2 in the future. It should be interesting.😊

Great comparison!

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How would compare this EverSolo DAC Z8 to the S.M.S.L SU-9 Pro. Thank you in advance.

Still loving the Gustard R26. Thanks for that review!

Once I purchased all the audio I needed in my recent upgrade I simply stopped tuning in to You Tube Audio Channels. I enjoyed watching your review. You have an honest verbal continence. Very nice review.

Which one is better EverSolo DAC-Z8 or RME ADI-2 DAC FS?

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Thanks! Love my Tradutto, cool runnings

The latest and greatest Sabre chip is 9039 Pro that new SMSL D400es has 🙂

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Very detailed review, yet easy to understand presentation as always. I really wish to see your comparison review with 'SPL Phonitor One d' in near future. I know Eversolo DAC Z8 is not DAC/AMP and has many other very different features such as bluetooth and so on. However I really want to know how different the sound is in between these two. Thank you so much for reviewing on Eversolo DAC Z8 that I've been interested in a lot most recently.

Hi bro!i have the z8 after this review with cxa81 and warfedale 4,2 evo and its amazing comb for me!can u hel me with dac s db filter and hz its little difficult for me to calibrate!thanx from Greece God bless you!

First thing I thought was how nice it looked.

Thanks for your enthusiasm.

Good review ; thank you.

And it has a volume knob! I like that.

Eversolo now has two dongle dac/headamps the H1 and H2. Might be interesting for your channel.

always like your reviews and test tracks well done,

Hi I am interested in DMP-A8, however there is an option to combine A6 as a streamer connected to the Z8 via coax (USB not possible?). Have you tried this combination and which in your view gives better sound quality. Thank you

Can you put the volume into fixed mode so you can use as standalone dac and pair a separate preamp?

My dx5 went into the same loop. I'm getting a k7 after listening to BTA30 pro and hiby r3pro with my speakers I'm convinced the DAC is around 20% important in a speaker setup.

Wondering how different the Z6 and the DMP-A6 DACs are. I think the DMP-A6 is just a Z6 with the streaming part added. The Z8 apparently a tad bit better than the Z6.

Hi. Thanks you for your excellent honest and informative reviews. I was especially happy about this review, so much so I went straight out and purchased a Z8. It has not arrived yet but I am pretty sure it will be amazing. It will replace my Schiit Audio Modius, which has served me well. Once again, many thanks 🙂

Correction: the Geshelli Audio DAC is NOT a black box.

How is it compared the Aune X8 with the Sparkos SS3602 Op Amp purely on sound? Seemed like that was the dac to beat under $1000.

Get the aune x8 with sparkos, save money. Yw❤

Between eversolo and gustard x26 pro, considering that gustard price is double, what you suggest to buy ( only for Dac sound quality. I m not interested in other functions) ? Thank you

Thanks for sharing.

Love your reviews, can you give me advice. Eversolo DAC Z8 or Topping DX7 Pro+ ?

I like your rewiews a lot. I have a question for you. Does a Eversolo dmp a6 me, make a good match with Topping a90d? Peter from Sweden!👍🏼

I prefer equipment with Gravitas. So, build quality means the inside is likely, as not, Quality as well.

So is it safe to say the midrange sounds a bit bright?

Hello, I have an SMSL D0300 DAC and I'm wondering if EverSolo Z8 is much different in terms of sound from SMSL? smsl sounds very spacious, but I would like a little more directness in the sound. Will EverSolo Z8 give me what I'm looking for?

Hello! I own a Yamaha np - s303 streamer. Should I just replace it with an Eversolo dmp-a6 or should I buy an Eversolo dac Z8 and use a Yamaha np s303 streamer as a digital transporter? Thank you for answer.

Regarding the headphone output, do you think it is possible to drive an HD600 correctly? and how would you compare it to the aune s9c from the point of view of quality and sound signature?

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Does DSP hardware/software exist that can equalize the perceived SQ of the DACs you brought up in this review?

