Is this the new KING of STREAM? The EVERSOLO DMP-A8 Review and Comparisons! Way better than the A6?

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Today I talk about the new Eversolo DMP-A8 Digital Music Streamer which also houses a high end AKM DAC that brings more warmth with an immersive and sweet sound vs the DMP-A6. The preamp here is also very nice as is the fact that the app made for this is now my favorite app from any company that makes music streamers. Yea, It's good.
In this video I compare it to the DMP A-6 and the $5200 HiFi Rose RS130 Flagship Streamer, that doesn't even have a DAC! I also compare it to the DMP-A6!
Eversolo has been kicking butt and taking names with these new line of streamers and today I want to share my thoughts on the newest DMP-A8.
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@franksandy2145 7 месяцев назад

I think I would absolutely go broke listening to this guy.

@Kami84 4 месяца назад

110%. Practically everything he reviews is very expensive and he’ll call them “budget.” It’s a but ridiculous. I recall him calling a $5000 amplifier a budget amp. I think to 99% of people, that’s expensive.

@danielsaldivar5622 7 месяцев назад

The more Steve’s reviews I read/see the more I’m convinced that there are nothing else than audio advertisements.

@patrikfager7796 7 месяцев назад

Thanks again for a clean and direct review! Have a nice weekend!!

@HiFiHuff 7 месяцев назад

You as well and thank you!

@jonglin9522 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much for review, you are the only one who talks about Eversolo A8 + Pass lab x250.8, great talks and I hope that I can hear more comparisons with this setup! Thanks

@josphgrld 3 месяца назад

Cool! I just bought the passlabs int-60. pumped!

@2023C8HTC 2 месяца назад

I have a A8 and love it.The only thing missing is a sub out in the pre amp.I use HDMI/ARC for my 2.2 channel(2 rel subs) for theater/TV.The over all control and functions are definitely outstanding.Great review!

@Pete.across.the.street 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the review!

@Csnumber1 3 месяца назад

Streamer, DAC, Preamp, and Network & Storage Device!! That last descriptive detail always gets left out of its name!!

@oliverstoys8411 7 месяцев назад

Awesome review, very clear and great comparison.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@paolobonfanti1194 7 месяцев назад

As always top review. You are the best. I've Always bene tempted by the Rose 150B. Now with this new competitor a more difficult choice. What do you racommend between the two?

@Saburai868 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for this review. Subjectively, would you expect better sound quality and listener experience from DMP-A8 as all-in-one using onboard DAC and taking advantage of DSP, or, DMP-A8 as streamer outputting via I2S (which bypasses the internal DAC and also bypasses the onboard DSP) to the Denafrips Venus II 12th-1. Second option uses much better DAC but looses the benefit of DSP. So what do you think?

@louthelegend 7 месяцев назад

how does it compare to the A6 MASTER with beatechnik LPS I LIKE your thoughts on that or just the master a6

@davidhardaker192 7 месяцев назад

Was this unit gifted to you by the Eversolo distributor?

@FunkBass010 2 месяца назад

Great review - I really like it! Just now I'm not sure what to buy as a WiFi streamer (Eversolo DMP A6, A8, Blusound Node), that feeds my RME ADI-2 DAC FS which I use as a headphone amp (Meze Empyrean). Is the A8 such a BIG step up compared to the A6? Is the Node worth considering at all in this setup?

@davidmarsden8389 4 месяца назад

Hi, if you are using just headphones with valve headphones amp, which would you go for between rose and a8? Hope you can help

@gregbartley2475 7 месяцев назад

I have the a6 mated to a Gustard R26. Great combination with the R2R sound.

@lislotus 7 месяцев назад

Could I record the Analog Input pair (L/R) with a computer using USB Digital Output? I write some music and need a audio interface. I'd like to know if the SMP-8 could be my streamer, also my audio interface.

@dajikbatarang1 7 месяцев назад

Did you have the opportunity to compare the preamp functionality to any other dedicated preamps?

