Thank you for sharing your opinion. This has to be the hifi component of the year based on value for money. Love the touchscreen & equally the ability to attach an optical drive and rip my CDs to an installed SSD. I am expecting many more UA-cam reviewers getting their reviews out quickly on this unit as it is sure to appeal to so many of us hifi enthusiasts.
New firmware released last week: system 1. SSD support up to 4TB 2. Fixed the issue of individual DSD audio file can not playback. 3. Fixed the volume passthrough mode can not be saved while restart device 4. delete the failed files while files copy failures, 5. File manager added .m3u file playback 6. Fix the issue of clock screensavers not displaying in 24-hour format 7. Optimize VU meter display 8. Added a option for XLR/RC hybrid output 9. Fix the issue of occasional lost 200ms at start playback CD 1. Optimize CD album information scrape 2. Added manually add album cover for CD Ripper 3. Adde writing ID3 metadata for CD Ripper 4. Optimize information editing function for CD Ripper 5. Fix the issue of Ripper's default serial number is wrong. Music Library 1. Add track information edit function 2. Add artist edit and manual avatar replacement function 3. Add album edit and manual album cover replacement function 4. Long titles will have a moving effect at playback interface 5. Optimize the display of playlist titles 6. Optimize artist details to display album interface by default 7. Added dynamic display function of navigation bar 8. Added custom the menu item in library settings. 9. Added show the album images at UPnP folder list 10. Fix the issue of incorrect shows the album images while playplack in UPnP 11. Optimized the issue of slow loading of album images in the playback interface Settings 1. Added volume limit option 2. Added some default startup volume settings 3. Optimize some interface A separate purchase BT/IR remote will be available soon, similar design to DAC-Z8. Also iPad landscape mode for the app in the next firmware.
OMG been waiting for more reviews on the DMP-A6 thank you been wanting to upgrade my old streamer it's between this and a ifi neo stream. Great review!
Quick question...when DMP-A6 is connected to an external DAC, is each music file (flac) served up to the DAC in its raw format? ie. 24bit 96Hz Currently I have all my music library sitting on a drive on my laptop and I usually connect via usb directly to the DAC; but for reasons unknown all music files get down-sampled to 16bit 44Hz. I have plenty of higher res files but never got to hear them in their native format. So if I install an SSD of my complete library into the DMP-A6, will the DMP-A6 send the proper signal/resolution to the DAC? I don't want any down-sampling or up-sampling.
Hi Sandu! Great review! When searching on the web for more info about the DMP-A6 I found there is a "Master Edition" with several upgrades and a larger price. Hope you can review it and compare to the DMP-A6. Thanks!
2 ACCUSILICON FEMTOSECOND oscillators with noise reduction and improved jitter OPA1612 with ultra-low noise and low distortion 1KHz 0.000015% vs the OPA1642 Are in the Master Edition but the price is around 400€ more.
can we hope for security updates even when the box isn’t supported by eversolo? The complication is that the box has a stripped down version of android which may not be supported beyond android 11. That will be a security issue as it’s on the network and exposed without any apparent security.
Z8 and Su-10 were my top choises for my next dac and this seems to perform very closes and i 'm also in the market for a streamer. Now i'm more undecided than ever...
if you only need a streamer, the offerings from wiim are very nice and great value. Just upgrade the power supply and unless you're looking for something really high end, you're done. Or you also have fiio r7 if you want more features.
@@JoseFerreira-zb7wh Have you owned Wiim Pro? How do you find it? I am thinking of buying an affordable streamer but I have no experience or product knowledge.
@@strongchallenger2269 I have a WIIM Pro and it's great for the money with oustanding software. But i just bought this streamer for my music room and look forward to it!
How would you compare it with the Node X? Sound quality wise… because of course the Eversolo has much more features (2xDAC chips). I just got the NodeX and upgraded with an AudioQuest power cable and it sounds much better. But I just discovered this little monster and thinking if I should return the Node, even tho I like the slim design, lol. Or perhaps I keep it for my room😅 also, is the AndroidOS stable enough? Thanks!!
That would make for a minimal system! Eversolo, active speakers, subs. I think REL active subs can work without a sub output even on another active speaker, though I am guessing here as I have a rel and passive speaker combo set up without sub output on the amplifier.
Great video as always. Do you by chance know if it will play Dolby out of Apple Music? It says it will play Multi-Channel in DSD or PCM. No mention of Dolby.
a dumb question perhaps but gonna ask anyway,can you connect a cd player through digital input of the eversolo en record on the internal ssd drive? or other digital devices with higher sampling rate for that matter? thanks!
I would love to pair this with my Gustard R26 and Roon or Would you just leave Gustard R26 as stand alone with Roon? I love the interface but don’t want to impact sound if just using R26 by itself. Would greatly appreciate your opinion.
Hi, may i ask if this streamer able to output analogue signal through RCA and output digital signal from USB and COAX, optical jacks all simultaneously?? Planning to using the A6 RCA plugs for connection to pair of active speakers and also use the A6 digital output to connect DAC which subsequently connect to stereo system. Thanks for clarification!
