2X Better Than The DMP-A6 HiFi Music Streamer??? YES, it is

2X Better Than The DMP-A6 HiFi Music Streamer??? YES, it is - Eversolo DMP-A8 in-depth Review!

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@Jayiyagi 8 ай бұрын

*Thanks for stopping by! please feel free to use the timestamp below to skip to parts you are most interested in* 0:00 Eversolo DMP-A8:What is it? 1:39 Is Eversolo DMP-A8 Bigger? 2:33 How To Connect Eversolo DMP-A8/DMP-A6 2:56 Eversolo DMP-A8/DMP-A6 Storage Option 3:11 Eversolo DMP-A6 vs Eversolo DMP-A8: Internal 5:17 How is the Pre-amp of Eversolo DMP-A8? 7:20 Features: Eversolo DMP-A6 VS DMP-A8 8:31 E-ARC and I2s on Eversolo DMP-A8 9:43 Toggle input/output feature 11:10 DSP pro features 11:36 How to use PEQ on Eversolo DMP-A8 15:34 SOUND review: Streamer/DAC 17:03 SOUND review: Streamer/DAC/PREAMP Eversolo DMP-A8 (USA): dreamediaav.com/products/eversolo-dmp-a8?ref=6 Eversolo DMP-A6 (standard version USA): amzn.to/3sLNLy5 Eversolo DMP-A6 (standard version CANADA): amzn.to/44STM9r Eversolo DMP-A6 (standard edition USA): dreamediaav.com/products/eversolo-dmp-a6?ref=6 Eversolo DMP-A6 (master edition USA):dreamediaav.com/products/eversolo-dmp-a6-masters-edition?ref=6 Demo or Purchase in Canada: baybloorradio.com/eversolo-dmp-a6 Eversolo Remote For DMP-A6: amzn.to/3EvuXG9 Eversolo DMP-A6 Review: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e7mKq7B13cfUnWQ.htmlsi=TQof2a5yS3F6mJ3J Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/jayiyagi follow on Instagram: instagram.com/jays_iyagi/ follow on Facebook: facebook.com/jayiyagiofficial Follow soundstage take 2 reviews: kzfaq.info/sun/PLPOzvlhtSqn5xdc__ftuSt4Rxy_wm5Af0 Speaker stands: amzn.to/3ssRhI3 Better speaker stands: solidsteel.it/my-product/ss-7-vintage-hi-fi-speaker-stands/ acoustic panels I use: ua-acoustics.com/ acoustic curtain: amzn.to/31d1zAM BDI Cabinet I use: bit.ly/2OJRwQQ amzn.to/3chBuFZ other BDI Cabinets: bit.ly/3ctxXV1 amzn.to/30bsUCH my fav hifi tweaks: (Isoacoustics devices) amzn.to/3j5FGvM

@mikemagures4979 8 ай бұрын

I am a legally blind man; if I can get a larger screen, absolutely!

@marcusbrsp 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the review, Jay! Just a thought: since both models start with DMP, I think you could omit that and simply say *A6* and *A8*

@KING_DRANZER 5 ай бұрын

Is there option to set XLR and RCA Analog outs with high-pass and low-pass filters so to convert the RCA to SUB out and have set the XLR to Speakers. I be surprised if it did not at that price point. That be a major turn down.

@socksumi 17 күн бұрын

Okay but did the DMP-8 lose that garbage switching power supply found in the DMP-6? If not then I'm not interested. There's no reason why a product that sells from $1k to $2k should ever use a crap quality switching supply. And yes, switching power supplies affect the sound big time.

@blugato3813 8 ай бұрын

Great analysis Jay. With all the features it offers and their ability to respond to customer requests it is a good value. Please make a more in depth video on features

@IGC067 8 ай бұрын

Good review as always. However, I've got "DMP" fatigue... i think "A6" or "A8" will do next time... we get the difference 🙂

@Smfins 8 ай бұрын

Yes! Please make a separate video about the peq and other features! Great video! I’m picking mine up today

@Redgoesfaster05 4 ай бұрын

Hey Smfins, Just wondering what your thoughts are and what you've experienced so far with your DMP-A8? I'm thinking of getting a Z8 as I already have a pre-amp and they use the same software it'd be a very similar user experience. Appreciation to you in advance!

@rogerschofield3324 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your excellent reviews. Yes I would like a video on setting up the advanced settings.

