Unveiling the Ultimate Audiophile Streamer: Over Hyped or Hidden Gem?
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- Опубліковано 14 чер 2024
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00:00 Start
01:37 Another Blah, blah, blah
02:43 Unlimited Versatility
03:28 Native or Roon?
05:07 Right Brain Left Brain
07:10 Hows it Sound?
08:41 Sound Clips
11:17 One Final Trick
13:19 Final Thoughts
You've probably seen countless reviews of the EverSolo DMP-A6, but let's take a fresh perspective. Join me, Ron from NRD, as I share my personal experience with this versatile streaming device.
First things first, shoutout to my mom who's probably watching this for the third time! Hey, Mom! Alright, let's dive in.
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In this review, I won't bore you with a laundry list of features. Instead, I'll share how it feels to use, what I liked, and how I integrated it into my setup.
*Unlimited Functionality:*
The A6 boasts impressive connectivity options, making it future-proof for any audiophile setup. From digital inputs to balanced connections, it's ready for anything.
*Native Roon Integration:*
Whether you prefer native apps or Roon, the A6 has you covered. Seamless integration with Roon made my listening experience effortless.
*Right Brain, Left Brain:*
The Android-based interface may feel familiar to some but could be overwhelming for others. However, using it solely as a streamer simplified things for me.
*Sonic Performance:*
While the A6 leans towards a precise sound, pairing it with tube amps added warmth and depth to my listening sessions. Plus, its bit-perfect output ensures high-quality audio.
*CD Ripping Functionality:*
The ability to rip CDs directly to the A6 impressed me. It seamlessly bridges the gap between physical media and streaming.
In conclusion, the EverSolo DMP-A6 is a versatile powerhouse with top-notch connectivity and performance. Whether you're a seasoned audiophile or just diving into the world of hi-fi, it's worth considering.
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Ron's Mom here..... and yes, l have watched it, but this time, more than 4 times❤ Great job son and all the rest of you watching this better listen up!!!!
Mom knows best!
Ma'am thank you for scolding your son to stay with the May instead this little ugly metal box of a delta sigma he was in love with and confused us all. I hope you punished him not too hard ❤
For those scratching their heads wondering what streamer Ron is talking about, it is the Eversolo DP-A6. I had to read the fine print on the back label of the screen shot of the back of the unit to know what streamer he was talking about. Ideally the title of the video should be “Eversolo DP-A6: Over Hyped Network Streamer…etc..” that way we know what unit is being discussed at first glance.
Your opinion will always be interesting! Happy to watch this review together with your mom ✌🏼
3:44 : "Obviously, no one in their right mind would be interested in getting off the couch every single time they want to change albums"
Vinyl users: 👀 *sweating profusely*
Hahaha, that got me.
I own one and the thing that really sold me is the user interface, remote control app, and its flexibility with different music streaming apps.
Thanks for this great review ! I use the A6 with Yamaha A-S2200 and JBL L100 classics. Just Perfect !
Great review, I'd suggest trying the DMP A8 it made me question the Innuous Zenith value proposition because I just couldn't say the A8 wasn't better. I'm getting one.
I love these personalized videos just for myself, 2 others , and your mom.
Haha! That was great.
I love your reviews as they are detailed, entertaining and out of all the reviewers, you have the best audio quality which I appreciate a lot.
Good evening missis Brenay. Your son is doing a fine job.
@@D1N02 huh?
Sounds good indeed. What microphone did you use to record the output?
Good job, Ron. Glad I finally tuned in.
Great review, Ron. I've had mine for 6 months. i love it. I never knew it could rip cd's thanks.
Rock on!
Bought the DMP-A6 about 4 months ago and never looked back. One of my best purchases. The feature, not discussed here, that sealed the deal for me was the fact that you can add an SSD up to 4TB to the underside of the unit. I loaded that SSD up with my entire library of flac files and they all sound great. My system is all solid state, however, looking forward this summer to pick up a tube preamp to help soften the presentation and add some warmth to the sound. Until then, I'm certainly enjoying it immensely.