Sandor this was a great review of what seems like a new budget champ.I was wondering if the why they would use a an HDMI withour IS2?the only thing that the Bluesound Node has vs this unit it would seem is the inclusion of eARC
@@owisun85 It's a converted and re-purposed standard 6" smart phone, literally that's what it is, as the lady from Eversolo told me. Still, one of the largest or the largest screen I ever saw in any audio streamer.
@@MrSistemf Ok, mister Clown 🤡, thanks for the enlightenment program. Do people even take you seriously? I bet the only high-end product you ever tried was a free meal at McDonald's.
I have an EverSolo z8 and I use it with a Raspberry Pie running Volumio. Would the sound be more different if I used EverSolo DMP-6 as a streamer and it’s internal DAC compare to my setup ?
When is the DMP-A6 going to be available? I’ve been watching Amazon and their website to purchase but it’s not available anywhere. Super frustrated because I need a new streamer asap and this one checks all my boxes.
I do have a question. I have a EVERSOLO A6 and a EF600. My headphone is a HE1000V2 Stealth. I use a Audioquest Carbon USB A-B cable between te Eversolo and EF600. I have the option to buy a CHORD QUTEST for 800 euro's. Would you prefer to use the Qutest in this setup or the dac inside the EF600? Thanks for your great review and I am looking forward to your answer. Cheers Fonz (PS what usb cable are you using between the Eversolo and the EF600?).
I`ve been waiting for this review since ASF published measurements of that unit. One question: did you try to use it with SSD installed ? If so, is there any sound difference between LAN(or wifi) and SSD?
Hi Piotr, Yes! There are differences. Storing lossless music locally (on SSD) and streaming via LAN adds a sense of calmness and rightfulness that simply, isn't present via WiFi streaming from different platforms. Via WiFi there is a slight veil over my music that slightly rolls off the frequency extremes: the sub-bass and the upper treble. The resolution gets a bump as well and if you want the absolute best performance out of it: then LAN and local music stored on an SSD is the way to go.
@@Soundnews I got this yesterday and I will be honest don't know a lot about audio. I put in the SSD up to the limit of 2TB and have been ripping CDs. I have a very cheap set up but I am very surprised that I am hearing new things in tracks that I have listened to for decades that I have never heard before. Once you get your head around the system itself it is not too difficult. I do have one question does anyone know how to get the album art on this thing whilst ripping the CDs? other than that I am very happy and can't believe how small and well-made it is.
Thanks for this! Have you tried the interface for moving files from an external library (e.g. iTunes / Apple Music) to the M.2 SSD? Does the A6 mount as a network share on a computer? TIA!
I use wiim pro and BlueSound node 2022 in my chains and have been happy with them. For the price they provide good SQ and even better usability. I stream solely through Amazon hd so these really are my only choices . None of the high end streamers are amazon capable. Ifi streamers, hifi rose, Holo red, this unit none support amazon native streaming or a 3rd party option unfortunately.
if used as transport into a high end dac, would the streaming jitter from the eversolo feeding the dac be as low as that on a lumin transport or a dcs bartok for example?
When you say it can install Apple Music. Can you explain please? Does this mean it will stream Apple Music natively? Thanks. Edit/Add-on: I’m looking to upgrade to this from my Node2i (with PD Creative power board and PSU). Specially if I can have Apple Music natively.
I have a node 2i with the Pd creative power upgrade (from Poland) and linear power supply (Ali express). This was a huge upgrade from the standard, unmodded node 2i. I'd love to hear peoples thoughts if anyone has done a direct head to head comparison between a similarly modded node 2i and this nice looking Ever Solo streamer. So tempted to buy but not sure if it will sound better than my node
I am looking to buy one to find out because I heard no difference between my similarly upgraded node2i vs a stock node2i, when using as a transport only.
@@Eugene737 wow that's surprising. What amp and speakers do you have? I definitely heard a difference when doing the upgraded mods on my node. Bigger soundstage, more 3D and tighter bass. These were very real and noticeable differences. Could I also ask which mods you did on the node? Did you also have external linear psu?
@@sonicplayroompiano4302 Oh, I don't doubt that you heard a difference at all. I have been on the other side of the table where I clearly hear differences that others don't. Just goes to show you that we all hear differently. I have a Norma Audio PA-150 amp paired with a Rosso Fiorentino Pienza 2. The node2i. I swapped in the Pd Creative power supply + Sbooster BOTW P&P ECO MKII
Definitely worth upgrading. I got the master edition. I have similar setup as your and paired and use the Pontus II as DAC. The Eversolo sounds better in every way except the warms only the R2R Pontus II can provide. It seems to remove the blanket off the speakers. Bass notes are tighter, faster and noise floor dropped lower, just as when I added the linear power supply and noticed the silent/lower noise floor. The Eversolo lower the noise floor even more. The 2i with linear power supply + Pontus II still sound great with my SET driving the CW IV+REL sub. The Eversolo has more neutral sound than the Pontus II, which may not pair well with the super reviewing CW IV. The current setup on my A system is mainly for vocal music. The Eversolo is driving my b system in the garage; consists of Audio Research LS2, Parasound A21 and Definity BP20. I have driven that BP 20 with many types of amps for the past 30+ years. None can make it sounds as musical as the Eversolo.
