Absolutely the BEST Music Streamer for the Money! The EverSolo DMP-A6 Review. Blew my Mind.
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The EverSolo DMP-A6 Streamer is an all in one digital music streamer and converter. It is housed in an all metal enclosure and also has balanced and RCA outputs. This piece has dual DAC’s or you can use it with an external DAC as a high end streamer. I compared this to the Bluesound Node, Lumin U2 Mini and Lumin U2 and I chose to keep the DMP-A6 for my streamer, at least for the near future.
This is a high quality and yes, even high end performing unit when used as a streamer only and it offers up a bug free and lag free performance. The app is also top notch, for me besting the Lumin app.
For under $900 this is the bargain of the decade for HiFi and I highly recommend it.
The EverSolo Dip A6 is new for 2023 and I predict will be a very popular streamer for those new to streaming or to those looking for an upgrade from their computers or lower end streamers.
The built in DAC performance of the A6 is nice but not reference level as one would imagine but for me it did best the nodes built in dac.
I LOVE this streamer because its affordable for what it is, and that is a rarity these days in audio. Oh, it also felt right at home in my reference system when used as a streamer. All for under $1000.
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Much like reading most, if not all, audiophile magazines
That’s zen.
A lot of quality hifi products are being these days, that the differences between high end brands and midrange brands isn’t that much.
This looks fantastic and will force others to think about their price points. I thinks it’s beyond genius in how they take advantage of their screen interface and how freaking cool it looks!! Can you completely turn off the screen?? I would think you could. And MQA Decoding?!! Wow!! And the best point you’ve made is “are other ‘BETTER’ sounding streamers thousands of dollars better!?” Oh and I see you can dim the screen to “0”!! Wow…..fantastic….and geezuss!!…..Balanced outputs as well with HDMI and USB-C!!! You are right….this thing is definitely the Streaming Bargain of the Year!! I was looking to upgrade my Node2i, but damn…you’ve just reviewed my next and probably last component in my system!! Great review!!
For anyone confused about MQA: Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) is a three part process applied to digital audio music recordings consisting of: 1) modifying and controlling the end to end digital filter response;[1] 2) preparing the high-quality audio for transfer to a smartphone or audio device using a lossy audio compression format; and 3) decompressing the recording for playback.[2] The tech was launched in 2014 by Meridian Audio, and is now owned and licensed by MQA Ltd.[3] MQA is a proprietary system and requires licensing fees to use
There is a Screensaver turnoff timer in Settings.
I knew something like this would come along right after I bought an Auralic Aires G1.1
This is FINALLY AVAILABLE at Amazon via Prime. www.stevehuffphoto.com/order-the-eversolo-dmp-a6-from-amazon-prime/
it says unavailable. i don't think they were ready for things to go viral
What's the 2 USB slot for? Can you insert HDDs and play flacs?
@@francomendoza5151 Actually, there are three USB slots. One for Signal out, one for external USB storage and one for OTG (type C).
What an amazing piece. Something I've always tried to find. That display is just very well done.
Nicely done, Thank you 😎👍
Hi and thanks for this informative review! As you mentioned the A6 decoding MQA files from Tidal, does it play MQA gapless?
love the in depth review
Fantastic and very informative review, I’m going ahead to get this Streamer. One question, any “Bluesound DAC” that might recommend to hook up this into a tube integrated amp?? Thank you in advance.
Gerry
Thanks for the review! Did you stream Apple Music in Hires-Quality (e.g. 24/192) and how is the quality as a preamp compared to the node?
Android 11 based...So many excellent features, even a NVME SSD slot (2TB), CD-Ripping, media management...very interesting. I REALLY hope they maintain the Android 11 OS inside with security updates and a have path to Android 12 & 13...
The cd ripping aspect is also super appealing
How is the cd ripping done? Just buy an external cd drive?
@@tattedsoul1 I believe so, yes.
Yes I'm been looking to get a streamer so I'm glad to see your review
Thank you for the review. I just got my Eversolo A6 from Amazon and want to use it as a streamer ONLY going into my Hegel H390 integrated. Which digital out sounds better? USB audio out or coax?
I've just put my order in. I hope to have it for the weekend. Thanks for the review
Where did you order from? Im in the US
@@parkcitygolfer It's available in Canada - some dealers have stock and more stock is arriving this week.
I am thinking about buying 1..thanks for the review
Thanks for review. What is the max external HDD with its power supply for listening to music via usb? Regards.
Yes, I spent $5000 on my HiFi Rose RS150B and I would do it again. However, this EverSolo DMP-A6 Streamer looks like a great value.
My respect. Spending 5k$ for a PC
@@yellow_noise3 All streamers are computers.
Well, the HiFi Rose can do so much more, but if you want a simple Streamer/DAC solution at a reasonable price, its perfect.