Think this would be too bright for an MDR-Z1R?

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I'm willing to bet that there was a conversation in the Eversolo board room that went something like this... "How can we stand out in the already crowded affordable DAC market and sway the consumer away from Topping & SMSL?" "Simple, Sir. We'll add a choice of software VU meters! The western world will buy ANYTHING with VU meters!" LOL🤑Take my money!

My name is Mark and I'm a gimmick guy too.

ModelEverSolo DAC-Z8Display Screen3-inch LCD ScreenChassisAviation aluminum alloyDACES 9038ProAudio ProcessorXMOS XU316OPA ChipOPA1612*10Power SupplyLow noise switching power supplyBluetooth Audio InputQualcomm QCC5125 Bluetooth module, BT5.0 Support SBC/AAC/aptX/aptX LL/aptX HD/LDAC Bluetooth protocolUSB-B DAC InputCompatible with Windows (7, 10), Mac, Android and IOS Up to stereo DSD512, PCM 768KHz 32Bit and MQAUSB-C DAC InputCompatible with Windows (7, 10), Mac, Android and IOS Up to stereo DSD512, PCM 768KHz 32Bit, MQAOptical Audio InputUp to stereo PCM 192KHz 24Bit, DSD64 Dop and MQACoaxial Audio InputUp to stereo PCM 192KHz 24Bit, DSD64 Dop and MQAAnalog Audio OutputPreamp output: XLR (balanced), RCA; Headphone amp output: 6.35mm single-endedUSB PortUSB2.0*1（only for firmware upgrade）Control MethodsRemote control, mobile APP control and knob controlHeadphone Impedance16-300Ω （low gain mode:16-32Ω/high gain mode: 32-300Ω）XLR Audio CharacteristicsOutput level(Vrms): 4.1Vrms@0dBFS THD+N@A-wt: 0.000062%@1kHz（-124dB@1kHz） THD+N@No-wt：0.000069%@1kHz（-123dB@1kHz） Noise@No-wt:

I think you mentioned that there are (several?) filters in this Eversolo DAC Z8 - and if there is some choice, I am assuming that you left it on the default? And that if those were worth mentioning, you would have? VU meters is a novel thing on anything, but especially on a DAC. Any insight on what its internal power supply is?

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Hi 👋 dear, Can you give me the feedback regarding Cocktails audio N25 DAC with streamer. I am waiting for your positive response. Thanks 🙏. Where is ever solo DAC is made??

Hi..nice review...did you try z6? Ty

Please, a need an answer. Can you youse RCA and XLR of this DAC at the same time? I want to use mu subs along with the RCAs for the amp and that's how I use my Topping E50. I will buy this one straight away, if it can do this

Would you prefer the Z8 over the SMSL m400?

Are the VU meters responding to audio level or are they fake?

Are u doing SMSL M500 MK3. Would be good to compare to MK2

How it compares with ADI-2 DAC ?

Is this a step above the DAC inside the DMP-A6?

Wich one is better Eversolo z8 ot Earmen Tradutto?

Che differenza c'e' con lo Z6?

Than you for the great reviews and comparisons, how would you rate the eversolo z8 vs the smsl su-9 pro? Thanks

How come you've only done one IFI Dac review or am I missing some

it’s this dac better than the Hegel H90 Dac you used to have ??

smsl m500 mkiii pls!!!!

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Muy buena información pero pecan de mostrar solo la cara del relator en vez de mostrar imágenes del equipo ...

New Brand but old company, Zidoo is the the parent company

Knockoff a90

I would never buy a DAC where I can only get network via WIFI

Little bit is nothing

looks too much as an Smsl

Yeah, no measurements so all you say are words like warm, dynamic , full, juicy, punch, weight, solid, boldness, clarity, edged, focus, diffusion, extension. soundstage and that a SMSL has less bass. Again, it's just words that you are selling. All meaning less without measurements no scientific basis.