The reason I'm asking is these statements in a dealers advertising: Support NFS, SMB, Web DAV, UPnP protocols to access storage devices shared in the LAN. Support built-in SMB network media sharing service for easy local media sharing.
I definitely know Zidoo because they make the best Android boxes. I'd love to have a streamer for Qobuz and also replace my old z9s Android box. Does both this and the NEO alpha allow regular Android app to be installed? Besides a 1-inch bigger screen, what are the notable feature differences between the two? Do they both use the superior 9038 DAC like my Oppo 205?
You mention in your review that you can download 3rd party apps like Apple music on to the DMP-A6 I was wondering if running the apple music app straight from the DMP-A6 can you get the full native support of 24 bit /192 kHz or are you still limited to Airplay max of 16 bit / 44.1 kHz ?
Right now the only way i can use Apple Music 24bit/192 kHz tracks available on the service is to use my iphone and connect by usb into my Bifrost 2 Dac which is not ideal for me and my current music streamer is a Zen Stream which only support airplay to stream Apple Music so if that right running apple music app from the DMP-A6 Android OS at hi-res then this will be my next music streamer
It does yes. I don’t use Apple Music but I tried Amazon music which works via the android interface and I got hi res quality. In the blurb on the website they state “Support Direct audio in 3rd party APPs (Apple Music hi-res direct output)”. I’m trying one for my review and looking at comments for research.
I have Zen stream with Pontus II. My Eversolo coming in June. Will let you know if big difference. My main reason to get it was they have app for Qobuz.
I have a YAMAHA CXA-5200 for my home theatre.. which uses ESS 384 kHz / 32-bit SABRE PRO Premier DAC™ ES9026PRO x 2 (for all channels incl. presence speakers). I can obviously Airplay 2 all my music to from my phone - however the amp would not appear to have the built in "connect" features that this unit has. My local content (1.5 tb of ALAC and higher bitrate ALAC rips) is on a Synology NAS and I use Itunes on a PC and also Plexamp for playback .. Of course, using a receiver I can also use Apple music (or other) atmos sources easily... Are the 2 DACS in this unit for stereo that much better that it would be worth purchasing this unit? I'm assuming the device won't passthrough Atmos to my amp for decoding? I'd envisage that I would connect the DMP-A6 via HDMI output to an input on the AMP, or better to use the XLR outputs?! Or Both....
Dear Sandu Vitalie, it is with great pleasure that I read and watch your reviews, congratulations on the work you have done which is of great quality. Could you compare the EverSolo DMP-A6 with the Cambridge Audio CXN V2? I think both belong to the same range of values.
I've owned the Cambridge and I thought it was very nice overall, but it is a pretty old unit at this point and still using older Wolfson Dacs and an old low resolution display. 13th Note compared the sound and the Eversolo seems to easily outclass it. ua-cam.com/video/3pursI-GtR4/v-deo.html
As DAC only units, R26 and A26 are outperforming the EverSolo unit, there is no question about it. However when it comes to streaming music, this is where DMP-A6 shines brighter than the sun. It's absolutely fantastic and I will be using it as a Roon endpoint,Tidal Connect & Qobuz Connect capable unit from now on.
@@Soundnews so can you clear up, would you pair Eversolo with R26 or leave R26 as Roon endpoint? Would adding Eversolo to the R26 lessen quality of sound, remain the same? Thanks
maybe of you upgrade the power supply on the bluesound it'll become closer. Vinshine audio has released an upgrade kit, and there are also alternatives within the eu, if it interests you.
@@BughunterX There's 2, one for a drive and one for Output. Currently I'm using the (bottom) USB output to my Denafrips Ponthus DAC. But it's my first day, and may just use the XLR's instead? Currently experimenting (that's why I'm here watching this video).
Love the review... question how did you get the music art to show on your TV... As I would like to get an A6 but as far as I'm aware it doesn't output a picture from hdmi. Thanks
He has responded to Clarice Carter regarding R26 or A26. According to him, Eversolo build-in DAC cannot beat R26 or A26 however using as a streamer is a great combination.
Question is does combination reduce performance rather than using Roon direct to R26. Running Roon thru Bluesound Node2i then thru R26 is not as detailed as R26 alone.
I don't think they work like a real VU meter works showing the average audio level. It's more like a PPM showing Peak Levels instead. Not accurate but looks pretty if that counts.
Bought the Master Edition, use it a a preamp for my Nad C298 and Dali Grand loudspeakers. Glorious sound!
Amazing performance from Zidoo !!! I have it on the floor for two years- love it!!!
