Eversolo DMP-A8 Owners & Discussion Thread

[Kazz]

Eversolo have announced a new model, the DMP-A8 Streamer/DAC/PreAMP

 

https://www.eversolo.com/Product/index/model/DMP-A8/target/uXoirEESmeVKKmVViAFMcQ%3D%3D.html

 

Specs:

Model

EVERSOLO DMP-A8

Display

6" LCD touchscreen

Internal Memory

4GDDR4 +64GeMMC

DAC

AK4191EQ+AK4499EX

Audio Processor

XMOS XU316

Op-amp Chip

OPA1612

Power Supply

High-quality, low-noise linear + digital dual power supply

SSD

Support M.2 NVME 3.0 2280 protocol, up to 4TB (SSD isn't included).

USB-A Port

USB3.0*2

Ethernet

RJ-45(10/100/1000Mbps)

WiFi

WiFi 2.4G+5G dual band

Playback and DAC Decoding

Support up to stereo DSD512, PCM 768KHz 32Bit

Music Service

Tidal, Qobuz, Highresaudio, Amazon Music, Deezer, Radio Paradise, WebDAV, UPnP

Streaming

Air Play, DLNA, Tidal Connect etc.

Bluetooth Audio Input

BLuetooth BT5.0, support SBC/AAC/aptX/aptX LL/aptX HD/LDAC

USB-B Audio Input

Supports Windows (10, 11), Android, IOS. Support up to stereo DSD512, PCM 768KHz 32Bit.

Optical/Coaxial Audio Input

Support up to stereo PCM 192KHz 24Bit, Dop64

HDMI ARC

Support up to stereo PCM 192KHz 24Bit

Analog preamp audio input

XLR(Balanced)*1+RCA(Unbalanced), Maximum Gain +10dB

USB Audio Output

Support up to stereo DSD512，PCM 768KHz 32Bit

IIS Output

Support up to stereo DSD512, PCM 768KHz 32Bit

Optical/Coaxial Audio Output

Support up to stereo PCM 192KHz 24Bit, Dop64

Analog Audio Output

Preamp Audio Output:XLR(Balanced)+RCA(UnBalanced)

XLR Output Audio Characteristics

Output level: 4.2V
Frequency response: 20Hz~20KHz(±0. 25dB)
Dynamic range: > 128dB
SNR: >128dB
THD+N: <0.00009%(-120dB) @No-wt
Crosstalk: >-121dB

RCA Output Audio Characteristics

Output level: 2.1V 
Frequency response: 20Hz~20KHz (±0. 25dB)
Dynamic range: > 125dB 
SNR: >125dB 
THD+N: <0.00010%(-119dB)@A-WT
Crosstalk: >-121dB

Control Method

Mobile App，Touch screen control，IR+Bluetooth remote control

PSU 

AC 110~240V 50/60Hz

Rated Power

16W

Dimensions

W 388mm*L 248mm* H 90mm

Packing List

Power cable*1, Remote Control*1，Screwdriver*1，user manual*1

 

 

 

 

 

[RockRolley]

Loving my A6… I’m only using it as a streamer though. I reckon just a streamer would be a good offering from EverSolo. Still, I’ll be interested to hear peoples impressions of this new A8

[Hydrology]

Not a full size component according to the specs?

 

[Neo]

What’s the pricing and where is this model sits in the line up?

https://www.selby.com.au/newsletter/eversolo-dmp-a6.html

 https://www.selby.com.au/newsletter/eversolo-dmp-a6-master-edition.html

Neo

Edited October 31, 2023 by Neo

[Kazz]

16 hours ago, Neo said:

What’s the pricing and where is this model sits in the line up?

 

Neo

According to a poster on the Zidoo forum $1999 USD.

 

As to where it sits in the line up, I'm not sure, it's purely 2ch apparently but does have the pre amp feature/hardware.

[JBO]

How about this combo?

DMP-A8 as streamer and preamp

NAD C298 as the amp

[Neo]

36 minutes ago, JBO said:

How about this combo?

DMP-A8 as streamer and preamp

NAD C298 as the amp

 

[Braddles 63]

https://darko.audio/2023/11/eversolos-dmp-a8-creeps-into-the-wild/

 

 

Edited November 1, 2023 by Braddles 63

[pjohn]

It will be interesting to see the price of this one.

Different DAC and extra inputs.

The obvious review comparisons will be soon upon us!

[Kazz]

On 2/11/2023 at 10:37 AM, pjohn said:

It will be interesting to see the price of this one.

 

Selby have it up for pre-order now at $2,999.00.

 

Current ETA 31/12/23.

 

https://www.selby.com.au/newsletter/eversolo-dmp-a8-music-streamer-dac-pre-amplifier.html

[Ehrmantraut]

Sandu has done a review. Upgrades from A6 appear to be dedicated dual PS, AKM DAC chips over ESS and R2R preamp. The DSP function appears to be quite powerful. Digital output has I2S..

https://soundnews.net/reviews/eversolo-dmp-a8-world-premiere-review/

If you’re using the A6 as a pure streamer, I’d stick with it, wonderful unit despite some software glitches. If you’re going to use the functionality, then A8 may be worth it. 

I have one incoming. Will post some thoughts.

[powerav]

"Hi-Res Audio & Master Recording Decoding

The DMP-A8 is Hi-Res Audio certified by JAS, which equates to guaranteed superior sound quality.  Almost all ultra-high sampling master recording formats are supported by DMP-A8, including CD-quality formats (FLAC, WAV, APE), DSD512 (.dsf/.dff/.iso/.dst) stereo/multichannel and MQA. MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) technology enables you to play back MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master recording."

 

How does it do multichannel audio with no HDMI output.

