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.
Cool, I was about to post a question regarding that. I intend to buy a Wiim Pro+ in the near future, then a little further down the road I am aiming to replace my current dac (Rega DACr v1) with either a Denafrips Ares II or the Musician Draco. Cheers...👍
Just wondering what people do when "Tidal" decides to cancel an artist due to whatever reasons they give, and you can't find it on ebay, and no one is torrenting it anymore?
Would like to know how they compare as transports alone... One could buy a good dac to use with the wiim (and only need the wiim pro - not plus version) and try to better the sound quality of the eversolo while still spending less money.
you did not mention how they copmare as just streamers the dac in the wiim is far inferior than the a6 , a lot of people will just be using it as just a streamer ? i prefer the wiim streaming sound over the a6.
@PursuitPerfectSystem hii, I was expecting a comparison with the wiim pro plus also as pure streamer without using their internal dac but a better external one.. Did you try connecting both to the same dac.? If so , any difference or they sound the same?
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.
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 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.
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 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.
Wait PEQ is coming to the A6? I almost bought an A8 just for that feature. I usually set my peq in roon but of course then when I stream Spotify/Apple Music to the A6 there is no eq.
`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.
Thanks Terry for the review. Some UA-camrs 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.
Thanks, my approach is not to watch other reviews of a product I am going to review so I am not biased or influenced by anyone else and discover the product for myself and report on it how I see it.
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!
Yeah the Elysian is a whole other level of speaker - so much more clarity and refinement richness and quality. Very nice purchase and I am very happy for you
I’ve recently bought the A6 Master Edition. I’ve also bought the Eversolo F2 Class D amp to pair with the unit. It’s on another level now. The pair suit each other so well and the sound takes on another layer of clarity and quality. Remember this is using the A6 ME straight into the power amp and utilising its DAC. Really pleased
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
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?
I have the Wiim Pro and use it as a streamer into my Gustard R26. Loving the combo. I tried the DMP A6 into my R26 and could not hear a difference….at least to my ears. Having the EQ in the Wiim software is a huge plus for me. Needless to say, the DMP A6 went back
I have spent a few months juggling things, I started with Naim Uniti Atom but wanted to separate out transport, DAC and amp for future flexibility, I started by bypassing the amp running a Naim Nap 250 Dr into KEF R11 + Rel T9x. I got a Wii pro plus, the added a linear power supply (that made a big difference) , then added a Gustard A26 DAC, then picked up an Eversolo A6...I got it partly because I was used to a small screen and didn't expect to keep it... I then went backwards to see which step had to be he biggest change... I returned the Wii pro plus... I do believe that the A6 is probably the weak point in my system now but I am now wallowing in the best sound I have ever experienced at home and loving it.
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
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.
Thanks for your videos. Can you connect an optical digital in, (a TV for example) and still use the USB out to an integrated amplifier? If I select the Eversolo Optical In, I'm only given the options to use analog out. Essentially, I'm trying to bypass the Eversolo DAC and test it against use the DAC in my Hegel H190 integrated amp. Thanks again.
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?
Timing is organisation and clarity in the sound, I have spent a lot of time with very high end gear and digital gear with exceptional timing the Chord Hugo TT2 and M Scaler - timing is what that setup excels at so you get used to hearing it and that is helpful
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!
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 ?
I dont think it does no, if you want that check out the Zidoo product as Zidoo is more multimedia and its the parent co. of Eversolo so the app is similar as is the sound etc. I have a review here for their flagship UHD8000 that could be ideal for you ua-cam.com/video/3cwnA0V4BvU/v-deo.html
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.
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.
@@schemkesaYes please, do tell. I am also that age and I have a bunch of collected and treasured SACD’s but no player anymore….but I do have a DMP-A6. Thanks! Edit, sorry reply was aimed at Jim 😊
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.
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.
I reviewed them last year and bought them after it, ua-cam.com/video/VZ3uMLQMN5A/v-deo.html I did a sound demo for them too, back when I was making them. ua-cam.com/video/JOpBTlNA-8w/v-deo.html
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.
Keep in mind that the EQ in Roon delays the music for about 1/2 second when you make any adjustments. Not ideal. No delay with the Wiim app. I really wish others would have a built in EQ in their software.
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.
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
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.