Thank you for sharing your opinion. This has to be the hifi component of the year based on value for money. Love the touchscreen & equally the ability to attach an optical drive and rip my CDs to an installed SSD. I am expecting many more UA-cam reviewers getting their reviews out quickly on this unit as it is sure to appeal to so many of us hifi enthusiasts.
so u can rip cd with it too?
@@icsunonova I believe so. You will need to buy an optical cd drive & SSD memory e.g. up to 2TB
@@johnmcgregor9281 So, we don't have to use NAS and instead use the installed SSD to play the ripped CDs? 2TB is huge!
@@strongchallenger2269 You need to add SSD (NVMe) yourself.
New firmware update supports 4TB SSD.
I actually am in the market for a streamer and a dac so your video has been very helpful to present and review this streamer/dac.
What an amazing price for such a feature packed streamer/dac/amp.
Not an amp but I agree with you. Pre-ordered one.
@@drazenbabich I think he meant preamp.
Got mine today. It's absolutely amazing and I think it should be priced at $1,500 to $2,000. It's that good.
New firmware released last week:
system
1. SSD support up to 4TB
2. Fixed the issue of individual DSD audio file can not playback.
3. Fixed the volume passthrough mode can not be saved while restart device
4. delete the failed files while files copy failures,
5. File manager added .m3u file playback
6. Fix the issue of clock screensavers not displaying in 24-hour format
7. Optimize VU meter display
8. Added a option for XLR/RC hybrid output
9. Fix the issue of occasional lost 200ms at start playback
CD
1. Optimize CD album information scrape
2. Added manually add album cover for CD Ripper
3. Adde writing ID3 metadata for CD Ripper
4. Optimize information editing function for CD Ripper
5. Fix the issue of Ripper's default serial number is wrong.
Music Library
1. Add track information edit function
2. Add artist edit and manual avatar replacement function
3. Add album edit and manual album cover replacement function
4. Long titles will have a moving effect at playback interface
5. Optimize the display of playlist titles
6. Optimize artist details to display album interface by default
7. Added dynamic display function of navigation bar
8. Added custom the menu item in library settings.
9. Added show the album images at UPnP folder list
10. Fix the issue of incorrect shows the album images while playplack in UPnP
11. Optimized the issue of slow loading of album images in the playback interface
Settings
1. Added volume limit option
2. Added some default startup volume settings
3. Optimize some interface
A separate purchase BT/IR remote will be available soon, similar design to DAC-Z8. Also iPad landscape mode for the app in the next firmware.
I just found your channel... GREAT REVIEW 😊... Am now a subscriber 👍
Looks like quite a special product indeed. Wondering how it would compare to something like an ifi Zen Stream and Zen One signature combo. Any idea?
OMG been waiting for more reviews on the DMP-A6 thank you been wanting to upgrade my old streamer it's between this and a ifi neo stream. Great review!
From iFi, I tried a Zen Stream some time ago, but it was too buggy for my taste.
Oh goody, this months, or this weeks flavor of the month?. I can't wait to see which brand is next.
Thanks for your review! 👍 Did you tested Apple Music and the HiRes Output (e.g. 24/192)?
I didn't try Apple Music, but I did try 24/192 files from Qobuz, which worked as expected.
Yes，It works.
Quick question...when DMP-A6 is connected to an external DAC, is each music file (flac) served up to the DAC in its raw format? ie. 24bit 96Hz Currently I have all my music library sitting on a drive on my laptop and I usually connect via usb directly to the DAC; but for reasons unknown all music files get down-sampled to 16bit 44Hz. I have plenty of higher res files but never got to hear them in their native format. So if I install an SSD of my complete library into the DMP-A6, will the DMP-A6 send the proper signal/resolution to the DAC? I don't want any down-sampling or up-sampling.
Can't wait to see what will be the A8
Lol, I just got mine in today. I hope they don't come out with an A8 too soon. If they do, I'll sell you my A6 cheap. Well, not that cheap.
Hi Sandu! Great review! When searching on the web for more info about the DMP-A6 I found there is a "Master Edition" with several upgrades and a larger price. Hope you can review it and compare to the DMP-A6. Thanks!
2 ACCUSILICON FEMTOSECOND oscillators with noise reduction and improved jitter
OPA1612 with ultra-low noise and low distortion 1KHz 0.000015% vs the OPA1642
Are in the Master Edition but the price is around 400€ more.
00€ ???
@@goodsound4756 bout 450. Imho not worth the cash...
@@BughunterX thanx
@@clarice1001nights where to get the master version?
Great review! Using as preamp direct to your amp, did you notice any sound degradation using the digital volume control?
Good question. Comparing to Topping PRe90?
can we hope for security updates even when the box isn’t supported by eversolo? The complication is that the box has a stripped down version of android which may not be supported beyond android 11. That will be a security issue as it’s on the network and exposed without any apparent security.
Yikes. Just got mine today.
Waiting for it to be sold in the US. I keep checking ... crickets.