@KillerKojak 6 месяцев назад

Like MANY i use a receiver with built-in dac ( mine Yamaha RX-A3070 aventage ) but i use an extern amp for front ( Counterpoint SA-12 upgraded ) HOW can i be sûre that this DMP-8 DAC clearly beat the ESS-Sabre dac inside my receiver ?? I think use both if this Eversolo do a CLEARLY better job in stereo music mode. In resume did this DMP-8 do a better job than the combo preamp-dac in my Aventage receiver ?? Really need answer... 🙏🙏🙏🤞🤟

@davidflack1466 7 месяцев назад

but how does it stack up against the master edition a6? since the master has the same clock etc it whould be mutch closer i think then the standard a6 witch i have also tryd before buying the master edition. if you can do a listen plz do =)

@andrehendrik 7 месяцев назад

is it possible to display album artwork only ie without any text, skip/back buttons etc?

@johnh539 3 месяца назад

For the reasons you mentioned the A8 is probably my next upgrade but I really only care about about it's qualities as a streamer and to a lesser extent it's controle of my subwoofer ,the rest is verry pleasant bonus. I was just starting to save for the Moon mind 2 until I heard of the A8 ; purely on sound which would you choose? If context helps I have the RME ADI 2 and an integrated valve amp with Focal speakers. Our approach to sound I think is similar so your opinion or better still a comparison would be grate.

@luissoto5544 Месяц назад

Will this improve my music sound any if I’m currently using appletv to an MRX1140?

@gg0297 7 месяцев назад

Have you tested/tried the Parametric EQ?

@Rascallucci 7 месяцев назад

If you think the A8 is better than the A6 mainly because of its DAC with AKM chips, then I would rather try another external DAC with AKM chips to achieve the same results. Right now, I am using a DAC with Sabre's ES9039MS Pro chip, so I can understand the A6 may sound a little forward and lean bright. I am just of the opinion the sweet spot for Eversolo is around the A6 either regular or Master Edition price point. Once you push it up to around the US$2K mark, personally I am already thinking HiFi Rose RS 250 with its 8.8" screen as well as "made in Korea" over "made in China" build quality.

@Cestmoi50 5 месяцев назад

I tested the rs250 as a streamer only, sounds less than the a8 digital. and noticable!!! BUT I connected it to a 8000 euro dac. And don’t forget the software, I hated the hifi rose app, and missing features set. Maybe the 130 does, but that is more than double the price

@WoodstockG54 15 дней назад

What would you recommend for a headphone amp to go with it?

@kemosabe551 7 месяцев назад

I thought I saw an analog input as well, that seems to be another feature worth considering/reviewing.

@dailyfrenchie9047 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the review. I have an Auralic Aries G1 streaming to a Holo May DAC. Keep thinking of upgrading these, but its going to take a lot to make an improvement, but this looks like a fantastic option for someone who wants to get a high quality streaming dac and the fact it has an analog preamp is a bonus. However, not seeing anything about it being Roon certified?

@amb3cog 7 месяцев назад

It works with Roon. I just Googled it.

@SamsonSlayer 7 месяцев назад

Great review as always. How does it compare to the Lumin D2?

@Bogdan0zaurus 7 месяцев назад

A8 it is definitely better.

@JMAudioEditions 7 месяцев назад

comapring the RS130 vs EVERSOLO DMP-A8 what connection did you use? I2S? please if you can answer

@milanstastny6799 6 месяцев назад

I2S is the best if you listen to hi-res DSD files or SACD. For common CD rips it is not needed.

@user-nf4ob5rq4o 7 месяцев назад

Just wait for another six months and you will see A9!

@CJ-vh2hf 7 месяцев назад

😫 I know right! 😫

@BobbyDazzler888 7 месяцев назад

Wait another 12 months and you’ll see the A10 with more ‘refinement’

@Pete.across.the.street 7 месяцев назад

I hope so

@350125GOW 7 месяцев назад

Exactly.People are idiots.

@royphair9676 7 месяцев назад

I'm more than happy with my master edition a6 the limitations of my stereo and the accustics of my room means that the a8 would not improve the sound that much ,so i would not be able to justify the extra expense as fantastic the a8 might be great review and thanks for sharing

@louthelegend 7 месяцев назад

i love that replied thanks😊

@brandonboon2614 7 месяцев назад

Interested to know how it compare to U2.

@markjlandy 3 месяца назад

Had mine for one week. Distortion only removed by turning off DSP, or doing a factory reset. And now bluetooth failed?! I am going to return it What's an alternative - less features maybe but XLR out, and able to "emote" ?

@jeromelang6413 6 месяцев назад

I've been looking for a streamer/dac/pre-amp with arc-HDMI and analogue input. This one seems to fit the bill. But I will be really upset if I buy the A8 now and 6 months later they release a A8 Master Version.....

