Thanks for watching the video, I didn't make clear that my comparison between the Eversolo A6 and the WiiM Pro Plus was using them both as a streamer and DAC into the system shown in the video.

Thank you so much for giving us a detailed comparison between using it as a pre amp and as a dac into a analog preamp. This has been missing from soo many reviews.

I pulled the trigger and got a DMP A6 a couple of months back. I am late adopter of streamers, I previously used a Mac mini as a digital source but got fed up of iTunes. I also really liked being able to put a SSD in the Eversolo, so it is now a music server as well. I tried the balanced outputs at first, but preferred digital out into my old Shanling DAC50 where is became fuller with a bigger sound stage. My system runs balanced throughout, the Shanling runs into a Khozmo passive preamp and then two Chord SPA612 pro series monoblocks and Sonus Faber Cremona Auditors. Most of my gear is decades old and I listen to vinyl a lot, so I have got used to a certain warm type of sound.

Another solid review Terry. I bought one 6months ago to replace my ifi streamer (which died) for transport only. I too think its a great product and well priced.

I bought the A6 ME and use it purely as a streamer into my DDC - DAC , it’s way better than my IPhone , I’m pretty happy with it. For a midfi system it’s excellent value and ease of set up and use is very good. I think they deserve credit.

Superb cinematography Tel. It's lovely to see the product so well presented.

Very discerning, detailed review. I don't have a streamer yet and I must confess this is very tempting. Many thanks, Terry. All the best, Rob in Switzerland

I set one of these up for a non tech friend taking the plunge into Digital streaming. I got to use it for the week I set it up and it sat in place of my Aualic G1 for that week. I was very surprised by the SQ on offer for the price, and I can certainly see why this has made a splash. As a roon user I have no need for flashy displays, so It didnt appeal to me, butt I can see the appeal for newer hifi users or those who need to use it as a desk top unit. Much as I rated it, it didnt have quite the class of my Auralic G1 and I was releived how much I enjoyed going back to my own unit. As usual Terry, much appreciate your work. I pulled the trigger on some Wharfdale Elysian 3's last week and I feel like Im in a dream. I replaced some Evo 4.4's, so I knew I'l like the family sound, but good god - I'm blown away. Your review of them helped me - thank you!

There is a paramteric equalizer in the works for the eversolo, expect it in one of the next updates!

Terry, this is by far the best review of the A6 on YT! Thanks for providing some tips for the settings - I am trying right now on my unit.

Thanks Terry for the review. Some KZfaqrs feel one should not review a product others have. It is not true. It actually becomes more valuable as it always helps to get another point of view. Much appreciated. Your review helps to place the A6 pretty accurately for us to know where it sits.

Great review… I have one coming, also looking forward to the eq upgrade. I assume it will be via software! Be safe … Cheers..

Greetings from Romania and thank you for this excellent review. I just subscribed to your channel because this video convinced me that it's worth following you and I'm going to start watching all your old videos now, luckily the Christmas holiday is coming 😀. I also tested DMP A6 Standard and in the end I chose the Master Edition version and I assure you that it is worth paying 450 euros more. I replaced a DAC and a streamer that cost about 3500 euros togheter and I am more than satisfied. The main reason for me was that I can listen Apple Music in HiRes, I MHO SQ is better than Tidal. For my personal music collection I prefer his software to Roon because it handles more formats and allows me browsing through folders, which for me is a big advantage considering that Roon is extremely bad at indexing files. I hope you will do a review on DMP 8 A as soon as possible. All the best Bogdan

`Great thourough revieuw, saw some other revieuws and really like the touch display and excellent styling so bought one online yesterday for 770 euro. Can't wait to install it lol.

Nice review. While I have spent far too much (For my budget)) on an Auralic G1.1 streamer, It isa lovely sounding thing. coupling the USB with a Cardas Clear cable to a Pontus II DAC, I am very happy with the results. However, every time I see the Eversolo I am reminded of it's shortcomings in having a small screen, microscopic menu font and instead of a graphic equalizer it incorporates a chart with a X and Y axis. One should not take for granted the great user friendly aspects of the Eversolo. It seems like when you spend Auralic money on a streamer they should put more effort into stepping up their game. That said, my streamer is the least expensive in the line and I'm not sure the more expensive models are any better.

Didnt realize I could upsample with the A6. Thanks for the tip! I run the A6 direct to a tube amp and don't hear elevated treble but that could be age-related too. I can listen for hours without fatigue. Best feature for me is ripping CDs to its internal SSD. Playing ripped FLAC sounds better to me than from my NAD CD player thru its own or A6 DAC. For me, the A6 is a keeper.

ive the A6 ,just coupled it up with PS Audios new BHK MK 2. sounds good to me!