The A8 is just under $2k actually. And isn't in the same league at all. It's a big step up in SQ. Plus it's a real analog preamp, and has a nice linear PS built in. As opposed to the switch mode in this one. Horses for courses. Like for me. I would consider this a huge waste of money. Where as the A8. Not so much. Truth is I wouldn't get either of them, because I prefer the full functionality of a PC (I use an Intel NUC 11th gen i3). And I like my streamer separate from my DAC. But that's just me.✌️
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...
I bought the A6 around 6 months+ ago and was immediately underwhelmed. That’s not to say it is bad, I agree 100% with the findings here. It’s good. Very good. I am happy. Put it this way, if there hadn’t been so much influencer hype at that time I would have actually been delighted, rather than feeling slightly underwhelmed. In the real world, after living with it for a while, I am extremely satisfied and have no regrets. The reviewer here has it all 100% spot-on. Very accurate and informative review.
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.
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!
@@PursuitPerfectSystem this could be the reason, its definitly louder than Rca only. But i don' t unverstand this option, both analog outputs activated in the same time. Maybe its more comfortable when you switching between two amps?
You say its louder when using the XLR/RCA than when using just RCA ? - interesting yeah so maybe the voltage is a little higher, I didn't think to test that
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 ?
My understanding is upgraded clocks of ME only used if using onboard DAC and outputting in analogue. Outputting digital the femto clocks are bypassed. This is why I bought the standard edition, for pure bang for the buck. Because I have an external DAC and will likely upgrade that down the path and use the eversolo as a digital transport with a screen, which I am fine with for the price point.
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 .
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 .
You can get better sound from the arcams by feeding it with a better digital source, however I wouldn't recommend you buy this. You better off getting the arcam setup really well with your speakers, subwoofer and dirac maybe and using tidal connnect, you can get some really good results like that, especially with multi channel stereo.
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
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.
Thanks for the kind comments however bear I mind I have speakers come through here up to 25k the mission hold their own in a lot of ways most people won’t have heard them sound anything like how they can as they don’t have the room or the gear, they are very good speakers.
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?
If you stream without using the built in dac then you need to use an external dac then the best sound will come from whichever dac you like the most external or built in. No definitive answer for that one
@@PursuitPerfectSystem Aah ok. Which song if you don't mind me asking? My hifi and music hobby is just emerging (hopefully) from a 12 year hiatus (the joys of having kids). I'm always looking for new music as my tastes got frozen in the 00s. I've just bought a Rel s510 to spice up my Spendor A6 speakers, based partly on your review from a year back. It replaced a HT1205 as I wanted the high-level support for front speakers (with simultaneous lfe for movies).
@@PursuitPerfectSystem mate any audiophile that shuns popular or non "hifi" music is an utter berk. I've always liked naim and rega gear (for instance) because they're kind to nearly all recordings.
It’s better to install the SSD first so it can be correctly formatted then either map a share to the unit from your computer then copy the files across your network or attach a usb drive to the unit and use the unit interface to copy from your usb drive to the SSD
The A6 is visible in your network. So you can copy the files to the SSD (in the A6) over your home network. Also you can connect the A6 directly via a USB cable to your PC/Mac to copy files.
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
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.
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
@@PursuitPerfectSystem hi, yes I’ve got a musical fidelity amp and some kef ls 500 speakers and a project debut turntable and a pre amp to use the turntable. .. is that what you mean or would I need something else… thanks so much for swift reply
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.
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.
Fair comment and criticism, I did say I am only going to talk about whats interesting to me, that is Tidal at the moment. I also dont have any Android devices only Apple devices.
@@PursuitPerfectSystem It's the Eversolo that's using an Android based OS and thus it can run the Apple Music Android app. Nothing to do with what you use..
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.
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.
Which dac are you referring to? The q2m version of ESS sabre dacs are designed for mobile use. It’s not the 9038 pro which is 8 channels and used in higher end dacs. So they are also used in cheaper products too so you can’t judge anything from that alone
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
Dirac Live is very optimistic but someone needs to ask for this feature and I know better than anyone it would be more useful than 10 streaming services and other features you dont need.