@mtnbikerva1 4 месяца назад

Someone should make a series on how to take full advantage of all the features and capabilities of the A8!

@veryannoyingname 29 дней назад

What's your opinion of the Brennan B3+ please

@callochteddy2947 7 месяцев назад

Someone knows if the analogs inputs are by-pass (to connect to HC preamp) ?

@joeythedime1838 Месяц назад

I am building a second system and will be getting an DMP-A8. I am very interested on how the A8 will compare to my reference Cary Audio DMS-700 with AKM AK4499EQ DACs(~$6k).

@kennethr8322 7 месяцев назад

Nice piece. Can it do CD ripping with an appropriate CD deck? And one minor quibble: No dedicated pre-out for a powered subwoofer.

@mohammedisaa9952 6 месяцев назад

Yes.... buy a usb powered dvd player..... Buy a "mini dsp HD" ..... 2 trs in and 4 out..... use 2 for your subs, and the remainder for whatever you need..... If your not going to use the "pre outs" for anything, just launch the signal to your subs direct, as i dont think it will be a "line out" config, possibley options for them in settings menu.... ie a toggle.... Use xlr connections and one of them small crown amps to drive speakers.... or use xlr for a pair of "active studio speakers"..... Problems solved 👌 👍🏻🙂....

@nikkoluna2616 День назад

Thought I was watching a review on the A8 not the A6 definitely learned more about the A6 then A8

@pacificateur3630 7 месяцев назад

The best digital streamer I heard is the Wattson Emerson Digital. Swiss engineering and clocking at it’s best. You should try one.

@davenickel125 7 месяцев назад

I use the iFi Neo as you gave it a great review. I don't feel so bad as the A6 guys because it looks like there is no Roon support and that's what I need

@amb3cog 7 месяцев назад

Both Eversolo units work with Roon. I just Googled it. ✌️

@brunorach2371 7 месяцев назад

Wow! Has it got a proper shuffle feature?

@csgband Месяц назад

I wonder on sound alone how does the Naim Uniti Atom compare?

@behemothinferno 7 месяцев назад

I hope you can get your hands on a DMP-A6 Master Edition to see how it compares to the A8.

@milanstastny6799 6 месяцев назад

A6 Master has 5 USD more expensive OPAMP, better clock and 500 USD gold logo. That is all the difference.

@Cestmoi50 5 месяцев назад

The a8 had a way waaaayyy better analogue stage, I tested. And digital it sounds better to, don’t forget the upgrades power supply and i2s digital out bus

@RacingAnt 7 месяцев назад

One feature that's most definitely missing is subwoofer management. Not an issue if you've got full range main speakers, but for those running stand mounts + subs, it's a biggy. NAD M66 for the win in the full feature streamer / pre-amp category.

@amb3cog 7 месяцев назад

Yes, but literally 3 times the price. Not worth it IMO. Not when you can buy a Minidsp SHD. Which will take care of all that. Including the DAC for the subs. They're about $1200, or a little more. ✌️

@johnmarkzimm 6 месяцев назад

Could I transfer my DSD files over to it and play them directly from it? Right now I play them from a desktop computer over usb. I’m assuming that this would be allot less “noise” than a computer. Thank you for your videos.

@hagbard.celine6737 6 месяцев назад

Yes that works fine. You can transfer to internal SSD (the Crucial P3 works fine / need to buy extra) and you can play DSF or ISO

@mohammedisaa9952 6 месяцев назад

I wish it would allow more than 4tb though ☹️

@danieldelgado8153 5 месяцев назад

How does it compare with the Rose 150B High Performance Network Streamer?? My best. Dan.

@bmk1010 7 месяцев назад

Will a TV power on/off the DMP A8 via its HDMI ARC input ?

@mohammedisaa9952 6 месяцев назад

It should do, thats standard arc's job....

@geertvandenbroeck2221 6 дней назад

How are Eversolo and Rose software dealing with compilation albums? Just asking because I have a Cocktail Audio X35 and my 1300 ripped CD's were completely messed up after their last firmware update. How responsive are these two companies in case of firmware issues? CA is not answering their customers and even some of their distributors since a few years, so looking for a new all in one device which can rip, save and organize my music on a built in SSD also.