I would love to hear your review on the A8 and how it compares to the A6. Also how they both compare to the Bluesound Node in sound quality when using the internal DAC to an integrated amplifier. I personally wouldn't buy the A6 as I think it wouldn't be much of a step up in sound quality to the node when using the internal DAC and it bugs me that it doesn't have a HDMI e-arc input for TV connection which the A8 does. I really want to upgrade my node as the app drives me nuts and from what I've seen so far Eversolo's app looks to be far better for me personally. Plus I love that finally there's a way of using Apple Music to its full potential with the Eversolo without plugging in a phone or Mac with wires. I'm currently using Qobuz but using it through the Bluesound to get a direct source via ethernet is absolute rubbish and if I'm right with the eversolo you can use Qobuz' native app? If this is the case then I really would consider the A8!

Good review. Since my hifi stuff isn't visible from where I listen a display isn't important for me. My tablet is the most important for streaming. So I choose a Blusound N130 with separate PDcreative powersupply, usb out to a Denafrips Hermes---> Pontus2. I depend on very good powersupplies, also found in the Denafrips equipment. The Eversolo is a very nice product although

Great honest review, thanks!!

Amazing presentation.Amazing work.

Did you use an external DAC on both streamers? If so was there a difference?

Thanks for the review. Truly appreciate it. However, there is an aspect that you mentioned twice which I don’t really understand nor notice, and that is TIMING. My question is how do you tell if timing is good, bad or just right?

Really high quality production you are doing. Content, presentation, image and sound 👍🏼 I wish you could review Auralic Aries G2.2. I’m looking for a streamer for my Gryphon Diablo 300, and in the future maybe the new Diablo. Today I’m streaming from a Mac Mini with Audirvāna and an old version MacOS, where the Apple software audio converter can be bypassed. I have also changed the power supply to an external linear type. I’m also really interested in how the Diablo DAC is compared to the T+A D200 that has a 1-bit DAC chip which means it play DSD truely without converting to 16-bit.

I think a lot of people already have a great DAC in their system and would use the Eversolo as a streaming platform only. Should they just use a WIIM or is there a difference other than the pretty screen in the Eversolo A6?

Probably the best review out there ! Better than what Darko did

Well thanks Terry, it's a beautiful system I agree.

I've had the A6 since the begining. I bought it for the DSD file playback. I rip my SACDs and load them into the EverSolo. Being an old guy, 66, I laugh at buying. $150 45 rpm vinyl that was pressed from a DSD file, when I can purchase the DSD master for $29? You need to take a listen to SACD.

They are implementing PEQ and GEQ in the Eversolo A6

Thanks Terry,, 👍🌟‍‍👍‍‍

Nicely Done. When you talk about tracks with good width and depth can you give suggestions tracks thanks

in depth review. much appreciated

You say the Eversolo isn't perfect... but what device is? I believe that at this price (and especially for what it offers), it is not beatable. In terms of sound quality, the DMP-A6 also seems to do very well. I just wish Eversolo would produce a DAC-FREE streamer one day soon... ​

can relate to "fatigue" with krell + LRS

Any sound differences between the WiiM and the eversolo when using the external DAC?

Nice review. If you do get chance to compare them via the Chord please do.

I am very happy with my unit but I have a few niggles - if you soft switch it off you cannot switch it on from the app (and the comfort of your chair) as the app cannot connect to the unit plus I have a lot of music on the SSD but, as is normally the case with steamer apps, there is no simple implementation of shuffle all tracks - yes you can set it to shuffle and to play all tracks but it always starts with the same song I.e. which ever is first in your track list - surely it isn’t too difficult to implement a true shuffle The sound quality for me is excellent and I also like the fact I can use Apple Music app for the odd time I actually stream anything.

Im fascinated by your selection of the Mission 770's. Will there be a follow-up review?

Considering the Bluesound Node X is $749 and comparable streamers with displays are $1,500-2K… $850 for this is a nice sweet spot. The A8 at $2,500 is a different story.

Awesome video, thank you. Interestingly, unless I missed it, you didn't mention your 'criticism' of the A6 has been answered in Eversolos higher end model, the A8, albeit at a significantly higher price. It has the built in parametric EQ to tailor the sound.

For me, this could replace my WIIM / separate DAC / preamp… IF it had analog in for phono. Beautiful device, but I’m stuck with separates for now.

I opted for the Eversolo DMP A6 Master Edition after several months of looking at the DMP A6 & Fiio R7. I added a 2TB Samsung SSD & a Pioneer disc drive and I'm beyond happy with it. EDIT: My only real complaint is in regards to ripping CDs w/ the Eversolo. It's "finnicky". Sometimes it simply will not load a disc's information...even if that disc is brand new/pristine condition. I can try to rip 10 CDs & there will always be 1 or 2 that simply will not load up.