Nice review and very nice Product!
Z8 and Su-10 were my top choises for my next dac and this seems to perform very closes and i 'm also in the market for a streamer. Now i'm more undecided than ever...
if you only need a streamer, the offerings from wiim are very nice and great value. Just upgrade the power supply and unless you're looking for something really high end, you're done. Or you also have fiio r7 if you want more features.
@@JoseFerreira-zb7wh Have you owned Wiim Pro? How do you find it? I am thinking of buying an affordable streamer but I have no experience or product knowledge.
@@strongchallenger2269 i have a wiim mini and it's great! i don't think there's anything better for the price.
@@JoseFerreira-zb7wh Thanks for your input.
@@strongchallenger2269 I have a WIIM Pro and it's great for the money with oustanding software. But i just bought this streamer for my music room and look forward to it!
How would you compare it with the Node X? Sound quality wise… because of course the Eversolo has much more features (2xDAC chips). I just got the NodeX and upgraded with an AudioQuest power cable and it sounds much better. But I just discovered this little monster and thinking if I should return the Node, even tho I like the slim design, lol. Or perhaps I keep it for my room😅 also, is the AndroidOS stable enough? Thanks!!
I know it't just me, but I would love to see an HDMI ARC and a sub out too!
That would make for a minimal system! Eversolo, active speakers, subs. I think REL active subs can work without a sub output even on another active speaker, though I am guessing here as I have a rel and passive speaker combo set up without sub output on the amplifier.
12:15 Withe USB out being good. Did you experiment with XLR out? If there was anything to benefit from either?
Thanks for the informative video.
Didn't I mention its DAC performance in the video? XLR out was used when describing its DAC performance
They’re nice speakers but why have you got them jammed against the walls?
What is the best way to show album art on screen (TV) at the same time, thanks great review
Great video as always. Do you by chance know if it will play Dolby out of Apple Music? It says it will play Multi-Channel in DSD or PCM. No mention of Dolby.
In terms of sound quality, using it as a streamer or a dac, would you say this beats the fiio r7 (with upgraded power supply)?
would be interested in this response aswell :)
I just bought the R7 too....
So, no need for separate preamp-Direct to Amp?
Good question. Comparing to Topping Pre90?
a dumb question perhaps but gonna ask anyway,can you connect a cd player through digital input of the eversolo en record on the internal ssd drive? or other digital devices with higher sampling rate for that matter? thanks!
I would love to pair this with my Gustard R26 and Roon or Would you just leave Gustard R26 as stand alone with Roon? I love the interface but don’t want to impact sound if just using R26 by itself. Would greatly appreciate your opinion.
Hi, may i ask if this streamer able to output analogue signal through RCA and output digital signal from USB and COAX, optical jacks all simultaneously?? Planning to using the A6 RCA plugs for connection to pair of active speakers and also use the A6 digital output to connect DAC which subsequently connect to stereo system. Thanks for clarification!
Do you think it’s worth getting the master edition?
Sandor this was a great review of what seems like a new budget champ.I was wondering if the why they would use a an HDMI withour IS2?the only thing that the Bluesound Node has vs this unit it would seem is the inclusion of eARC
node has sub out to
And the nice screen
Who's Sandor?
@@owisun85 It's a converted and re-purposed standard 6" smart phone, literally that's what it is, as the lady from Eversolo told me. Still, one of the largest or the largest screen I ever saw in any audio streamer.
Thanks for review. What is maximum for external HDD to connect to USB? I have external 4TB HDD with power supply. Thanks.
This baby should sell like hot cakes! Amazing price/value and beautiful screen. Nothing comes even close!👍👍
Just got it and I lllloooovvvee it. Sounds so good. I'll eventually get an external dac but no hurry at this time.
@@markuclaAwesome!🎉. Can I ask where you bought it? Pre-order months back? Thanks! Really want one.
@@MrSistemf For sure you don't know how many of these babies are being sold! And also never tried one.
@@MrSistemf Ok, mister Clown 🤡, thanks for the enlightenment program. Do people even take you seriously? I bet the only high-end product you ever tried was a free meal at McDonald's.
I have an EverSolo z8 and I use it with a Raspberry Pie running Volumio. Would the sound be more different if I used EverSolo DMP-6 as a streamer and it’s internal DAC compare to my setup ?
When is the DMP-A6 going to be available? I’ve been watching Amazon and their website to purchase but it’s not available anywhere. Super frustrated because I need a new streamer asap and this one checks all my boxes.
I do have a question. I have a EVERSOLO A6 and a EF600. My headphone is a HE1000V2 Stealth. I use a Audioquest Carbon USB A-B cable between te Eversolo and EF600. I have the option to buy a CHORD QUTEST for 800 euro's. Would you prefer to use the Qutest in this setup or the dac inside the EF600? Thanks for your great review and I am looking forward to your answer. Cheers Fonz (PS what usb cable are you using between the Eversolo and the EF600?).