@marcin600 7 месяцев назад

Dac based on PCM 179X are best. Musicality over details

@ras564 7 месяцев назад

What I would be interested in is, will the Eversolo (A6, A8) still work in 4 or 5 years? What happens if, like with cell phones, there are no more updates? Can these devices still be used at all? China is far away from Germany where I live.

@Hifi-Hobby 7 месяцев назад

Genauso wird es sein. Wahrscheinlich wird es gar nicht vier Jahre halten, sondern schon nach Ablauf der Garantie massenhaft Probleme geben. Die Geräte benutzen Android 11 wie mir bekannt ist , und das ist jetzt schon veraltet. Die Hersteller sind ja jetzt schon dabei mit ständigen Updates die Probleme in den Griff zu bekommen

@justbagsnorooster8506 7 месяцев назад

My DMP-A6 has received a number of updates and even new features. I've also seen Eversolo responding to bug reports/feature requests on a couple of different audio forums. I'd contrast this with NAD who never delivered promised functionality for my C-658 and ignored bug reports for years. Forums are abuzz with similar complaints about some of their other products. I can't guaranty the A6/A8 will be receiving support in 4 years, but I can say that if you judge Eversolo by their actions and not their location you'll find that they already outperform some industry stalwarts with their responsiveness to customers.

@milanstastny6799 6 месяцев назад

It has a remote control, you do not need a phone.

@BenjaminJGold 6 месяцев назад

Where to buy in the US?

@SirMountainpass 6 месяцев назад

Could you please test / compare the Atoll ST300 Signature pre-amp / dac / streamer - here in Europe it is doing rather well in the USD 3’000-class 😊👌

@jamesmaio8411 5 месяцев назад

How does it compare to Cambridge audio cxn100?

@mellorarma 5 месяцев назад

If you are connecting to an AVR, for example Anthem MRX 1140, would you use the DAC in the A8 or the DAC in the AVR?

@daphilta 5 месяцев назад

I have the same set up. The MRX doesn't process MQA files, so I use the Eversolo DAC. It sounds amazing. It probably isn't worth buying the A8 or A6 if you're using the Anthem DAC.

@jordanmacfarlane5807 5 месяцев назад

How do how do you bypass the Dac in the anthem? I have the MRX 740. I’m really interested in this.

@daphilta 5 месяцев назад

@@jordanmacfarlane5807 if you use the analog out to the anthem, you’re using Eversolo dac and then anthem as the amplifier only. If connected via digital outputs like the hdmi or optical out, the digital signal will be processed via the anthem dac.

@mellorarma 5 месяцев назад

@@jordanmacfarlane5807 no idea, I’ve just heard people mention about bypassing it

@Fidelity_Sound 5 месяцев назад

@@jordanmacfarlane5807it’s the same way you would bypass most internal dacs of any product. You use the digital outs to your external dac.

@spikemuc1 7 месяцев назад

A comparison with Auralic Altair or devices from Lumin would be nice...

@ironmet5821 7 месяцев назад

No need ... both are outdated AF ...

@dougieroberts7045 3 месяца назад

Looks great. Problem is it's nearly 2 grand in 'rip off Britain' and we all just know that within 3 month the competition will respond with a better product and cheaper.

@kevinmullinax4846 3 месяца назад

That's TOTALLY true... and is the curse of anyone wanting to buy new technology. If you keep waiting 3 months for the newer cheaper thing, you'll never buy anything.

@peterandersson6762 7 месяцев назад

Hi! Does the A8 support MQA? MVH/Peter

@milanstastny6799 6 месяцев назад

Yes

@jaybrodnax 7 месяцев назад

Misses HQPlayer endpoint unfortunately :(

@fofocho71 7 месяцев назад

Weird that A6 can output DSD Multichannel and the A8 cannot

@MaxPower-zp7wy 7 месяцев назад

How does the Cambridge Audio CXN V2 compare ?

@amb3cog 7 месяцев назад

It really doesn't. It's outdated at this point. And over priced too now. ✌️

@CommanderGinyu 7 месяцев назад

@@amb3cogsecond that. One of the most overrated pieces of gear of the last 5 years

@craigosterberg5045 7 месяцев назад

Thanks

@cdgerhart 3 месяца назад

I hear they been giving these products to reviewers to keep. Is that true for you?

@IronHorsey3 2 месяца назад

You bet.