😂😂😂
Good sound. I like more now with the GR-Research The Bully than other day with The Brute.
WOW! I don't think I've heard any other reviewer mention the CD rip option. You're going to make take a 2nd look at the A6. Thank you as always and keep up the great work. And Hi to Mom...
Awesome
Using my A6, connected to a r2r dac and DDC, i2s connected. My preamp does the volume control, which really is music to my ears. A very good value as a transport/streamer.
Awesome review thank you. The Peter Crosby track is so great but i couldnt find any info on him online at all! Only could find his music but no biography or anything at all. Do you (or anyone reading this) have any info of him to share?
Running my A6 with a Gustard R26 DAC and very happy with the outcome.
Can you near the difference between onboard dac and the r26 when level matched? I very nearly bought an r26 then thought that dacs are likely over hyped. Room and speakers the most difference, then pre amp stage, then amp, then dac.
@@peterwood2633 I did not test that out. The R26 should be a pretty solid step up from the internal on the A6.
Anyone planning on using both the XLR and RCA outputs at the same time watch out- the bass on the XLR falls off when you activate both outputs at the same time. It also seems to drop in volume a bit. I could tell something was changing bigtime when I selected RCA/XXLR together, when I turned the subs off II could tell the bass was disappearing from my mains when I switched both outputs on. I wasn't about to attempt to correct this massive problem with EQ so mine went back.
Loved the in depth look at this thing
Did you get a chance to compare it against you innous into your may dac?
Hell of a review and video brother!!! God bless!! Keep up the awesome work!!!!
Thanks! Will do!
Fantastic review! Thanks.
I decided to put my old Denon integrated amplifier boxed up to good use, connected my desktop pc's 3.5mm jack audio out to Denon's CD input by a 3.5mm jack to RCA cable, driving Wharfedale passive bookshelf speakers.
PC is hard wired to Broadband hub for stronger signals than WiFi connection.
Presto...I have myself a dead cheap streamer that will stream anything streamable on the internet.
Sound quality cannot match my main HiFi system but it's perfectly fine..
Aren't streamers basically computers optimized for audio anyway?
What was the symphonic metal sound clip?
Outstanding. Fine work here, thanks for the Show..............
Btw, sfp lc modules and fiber cable connections are but months away on a DAC
Ron's more honest and brutal then the other audiophiles. So your review, as late it came, is welcome :)
But is it true, how do you know it's honest ? It's just an opinion after all.
That's false. There are lots of honest and straight up reviewers. You are just being a stan and lazy to find the others. The Cheap Audioman is one for starters...same with Darko and others
@@DJ_BROBOTcheap audio man is a joke and a industry shill.
You are spot on right @leo11877
When is the G&R speaker review dropping (see them behind you in this video)?
I'm considering the A6 Master Edition or keep using my Yamaha RX-A3060 AVR with built in streaming through Music Cast. Any advantage to using the A6 M/E over my AVR?
I'm using A6 ME + LPS with Yamaha rn803d, which has built in streamer: there is clearly better sound with A6!
@@lucianlucian3024😅😅😅
Nice review! I use mine on my desktop system with McIntosh MXA70 (McIntosh speakers & a small Paradigm sub) so sweet & warm either using coax or analog out. In this config, the touch screen is awesome. Added a 1TB internal drive and copied all of my music over. Works nicely. What I do like is the integrated Apple Music app. In my personal desktop setup and use, it's near perfect.. YMMV.
Did you notice any difference in sound quality going to an internal drive? I just bought one of these today and was wondering if it was worth my while buying an NVME for it.
@@DodgyBrothersEngineering Yes, I prefer the local stage where I have my files ripped losses to streaming.
@@MickVeemy Master Edition unit turned up yesterday and I put it straight to work. Leaves my previous solution of a nVIDIA Shield Pro TV / Kodi in the dust. Although it does sound slightly more clinical now, but in every other way it is a huge improvement.
I got talking to Gemini yesterday (who as an AI I trust about as far as I could boot it) and it assured me that there would be no performance difference if I used either SMB or NFS, but like you I think removing an extra link from the chain can't hurt even if the Gigabit network can keep up. My thinking is if the files are on the streamer it can potentially buffer the songs better than waiting for the song to be streamed across the network (assuming it does buffer the song).