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
I dont think the bass that was lacking, I did at first but realised its the forward nature of the sound that puts the bass behind the mids and highs to some degree which is where the very clear sound comes from, so its the perception of the sound that makes it seems bass light - maybe mid bass light yes a lot of gear is
Where is the correlation to how those numbers indicate sound quality? There isn’t any so low numbers doesn’t guarantee better sound it’s how it’s achieved combined with a number of other factors
@@PursuitPerfectSystem They are an indicator of accuracy to source, whereas sound quality is being used subjectively. You are making a nonscientific argument, which is fine, but valueless in respect of high fidelity. Preferred fidelity is a more accurate term/proviso and therefore reviews or opinions should be given in that context. Let's not feed the monkeys too much wine :)
Yes but what did the source sound like - noone knows so you can create a lovely imaginary situation where low numbers is more "accurate" but there is no correlation to the actual sound you will hear, so it just makes you think it will sound more "accurate" which is the definition of influence or bias. I can give you a actual example, the new album by Jonjan Kavlacaglu on Tidal is called Strings Attached. I have created videos of JonJan playing - percussive latin guitar. So I know what he sounds like live and recorded. I used this album to test the Eversolo and it sounded pretty good but it sounded like I was listening to a HiFi and the strings and string work didn't sound right, it was too sharp and twangy with no differentiation between the chord and notes, it was quite monotone. On. the TT2 it sounded more like a musician is in the room with more body size scale and impact to the percussive hits and the guitar strings had the same detail but you could hear the different tone as different chords are played. No comparison like I said. with the TT2 definitely sounding more accurate to the real sound.
@@PursuitPerfectSystem The Chord Hugo TT2 is an excellent converter and your subjective experience is all that matters. However, if we want to know what is more accurate, we need to remove subjectivity and bias. Measurements, including null and blind A/B testing (for the sake of humans) are some methods in establishing the facts. Recording studios may use loop back tests for AD (DA) transparency and even old Prism converters were often indistinguishable from 2" tape on Ampex or Studer machines. If so-called reference quality DACs sound different today, it will be down to aggressive digital filtering, DSP and/or deliberate sound modification. And so to conclude, the DMP-A6 is one hell of a product for the price, and in every technical sense, equal to the TT2, and many other, sometimes needlessly, expensive converters. If either DAC has a sound, it'll be measurable and determinable. It's a good job science works as two TT2's might sound completely different.
How do you remove bias when you look at a set of measurement that tells you what you are going to hear is more "accurate" that is creating more bias than just listening to it without knowing anything. At some point you have to listen because these are devices made for listening to and in that process you will make a decision on how you feel about the sound. If the measurement makes your mind up for you, you are being biased because of it, not unbiased because its been measured. There is no explained correlation between the numbers and the sound will hear - where this number guarantees perfect sound stage, perfect tonality perfect bass - why because we don't know what perfect is to begin with as we was not there at the recording stage - so its just a tick box that some people like to tick and then throw down like its the only truth. That is the bit I take offence to.
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.
Cool, I was about to post a question regarding that. I intend to buy a Wiim Pro+ in the near future, then a little further down the road I am aiming to replace my current dac (Rega DACr v1) with either a Denafrips Ares II or the Musician Draco. Cheers...👍
Just wondering what people do when "Tidal" decides to cancel an artist due to whatever reasons they give, and you can't find it on ebay, and no one is torrenting it anymore?
Would like to know how they compare as transports alone... One could buy a good dac to use with the wiim (and only need the wiim pro - not plus version) and try to better the sound quality of the eversolo while still spending less money.
you did not mention how they copmare as just streamers the dac in the wiim is far inferior than the a6 , a lot of people will
just be using it as just a streamer ? i prefer the wiim streaming sound over the a6.
@PursuitPerfectSystem hii, I was expecting a comparison with the wiim pro plus also as pure streamer without using their internal dac but a better external one.. Did you try connecting both to the same dac.? If so , any difference or they sound the same?
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.
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 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.
You should have waited for the D9.5 pro plus mkII ☺️
Superb cinematography Tel. It's lovely to see the product so well presented.
Thank you for noticing the effort that goes in 😬
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 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.
There is a paramteric equalizer in the works for the eversolo, expect it in one of the next updates!
Wait PEQ is coming to the A6? I almost bought an A8 just for that feature. I usually set my peq in roon but of course then when I stream Spotify/Apple Music to the A6 there is no eq.
It's here now. Made me order one tbh
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 very much, appreciate it
`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.