Hi, congratulations on the review. I use Drop+Dan Clark aeon x closed headphones, which headphone amplifier would you recommend? (under 700€)
I`ve been waiting for this review since ASF published measurements of that unit. One question: did you try to use it with SSD installed ? If so, is there any sound difference between LAN(or wifi) and SSD?
Hi Piotr, Yes! There are differences. Storing lossless music locally (on SSD) and streaming via LAN adds a sense of calmness and rightfulness that simply, isn't present via WiFi streaming from different platforms. Via WiFi there is a slight veil over my music that slightly rolls off the frequency extremes: the sub-bass and the upper treble. The resolution gets a bump as well and if you want the absolute best performance out of it: then LAN and local music stored on an SSD is the way to go.
@@Soundnews Ok, thanks !! SSD would be my end solution with this one as most reliable option (from my experience with other network players).
@@Soundnews I got this yesterday and I will be honest don't know a lot about audio. I put in the SSD up to the limit of 2TB and have been ripping CDs. I have a very cheap set up but I am very surprised that I am hearing new things in tracks that I have listened to for decades that I have never heard before. Once you get your head around the system itself it is not too difficult. I do have one question does anyone know how to get the album art on this thing whilst ripping the CDs? other than that I am very happy and can't believe how small and well-made it is.
@@Soundnews Hi, have you or anyone else compared external SSD via USB vs internal M.2 SSD? Thanks
I would have no problem selling my wiim pro & geshelli dac for this but would you know if this has an EQ in the app like the wiim pro.
I loved the video. When does this come out? I’ve looked online and can’t find it for purchase anywhere.
How does the dac section compare to FiiO k9 pro ESS IN TERMS of sound quality?
Thanks for this! Have you tried the interface for moving files from an external library (e.g. iTunes / Apple Music) to the M.2 SSD? Does the A6 mount as a network share on a computer? TIA!
I use wiim pro and BlueSound node 2022 in my chains and have been happy with them. For the price they provide good SQ and even better usability. I stream solely through Amazon hd so these really are my only choices . None of the high end streamers are amazon capable. Ifi streamers, hifi rose, Holo red, this unit none support amazon native streaming or a 3rd party option unfortunately.
Can we wait review from you about new Fiio speakers?
Missing hdmi eARC for my use..
Thank you for the review!
Could you fix the volume output when you use the internal dac ? I want to let my preamp do the job.
Thank you
Yes, you can do that.
Nice Thank you !
if used as transport into a high end dac, would the streaming jitter from the eversolo feeding the dac be as low as that on a lumin transport or a dcs bartok for example?
If it works on android, will it be possible to download music to memory like in Tidal/Spotify mobile apps?
Yes, I mentioned about that in the video. It has 32GB of ROM memory on which you can install third-party apps.
@@Soundnews I did not notice it! Greate! Thanks!
@@Soundnews IIt will be also works on extra SSD, witch i am going to instal in this streamer?
Really interested in this one
Thank you for the review. Will u recommend to connecting this unit to Marantz SR8015 via HDMI?
Great review. Does A6 better sounding DAC versus pontus 2?
When you say it can install Apple Music. Can you explain please? Does this mean it will stream Apple Music natively? Thanks.
Edit/Add-on: I’m looking to upgrade to this from my Node2i (with PD Creative power board and PSU). Specially if I can have Apple Music natively.
Also is their a way to bypass the Eversolo internal dac and connect a better dac while using this streamer?
Yes...by using its USB output (as I have mentioned several times in the video).
Great Review 👍
sir, does its Dac sound better than the Topping D90 Dac?
I have a node 2i with the Pd creative power upgrade (from Poland) and linear power supply (Ali express). This was a huge upgrade from the standard, unmodded node 2i. I'd love to hear peoples thoughts if anyone has done a direct head to head comparison between a similarly modded node 2i and this nice looking Ever Solo streamer. So tempted to buy but not sure if it will sound better than my node
I am looking to buy one to find out because I heard no difference between my similarly upgraded node2i vs a stock node2i, when using as a transport only.
@@Eugene737 wow that's surprising. What amp and speakers do you have? I definitely heard a difference when doing the upgraded mods on my node. Bigger soundstage, more 3D and tighter bass. These were very real and noticeable differences. Could I also ask which mods you did on the node? Did you also have external linear psu?
@@sonicplayroompiano4302 Oh, I don't doubt that you heard a difference at all. I have been on the other side of the table where I clearly hear differences that others don't. Just goes to show you that we all hear differently. I have a Norma Audio PA-150 amp paired with a Rosso Fiorentino Pienza 2. The node2i. I swapped in the Pd Creative power supply + Sbooster BOTW P&P ECO MKII
I'm super interested with that kind of comparison too!
Definitely worth upgrading. I got the master edition. I have similar setup as your and paired and use the Pontus II as DAC. The Eversolo sounds better in every way except the warms only the R2R Pontus II can provide. It seems to remove the blanket off the speakers. Bass notes are tighter, faster and noise floor dropped lower, just as when I added the linear power supply and noticed the silent/lower noise floor. The Eversolo lower the noise floor even more.