This sounds like why I got out of AVR’s years ago….👀😊 Seriously..I use a Wiim and tablet; do any of the megabuck streamers sound any different using the digital out into a DAC than a Wiim?
Great review! What is that CD drive brand? Cover art and track names? Love it
apple superdrive
@@Kenny-Somafunk thank you!
Any chance we’ll see you review the A6 Master Edition and the A8?
I purchased a Gustard Audalytic AH90: streamer, DAC, and headphone amp. Far less expensive and perhaps a bit more tubelike. The little sister to the A26 and R26 lacks some of their swagger for 1000 less. Now doubt this unit is a beauty, but I run Roon and Tidal through the Gustard Audalytic and it sings sweetly.
I went with the original Wiim Pro feeding my new Denafrips ARES 12-1 …and it’s damn nice!
Hi Ron, when is the Cyan 2 review coming?
I have an A6ME. When I feed the stream signal direct to my Cambridge Audio Edge A via Coaxial, thus bypassing the internal DAC of the A6 the sound is very clean and detailed. I wouldn't go as far as to say clinical, however for my ears the sound is a little too clean and sounds like it has a touch of digital glare. It is not my preferred sound and especially with my speakers, which have very revealing ribbon tweeters it's all just a bit much. I would imagine this is entirely down to the DAC inside the Edge A, and nothing to do wit the A6ME. However, when I connect the A6ME to my integrated tube amp via RCA and therefore use the internal DAC, the sound becomes fuller, richer and there is definitely fullness of midrange and bass. Bass becomes a little boomy in fact. It loses that digital glare of solid state and gets the harmonic richness of tubes, which for my old ears, is much easier. There is no listening fatigue at all. That is not to say the internal DAC of the A6ME is perfect, it doesn't have the detail or extended top end of the Cambridge, and the bass is less tight and controlled. Connect the A6ME via coaxial to a high quality DAC such as Gustard R26, which I owned, and you get the high end detail and bass control of the Cambridge, but with the warmth and rich tonal balance of the tubes without any trace of digital. That is my preference all day long. Connect the A6 to a high quality R2R DAC and a tube amp and you'll be in music heaven
Thanks for this I interesting you could hear a difference
Id recommend the HiFi ROse 130 for a streamer
I use the A6 Master E purely as a streamer into my DDC - DAC with Class A tube amps , sounds fine. Worth the $ and easy to use with my IPad. Way better than my IPhone 15 Pro hands down.
Running my A6 to an RME ADI dac to Rogue RP-1 to PS Audio M700 monoblocks to Monitor Audio PL 200s w/SVS SB 1000 sub. 😎 I’m good.
Basic Roon configuration rips CD. It is an out-of-the-box feature.
I would be curious if there is any difference between the two in terms of conversion to say, flac. Is it really bit perfect (either of them). Thoughts?
I currently own the Audiolab 6000N streamer which is pretty basic and I bypass its internal DAC with my external DAC I like that the Eversolo has the ability to rip CD's If I also bypassed the Eversolo DAC with my external DAC do you anticipate better sound quality from the Eversolo
Oh my external DAC costs more than 4 times of the Eversolo 😅
So, Ron...are those Danny Richie's Bully Speakers over your shoulder? And many think the A6 is just a big version of an Android Phone... I personally wouldn't know, just saying. And yes, in some instances LP's offer great audio is a no branner and they in general excellent in genera. However, I have an exceedingly minuscule acceptance of any noise getting between me and the music. And having suffered numerable years fighting static, Zero Stat, Special Dust sweeping brush, liquid solutions designed to aid both getting special sleeve Album liners.. Then Cd's came into existence...and I've never looked back...and NEVER will. Hey Ron nice summery review whatever... .
An RPi and standalone DAC work just fine for me.
Did you assemble your Bullies or did you buy them already built?
Neither, Danny dropped them off for me to listen to.
There’s a remote control available. It costs about 20 bucks and can be ordered if needed.