Thanks Terry for the review. Some UA-camrs 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.
Thanks, my approach is not to watch other reviews of a product I am going to review so I am not biased or influenced by anyone else and discover the product for myself and report on it how I see it.
@@PursuitPerfectSystembest answer ever. Cool unit no doubt but I’m in love with my WiiM pro plus and Qobuz.
according to my ears
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!
Yeah the Elysian is a whole other level of speaker - so much more clarity and refinement richness and quality. Very nice purchase and I am very happy for you
Did you use an external DAC on both streamers? If so was there a difference?
Amazing presentation.Amazing work.
I’ve recently bought the A6 Master Edition. I’ve also bought the Eversolo F2 Class D amp to pair with the unit. It’s on another level now. The pair suit each other so well and the sound takes on another layer of clarity and quality. Remember this is using the A6 ME straight into the power amp and utilising its DAC. Really pleased
Great honest review, thanks!!
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
Can the hifi rose rs250 do what the eversolo a6 can do like stream Apple Music natively and can a6 stream Qobuz natively
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?
This is the question that needs answering. How does WIIM fair against Eversolo as a streamer into the Chord DAC?
Eversolo vs. Wiim Pro as pure digital source into outboard DAC...needs answering.
I have the Wiim Pro and use it as a streamer into my Gustard R26. Loving the combo. I tried the DMP A6 into my R26 and could not hear a difference….at least to my ears. Having the EQ in the Wiim software is a huge plus for me. Needless to say, the DMP A6 went back
@@DavidLinde-i9nhave you tried the new Wiim pro plus with gustard r26
I have spent a few months juggling things, I started with Naim Uniti Atom but wanted to separate out transport, DAC and amp for future flexibility, I started by bypassing the amp running a Naim Nap 250 Dr into KEF R11 + Rel T9x. I got a Wii pro plus, the added a linear power supply (that made a big difference) , then added a Gustard A26 DAC, then picked up an Eversolo A6...I got it partly because I was used to a small screen and didn't expect to keep it... I then went backwards to see which step had to be he biggest change... I returned the Wii pro plus... I do believe that the A6 is probably the weak point in my system now but I am now wallowing in the best sound I have ever experienced at home and loving it.
Great review… I have one coming, also looking forward to the eq upgrade. I assume it will be via software! Be safe … Cheers..
ive the A6 ,just coupled it up with PS Audios new BHK MK 2. sounds good to me!
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
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.
Treble is not elevated as in louder it’s just present so sits in front of the rest at times as part of a slightly forward or exuberant sound
Any sound differences between the WiiM and the eversolo when using the external DAC?
Sorry it was just analogue. I realised after I should have tested digital too sorry about that
Thanks for your videos. Can you connect an optical digital in, (a TV for example) and still use the USB out to an integrated amplifier? If I select the Eversolo Optical In, I'm only given the options to use analog out. Essentially, I'm trying to bypass the Eversolo DAC and test it against use the DAC in my Hegel H190 integrated amp. Thanks again.
When you compared the eversolo to the wiim did you compare the digital outputs or the analog outputs?
Sorry it was just analogue. I realised after I should have tested digital too sorry about that
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?
Timing is organisation and clarity in the sound, I have spent a lot of time with very high end gear and digital gear with exceptional timing the Chord Hugo TT2 and M Scaler - timing is what that setup excels at so you get used to hearing it and that is helpful
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!
Not sure they will send me an 8 I have taken a long time to do the 6
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 ?
Well thanks Terry, it's a beautiful system I agree.
Danke!
No thank you very much, very kind of you.
@@PursuitPerfectSystem You're welcome!
Dry enjoyable review. Do you know if the HDMI when connected to a TV will show the display of the unit or the album cover art?
I dont think it does no, if you want that check out the Zidoo product as Zidoo is more multimedia and its the parent co. of Eversolo so the app is similar as is the sound etc.
I have a review here for their flagship UHD8000 that could be ideal for you ua-cam.com/video/3cwnA0V4BvU/v-deo.html
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.
Pretty sure I used an optical cable, I didn’t do any comparisons of this but optical was good
Nicely Done.
When you talk about tracks with good width and depth can you give suggestions tracks
thanks
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.
How do you rip the sacds?
@@schemkesaYes please, do tell. I am also that age and I have a bunch of collected and treasured SACD’s but no player anymore….but I do have a DMP-A6. Thanks!