The 2i with linear power supply + Pontus II still sound great with my SET driving the CW IV+REL sub. The Eversolo has more neutral sound than the Pontus II, which may not pair well with the super reviewing CW IV. The current setup on my A system is mainly for vocal music. The Eversolo is driving my b system in the garage; consists of Audio Research LS2, Parasound A21 and Definity BP20. I have driven that BP 20 with many types of amps for the past 30+ years. None can make it sounds as musical as the Eversolo.
Thanks for the review. I wanted to be sure, the Lan connection is input only, no output? I have a R-26 & would like to connect via Lan.
The reason I'm asking is these statements in a dealers advertising:
Support NFS, SMB, Web DAV, UPnP protocols to access storage devices shared in the LAN.
Support built-in SMB network media sharing service for easy local media sharing.
I definitely know Zidoo because they make the best Android boxes. I'd love to have a streamer for Qobuz and also replace my old z9s Android box. Does both this and the NEO alpha allow regular Android app to be installed? Besides a 1-inch bigger screen, what are the notable feature differences between the two? Do they both use the superior 9038 DAC like my Oppo 205?
You mentioned no remote control, so do we have to purchase the remote control separately?
The EverSolo app is the remote control.
They have mentioned they'll be coming out with a remote similar to the other Zidoo product remotes they have now.
On the manual File manager/zidoo/Movie menu is shown. But oob there are no avi codecs. Can a tv on the network play avi files saved on the eversolo?
You mention in your review that you can download 3rd party apps like Apple music on to the DMP-A6 I was wondering if running the apple music app straight from the DMP-A6 can you get the full native support of 24 bit /192 kHz or are you still limited to Airplay max of 16 bit / 44.1 kHz ?
This is really an interesting question. In Apple policy I can hardly imagine other services can use their platform and have native support
It is Android stuff. It should support hi-res like you are playing music from your Android device.
Right now the only way i can use Apple Music 24bit/192 kHz tracks available on the service is to use my iphone and connect by usb into my Bifrost 2 Dac which is not ideal for me and my current music streamer is a Zen Stream which only support airplay to stream Apple Music so if that right running apple music app from the DMP-A6 Android OS at hi-res then this will be my next music streamer
@@MrJerrypotter71 it should
It does yes. I don’t use Apple Music but I tried Amazon music which works via the android interface and I got hi res quality. In the blurb on the website they state “Support Direct audio in 3rd party APPs (Apple Music hi-res direct output)”. I’m trying one for my review and looking at comments for research.
Nicely Done.
Did you try the native DSD Multi-Channel output from the HDMI output?
Currently have a R26 paired up with a Zen stream, but I am now thinking this might be a good streamer upgrade over the Zen.
Honestly, this one gets my top recommendation without trespassing expensive & ridiculously expensive territory.
I have Zen stream with Pontus II. My Eversolo coming in June. Will let you know if big difference. My main reason to get it was they have app for Qobuz.
@@klepp19 June? Why have to wait for so long? We are now in the middle of May!
@@strongchallenger2269 That's what dealer said. First batch was sold out
@@klepp19 Wow! It must be a great product!
Can you set both the xlr and rca audio output simultaneously?
Yes
I have a YAMAHA CXA-5200 for my home theatre.. which uses ESS 384 kHz / 32-bit SABRE PRO Premier DAC™ ES9026PRO x 2 (for all channels incl. presence speakers).
I can obviously Airplay 2 all my music to from my phone - however the amp would not appear to have the built in "connect" features that this unit has.
My local content (1.5 tb of ALAC and higher bitrate ALAC rips) is on a Synology NAS and I use Itunes on a PC and also Plexamp for playback ..
Of course, using a receiver I can also use Apple music (or other) atmos sources easily...
Are the 2 DACS in this unit for stereo that much better that it would be worth purchasing this unit?
I'm assuming the device won't passthrough Atmos to my amp for decoding?
I'd envisage that I would connect the DMP-A6 via HDMI output to an input on the AMP, or better to use the XLR outputs?! Or Both....
Dear Sandu Vitalie, it is with great pleasure that I read and watch your reviews, congratulations on the work you have done which is of great quality.
Could you compare the EverSolo DMP-A6 with the Cambridge Audio CXN V2? I think both belong to the same range of values.
I've owned the Cambridge and I thought it was very nice overall, but it is a pretty old unit at this point and still using older Wolfson Dacs and an old low resolution display. 13th Note compared the sound and the Eversolo seems to easily outclass it. ua-cam.com/video/3pursI-GtR4/v-deo.html
How do you think this unit compares to the Gustard R26 or A26? This looks very interesting and seems to have a lot more ability in the bass region.
As DAC only units, R26 and A26 are outperforming the EverSolo unit, there is no question about it. However when it comes to streaming music, this is where DMP-A6 shines brighter than the sun. It's absolutely fantastic and I will be using it as a Roon endpoint,Tidal Connect & Qobuz Connect capable unit from now on.