[jeromelang]

I've been looking for a streamer/dac/pre-amp with arc-HDMI and analogue input.

this one seems to fit the bill.

 

any other choices out there?

[Ehrmantraut]

On 10/12/2023 at 7:26 AM, powerav said:

"Hi-Res Audio & Master Recording Decoding

The DMP-A8 is Hi-Res Audio certified by JAS, which equates to guaranteed superior sound quality.  Almost all ultra-high sampling master recording formats are supported by DMP-A8, including CD-quality formats (FLAC, WAV, APE), DSD512 (.dsf/.dff/.iso/.dst) stereo/multichannel and MQA. MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) technology enables you to play back MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master recording."

 

How does it do multichannel audio with no HDMI output.

It mentions HDMI ARC in the overview

https://www.eversolo.com/Product/index/model/DMP-A8/target/uXoirEESmeVKKmVViAFMcQ%3D%3D.html

[Ehrmantraut]

Initial thoughts. 

• Build quality is the same as A6 - so good
• Interface and setup like the A6 - easy
• Not Roon ready! - yet!
• I'd say tonal quality and overall SQ is quite similar to A6 - the Eversolo "house" sound. 
• R2R Preamp is quite lovely to use, tactile and exact. No obvious improvement in SQ over digital volume in A6 though
• Need to find time to use DSP function

TLDR - If you have an A6, you'd be pushed to find dramatic improvements with the considerable $$ increase in A8. If you're using A6 as a streamer/end point only, then it's no contest. The preamp function on the A8 is very good but I'm unsure if it's any better than the digital version in the A6 or things like Leedh. SQ impressions are similar to the A6, perhaps more space and fluidity - whatever that means. I need to use the DSP.

I need more time with it and it may need to burn-in too, if you believe that sort of thing.

[Ehrmantraut]

1 minute ago, Ehrmantraut said:

Initial thoughts. 

• Build quality is the same as A6 - so good
• Interface and setup like the A6 - easy
• Not Roon ready! - yet!
• I'd say tonal quality and overall SQ is quite similar to A6 - the Eversolo "house" sound. 
• R2R Preamp is quite lovely to use, tactile and exact. No obvious improvement in SQ over digital volume in A6 though
• Need to find time to use DSP function

TLDR - If you have an A6, you'd be pushed to find dramatic improvements with the considerable $$ increase in A8. If you're using A6 as a streamer/end point only, then it's no contest. The preamp function on the A8 is very good but I'm unsure if it's any better than the digital version in the A6 or things like Leedh. SQ impressions are similar to the A6, perhaps more space and fluidity - whatever that means. I need to use the DSP.

I need more time with it and it may need to burn-in too, if you believe that sort of thing.

 

[jeromelang]

2 hours ago, Ehrmantraut said:

TLDR - If you have an A6, you'd be pushed to find dramatic improvements with the considerable $$ increase in A8.

 

I bet you have the A6/A8 stacked on top of each other.... 

 

Edited December 11, 2023 by jeromelang

[jeromelang]

should people wait for the master version of the A8?

[maximus]

@jeromelang any other choices out there ............ Lumin P1, but 4-5 times the price

[Ehrmantraut]

14 hours ago, jeromelang said:

should people wait for the master version of the A8?

My feeling is that it depends on whether the "master" version of the A6 was worth the $$ in SQ improvements. I liken this to the KTE versions of the Holo gear and further to the car industry where they add things like spoilers to existing vehicles. Is it a noticeable improvement in performance or simply a profit grab. Many manufacturers feed our FOMO and create tiers of ownership. Given how quickly Eversolo brought out the A8, maybe wait for an A10, 20, etc.

[pjohn]

What I'd like to see is a version that had less bells and whistles to bring the price down. 

A streaming transport with no DAC but keep the touch screen for the album art, and the relevant outputs.

At the right price this would be a winner! 

[Snoopy8]

1 hour ago, pjohn said:

What I'd like to see is a version that had less bells and whistles to bring the price down. 

A streaming transport with no DAC but keep the touch screen for the album art, and the relevant outputs.

At the right price this would be a winner! 

I think you are missing the point of a good streamer/DAC.  Done properly, a good one will beat the SQ of an equivalent streamer + DAC + cable, without having to spend the time, effort and money to stitch all 3 parts together.

[Ehrmantraut]

3 minutes ago, Snoopy8 said:

I think you are missing the point of a good streamer/DAC.  Done properly, a good one will beat the SQ of an equivalent streamer + DAC + cable, without having to spend the time, effort and money to stitch all 3 parts together.

Agree. The idea of seperates is that you can get the best unit for each function and that "should" result in better SQ than an AIO. However, the biggest problem with that is synergy. I believe synergy between components (let alone cables) is an overlooked area. I've had great components not play well with each other and sound worse than lesser regarded items. A good AIO like the Lumin P1 (or T3) can be a very good thing. Other less obvious AIOs include Mola Tambaqui, Gustard R(A/D)26, Emm Labs MA3, Naim Uniti AtomHE etc.

[Snoopy8]

23 hours ago, jeromelang said:

I've been looking for a streamer/dac/pre-amp with arc-HDMI and analogue input.

I am aware of many streamer/dac/pre-amp but the requirement for both ARC HDMI input and analogue input has drastically cut the list down.

 

Besides the Lumin P1 that @maximus mentioned, there is the NAD M66, Matrix Audio Element X2,  X2 Pure, Simaudio Moon 791, 891. The Eversolo A8 is certainly value for money...

[pjohn]

5 hours ago, Snoopy8 said:

I think you are missing the point of a good streamer/DAC.  Done properly, a good one will beat the SQ of an equivalent streamer + DAC + cable, without having to spend the time, effort and money to stitch all 3 parts together.