Nice review! Definitely made it my #1 pick for the reasons you gave. Thank you!
Nice review! Can it be used to drive a classD amp directly? And can you turn it on/off using Roon remote app?
Great review. Maybe a thought next time showing us the back or front or the workings of a unit have some light on it so we can see. Cheers
Is the sound quality better than the CAMBRIDGE AUDIO CXN v2?
Yes..i have the two in the store i work and yesterday my colegue and i were doing experiments,even made recordings from streaming to cd and the results are amazing..
Thanks.
Is it GAPLESS with FLAC files and also with Spotify and Qobuz ?
So has the dCS been replaced by the T+A? Also, how was the streamer connected to the DAC200 for this review?
Здравствуйте подскажите пожалуйста, у eversolo DMP A-6, уже встоинные сервисы qubaz, Tidal, прямо на аппарате вводишь пороль и логин, и будет работать? Спасибо за ранее!
How do these streamers compare with using a Mac laptop or mini via USB into a galvanicly isolated DAC usb input?
Currently stream with a Mac Mini using Audirvana and Qobuz to a McIntosh MA 9500. Would replacing the Mac Mini with this have any sound benefits?
Your experience and your thoughts regarding the Master Edition and the A8 would be great to hear.
can i connect a cd player to its digital input of the eversolo and record music on its internal ssd drive? thank you!
I am interested in your opinion about the Eversolo amp. Please let us know. Thanks.
What is your thoughts on comparing this to the ifi Neo Stream? Cheers
How does the A6 compair to the Ifi neostream? sister company similiar tech used.
Great review....is there a link on where to buy ? I could not find one.
I wish it had a spectrum analyzer and peak level meters in addition to the vu meters.
Are you contemplating a comparison/contrast with the Fiio R7?
Great review. Thanks. Do you know if the unit can allow for a TV digital input and play DTS audio and Dolby Atmos? My LG Nanocell doesn’t support DTS and I have movies in DTS that I need to play.
Hello, may I ask 2 questions: 1) Can this streamer send the signal via WiFi to my wireless speakers? I would like to have the streamer displayed nearby for visibility but the speakers are fixed farther away. 2) If not, could I accomplish this another way?
I don't want to run a long speaker cord across my room.
Thank you so much in advance!
Just bought the Fiio R7....I wonder if I should get this now and return the Fiio
Great review as usual ! I actually ordered the Master edition which you would maybe find interesting to review as well (advertised a lower jitter clock and better OPA chips)
Let us know how the Master is when you get it. I'm thinking about getting one also. Thank you.
I haven't seen anything on the master edition.
I’ve already compiled a variety of playlists on You Tube. Can I transfer these playlists to the EverSolo or must I start making new playlists for this streamer?
Pitty it dont have Sub Out 😐
I would love this to replace my NAD M10 as it has XLR and would Connect to my NAD C298
Very tempting! It says Roon ready at Eversolo's site. But Roon Lab site's Roon Ready partners list did not have Eversolo when I checked today. Any idea if it goes by a different name?
@@punjabisingh5238 Thanks! Just noticed that Zidoo owns Eversolo & Z is a partner.
These brands throw units around to reviewers like candy, but when average Joe audiopile tries to buy one, they become unobtainium...
How does it do on playing music from your library? If you select an album, does it auto-play the next track? Is it gapless? Do it have its own organization or do you have to use an existing DLNA manager? Do you have to scroll through long lists or are there a point-and-click grouping paradigms?
Have a own library manager and gapless.
Wish you would spend more time talking about native hardware (DACs) instead of honorable mentions. Node, Hifi Rose, and now this… who buys this to connect to T+A, DAVE or DCS DAC? Not knocking using an external DAC. I use and am looking to upgrade my node with both a chord qutest and Hegel internal DAC. Would be nice to see a DAC in the same general price range as the streamer. Holo May, Venus, etc. I realize I am the pot calling the kettle black since I’m using a H390 to drive Maggie .7s. 😂. At the end of the day, thanks for reviewing and posting! I do enjoy your reviews.
Thanks for the review. As it has a volume control I was thinking of using this as a preamp as well, but I see it does not have any analog inputs (which makes sense of course). If they had added one, it would have been a great choice for a preamp.
now that the master is out how do you compare to the lumina u2
Are there still some issues with it concerning Amazon Music HD/Ultra HD??
Is pairing eversolo dmp-A6 with external smsl su-9 pro dac make any sense regarding improving sound quality
If I have a rule in the nucleus and I am very happy with the interface and controlling it from my iPad with Roon And using some of it's DSP functions, can that be done because you keep bringing up the app that comes with this unit. I'm sort of confused.
How would this (or the master edition) compare to ifi neo stream?