@mtnbikerva1 4 месяца назад

I just got a Eversolo DMP - A8 and it sounds harsh! I tried using the parametric EQ and everything that I could find on the unit to try and make it less harsh but it seems that most of it has zero effect. It seems as if they EQ and sound adjustment does not work. I downloaded Apple Music onto the unit. It seems some of the Internet radio stations. The high-quality stuff is less harsh. I also watched and listened to TV through it. How do you get this thing to not be so harsh? Thank you.

@Cestmoi50 4 месяца назад

Harsch? I have the a8 and the hifi rose rs130, both sound amazing, neither of them harsch. How did you connect them??

@paulwisconsin456 3 месяца назад

Check the digital filter setting. I like the slow roll off, sounds much better

@johnmarkzimm 16 дней назад

I am excited to get one and install the nvme drive, then put my full res DSD files on it. That way I am not using Bluetooth, usb cables etc. Just straight to the amp.

@menash41 7 месяцев назад

How do you connect subs?

@mohammedisaa9952 6 месяцев назад

Buy a mini dsp hd, and use the audio trs outputs 🙂👍🏻

@moonytheloony6516 7 месяцев назад

🦃🍁🦃🍁🦃🍁 Happy Thanksgiving 🍁🦃🍁🦃🍁🦃

@jaempilang 6 месяцев назад

Do you guys think there will be a master edition and one should wait buying?

@milanstastny6799 6 месяцев назад

If you want to pay 500 USD more for a logo in gold...

@jaempilang 6 месяцев назад

@@milanstastny6799 I see, you dont value quality. the master edition was a improvement over the standard A6 - the reviews basicaly agreed on that. or what is your argument?

@milanstastny6799 6 месяцев назад

@@jaempilang They choosed better clock ACCUSILICON = 65 USD X 2, better OPAMP TI OPA1612 = 5 USD x 2, the rest is gold for the logo.

@Shaken_AND_Stirred 7 месяцев назад

Great review. Love those Christmas trees in your listening room.

@toyz2511 7 месяцев назад

Can you use it as a streamer only and still use the dsp/eq?

@milanstastny6799 6 месяцев назад

Yes

@mohammedisaa9952 6 месяцев назад

Dsp dosent work on analogue connections..... only on digital inputs

@ionutplesea5693 7 месяцев назад

Whitout a doubt

@menash41 7 месяцев назад

How does the Dac compare to the Pontus?

@7higer 6 месяцев назад

I’m curious about this as well.

@milanstastny6799 6 месяцев назад

Pontus is R2R DAC. Completely different technology.

@mohammedisaa9952 6 месяцев назад

Dosent the A8 use a ladder dac? R2R

@milanstastny6799 6 месяцев назад

@@mohammedisaa9952 A8 does not have R2R DAC like Denafrips. Only the volume control is R2R, that is something else.

@milanstastny6799 6 месяцев назад

@@7higer if you compare Denafrips 2000 USD R2R DAC to EVERSOLO 2000 USD streamer/DAC/preamp/memory storage/touch display what DAC do you expect will be better?

@therollerkid 7 месяцев назад

Can you use the equaliser of the A8 when set as a streamer only?

@user-nf4ob5rq4o 7 месяцев назад

What?

@madds6678 7 месяцев назад

I assume they maybe getting confused with the graphic equaliser & dsp. For the information of @therollerkid, the graphic equaliser is just a display not adjustable although a very nice display but the A8 also has some dsp settings which you can use to adjust the sound to your liking.

@corrrect 7 месяцев назад

@madds6678 it has an adustable parametric eq

@therollerkid 7 месяцев назад

@@madds6678 no its not a display. You can adjust the parametric EQ in the A8. I just need to know if it works when the A8 is used just as a streamer and not a dac. I have a better external dac.

@peterandersson6762 7 месяцев назад

Hi! Do you know if a8 supports MQA? MVH/Peter

@rossparry3168 6 месяцев назад

But what power amplifier does one use??????

@mrronenza 5 месяцев назад

What about the Lumin U2 mini ver the 8 ?

@Cestmoi50 4 месяца назад

Tested them both, looking for streaming. The a8 sounded better, yes also as a streamer

@akispapasavvas9307 7 месяцев назад

Can you please compare it with Cambridge Audio CXN v2?

@scottmuhlbaier1945 7 месяцев назад

The CXN uses a DAC that's like a hundred years old. Seriously my Cambridge Blu-ray player from 10 years ago has the exact same innards... so this is going to blow the doors off that device.