@riccitone 8 ай бұрын

Can always count on your reviews! Thank you for going into places others have not. I knew it was good…but wow. Really happy to know the dsp is a digital stage adjustment to be able to use a separate dac. Although super enticing to have this all in one, I’d handily pay about $1200 for an upgraded streamer-only version with all the new digital features. I already love my oktodac 8 stereo!🙏🏼👍🏼

@latle111 8 ай бұрын

I just want an exceptional streamer with that screen.

@pipilangstrumpf7076 6 ай бұрын

I had A6 ME & A8 for 1 week. My Setup is E-650 with Berylliumtweeter loudspeaker. For me, both sound very similar, no different. I tested with dsd256 file.

@HudyGamer14 8 ай бұрын

Awesome video Jay. Definitely warrants a more in depth video on features. This is on the shopping list

@aceofspades6667 8 ай бұрын

Crazy thorough review… Sonore ultrarendu with upgraded LPS for $1.5k is “the move” for a streamer IMO. Go with separate pre and Dac while using your phone or tablet for screen. Ever solo is on the come up

@mr.hansen5195 8 ай бұрын

Agree. I recently purchased a pre for my system (includes a Pontus 12) and man, that improved everything. BTW, it was a preowned item, at a fraction of the original price.

@edbrumbaugh9202 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Jay, great video as always. Agreed, the A8 is a nice addition, but did wish when I saw it that they had added a larger screen, but then I'm sure that's a cost driven decision and personally, to keep the price where it's at and gain all the features over the A6 ... I'll live with the same screen. Thanks again. Note: Larger screen probably coming with the DMP-A8 Master Edition ... preordered the A8 in December, scheduled to arrive tomorrow (Feb 5th), we'll see how long until the A8 Master Edition is announced! ;o)

@marcusbrsp 8 ай бұрын

I was looking for a network streamer/transporter with a big display like that back in 2015 and was surprised to see how thin the market was. It was difficult enough to find any streamers at all. Eversolo DMP-6 (and DMP-8) is what I was expecting to find back then. I guess the hifi manufacturers are slow in their evolution. Anyway, better late than never!

@mikkot 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the thorough review of the A8. Agreed it's a feature packed thing. I am also super interested in the Athena so good to see some comparison just in terms of preamp quality. One thing that confused me - I think you mentioned A8 can adjust volume granularity (0.5-3db) but if the volume control is fully analog (?) with R2R, how is that possible? Also, if I may say so, would be great to get a review of the Athena. No-one has reviewed it on KZfaq and since you have one, you should do it :)

@bubbleone6526 8 ай бұрын

Good video. I hope enough people want you to do a more in-depth video on the dump-a8. Thanks 👍

@user-fh7cv7vm7j 8 ай бұрын

I am hoping that Eversolo comes out with a dedicated streamer that I can use with my Gustard R26. I’d rather not pay for a built in dac when I already have one that I love. The DMP line is very easy in the eyes!

@hodavid4551 8 ай бұрын

And in small size even better! Pure higher end streamer to compete with auralic, lumin or even grimm

@goodsound4756 8 ай бұрын

You probably only save $50 that‘s why they wont…. But would what I like as well.

@Pete.across.the.street 8 ай бұрын

It's only $1980 those dac chips are only $50. Why is it such a big deal if you don't use them? Buy the Hifi rose rs130, problem solved

@john57125 8 ай бұрын

That's awesome, I'm happy with my Cambridge CXNv2 but if the DMP-A8 was out when I was shopping for a streamer, I definitely would have gone for this lol

@TANGORACING 3 ай бұрын

THX for showing the relais clicks of the volume control! Hardly any reviewer showed that. I ordered an A8 and I was very surprised to hear those noise volume control which is not only a positive thing for everybody.. It might be a precise way to control volume, but hearing those clicks over the playback music can be very distracting too..

@Jayiyagi 3 ай бұрын

no problem. I don't constantly adjust the volume and I personally love the clicky r2r sound so it's a plus for me.

@D.E.E.P.Y. 8 ай бұрын

That's a good one. 🙂 P.S: Hey Jay, it's I²S (ai squared es).

@simonupstone4924 8 ай бұрын

Good review. One feature missing for me is headphone out. As it’s a good looking “all in one” I don’t want to have to rely on another manufacturer’s head-amp in my rack as well. For my use case the Naim Unity Atom HE wins.