Hi Terry, Great video as usual! What connection did you use to the TT2 and what cable did you use? I am thinking of purchasing it to connect to my Mojo 2, Hugo 2 and eventually a TT2, I presume there is no point in purchasing their Master Edition as I am going to use Chord as my external Dac. Kind regards Anthony.

love the review , you metioned that you used the steaming section of the a6 with the tt2 but did not do the same with the wiim pro i think people would also like to know what the streaming sections of both a6 and wiim compare like . i compared the two streamers and i do not like the steaming section of the a6 , i think that the wiim pro streaming section is better than the a6 . has anyone else compared the two please let me know your thoughts .

Hi. Nice review. How about updating now that we have an integrated parametric EQ on the Eversolo? One more thing, has anyone come across freezing of the Eversolo to the point you have to switch it off and then back on? It has happened to me. I would appreciate any insight about this. Thanks.

Contender for the best value streamer at the moment, must be the Pioneer N70AE. Going for £699 at Richer, Much preferred over my old CA 851N.

if you use Roon, you get parametric eq for both.

When you compared the eversolo to the wiim did you compare the digital outputs or the analog outputs?

Thanks,that was very informative ..If I could push you slightly and given the popularity of Eversolo reviews, would you consider doing a Vs comparison of the A6 and its Special Edition bigger brother ?. If possible with an added twist of using some £400-£600 pure DACs with the standard A6 so we can get an idea of if there is a better/or not way of spending around £1200 than the Special edition? It's a dilemma I am currently going through and I'm sure many will be as time moves forward. There could also be a challenge of adding a DAc to the Special Edition and testing it with the A8 ? Cheers for a great review btw

Your reviews are excellent Terry. Though I blame you 100% for the pair of Mission 770's now sat in my front room 😂😂

As I built in the SSD and ripped all my CDs in WAV to it, the sound blows my mind away. Important to know is that you better select "XLR/RCA" by setting "Source" sounds better than only selecting "Rca" if you using unbalanced Inputs/outputs. So SSD+Select XLR/RCA!

Well done review.

Can you please take a look at Leak 320 Integrated stereo? Heard the dac is really good

A couple of questions hopefully you guys can help. First off using just a transport to a dac any big difference between the wiim pro + and the es a6? Has anyone tried tidal multichannel does that work with the hdmi out on the es a6 ?

Your review is very good and polite. I have a burned in unit (master edition ) here since today and finde it fatiguing as well listening over analog outputs even after 30 minutes! But using SPDIF out to external dac ( in my case with Audio GD R1 in OS mode )makes it realy magnifizend in the all over musical performance. That makes me questioning: do the quartz clocks of the Master Edition (as internal signal routing is not clear to me) have influence on the digital signal output? And therefore if using external DAC, does the standart edition do it likewise ?

Dear sir.... enjoy this content, thanks.... Question.... if you tryed it or know...what is the quality of the Spdif output? I use a Lyngdorf TDAI 2170 Amp with no need of a separate DAC, just interested in the stream part of the Eversolo. No USB on the TDAI, but i don't think there is a huge difference as long the quality of the digital output is on par.

If you're going to build a system around an EverSolo, best go for the DMP-A6 Master Edition or the DMP-A8.

I think the best option is to use WiiM Pro only as a streamer and combine it with a DAC of your choice

Which would you choose? The Eversolo A8 or PS Audio DirectStream with bridge II?

Excellent review. Thank you.

I switched out my cxn v2 for an a6 a couple of months ago. In a nutshell, I enjoy using the a6 a whole lot more but miss cxn's soundstage which sounded (slightly) superior in my system

Would you say the Eversolo would be too bright for Focal Chora 806? Thanks

How is this unit at indexing of local files from your own collections, pulling in album detail and cover art?

I think that the A8 will be fun to compare to more costly products. Will it be high-end?

Good afternoon everyone. i’m wondering if any of you would be kind enough to answer this question for me. I’m currently streaming my music from TIDAL on my iPhone to my AV Arcam AVR 11.. I really fancy the Eversolo A 6,but I fear that it would be redundant to purchase it Would I gain any audio benefits or basically just pay a lot of money for a nice touchscreen? The DAC in my Arcam sounds really good to me. Thank you very much .

Does the Eversolo A6 display out to tv? Large meters and lyrics on the tv would be nice.

I'd like to know how well this performs as a package with their power amp please?