Edit, sorry reply was aimed at Jim 😊
I absolutely love my SACD’s, only have a few, but they are incredible to my old ears, which are 64 YO - ! I wish there were more available.
Thanks Terry,, 👍🌟👍
Probably the best review out there ! Better than what Darko did
Absolutely……
But then, no surprise to me at all….
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.
in depth review. much appreciated
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.
I don’t have one so don’t know that to be true so I wouldn’t mention it
Im fascinated by your selection of the Mission 770's. Will there be a follow-up review?
I reviewed them last year and bought them after it, ua-cam.com/video/VZ3uMLQMN5A/v-deo.html I did a sound demo for them too, back when I was making them. ua-cam.com/video/JOpBTlNA-8w/v-deo.html
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.
Nice review. If you do get chance to compare them via the Chord please do.
Excellent review. Thank you.
Thanks very much
if you use Roon, you get parametric eq for both.
Good point, well made
Keep in mind that the EQ in Roon delays the music for about 1/2 second when you make any adjustments. Not ideal. No delay with the Wiim app. I really wish others would have a built in EQ in their software.
Your reviews are excellent Terry. Though I blame you 100% for the pair of Mission 770's now sat in my front room 😂😂
Hahaha, thank me you mean 😎
@@PursuitPerfectSystem they are effortlessly amazing!!! Thank You !!!
Agreed :)
They are implementing PEQ and GEQ in the Eversolo A6
There you go and that’s is good news, Dirac live would be much better
@@PursuitPerfectSystemwho knows what they have planned for future units or perhaps upgrades!
Does the Eversolo A6 display out to tv? Large meters and lyrics on the tv would be nice.
Do you have to install the app on your phone or tablet to get full function of it? Also, is Tidal working w/o issue now?
pretty sure you can do most of it from the touch screen on the front but the app makes it easier for sure
@@PursuitPerfectSystem Thanks. Do you know if Tidal is working fine with the A6? I read a few people having problems.
I dont use the a6 very often but when I have tidal has worked fine
Which would you choose? The Eversolo A8 or PS Audio DirectStream with bridge II?
Can you please take a look at Leak 320 Integrated stereo? Heard the dac is really good
How is this unit at indexing of local files from your own collections, pulling in album detail and cover art?
Well done review.
can relate to "fatigue" with krell + LRS
I'd like to know how well this performs as a package with their power amp please?
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.
I would just leave it on all the time so it’s warmed up and ready to go, unless I wasn’t going to use it while away
Hello, did you post the Wiim EQ settings for your patreon people only?
Yes its on my Patreon
@@PursuitPerfectSystem ok thanks
Hello how would the parasound jc5 with cornwall 4 sound with the eversolo
No idea sorry I haven't had either of those at home before.
@@PursuitPerfectSystem thank you for your response
I think the best option is to use WiiM Pro only as a streamer and combine it with a DAC of your choice
Would the wiim pro plus have a sound different to the original wiim pro if using as a transport
No if you only gonna use it as steamer than WiiM pro is no different
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
Get the Wiim Pro and use the coax out. The dac in the Airpulse is very good. I have the A300 pro's with Wiim Pro as a streamer.
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.
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.
Yes the screen is a big selling point of course at the price but you don't listen to it, do remember that.
The A8 is just under $2k actually. And isn't in the same league at all. It's a big step up in SQ. Plus it's a real analog preamp, and has a nice linear PS built in. As opposed to the switch mode in this one. Horses for courses.
Like for me. I would consider this a huge waste of money. Where as the A8. Not so much. Truth is I wouldn't get either of them, because I prefer the full functionality of a PC (I use an Intel NUC 11th gen i3). And I like my streamer separate from my DAC. But that's just me.✌️
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...
There you go, you cant expect perfection yet some people do and so its important to be honest.
I bought the A6 around 6 months+ ago and was immediately underwhelmed. That’s not to say it is bad, I agree 100% with the findings here. It’s good. Very good. I am happy. Put it this way, if there hadn’t been so much influencer hype at that time I would have actually been delighted, rather than feeling slightly underwhelmed. In the real world, after living with it for a while, I am extremely satisfied and have no regrets.
The reviewer here has it all 100% spot-on. Very accurate and informative review.
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.
