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My pleasure!

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Many thanks!

many thanks

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Thank you too 😄

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Glad you enjoyed it!

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Thank you too

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My pleasure

Great to hear!

You are very welcome

Can fully subscribe to this comment. Thank you, Hans, for "going the extra mile" of not only giving us your detailed impressions, but also supporting numbers. Highly appreciated - hartelijk bedankt!

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Enjoy the music

I sold my Node X to get the standard version and it also sounds substantially better.

Exactly my experience. It obliterates the Node 2i.

Hi all, is this using it as a Streamer or it's internal DAC?

@@2HatHudders using it as a streamer to an external dac in my case (Benchmark DAC2 HGC)

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@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel what do you say to why as a pure streamer the ME is better? The only difference in the video seems to be the clocks, so that's it? Or is the power supply also improved? And last, are you familiar with the linear power supply upgrade beatechnik provides and would you add that listening experience in an update video? 😊😊😊 You've guided me to many happy purchases, Hans, very grateful to you!!

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel I found the answer after reading all the comments... the clocks made the difference... So then the topic is clocks downstream / upstream... my switch has a master clock, my streamer has a clock, my dac has a clock.... all need to be synced to master? Not possible with my gear. Then which clock is the most important clock for streaming audio from internet? For streaming files from a nas? The streamer or the dac? Or both equal? I use toslink to my dac... maybe some answers are in your video about switches, I have to watch it again 😊 Thanks Hans!!

As long as you enjoy the music.

Thanks for sharing

The ME, it has better clock crystals.

Thanks for sharing!

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Very cool tip on the keyboard! Thanks 😊

Thanks for sharing

Hi John. Apparently because I use a Xfinity hotspot for my home wifi, the a-6 won't connect (it won't prompt username, only password), so I have to use my phone as a wifi hotspot. This prevents me from connecting the phone app with the a-6 because they are not sharing the same LAN. ANYWAY, my question is--will a wireless keyboard allow me to operate the a-6 remotely since I cannot with the phone app? I bought the remote control but its functions seem severely limited. Thanks

@@michaelrobinson8241 Sorry for the late response. I do not follow on any social feeds. So you are correct. You must have to DMP-A6 and your phone on the same Wi-Fi system for initial install. I suggest you take the unit and phone to a friend or family home and used their wifi for initial setup. After that you should be able to update the WiFi access for the unit back at your home. It works best if you can migrate to a wired Internet connection for the unit. Your phone on a related Wi-Fi network should work fine. I hope this helps. Best John

Working on it…

Good man

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Close enough. The difference would rather be in the receiving device (ie amplifier).

I think you be happier with the Eversolo.

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel THANKS!!!! One more doubt: the Eversolo DAC is better than my old Nad M51? Thanks in advance

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I have both the Innuos Zen Mini MK III and the DMP-A6 Master Edition. Sound quality using an external DAC (Denafrips Venus II 12th) is about the same sound quality level. Using the internal DAC in both of them, the Eversolo ME wins. I greatly prefer the Eversolo user interface/app over the Innuos Sense app. My 2 cents.

thanks Mark, much appreciated.@@markmullen6867

Will happen

He did it

Thank you Hans 😊

The USB on both models use the same circuits and thus are identical. I like SPDIF better. Both players were burned in for 5 days 24/7 before the listening test.

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel thanks for responding. Nonetheless for many users the comparison using USB would have been appreciated and useful. Equally, of course, one may get differing results according to whatever dac is used and, indeed, if amplification etc is capable of fully delivering the DMP-A6/external dac output. In conjunction with my DAC2 HGC, through an LA4 preamp and AHB2 power amp the sound is sublime, only even more so with USB. I completely accept that other dacs may deliver differing results per input.

Maybe a a short update review on this could be helpful?