@johnratcliffe6438 7 ай бұрын

I listened to the Atom HE at CanJam London. I really wasn't impressed TBH. It looks beautiful, and is well built, but sounded boring with my ZMF Atrium.

@andrewthompson3254 6 ай бұрын

Great review, would like another in depth one on EQ.

@JRadian 8 ай бұрын

I do not believe this review addressed this question: Eversolo A6 vs A8 when used ONLY as streamer to external DAC. Any sonic improvement in this scenario?

@Jayiyagi 8 ай бұрын

no there isn't that much of a big difference

@BMWliterbikes4life 8 ай бұрын

It may have been a difference if you output to a cheap DAC which you don’t own lucky you :-)

@DrummingMan1 8 ай бұрын

in that case, grab the master edition you can then reep the benefits of the updated clocking!

@matthewhoult1350 8 ай бұрын

Great review Jay I see that Ever Solo have removed the HDMI audio outout socket and therefore the ability to stream Multi Channel audio (DSD64 & PCM 192) directly to an AV Surround Sound Processor. Also I can't see that the unit is ROON Ready as this stage maybe this will be implemented in the field via firmware update I think ROON have a huge backlog and are the bottleneck here.

@michelcouture7026 8 ай бұрын

Yes I am interested in DSP explanation. I received my DMP-A8, last week, I installed an m2 ssd , it is a pain to transfer 2tb of music files( not finish). It sounds nice!

@alanrichey5745 8 ай бұрын

Mine is shipping. Are you able to ‘record’ directly to the m2 sad via a cd player?

@jean-michel2489 8 ай бұрын

Files transfer are far too slow especially if you do it over wifi… the A8 would have deserved a much more powerfull processor … but it’s the same old ARM cortex A55 quad core as A6 … big mistake for future evolutions.

@DrummingMan1 8 ай бұрын

this is why you format and add your music files to the Drive before installation! very inexpensive to find an external enclosure with USB-C or thunderbolt.

@JonathanMoore3fecta 8 ай бұрын

Pretty compelling. I’m in the market for a streaming transport and pitting this against something like an auralic aries g1.1 or a Lumin Mini. Aesthetically, I think I actually prefer the Eversolo.

@Pete.across.the.street 8 ай бұрын

FYI Auralic only has an app for iPhone. Great if you already own one, but could be a deal breaker if you don't.

@bruceandt 2 ай бұрын

DMP A-8… Who wouldn’t like it! I’m an older dude. 56 to be exact. As a true fan of this industry, I have been fortunate to learn and grow with “ALL” the offerings put forth. I need not mention them in a list. What does the future consumer look for? Ten years from now. Will the staples of amplification stay the same. The trend is already out there in the apatite of the younger person who wants…. Active speakers and all the resources to give that box what they want to feed it. I hope that the purist audio enthusiasts still exist in the future. Young listeners will hopefully learn through passion and pursuit.

@hiresaudiocosta873 8 ай бұрын

What an excellent review. Keep up the good work 🎉

@Loko75loko 8 ай бұрын

Just got this. Thanks for the review. Hope they dont release a masters edition next month 😅

@rdsreference 8 ай бұрын

Just ordered one. Very excited.

@RecoveryoneDrone 8 ай бұрын

Bigger screen should have been a no brainer, (around 10"). having a remote is good, but if the remote doesn't act in the same manner as the app it's useless, just like on the DMP6.

@StefanUrkel 8 ай бұрын

DMP-A8 and the Z8 DAC are straight 🔥🔥

@marklloyd4153 8 ай бұрын

I can’t wait to c the DMP A8 Master Edition 😂

@Jayiyagi 8 ай бұрын

oh god. I'd be troubled lol

@erikjanssen6475 8 ай бұрын

Great review as always. I always wonder the following: In case I would use the A8 fully, so incl pre-amp. I would still need a power amp. I also hear about Power amp sound characteristics, so how would this tonality of the pre amp part of the A8 be influenced by the power amp in the end? Would you choose a neutral sounding or is the impact limited?? All these seperate parts have an influence on the sound. Is there a certain rule to this? Like 80% pre amp, 20 % power amp or something like that ?

@Firebottleman 5 ай бұрын

YES on a video on the A8's DSP capabilities. Thanks Jay.

@trendyloca2330 Ай бұрын

I am looking to have in the future for the DMP A8 version with the ESS chip.

@bjornhojgaard 7 ай бұрын

I so agree about the touchscreen. What a missed opportunity to *not* upgrade it to LED or OLED...