@akispapasavvas9307 6 месяцев назад

@@scottmuhlbaier1945 I was talking using the CXN as a streamer only with a separate Dac. Please advise if streamers from different brands (DIGITAL SIGNAL) sound different

@scottmuhlbaier1945 6 месяцев назад

Supposedly yes it makes a difference... but it will be miniscule. Sounds like you're just using the nice screen and streaming software of the unit...that should be fine. @@akispapasavvas9307

@mohammedisaa9952 6 месяцев назад

@akispapasavvas9307 Easch DAC has its own house signiture and depending on the parts used, they can sound many times better or worse depending on your budget.....

@akispapasavvas9307 6 месяцев назад

@mohammedisaa9952 still no answer if using the CXN or other units as streamers (transport ) only. No internal DAC. Is there a sound difference ?

@CB-nd9ki 5 месяцев назад

Can you stream SoundCloud?

@yveslepage1055 5 месяцев назад

Yes with the newest Firmware from yesterday :=)

@ljubisaspasic5846 4 месяца назад

Can Eversolo A8 play Apple Lossless with the original resolution?

@birdman1971 4 месяца назад

Yes it can using the native app

@timblack1304 7 месяцев назад

Where is this for sale online. I can't find it anywhere???

@madds6678 7 месяцев назад

Try your local hifi dealer they are advertised here in the uk for £1890 but stock not expected till month end.

@engulfaudioable 7 месяцев назад

engulfaudio

@amb3cog 7 месяцев назад

So they're available for pre-order at Dreammedia, and Summit HiFi. And probably many other's too. But those were at the top of my search. And they're shipping in December. ✌️

@alanrichey5745 6 месяцев назад

I bought mine at summit hi-fi. They’re in Canada and I’m in the US. No problem. I already have it!

@amb3cog 6 месяцев назад

@@alanrichey5745 Nice! How are you liking it? ✌️

@pauldoyle8986 4 месяца назад

Hifi Rose blows this away. Not even close!

@MichaelBruunCph 3 месяца назад

Analogue preamplifier?

@oscillatingdailyaudio 2 месяца назад

have you heard both?

@yannisvezyrtzis7787 7 месяцев назад

Roon ready and MQA support?

@milanstastny6799 6 месяцев назад

Roon not, MQA yes

@mohammedisaa9952 6 месяцев назад

Not "yet" apperently..... ?

@laurentQLD 6 месяцев назад

There is one big miss: I headphone out/amp😢

@louthelegend 7 месяцев назад

in 6 months a9 master

@Cestmoi50 5 месяцев назад

Oh stop crying! Ever watched phones? Every year a new model. Apple watch every year a new model, cars every year tweaks and new added features (because they tweak the cars hardware wise too)

@albertjurcisin8944 7 месяцев назад

"Everybody´s hustling"... What a song! :-)

@2HatHudders 7 месяцев назад

I just got the A6 too. 😢

@tomf1dublin1 7 месяцев назад

Don’t worry - much different price points . A6 is best there is at its price point. You got a 3 series BMW in A6 and A8 is M5 BMW 😊

@2HatHudders 7 месяцев назад

@@tomf1dublin1 thank you Tom, I did relax when I saw it was significantly higher. Quite like a 3 series

@user-hb1ve6mc6f 7 месяцев назад

Naim Uniti Atom , DCS Bartok, NAD M33 or M66

@SirMountainpass 6 месяцев назад

M66 should be doing well - awaiting the first serious test 😊

@Prometheus1979 7 месяцев назад

I love my Cambridge Audio CXN-V2 streamer this is the 2023 HI-FI award winner. I’m using it as a preamp running separates.

@scottmuhlbaier1945 7 месяцев назад

Incredibly uses a Wolfson DAC from like 100 years ago. Seriously though.. it's the same one that's in my 2011 CA Blu-ray player so I just can't bring myself to pick that up no matter what awards it gets. The DAC makes too much of a difference.

@allenthompson7646 7 месяцев назад

compare that to the PS AUDIO perfectwave streamer dac one not two

@AlbertKel 7 месяцев назад

Stop it. PS Audio is not even close.

@samuilc8000 7 месяцев назад

I do not question Steve's sincerity, but I think he is not really experienced to make recommendations in the high-end audio. Having spent so many years in audio listening does not make him a qualified person to do recommendation. So many times I see him saying the current one is the best. Then a few months later the unit gets surpassed. If you are following him and his advice, in fact you are following his audiophile journey. You can do that on your own.