Amir at Audio Science Review gave this unit the highest rating: GOLFING PANTHER! ⚡⚡
That’s nice. I prefer scuba panther.
What is the first song please male vocals please?
Maybe you will be able to review the A6 with its upgraded power supply?
I would personally be *much* more interested in a stand-alone streamer, and use the DAC of my choice. Paying a fair bit more money for something I won't use makes this unit less appealing.
Why put all that effort with a better power supply? Just buy a better streamer.
@@Fidelity_Sound because a better power supply is critical for it to be a better streamer.
@@NeilBlanchardyou could just pay the difference and get the ME version if this. Instead of ruining the warranty. The power supply will add minimal audible benefits honestly.
@@Fidelity_SoundIt is a factory built power supply, and it should have a significant improvement in sound quality.
Well I guess now you will have to look at the A8, it seems it's that much better again, abid twice the cost !
Hi,
Absolutely right regarding native app. I returned mine purely because I’m an iOS user. Tried the A8, but as much as I enjoyed it, the app was frustrating, like you said based heavily on android 😵💫
That's great news. ios 👎
😂😂😂
BuTTon!!!!!!!
Yay🥳🥰
Cd is why I am going to get it. Someone claimed the fiio r9 will rip too, but nowhere to prove that.
I hope they are all that. I just dropped $2,000 on the Master Edition today. Hoping it brings my NAS library to life.
The Eversolo has the most important differentiators of all streamers. Apple Music native app. raw file playback. HDMI Multi-channel high resolutions PCM, FLAC and DSD (SACD rips) output.
Add a Douk Audio T8PRO 7-band EQ Tube Preamp Equalizer XLR Pre-Amplifier with Tone Control between the XLR and a XLR amp game over.
I thank you, my dog thanks you, and Aunt Judy thanks you. But nobody thinks "all DACs sound the same." Unless they've never heard more than one.
How are you liking your May?
What about the Red?
I need to check that thing out.
Streamer! Nothing but a streamer!!!
Just buy the remote . Making life much easier just for extra few bucks.
I found that using a high quality DVD drive the rips sound better. Do as you please.
Which would you recommend for such a setup?
@@aayotechnology I liked the Asus but actually gave up on ripping as I never got the quality I wanted.
Aren’t those GR Research Asymmetrical loudspeakers
Yup
Great speakers. My SMSL M500 MK III ESS9038pro doesn't sound cold at all. It's all implementation. I think it is a good streamer but nothing special. It is a good package for people who want to use the DAC as well and all the other functionality. I don't want to pay for a dac and screen I won't use and would rather spend the money on a dedicated streaming transport where every penny has been spent on making it a as good a transport as possible.
When did you go back to the Holo DAC?
? I never changed dac’s.
@@Newrecordday2013 OK I remember you testing another model and you were saying goodbye to the Holo DAC. I can’t remember what it was called but I do remember you saying something about the quality of the finish not being so great so you’ve set me to task now I’ll have to try and go back and find the video. Lol.
@PP-nh1lv oh, it was the pasethia. Yeah, that title was merely asking the question. I didn’t think it was better than my May Dac.
Ah, ok, I see. My bad, sorry
Hi Ron, very good video. I have the A6 Master edition and installed the upgraded power supply. I must say this unit is incredibly smooth with great sound stage and not bright. One thing I stumbled on to was I tried the Apple Music app. Well it totally opened a new window and improved everything with the streaming of the music. I canceled my Qobuz and Tidal subscriptions. I was floored but the sound quality of streaming the losses stream. I was not expecting that. I also dropped my Roon subscription as well. I must say this streamer is a gem and is not over hyped. menu navigation is so simple not sure why anyone would have issues.
agree apple lossless sounds a lot smoother but you do lose high end detail and airiness...but lossless is limiting you to CD 44K quality ...when you play high res music is when you can really hear the brightness of the eversolo imho.