For some reason I am only able to pass 192khz sample rates through usb not through SPDIF. Passing through SPDIF downsamples to 44.1, even though my DAC accepts much higher. Is anyone else experiencing this? I thought the a-6 was able to pass 192khz out through SPDIF? @@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel

First of all, these Hans Beekhuyzen reviews are great! And from what I understand, it is worth choosing the Master Edition when using the internal DAC or the SPDIF digital out, because in both cases the Accusilicon Femtosecond chips are active. But how about USB? Yes, no, maybe? I wanted to have some clarity on that specific connection too. I love it when the front of my streamer says Gold Edition, Master Version, or even MkII (a serious case of FOMO), but is it actually worth spending more money when there may not be any audible difference at all? So I reached out to Eversolo and asked if the Accusilicon Femtosecond chips (unique to the Master Edition) are active when using the USB output of the DMP-A6. There is a lot of contradictory information "out there". Well, Eversolo states that the Femto's are NOT used when an external DAC is used on USB. So there appears to be no point in buying the Master Edition but ONLY when you use and external DAC and the USB out of the DMP-A6. Which confirms Hans' remark on the USB circuitry of both models begin identical. I'm currently using a Musical Fidelity MX-DAC, which is great for my secondary set; it's nice to know that I can upgrade to a better DAC at any point in time, and having the DMP-A6 Standard Edition taking advantage of the upgrade too. Having said this, if you like the golden logo and the golden LED, oozing exclusivity.... it is pretty! 🙂

You can use the native app on your smartphone and send the music to the Eversolo using DNLA or AirPlay. Or download the relevant app on the Eversolo.

The USB on both use the same circuits. The SPDIF and analog outputs on the Master Edition are better. I prefer SPDIF over USB on the ME

Thanks

Hans, do you think the eversolo as a streamer only is comparable sound wise with the auralic aries g1? Thanks

I have not tried but that is what the manual seems to promise.

It works perfect as a Roon Endpoint. That's how I mainly use it.

Thanks for sharing

Yes, of course

It's on a piggy back board so it can be used in devices of several price categories and functions (like streaming amp). Not for later updates.

The same goes for me….

The quality of the Eversolo is great for the money but your Hegel deserves a higher class streamer. BTW the volume should stay the same regardless the digital interface used.

Sorry for the slow response. Using my Magna Mano ULTRA mkIII Farad Music Streamer I had no problem playing DSD (DoP). I have no experience with the Opportunity 103 not with the VanityHD version.

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel Very kind of you to share that with me, Hans, thank you. I ran it by Pavel at Audiopraise who makes the Vanity and he believes the issue is with the older out of production Vanity module synching with the newer Sabre DAC chip. He is investigating it and hopes to solve the issue with a firmware update for me. Cheers.

MinimServer worked great with me.

I have it reviewed the iFi so I can’t say.

I don't know. I don't make these lists. Perhaps because it is rather new and those lists don't get updated too often.

Thank you Hans. I really enjoy your reviews.@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel

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Especially the SPDIF output is clearly better on the ME

Hans do you mean the ME is clearly better than the Cambridge 851N? Thank you

As a streamer

Not planned (yet?)

SPDIF (called coax on the Eversolo). Use a quality cable made for digital audio. (75 ohm)

Yes, absolutely

It’s mainly a network bridge unless you use Volumio. Please watch my review

I rated the Eversolo higher in my setup 2. But I can't judge what the difference is worth to you.

None. I don't listen to headphones since I find it unnatural. Sorry.

Thanks for sharing. In general (and not in the case of a specific DAC) I prefer SPDIF, although there are cases where the SPDIF is even worse than USB. With the Eversolo the SPDIF of the ME version is better than that of the standard version.

On any chance of getting your hands on the brand new DMP-A8? That has all the enhancements of the ME plus a linear power supply...plus of course that hot new AKM DAC. Supposed to be pretty impressive.

See the review: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r6iSZbWpzcvZqJs.html

Any compatible NUC i3 will do nicely for up to 2000 to 3000 albums. For up to 6009 to 8000 albums use a NUC i5. For more albums and/or heavy DSP work get a NUC i7. Always use an M.2 SSD as system drive and store music files on a separate drive. And yes, it’s the most robust way to run Roon.