@newdevilman1167 8 ай бұрын

A great review as always! Now you make me want to buy the A8 over my A6 Master Edition!

@jan.tovarnak 6 ай бұрын

How would you compare A8 vs A6 vs A6 Master when both pre-amp and dac section are out of the picture? I'm looking for a bit-perfect digital streamer that is easy to control and can be its own server (either via local storage or connected USB disk) - both A6 and A8 satisfy this but since I already have pretty decent DAC, I only need them as digital server+streamer and I'm not sure whether A6 / A6 Master / A8 have exactly the same performance as pure streamers or not (usually reviewers start comparing them at DAC section but what if all of those Eversolo unit are connected to external DAC via USB - will they perform the same?).

@adsph 8 ай бұрын

Good review. Incredible products from Eversolo. Something perhaps for everyone.

@MakesDogg 2 ай бұрын

great review, I bought one now but struggling to get the same deep bass from my speakers from when I was using Audessy DSP on my Denon. Please make a full video on how to properly use EQ and PEQ, no content out around this!

@sanp.4763 8 ай бұрын

I am not convinced that DSP functionality covers the digital output. I would buy it if that was the case. But I believe it is directly connected to internal DAC and hence affects only analog outputs

@alaincollin7513 8 ай бұрын

You are right. From the user manual: *DSP only works with the internal player and digital audio inputs (coaxial/optical/USB-B/ ARC), and it outputs through RCA/XLR analog audio ports.

@michaelsparrow4798 8 ай бұрын

To each his own: Would prefer higher sample rate with fewer PEQ controls. With fixed CPU horsepower, you have to balance rate vs. count. While it is NOT a streamer, the soon-to-be-shipping MiniDSP HTx appears to have significantly more horsepower AND !EIGHT! balanced output channels -- think stereo subs, mains, and potentially super tweeters...

@heathaze_ 8 ай бұрын

Love your videos, Jay. It would be very helpful though to know, on your preamp reviews, if they have a home-theater bypass or not. A great many of us simply don’t have the space to have a music-only system. I must use Dirac on surround sound material, and when I use a subwoofer. Is it possible on this unit? Thank you!

@tonyclifton2172 5 ай бұрын

I ordered Dmp-a8, because I need an analog input for my turntable and the better DAC. It will work as a pre-amp for two bridged power amps and a couple of Bowers 703 s3🎉

@SimoRama Ай бұрын

Hi Tony, how is your exp with A8 in your system?

@behemothinferno 8 ай бұрын

Love the unit but the only reason I'm not buying it is because of the disproportioned screen size relative to the body of the unit. Massive oversight from Eversolo in my opinion!

@Pete.across.the.street 8 ай бұрын

What would be a good proportion?

@BMWliterbikes4life 8 ай бұрын

He wants a hiFi rose for $1800. Not happening. This is not a massive oversight. They will offer it soon and you will cry a river because the price will be higher as It should be. I want quality, add on more options and raise the price! Keep outstanding build quality and I will purchase according to my pocketbook SIMPLE AS THAT!

@behemothinferno 8 ай бұрын

@@Pete.across.the.street It should look like the DMP-A6 but just larger.

@goodsound4756 8 ай бұрын

@@Pete.across.the.streethe probably refers to the golden ratio.

@charliehustle5312 8 ай бұрын

Don't need the screen. Don't need the DAC. Don't need the preamp. Need the PEQ, but I've been using one for years in Audirvana. Would love to replace the mac mini but for $2K? Too many features I don't need. Hope they come out with a streamlined STREAMER.

@rodneydangerfield7153 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, Jay, for the very thorough video review!

@rodneydangerfield7153 5 ай бұрын

Hi Jay, please make a separate video detailing all the special features of the Eversolo DMP-A8...Thanks and keep up the great work!

@SantanKGhey1234 8 ай бұрын

If i have an external DAC, will i hear a difference between the A6, A6M and A8 by only using the USB out?

@eric-johannes 6 ай бұрын

Yes, that's what I want to know too. Some reviewers state that there's no difference between the three models when using the USB out and an external DAC...

@robertwang7825 7 ай бұрын

I bought the A6 ME as a streamer , it’s way way better than my IPhone 15 Pro using USB C. I don’t need the DAC or preamp. It’s easy to set up and use. Great product

@xaerothehero 21 күн бұрын

1:30 If you by "everything" mean except subwoofer output, no Dirac Live, No high pass or low pass filters, then yes, they added "everything"

@pastalavista5754 Ай бұрын

For that price, yes I would expect a bigger/better screen.