Would you say the Eversolo would be too bright for Focal Chora 806?
Thanks
How do I set up a parametric equalizer? Tell me who knows , please .
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!
Higher output voltage?
@@PursuitPerfectSystem this could be the reason, its definitly louder than Rca only. But i don' t unverstand this option, both analog outputs activated in the same time. Maybe its more comfortable when you switching between two amps?
You say its louder when using the XLR/RCA than when using just RCA ? - interesting yeah so maybe the voltage is a little higher, I didn't think to test that
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 ?
My understanding is upgraded clocks of ME only used if using onboard DAC and outputting in analogue. Outputting digital the femto clocks are bypassed. This is why I bought the standard edition, for pure bang for the buck. Because I have an external DAC and will likely upgrade that down the path and use the eversolo as a digital transport with a screen, which I am fine with for the price point.
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 .
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.
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 .
You can get better sound from the arcams by feeding it with a better digital source, however I wouldn't recommend you buy this. You better off getting the arcam setup really well with your speakers, subwoofer and dirac maybe and using tidal connnect, you can get some really good results like that, especially with multi channel stereo.
If you're going to build a system around an EverSolo, best go for the DMP-A6 Master Edition or the DMP-A8.
That's what I did, sir.
Not if using an external DAC. Marketing got to you my friend!
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
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.
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.
Thanks for the kind comments however bear I mind I have speakers come through here up to 25k the mission hold their own in a lot of ways most people won’t have heard them sound anything like how they can as they don’t have the room or the gear, they are very good speakers.
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?
If you stream without using the built in dac then you need to use an external dac then the best sound will come from whichever dac you like the most external or built in. No definitive answer for that one
@@PursuitPerfectSystem I see now. Makes perfect sense, thank you!
What's the album showing at 11:12? Thanks.
Its not an album, just a song a good one I like it
@@PursuitPerfectSystem Aah ok. Which song if you don't mind me asking? My hifi and music hobby is just emerging (hopefully) from a 12 year hiatus (the joys of having kids). I'm always looking for new music as my tastes got frozen in the 00s. I've just bought a Rel s510 to spice up my Spendor A6 speakers, based partly on your review from a year back. It replaced a HT1205 as I wanted the high-level support for front speakers (with simultaneous lfe for movies).
Phoneline by pola and bryson Emily Makis also at the moment I am digging some classic chase and status tunes, not your typical hifi music 😎
@@PursuitPerfectSystem mate any audiophile that shuns popular or non "hifi" music is an utter berk. I've always liked naim and rega gear (for instance) because they're kind to nearly all recordings.
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?
It’s better to install the SSD first so it can be correctly formatted then either map a share to the unit from your computer then copy the files across your network or attach a usb drive to the unit and use the unit interface to copy from your usb drive to the SSD
The A6 is visible in your network. So you can copy the files to the SSD (in the A6) over your home network. Also you can connect the A6 directly via a USB cable to your PC/Mac to copy files.
Great question, i would say check the manual as there is likely a few different ways to do it
I use an external USB disc drive to rip CDs onto the Eversolo.
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
Sorry I am not really the right person to do all this, I don't have any of the gear to do it and its not really my area of focus right now
I think that the A8 will be fun to compare to more costly products. Will it be high-end?
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.
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
It depend if you need a pre amp or not hit most dacs offer Bluetooth support no point buying a music streamer to not use it for that
@@PursuitPerfectSystem hi, yes I’ve got a musical fidelity amp and some kef ls 500 speakers and a project debut turntable and a pre amp to use the turntable. .. is that what you mean or would I need something else… thanks so much for swift reply
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.
Can you review the Aries G2.2 some day?
I more interested in the 3 when it gets Dirac live
@@PursuitPerfectSystem But it’s so much more expensive. It was on their website when it was announced, but it could see it yesterday.
Please help me. This product is only for audio or it reproduces vdeos too?? It does audio and vídeo in UA-cam for example? I am sorry by my ignorance.
Audio only
@@PursuitPerfectSystem thank you.
The master edition addresses many of the concerns that you have about the dmp a6 , but it's also 400 more
Thank you. Jay and Nemo proganda also express this concern.
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.
Fair comment and criticism, I did say I am only going to talk about whats interesting to me, that is Tidal at the moment. I also dont have any Android devices only Apple devices.