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No, it has about the same character

I don’t know the Gustard but as said the ME is the better choice for external DACs. Use SPDIF if you can.

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel Thank you.

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel Love the videos. Thank You for the information that has helped me immensely. Which SPDIF do You use - optical or COAX?

I also have the Gustard R26 and replaced the latest Node n130 with the standard edition DMP-A6. Absolutely fantastic 👏 Sound quality has improved all around and the display, operation and album art/VU meters, etc.are just exceptional 👌 End game combo for me ❤

The sound quality of the volume control is fine. I think you encountered a compatibility problem due to impedance matching . I don't think the A8 will solve that.

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel Or it's because of the digital volume control.

Yes, compare my reviews.

Perfect

It is capable of PCM 192 kHz and DSD64 in 2 to 5.1 channels

I don't know the SMSL so I can't say.

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel thank you Hans

No

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel is the master edition better?

my pleasure

I would ask this in the Eversolo forum.

The output voltage of the Eversolo is 2.5 volts, just below 2 dB higher than 2 volts.

There never is a 'separate' pre-amp in a streaming DAC or DAC. By adding a volume control and by using the input selector it can function as a digital pre-amp. If you don't want to use hit a a pre-amp, just have it start up with the volume control set to 0 dB.

Whenever you use the digital connection the amp will have to do the digital to analog conversion. If you want the DAC inside the Eversolo, you connect it to the amp over analog connections (RCA).

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel thank you. I ordered one today and will go pure direct🙏

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel thank you again for your help. It arrived today and what a wonderful machine. Diana Krall Love Scenes album sounds incredible! Without your review and help I might not have bought the A6.

Enjoy the music 😊

It's delayed for two weeks, but then it's on line. Sorry.

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel No problem, I'm waiting. Thankyou.

You can watch the review already on Patreon or coming Friday here. That will answer your questions.

I never used a tone control so I don't miss it.

That's only currently in the brand new A8 version but I heard they're working on something for the A6.

It's the Audio Precision 2600 in the background.

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel Thanks for the info. I'm now googling "Audio Precision 2600" but no dice (?). Does it maybe have a more specific type number? thanks again :)

Is it maybe the SYS-2522A? (using google image search 🙂) @@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel

I do reviews not personal buying advise. just lack the time.

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel ok.

Coax of course. USB is equal on both.

​@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannelmeaning that there's no advantage in buying the master edition if you use USB into an external DAC? Correct?

I had the Eversolo standard and it was very good using USB but not as good as my Ultra Rendu. The Rendu had more definition from top to bottom. Usability with the Eversolo was by far the best yet.

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel thanks! As I suspected:)

thanks for sharing. But I always judge equipment on the sum of components.

It depends on how its configured and implemented. You cant just judge the components on their own

The volume for the analog outputs is always in dB's. The volume for the digital outputs is in numerical values between 1 and 15. As far as I can see this can not be changed.

You can download the manual via the link mentioned in the box.

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Not that I know of

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel ok thank you

I don’t understand your question

My question is: I have setup: Streamer Eversolo connected to Receiver/Streamer Magnat MC 400 through RCA. I am doing good? Do you think that Eversolo will do good job of sound quality better than internal streamer? Thanks

@@Mr2707ch isn't that a test you can conduct for yourself?

@@chriswright5016 i dont understand

@@Mr2707ch apologies if I am unclear. I am simply saying that as you have all this gear you can presumably do the comparison yourself and determine which is better to your ears?

That partly depends on the DAC. But USB is always more difficult.

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel of course, dac is the master clock there. But, can a6 (standard or master) compete to more expensive streamers from lumio, aurender, innuos..., Or at least how far is it

It can't. Compared to the best it's only 40% but then again it's only a few percents of the price of the best.