@@Soundnews And there is no input to bring in a CD player into it also?
@@clarice1001nights If you have a CD transport with digital outputs, then you can connect it to DMP-A6 via optical or coaxial.
@@Soundnews any thoughts on Tidal Connect v Roon/Tidal?
@@Soundnews so can you clear up, would you pair Eversolo with R26 or leave R26 as Roon endpoint? Would adding Eversolo to the R26 lessen quality of sound, remain the same? Thanks
Very good price / quality.. I buy one, but it's not in stock, i need wait couple weeks.. I'm very courious..
Does this play Amazon Ultra HD like the WiiM?
Suppose A6 sounds good enough for Hegel H120+Kef_R5_Meta combo?
Is this going to outclass a Bluesound 2i and SMSL M500 MkII?
Easily! I'm keeping it.
maybe of you upgrade the power supply on the bluesound it'll become closer. Vinshine audio has released an upgrade kit, and there are also alternatives within the eu, if it interests you.
@@JoseFerreira-zb7wh Thats an option, any vendors in Europe you recommend?
@@ossiebacchus7110 PD Creative seems like a trusted seller.
I’d second easily better than a 2i in sound and build
Does this have any tone controls/eq ?
How is the DAC section compared to Gustard A22?
Is the DAC in the DAP-A6 as good or better sounding than the SMSL SU-9 ?
Have you seen the new Master ?
I would buy it but only in silver Pity
Is there a DAC mode, bypassing the preamp?
Yes, of course. You can disable the volume control, blasting maximum voltage as a normal DAC would do.
I can't get the VU meter to work, they stay down while playing music
Can i use the USB-C Port with a USB Stick, or just with a external Drive?
You can use a USB Stick only with the USB 3.0 OTG port. USB-C is a digital input (unlocking its USB DAC)
@@Soundnews I thought the other USB 3.0 slots were only ment as digital outputs.
@@BughunterX There's 2, one for a drive and one for Output. Currently I'm using the (bottom) USB output to my Denafrips Ponthus DAC. But it's my first day, and may just use the XLR's instead? Currently experimenting (that's why I'm here watching this video).
I'm surprised so many streamers do NOT have integrated CD rippers and memory storage.
A 4 tb m.2 is far better than integrated slow storage(which you'll get at this price).
Здравствуйте не подскажите какой CD привод подойдёт к eversolo DMP A-6 Master edition?
I am wondering if it can install YT! (UA-cam Music). That is an Android App with it's own APK. Would it work?
I bought this and have no idea how to use it. I crank the volume all up but no sound comes out of the unit wtf
Does anybody know how to fix album art not showing through airplay? Using Apple music or Amazon music.
So this device is not meant to power passive speakers… correct?
No
How do you compare this to the Fiio R7?
@@gynesschen7662 where did you read it please?
Please repeat the name of the Streamer / DAC. The start of the clip the music crackles, is too loud and you mumble the first sentence or so.
Hi Clarice, it was the Zidoo NEO Alpha which I reviewed here: ua-cam.com/video/tdKZi7Unun4/v-deo.html
Is their tone controls on this streamer
How many songs can the A6 index via SSD or SMB?
great review, as usually! :) pre-orderd mine and will replace my current D90 MQA DAC. I'm expecting not a major (if any) downgrade in sound quality
Wonder why you are replacing your D90 MQA DAC and choose Eversolo build-in DAC? Isn't separate component should sound better?
will keep the Topping DAC for an A/B testing, but if the differences aren't perceivable by me (vs the built-in DAC), I'll sell it :)
Pre-ordered from where?
Can it be controlled by Alexa
No remote!?
They've announced it's in the works and will be similar to their currently line of Zidoo remotes.
As preamp, Z8 or this one?
Can’t find one for sale!
Love the review... question how did you get the music art to show on your TV...
As I would like to get an A6 but as far as I'm aware it doesn't output a picture from hdmi.
Thanks
I’m tempted to use this as a streamer connected to a Gustard R26. Thoughts?
He has responded to Clarice Carter regarding R26 or A26. According to him, Eversolo build-in DAC cannot beat R26 or A26 however using as a streamer is a great combination.
Question is does combination reduce performance rather than using Roon direct to R26. Running Roon thru Bluesound Node2i then thru R26 is not as detailed as R26 alone.
@@jmp622 I guess I’ll find out
Very nice review. How does the streamer compare to the SOtM SMS 200 Neo (Ultra)?
Buy one and tell us.
The VU Meters don't work correctly. 🔈🔉🔊
I think probably it was not connect to a signal so it shows a demo of the vu
@@gynesschen7662 This is the 3rd review I've watched. They don't work correctly.
I don't think they work like a real VU meter works showing the average audio level. It's more like a PPM showing Peak Levels instead. Not accurate but looks pretty if that counts.
@@markucla Fair enough, just fyi.