@@PursuitPerfectSystem It's the Eversolo that's using an Android based OS and thus it can run the Apple Music Android app. Nothing to do with what you use..
Oh sorry I see what you mean, thanks for clarifying
Best for the money , there is no any close competitors near this price . 2x ES 9038Q2M doing the job right .
I wish if the A6 had at least an RCA in like the Wiim.
I think we can agree the most talked about product has been the wiim streamers .
Yep in the video too
@@PursuitPerfectSystem I seen that . Good video
cool screen
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.
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.
Wiim Pro + Mojo 2 will rival systems costing several times more. You could add a lps to the Wiim for further improvement.
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.
Which dac are you referring to? The q2m version of ESS sabre dacs are designed for mobile use. It’s not the 9038 pro which is 8 channels and used in higher end dacs.
So they are also used in cheaper products too so you can’t judge anything from that alone
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
Dirac Live is very optimistic but someone needs to ask for this feature and I know better than anyone it would be more useful than 10 streaming services and other features you dont need.
@@PursuitPerfectSystem can the Eversolo suport dirac live on it ? That would be amazing 💪🏻
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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
I dont think the bass that was lacking, I did at first but realised its the forward nature of the sound that puts the bass behind the mids and highs to some degree which is where the very clear sound comes from, so its the perception of the sound that makes it seems bass light - maybe mid bass light yes a lot of gear is
Hmm... Didn't the EverSolo DMP-A6 measure better than the Chord Hugo TT2?
Where is the correlation to how those numbers indicate sound quality? There isn’t any so low numbers doesn’t guarantee better sound it’s how it’s achieved combined with a number of other factors
@@PursuitPerfectSystem They are an indicator of accuracy to source, whereas sound quality is being used subjectively. You are making a nonscientific argument, which is fine, but valueless in respect of high fidelity. Preferred fidelity is a more accurate term/proviso and therefore reviews or opinions should be given in that context. Let's not feed the monkeys too much wine :)
Yes but what did the source sound like - noone knows so you can create a lovely imaginary situation where low numbers is more "accurate" but there is no correlation to the actual sound you will hear, so it just makes you think it will sound more "accurate" which is the definition of influence or bias.
I can give you a actual example, the new album by Jonjan Kavlacaglu on Tidal is called Strings Attached. I have created videos of JonJan playing - percussive latin guitar. So I know what he sounds like live and recorded. I used this album to test the Eversolo and it sounded pretty good but it sounded like I was listening to a HiFi and the strings and string work didn't sound right, it was too sharp and twangy with no differentiation between the chord and notes, it was quite monotone. On. the TT2 it sounded more like a musician is in the room with more body size scale and impact to the percussive hits and the guitar strings had the same detail but you could hear the different tone as different chords are played. No comparison like I said. with the TT2 definitely sounding more accurate to the real sound.
@@PursuitPerfectSystem The Chord Hugo TT2 is an excellent converter and your subjective experience is all that matters. However, if we want to know what is more accurate, we need to remove subjectivity and bias. Measurements, including null and blind A/B testing (for the sake of humans) are some methods in establishing the facts. Recording studios may use loop back tests for AD (DA) transparency and even old Prism converters were often indistinguishable from 2" tape on Ampex or Studer machines. If so-called reference quality DACs sound different today, it will be down to aggressive digital filtering, DSP and/or deliberate sound modification. And so to conclude, the DMP-A6 is one hell of a product for the price, and in every technical sense, equal to the TT2, and many other, sometimes needlessly, expensive converters. If either DAC has a sound, it'll be measurable and determinable. It's a good job science works as two TT2's might sound completely different.
How do you remove bias when you look at a set of measurement that tells you what you are going to hear is more "accurate" that is creating more bias than just listening to it without knowing anything. At some point you have to listen because these are devices made for listening to and in that process you will make a decision on how you feel about the sound. If the measurement makes your mind up for you, you are being biased because of it, not unbiased because its been measured. There is no explained correlation between the numbers and the sound will hear - where this number guarantees perfect sound stage, perfect tonality perfect bass - why because we don't know what perfect is to begin with as we was not there at the recording stage - so its just a tick box that some people like to tick and then throw down like its the only truth. That is the bit I take offence to.
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Hi can this dac connect to preamplifier instead power amplifier. Thanks
Yes