@psyphonyxaudio 8 ай бұрын

Awesome units!! I can't wait to see your video tick over 1 million views. =) Kudos to some hard work paying off man!! =) Totally agree .. I'd take the A8 when I could afford it =)

@psyphonyxaudio 8 ай бұрын

Mmmmmmmm AKM ...

@tonimartin681 4 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for this such a impressive review!!! 👏👏

@MariusGlare 5 ай бұрын

Is it better to buy A8 and connect it to ampli or buy A6 which connect to DAC (like Musical Fidelity MX DAC or RME ADI-2 DAC FS) and then connect to ampli?

@Carl-yx1ww 8 ай бұрын

The dmp A6 is the sweet spot...the basic one ..I got it ..I love it ...get this one peeeeps

@Scott-DJ 8 ай бұрын

That's all you need if you're just going to link it to another external DAC.

@wegardfjeld3789 8 ай бұрын

Actually ME is worth it sound wise even too a external. Femto clock is value

@caligulasen6028 8 ай бұрын

i wait for the. DMP-A10😊

@ianbell2908 7 ай бұрын

Love your vids ,keep up the great work ,How does the dmp a8 compare with a Hagel 120 as pre amp streamer etc

@kineahora8736 2 ай бұрын

I would’ve liked a more rounded chassis- way too squared off and sharp edges. I also like the smaller size of the prior unit. But of course I won’t get the older unit because the newer unit has actually what I want!

@manzanaresantonio 4 ай бұрын

2X the price may be, but 2X better is not true! That's why you have to look at this reviews with some Skepticism, because most of them are just bull. I have both the DMP-A6 and the DMP-A8 and the differences are just minimum. The DMP-A6 has been sold to a good friend, but I was able to compare both of them before selling it and I reallyregret buying the A8 as the difference were pretty much none to minimal!

@oscillatingdailyaudio 4 ай бұрын

of course... SQ improvement is never linear with price increase

@mtnbikerva1 6 ай бұрын

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

@user-xv4hh2ck9v 8 ай бұрын

very much like Roon DSP adjustment. Very comprehensive. The i2r socket is compatible with PS Audio sources ' DACS.. i like the ladder resistor volume again similar to my Pass Labs L amplifier that has adjustable gain via a toggle inside the pre

@vvmaster2010 18 күн бұрын

Great review, thank you!, I have a question: if this is so great, why the Lumin P1 is so expensive? How do you will compare to Lumin P1?

@DF5152 8 ай бұрын

Good day thanks for the great review. A streamer has been on my wish list for a long time. I think now I may be able to get one, but which one? There is a lot of talk about the a6's not having ARC. Can you tell me what the benefit of having ARC on one of these units? This will be plugged into my processor which already has ARC. Why would I use it in one of these devises? Thanks for any info!

@mellorarma 7 ай бұрын

What would be your recommendations for connecting the A8 to anthem MRX?(plus anthem, MCA.) Would you use the RCA or USB or IIS? Also, do you have any tips for the best settings to use with this set up?

@michelcouture7026 7 ай бұрын

I don’t mind the screen size, since I mostly use it in cast mode. The sound is nice, i still have to compare it to my main DAC (M1,V2 or terminator).

@alvidrez7956 7 ай бұрын

As a steamer only would the ME be in or with the A8 .. everyone says the A8 sounds better than the standard A6 streamer vs streamer

@schaut_utube 8 ай бұрын

.. yes please, make a video of all the dsp pro features..!!!. bearing one question in mind - does it supplement for the one thing missing?!?: room correction (aka DIRAC, room perfect...etc)

@Pete.across.the.street 8 ай бұрын

yes, just male convolution filters for it

@marklloyd4153 4 ай бұрын

I’ve watched this many times. I would like to see you do a more detailed video. More in-depth. This box can be quite overwhelming in all its capabilities. I missed seeing you in Orlando. Hopefully next time . 👍

@TeressaWI8777 8 ай бұрын

Since you have owned both. Your inputs on Purely Sound quality of DMP8 vs Hifi rose rs150?

@epi2045 8 ай бұрын

I’m struggling with the 2X price.