Hi@@mact3333 The eversolo Master edition was nice and smooth bofore I switched to Apple Music. I only switched 4 days ago and was using Qobuz before. It was not bright at all and the master edition has different op-amps. I am not sure what you mean apple music is limited to 44k? They have a lot of his res music that comes thru as 24-96 hi res? At least that is what my eversolo is telling me and I do have a built in Dac on my pre-amp that I have been trying and it tell me that some streams are 24-96 if apple music has a his-res version
why dont you just hook up a desktop pc via hdmi, rip losslessly to itunes and count the money you will haved saved?
Your moms an Audiophile too!?
What kind of rack is that?
Homemade
@@Newrecordday2013 rad! might you have details of how you put that together posted somewhere?
The remote control is optional and you can order it for around 20 bucks. This would be far more useful to mention.
You should mention that in your review.
@@Newrecordday2013 if you are willing to become my mentor 😉
Why would anyone choose a streamer over a Roon set up?
Even with Roon, you really need a streamer to feed your DAC. For that job this is overkill. Yes, you can feed a DAC from the Roon Core, but it sounds much better if you feed the signal to a streamer - even a Raspberry Pi 4 - and then into the DAC than going directly out of the Core. A friend uses the SOtM sMS-200 Neo to feed his Holo Audio May and it really beats the RPi4 solution.
@@matthewsallman1700 how does adding another component into the signal path improve the sound? If Roon is sending a bit-perfect flac file to the dac, what could another component possibly do to improve it?
@_Chev_Chelios what I have heard is that the there are enough processes going on in the Core that it can cause issues in the purity of the signal being output. This is from folks at Roon who are otherwise skeptical of other tweaks to the Roon infrastructure. I was surprised when I added a RPi streamer that my sound improved. My friend then moved from the RPi4 solution to the SOtM device and got a bigger improvement - mainly in bass firmness.
The Dmp A8 is even better
The A8 is also a full fledged pre-amp. If one only needs a streamer to output into a Dac, then the A8 is not really worth it. I had the A8, I returned as I feel the A6 into a Gustard R26 sounds better than the Akm chips in the A8. Also rember that it’s a tough sell to put all the eggs into one basket. The A8, a combo streamer, Dac preamp becomes a $2,000 paperweight when that display dies and it typically will be the first thing to go on any one of these devices.
This video sounds more like a commercial 😮
Maybe it is.
Dude what are you even rewiving? I didnt have the patience to find out.
Figured it was obvious, I’m rewiving a fax machine.
I’m curious what a rewive is.
@@Newrecordday2013😅😂
@@craigcoughlin1834 have you ever heard of dyslexia? You may have just seen it.
I think you will get tired of walking over to your "box" and press a button or five, when your phone is always in your pocket....
Things channel really becomes (my) a serious source of no bullshit trusted reviews.
Try a Grimm MU1 it will make all your cheap Chinese junk dacs sing better since it has better clocks and upsampling and better filters
Hardly the ultimate. I have the A6 and also have an Aurender N200 with the same Holo Audio May as ron. The A6 is in no way the equivalent. The ESS DAC is just too bright sounding to me.
I find that the DMP-A6 is too bright as well. That’s why I decided to output it into a Gustard R26 Dac. So much better!!!
Your one of the finish reviewers around, but we need more content from u. But it is called a new record day right? What’s with the dac reviews?
I was interested in what you had to say. It's a sickness.
Blusound 2i, end off.
You are saying it is not a good-sounding streamer, and the best idea is just to let digital signal to an external DAC. I tried it, and it is not even close to Metronome DSS digital streamer with Metronome DAC. It is okay for an entry-level system and nothing more.
Interesting review, glad I skipped to the end
Thanks for the view
All MIC android base players have spyware built-in. Avoid them. Cheap is very expensive.
Android bashing.....wrong. You should bash their skin which runs on top of Android. Pixel 8 Pro is as smooth as butter. Android/Google didn't skin the A6.
A lot of audiophiles interested in streamers already have decent DAC and they just need a good streamer. Another reviewer said with a digital out Wiim pro with LPS sounds as good as DMP-A6. Price difference between Wiim and DMP-A6 was big and we could at least buy a better DAC with money saved.
That’s a fair and fine point