@Pete.across.the.street 7 месяцев назад

What would make him qualified then? It's his fault better stuff comes out?

@epi2045 7 месяцев назад

@@Pete.across.the.streetCompletely agree with you. Like it’s Steve’s fault for anything new that comes out. Every year there’s new stuff… must be Steve’s fault. 😅

@humanitech 7 месяцев назад

???? No disrespect but hifi is a subjective hobby ....and there are thousands of audio companies around the globe making a mixed bag of hifi products ..that range in subjective performance, features and price! And each company also refines and improves their ranges with new models too! So it's pretty obvious none of us - even those who professionally review - can know of, demo or compare everything or be an absolute authority ! Therefore we can only respond to what we have heard and have experienced like or dislike. So there are always going to be "subjectively" better products out there to find.... so what's so hard for you to understand!

@fadetoblack.- 7 месяцев назад

Damn shots fired! got to love youtube everyone’s a critic.

@samuilc8000 7 месяцев назад

@@fadetoblack.- Including you.

@liamporter1137 7 месяцев назад

Bought the A6 and connect to a separate DAC. Eversolo can make separate DAC irrelevant.

@amb3cog 7 месяцев назад

Depending on the quality of course. ✌️

@jorgebravo7980 7 месяцев назад

If Eversolo released a DMP-A8 without the preamp section (so basically a DMP-A6 with HDMI input and the AKM flagship DAC) I’m in

@dontcare563 7 месяцев назад

The preamp can be bypassed in the DMP-A6. You wouldn't want to use it anyway!

@jorgebravo7980 7 месяцев назад

@@dontcare563 yup! I know, but my point if that if I’m not going to use it, I’d rather not pay for it! :)

@amb3cog 7 месяцев назад

To the OP. I think that would absolutely stink. That’s basically every other unit out there. This is exactly what makes this thing stick out. It has a real preamp, not just a digital volume control. Besides they can’t please everyone. Nor is everyone able to be pleased. So that’s a fool’s errand anyway. ✌️

@artfartzy 5 месяцев назад

Can you also have the screen just showing the cover artwork from an album Instead of the power meter?

@Fidelity_Sound 5 месяцев назад

The vu meters are a different screen option. The album art can show a spectrum analyzer in the background that moves with the music. It’s a very capable product for sure, many options.

@amosmoledi 7 месяцев назад

NAD c658 is the king in my view. Please test it against this

@wric01 7 месяцев назад

Geeks go raspi streamers with tons of hifi os. Symphonic-mpd is undisputed best I've tried: gentoo, volumio, moode audio etc.

@xstensl8823 7 месяцев назад

why don't they make a transport only for those who already have excellent DACS. i would be interested. this is not an audiophile product.

@YouSoundButtHurt 7 месяцев назад

true, it's a HIFI product, not an audioFOOL product.

@markc8773 7 месяцев назад

There are some products out there that are transport only. I have a Lumin U2 which is transport/streamer only with no built in DAC since I already have a Berkeley Audio Reference DAC. Hope this helps.

@Eugene737 7 месяцев назад

They probably will but they probably prioritized this due to a larger market for all in ones vs a transport only device

@amb3cog 7 месяцев назад

Who decides what’s “audiophile”, and what isn’t? Do they give out certificates for this? Who is the arbiter? If they charged more would it be “audiophile” than? Are you “audiophile”? Am I? ✌️

@milanstastny6799 6 месяцев назад

Check Matrix Element S if you wish.

@jasona69 7 месяцев назад

If you are developing and / or manufacturing high end hifi products in the west, you have to take into account R&D costs. You also have to take into account reliability, i am still listening to Cyrus amps that are at least 15 years old.

@theomindschrddr7983 7 месяцев назад

Its unfortunately that Hifi rose not have a stand alone dac thats match with the RS130

@carmelovillena6174 7 месяцев назад

so whats next? A10?A12? A50? A1000000?

@Pete.across.the.street 7 месяцев назад

I hope so

@theomindschrddr7983 7 месяцев назад

As with everything else. Look at tv's for example, every year a new model. Technology is moving fast!

@bruceandt 18 дней назад

At the time index 3.24 you use it with another component to say it sounds or performs better. This is very early on in a review. This is disconcerting to the original component. As a fan of your reviews, A bit early.