@Jayiyagi 8 ай бұрын

well, you pay more, you get more. In Eversolo's case, it is hard to argue the price tag even at 2X the price of the dmp-a6

@einarbk885 8 ай бұрын

you get much more for your money with the wiim pro+ except balanced outputs. a screen is pointless from the listening chair anyway, where you have a phone/pad/laptop

@unewb 8 ай бұрын

The wiim is digital volume control and the A8 is basically an r2r preamp built in. A r2r preamp is $1000 by itself and the wiim will never be as good as that for controlling volume.

@stijnvanderlooy5311 8 ай бұрын

The preamp is on the level of 200 dollar or so. Just because it is r2r does not mean it sounds good. I am surprised Jay called it any good. I beliebe iiwi did a comparison. In addition, all the focus on the touch screen... Who the heck needs that when you listen to music? And the dac is good but not great. People are just overhyping it because it has so many functionalities, forgetting objective performance.

@pokrog 8 ай бұрын

@@einarbk885whatever convenience those shitty Wiim streamers provide doesn't excuse the fact that they're going to be the performance bottleneck in any system over $400 rather than being an improvement like a proper streamer should be. The Wiim stuff is garbage made for the average consumer that has zero standards and zero experience with quality audio products.

@reginaldsantos3224 8 ай бұрын

Great review, as always! I just got my unit and loving it as well. I just want to ask how do you bypass ng pre amp function and use it as a streamer DAC only?

@HifiFixation 6 ай бұрын

Just set the max db setting in the output to 0db. It’s the same thing as “bypass”. Edit - the new firmware provides the pass through option on Xlr out now.

@aussie8114 4 ай бұрын

Eversolo seems great accept the DSP has no speaker balance control so for me I could not use it as a pre amp. If they include that then I’m a buyer.

@lesliebautista1394 4 күн бұрын

Thank you for a very nice explanation bro, I'm always watch your video 👏👏👌👌

@ericlo6370 8 ай бұрын

Hi Jay, the Eversolo looks very interesting indeed! I wonder if you have heard tried the Wattson MErson Analog Streamer from Engineered SA, Switzerland, it sounds friggin good in my setup!

@Philear4124 8 ай бұрын

Hi Jay, I especially want a screen that produces little or no noise in the outgoing signal. Grtz Phil

@rogernadal5606 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for this great review. Is the analog volume control controlable via Roon? Or smartphone?🎉

@snowdays1116 8 ай бұрын

Please do a review of the Wharfedale Evo series, especially the 4.2 and 4.3 speakers!! Love the channel!! 🧐🤨😆

@suwatt6019 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for comparing the pre section to the Athena, you have given me something to think about. Also, your reaction to the clicky volume control was NOT necessary.

@Jayiyagi 8 ай бұрын

LOL it was needed

@stickers6883 8 ай бұрын

God what a kill joy.

@sopwith1 3 ай бұрын

Hello Jay, love the video's. Wondered if you ever looked at the Denon DNP-2000ne? It is the only the second streamer I have heard and thought it was amazing. I am struggling to see how it compare to the competitors especially the Eversolo DMP-A6 and Master. Would really appreciate your thoughts.

@LiveSharee 8 ай бұрын

Hello great video as always, it would be worth noting for software makers when listening via Apple Music the album art and description could be full screen like Tidal. Alan

@bernardoa.garciah.2316 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Jay, great review!! Being this also a preamp, does that mean that I can connect it directly to a power amp, right? I already have an Ncore power amp and was planning to buy a preamp (Denafrips Hestia or Ladder Bach) and a streamer (Primare NP5 Prisma MK II) separately, but I think if this is good enough I just can get away with this one single box; am I crazy?

@thebestoffools 4 ай бұрын

I wish Eversolo would put out a DMP-A6 with an AKM dac chip instead the ESS. I prefer the smaller case size and have no need of the preamp in the A8.

@prothor 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for a good review.

@bernarddz4231 6 ай бұрын

Hi from France Mister Jay Iyagi Thanks for your great reviews that I appreciate If you talk to the ears of Eversolo, can you suggest them a DMP A8 Master Edition with a phono input and headphone output to be the best all in one Bests regards

@DaMaxchi 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for such a concise review given the depth of features. I just purchased a Muzishare X9 300B amp to pair with my VPI Scoutmaster and love that combo. I was now planning to build up the digital portion of my system. Any thoughts on DMP-A6 w/Denafrips Ares 12th versus just the DMP-A8? Both options are roughly comparable in price. Thanks again, Jay!!!