On Amazon music, does EverSolo automatically output the native bits/kHz (24bit/96kHz for example) of the original Amazon files without manually having to change bits/kHz? On PC, Mac, and most streamers, You have to change it manually if music changes bit/kHz.
Does the HDMI out support eARC? I am considering this or the bluesound node to serve as a streamer for my stereo hifi system but also to be the DAC interface from the TV to the hifi system. 3 remotes to control audio from the TV is overkill so eARC is a must.
All of the tech specs are on the Eversolo product page for the A6: www.eversolo.com/Product/index/model/DMP-A6/target/7abWHw%2B%2BoHhKKmVViAFMcQ%3D%3D.html
Looks like it doesnt have ARC.
Hi Stevie , Do you connect the streamer with RCA?
Did you have any issues with the app connecting over wifi. Mine will not connect and have to scan QR code everything I want to use it
Can you tell if the HDMI support CEC control?
If it works on android, will it be possible to download music to memory like in Tidal/Spotify mobile apps?
Hello
I'm using the Dynaudio Heritage Specials, thank you. With class A pre and monoblocks. It's less a bit warmer than I'd prefer. I was thinking of getting the Qutest to use with the Node 3. I just want to inject a bit of air and detail. Thoughts?
Regards
Which mono blocks you using ? Im also struggling to get the best out of my heritage specials
are you going to an amp with this? I have a tube amp i would like this streamer+dac to send signal to
What about the DMP A6 Master Edition???
Damn shame i cant connect
headphones…. Can i airplay2 to wireless speakers?
Please post where one can purchase the eversolo a6. I'm very interested. I can't find a retailer.
I'm supplying my earlier experience for those trying to get this product;
"OMG, This is so bizarre. Sometimes it's available and sometimes it's not. One day 6/7/2023 I searched Amazon and it was there. I bought it right away. I just got it today 6/18/2023 (I'm in Palm Springs area CA). I'm searching for it today and it's like it never existed. It'd be nice if you could find it and it says unavailable at this time. But you get nothing on the search. All I can say is keep looking each day for it. Very very bizarre."
what about warranty, service level? It seems you can't buy it just like an imported product without any local dealer (at least in EU). It should matter as well! And BTW where to buy it??? Just because you received it for free at home.. it doesn't mean you can pass over these important aspects...
The HiFi Rose can be hooked up to your flat-screen and stream concerts from CZcams and Apple play. Does the eversolo has this capability?
No, it does not.
I would have thought you would have done a head to head with the HIFI Rose, that you do mention only in passing?
Thanks for a great review . I have a Node get 3 . pleased with it but the screen on the Eversolo looks lush . Does the Eversolo also support internet radio like the Node . Thanks again for all your work🙏
Yes , I own an Eversolo and internetradio is supported.
Aucun problème avec les radios internet. Vous avez deux applications disponibles dans cet Eversolo. Tune in et audials play. Personnellement je pense que Audials play est vraiment la meilleure de ces deux applications.
What brand is your stereo cabinet?
Nice review, i totally agree !
I ordered one 15 minutes in the review. Didn’t wait for the end. Just what I was looking for. ❤
Really Where? Out of stock everywhere.......
@@tomb375Hembiobutiken in Sweden.
@@JOEKDAH Beställde en också. Ser mycket bra ut och den interna DAC:en kommer absolut vara tillräckligt för mig.
What an excellent and engaging review,its great to see an affordable hifi product get such high praise,i hadnt heard of eversolo previously but my question is can i just hook this up to speakers and play or do i need to run it through an amplifier?
You require an amplifier if you have passive speakers. If you have active speakers, you are fine.
There is a master edition of this streamer. Which one is the one you reviewed?
Is the A6 equipped with volume control , so I can just hook it up to my Genelecs 3 ? Thank you for your response
Yes
I've got a BSN. I use Roon. External Schiit DAC. Most of the time I absolutely forget it's even there. Isn't that really what we want out of a streamer?
better than iFi Neo Stream that you review before?
Definitely a HiFi Rose clone, but I would be curious to see how this thing sound compare to the HiFi Rose RS150B at $5K
Looks like an Auralic. Especially on the back. Wonder how it sounds compared to an Auralic Aries G1.
Thanks for the info, I placed the order! small question I use an external dac of better quality how to suggest you the connection? optical/coax/usb?
Does it have USB out? Maybe I missed that. Can I ask what the price was? I assume you're in the US. Thanks
@@tattedsoul1 Yes, it has a USB output, as well as coax and optical. I would use the coax output vs the USB due to noise and jitter. I paid $899 delivered, on back order with two year warranty from Summit HiFi. Hope to see mine by August.
Now they're about to come up with the DMP A8... and considering the reference AKM chipset it uses & the price they're asking, everybody else should just pack up and go home :)
This device made be even more popular than even the A6. Eversolo / Zidoo is definitely one to watch.