Hi there, I would like to ask you for some advice. I bought Airpulse a200 speakers and now music is transmitted straight from the phone BT. I would like to improve sound as much as possible. Should I buy separate dac+streamer or this eversolo dmp6 would be right choice ? You mentioned A6 being too forward with details keeping you up, for me those airpulse speakers already have a little too much details in soprans no width mid section. I wonder how much its a bad source/phone fault or its their nature and no help can be expected

Nicest review I've seen on the A6. Finally someone that takes us into the box. Mission Speakers on the other hand is garbage with $20 drivers.

I'm going to ask a REALLY stupid question, as I'm a newb to hifi. I've just bought one of these, and have Kef LS50 metas and the Marantz PM 7000N amp. Now here's the silly question! How do I actually physically connect the DMP A6 to my amp? I've bought a coax cable, and an optical cable, but I don't want to hook it up wrong and end up blowing up my amp, or the streamer due to lack of knowledge! LOL! There, I told you all it was going to be a stupid question, but it is a serious request for help. I've looked at the manual for the A6 but I guess I must be thick as I'm not really any the wiser, except for having bought the aforementioned cables as I think I will need one of them. Any help from anybody would be greatly appreciated.

The master edition addresses many of the concerns that you have about the dmp a6 , but it's also 400 more

One can also up the sound quality of the wiim by using a better power supply. Some from ifi, allo or audiophonics aren't too expensive, and it will still be a lot cheaper than the eversolo. Even using the wiim as a digital transport alone and adding a better dac i think it can better the sound quality of the eversolo and still be cheaper.

Hello, did you post the Wiim EQ settings for your patreon people only?

Run it through some tubes ! Mine sounds amazing going through prima luna pre and power amps.

I wish if the A6 had at least an RCA in like the Wiim.

I am new to streaming so please excuse my question. With the Eversolo A6 can you stream without using the DAC but if you use the DAC the streaming sounds better?

Hello how would the parasound jc5 with cornwall 4 sound with the eversolo

I'm definitely not one for digital video displays. I'm a true minimalist, turning the light off the front of my node 2i off as I don't need another lamp staring at me. I can see on my I pad or I phone what I am listening to without having to get up and go look at a screen the same thing on my tablet. I haven't got a great DAC and I'm sure that the one built into that is not going to be much better than the sabre DAC in my Cambridge CXA 81. If they would put HDMI out to tv screen so I could actually see it from across the room would be great as I could turn off when I've done what is needed.

Not meaning to be dumb, but how do you get your music files on to the SSD drive in order to install it into the A6?

Thanks for the review. You too, among many other reviewers, missed one of the unique selling points of this device, which is the ability to play Apple Music (in hires too), using the Android Apple Music app, while also providing a way to remote control the Apple Music app. This is the only streamer (together with its larger brothers) to be able to do all 3 of these things. Especially in the States, where Apple Music is very present, this helped a lot in pushing this device's popularity. Having said all this, Android support going into the future, remains to be seen.

cool screen

I am amazed at the value of my A6 Master Series. The DAC chips are found in stand alone and streamers costing 2-5 times more. Case closed.

Advice needed please, I want to purchase the A6 but. Need to use it off line with zero network connection… I just want to Bluetooth my Spotify app from my mobile phone… I don’t use any broadband network provider,,, any advice welcome

Can you review the Aries G2.2 some day?

Please help me. This product is only for audio or it reproduces vdeos too?? It does audio and vídeo in KZfaq for example? I am sorry by my ignorance.

eversolo couldn't even get the Airplay 2 license (even thought they originally said it would be included) so good luck for Dirac Live ;) and something nobody mentions is the poor integration of Airplay in an Airplay 2 configuration (lots of dropouts and sound delay between Airplay 2 speakers and the eversolo) and their bad customer service

I think we can agree the most talked about product has been the wiim streamers .

Supposedly USB audio out is the best connection if you have your own DAC. WiiM doesn't have usb out, Eversolo does .

As a preamp i felt like the bass was lacking but as a streamer it was really good. I like the spectrum analyzer. Watching them bounce was relaxing and interesting to see there was bass in muisc i wasnt hearing

What is your opinion if you use only chord mojo with laptop , where to go under 1000 euro. Streamer with DAC or Streamer + Plus Dac , with Linear PSU etc.

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Mission are back

What's the album showing at 11:12? Thanks.

MQA ❤

DMP A6 Master Edition sounds much better than the Standard DMP A6.

Hi can this dac connect to preamplifier instead power amplifier. Thanks

Danke!

I wish it’s not so tiny Why can’t they build it like standard rac mount size Like Hifi rose Cambridge azur 851N etc Looks funny in rac

Who is to blame about the hype of the eversolo A6? the reviews of course! they do anything to get audience. In the end the eversolo is a good produtc but is not a gianr killer produt. shame reviwers!!!

First time I hear from that amp.