@Scott-DJ 8 ай бұрын

That's all you need if you're going to connect it to that awesome DAC. If it takes a good optical digital input, all you need is a WIIM mini!

@ratingsdad 8 ай бұрын

How does it perform as just a streamer vs the A6? There are a lot of comments here from viewers who already have a good DAC.

@mjmonjure 5 ай бұрын

So am I correct in assuming that if I am using it as a streamer only and don’t care about the dsp, then either the a6 or a6 master will provide the same digital output into an external Dac?

@stanbazin8710 7 ай бұрын

Great review, can you review the Denon DNP 2000NE or how it compares to this Streamer?

@johnpischedda6951 8 ай бұрын

What’s the point of improving the DAC to AKM if you’re just going to bypass it ? If I’m buying this thing I want to use what I paid for !

@Pete.across.the.street 8 ай бұрын

Use it then

@user-gf7kj5vj3p 8 ай бұрын

Might as well buy wiim pro then

@wegardfjeld3789 8 ай бұрын

Why do you think you need a separate dac? Was never said in the video. But is there better pure DACs out there? Ofc it is. Question is what's good enough for your budget

@joeythedime1838 2 ай бұрын

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). It will be feeding a Luxman L-509x.

@TeressaWI8777 8 ай бұрын

If I like the bright and very reveling from the standard DMP 6, can I adjust the DMP 8 to the same brightness. What I’m hoping for an all in one unit to replace Anthem STR stereo preamp. The anthem is also bright but the detail and separation is slightly better. Any thoughts on the details and separation on DMP8. Thabks

@DuzBee 7 ай бұрын

Let me know if i am missing something, but an Apple TV running to a TV for a screen and to a dedicated DAC for conversion would be better and in most circumstances cheaper?

@Scott-DJ 8 ай бұрын

The device you're thinking about where you can individually turn off and on inputs is the overpriced HiFi Rose :). Remember your barbecue video from a few years ago? :) Anyway, I was looking at the A8...but not only do I have a state-of-the-art multi-K preamp in an Audio Research MP1... but I also have an Oppo 205 which still does 90% of what a streamer does. I've come to the conclusion that I would be duplicating too many features of the Oppo and the AR if I got the Eversolo A8. And I would never use the DSP function because no self-respecting true audiophile uses DSP...no high-end gear like my AR preamp has tone controls to muck with. Also, and this is a biggie for me you did not mention.: by changing the HDMI to a stereo i2s, they got rid of one of the best features of the A6: the ability to send multi-channel files (including SACD image playback) through the HDMI port. My Oppo 205 has a rare HDMI IN that can accept that signal and then output it to my preamp via 7ch analog out. Less and less people it seems run into multi-channel music but I probably have a hundred SACD & DVD-Audio image files that I have meticulously extracted from the original discs. For that reason the A6 is still under consideration but I'm not quite sure what going to do yet...

@drunkenhearted7256 8 ай бұрын

I am in the exact same situation and it’s annoying as hell that they took away that functionality from the more expensive unit!

@BMWliterbikes4life 8 ай бұрын

Yeah but did you see jay select eArc on the menu screen? Does that give us the output of information we are looking for since eArc is a backward compatible port? I’m with you guys on the A6 arc output feature and can not believe the A8 doesn’t have it. But again what’s with the menu option to select arc or eArc ? Are we good to go or what ?! Watch this video again…it’s there. I did contact someone at eversolo and they said no only the A6 etc…blah blah but! That was the preproduction unit! There is hope !

@Gregdsilva915 8 ай бұрын

Could you do a comparison with the ladder Bach pre and demo a8 pre amp. Feedback I have is you are better of with ladder Bach and dmp a6 combo. Given the price of the ladder Bach .

@christianzambrano315 8 ай бұрын

I have the Denafreps Aries II, Hegel h190 and elac solano bs. Would the a8 be a viable replacement for the Aries DAC?

@Wannes0900 3 ай бұрын

I have a hegel h190 and have a question. Is the aries a bigg step up for sound quality VS the internal streaming of the h190? Think also to go for the dmp 8

@irisfinchmusic 8 ай бұрын

Jay, I notice that there's both a digital out and an analog in. What would you think of using A8's Digital Out (I2S) to my Holo Audio DAC >> then ANALOG IN to the A8's preamp? (so using the A8's Streamer and Preamp - but not the DAC).

@WillyLax24 8 ай бұрын

I don’t think that would work because if your source is the streaming I doubt you could also select the analog input at the same time.