Where was this a couple years back when I got my Bluesound Vault. This looks great.
What’s your experience with the Vault? I’ve been considering that one myself.
@@noself1028 had it a couple years now. So far it's been great. Has a hard drive to store your CDs and a physical drive to rip them. I wish it had a front display or ability for on screen content.
I added a Pulse 2i speaker for our pool area. Everything can run through both BluOS app or Tidal. Syncs perfect on both devices without any weird lag.
99% of what I listen to now is streamed Tidal. Have the CDs backed up but never need to listen to them since Tidal is so easy to bring a song/album up.
EverSolo DMP-A6 Ripp CD on its internal ssd drive?
Anyone know what the name of the player is on his stand in the middle ? the silver one ?
Compared to the Bluesound Node X, which do you think would be the better value?
The EverSolo.
When using this as a source connected to a preamp, what becomes of the volume knob? Is it an input selector as well, or does the knob simply become superfluous?
Set and forget. Use the volume control on your preamp, just like any other streamer.
Yep, Eversolo plays native Apple Music for hi-res lossless.
And I've upgraded the Eversolo's power supply to a quieter linear power supply by Beatechnik.
Thx for the review. As someone who also tried the Hifi Rose, which of the two do you prefer?
Seriously? Get the EverSolo.
@@michaelwright1602 What do you mean "seriously"? I get the EverSolo is less $ but the RS150B has many upgrades spec-wise but the cost is very high.
Are you able to access Amazon music?
How does it compare to the Innuos? I think more stramers need to incorporate CD ripping drives and storage. What the heck are we supposed to do with our 400 cds?
Rip them on you laptop/PC it's quicker, and put them on a now very cheap USB stick, then plug that in one of this units USB Sockets (Rear) Sorted.
Based on your rave review I placed an order and received a unit last week. Eversolo wasnt expecting to be classed as a Bluesound Node killer. Demand must be off the charts. Never thought I'd be an early adopter. Only 500 downloads of their Android controller app so far and a handful of posts on their user forum. Sonically I agree its a Node-killer but Bluesound offers a friendlier user experience. More versatility = more complexity.
Where did you buy?
That is a 100% correct assessment the app has a ways to go.
@@JadeTheWolf1982 it's CD ripper works with some CD/DVD readers and not others.
Why do all those streamers not support multichannel sound like Flac multichannel etc. , Tidal Atmos, Amazon Music Atmos? In other words, which device can do this?
Not sure about tidal etc but the page for the a6 says the hdmi out supports multichannel dsd which I've never seen in a streamer before so that's cool
Can you use your wired headphones with the DMP A6? See no 3.5 jack on front or back! Thanks
If its a DAC only you still would need an amplifier
where do you buy this in the U.S. ?
I'm supplying my earlier experience for those trying to get this product;
"OMG, This is so bizarre. Sometimes it's available and sometimes it's not. One day 6/7/2023 I searched Amazon and it was there. I bought it right away. I just got it today 6/18/2023 (I'm in Palm Springs area CA). I'm searching for it today and it's like it never existed. It'd be nice if you could find it and it says unavailable at this time. But you get nothing on the search. All I can say is keep looking each day for it. Very very bizarre."
Could someone explain why DMP-a6 MASTER EDITION is that much more expensive? Only difference is few opa chips + clock system. I´m trying to figure out if it is justified to pay more and order Master edition.
The front logo is in gold which makes +500 €. Opamp price difference is 6 €.
The clocks are very high end, should make a sizable improvement
Great review!! What XLR cables do you recommend from the DMP-A6 to Integrated Amplifier? Thanks!
How does this compare to ifi Zen stream in term of sound quality as a streamer only?
Or even with ifi neo stream
Does this have a variable digital output like the NODE ?. would be great paired to the Peachtree GaN1 digital amp 🙂
Gan 1 is awesome
This is the reason I am here! Always on the lookout to find a new digital pre/streamer to pair w/ my GaN 1. Considering U2 Mini, Minidsp shd studio, ifi Neo stream, etc. the new Holo red dds/streamer looks interesting, but I think you’d have to control volume separately? The digital volume is the nut I’m trying to crack. Most handle it in the 24bit domain and I’m looking for 32bit volume (lossy vs lossless).
@@chrisfluke459 Check out minidsp flex digital
Also, I'm using the Geshelli J2 AKM DAC
Is the unit available for purchase in the USA?
I had the U2 mini for a couple of weeks and sent it back because the app was not ready for prime time in my opinion.
Does it up-covert to DSD like TEAC NT-505-X?
Great review. 👍🏽👍🏽🙏🏽💕
Nicely Done.
Did you notice any difference using the rca's output ?
Thanks