As far as I’m concerned you ’should not do anything. ‘

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel Can you elaborate?

Better clocks used.

TY

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel Ah yeah, makes sense with SPDIF, do you think there would be any difference on USB out / did you test that at all? Thanks Hans.

Like this one: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hOB1m6xnu9awoXk.htmlsi=Dqf-66luw6NVb291

Because reading a cd is difficult when it needs to be done in real time. As is the case with cd players. When ripping the cd drive can read sections over again when an error occurs.

Please share what CD drive you’re using with your A6?

@@richm4402 Samsung DVD writer model SE-S084 (maybe 10 yrs old).

@@AudioTnT thanks, seems like people are having more luck with older drives

I have no multichannel recordings so I can’t help you. Sorry.

I'm about to get one of the models and run the HDMI into my Oppo 205 HDMI IN to do that very test...so I'll tell you soon what I find.

Watch the video!!

If you have a DLNA server program on your computer, that will index your music. If you use SMB (shared volume on your computer), it's just selecting folders.

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel Thank you very much. So, it’s not like Volumio, that can index an SMB share network drive or NAS?

Pity you

I found the A6 clearer, more dynamic, greater LF and HF extension than the standard Node 2i. Similar difference w an external Weiss DAC. Interestingly I didn't find the A6 overly bright with solid state (NAD) or tubes ( Elekit 300B). Node 2i is still a keeper.

I think you have a serious problem with your stereo.

​@@AudioTnT Yes, everything is better on the A6 compared to Node on standard power. Node is more boring, the sound is like "covered with a blanket". With better power supply, Node revives, the sound is more open, dynamic, spacious, clear. The A6 works better with solid state amps because the tremble is somewhat "tempered". Tremble in Node is more "alive". May be too bright for solid state amps. Personally, I have a Willsenton R8 tube amplifier and I had no problem with it.

​​@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel May be. I have a Bowers 706 S2 and a Willsenton R8 tube amp. Unfortunately, the listening room is very small, only 9 square meters. I'll have to watch your speaker placement videos. These were my impressions in my listening conditions. I would love to read the opinions and observations of other users. Do their impressions coincide with mine, or are they completely different.

@@bebbop it's called "treble", not "tremble".

It depends on personal conditions. I would personally go for the Eversolo....

Not even on Amazon?

You can order it in the Netherlands.

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel nope 😢

@@larsv6144 thanks for the hint

The software is rather stable. More stable than some others. And if there are bugs, they don't stand in the way of normal use.

I understand your scepticism but it truly is a great product. I have had no contact with Eversolo. I was just asked by the local distributor if I wanted to review the product.

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel My comment wasn’t about how great the product is but that it obviously has been marketed exceptionally well as it is everywhere in a way no other product in my experience has. It even came up n my facebook as a suggested group and no other hifi group has come up. As to its quality it seems to have great functionality but I have seen a few comments about its sound not being as good as alternatives in d/a conversion if my memory is correct but I haven’t heard any iteration of it to see how I like it or not.

It must be a world frenzy! I have one and it’s pretty damn good!!!

well for the price dan quality it is unbeatable. I have sold 20 units eversolo dmp a6 in my country and all my customers love it. yes there are some bugs need to be iron out with updating firmware. the dac is rather bright for me.

I am using it as a digital transport with a Gustard R26 R2R Dac and the combo sounds better than anything I have ever heard !Very pleased ❤

The HDMI output is audio out only.

I know that! But what is the audio quality on this device when we use the hdmi output to listen music? Nobody conect an hdmi cable to a dac pre amplier and test this device. And what I have sad earlier go beyond this question! Tidal and Apple and Napster have video clips. And what about this? Is there not music on the video? Well Let test the quality of the audio. I praise your audio measures made for to rhe 2 devices! This is evaluation!

Well, we can't have it all, can we?

You must have an empty house then, for all electronics except for some high end brands, are made there. Including product from brands like Apple, Hewlett Packard and many 'western' audio brands.

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