Eversolo DMP-A6 compared to other DACs and Streamers
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00:00 Intro
00:23 Features
04:37 App
08:00 Digital Outputs Sound
10:17 vs Pi2Design Mercury
12:54 vs iFi Zen Stream
13:36 vs Bluesound Node
14:37 vs Innuos Pulse Mini
16:21 Analog Outputs Sound
17:50 vs Topping E70 velvet
20:18 vs Bluesound Node
20:51 vs Innuos Pulse Mini
21:48 Conclusion
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Great review; highlighting the differencies, but also mentioning the similarities with some of its main rivals! 👌
Thank you for the all-encompassing review. I particularly liked the way you brought in the Bluesound Node and E70 Velvet comparisons.
Great and very well structured/presented review, thanks!😎👍
Outstanding review, one best I have seen on this unit if not the best!!!!
This is the best review of this streamer on the internet. Thankyou so much.😊
Excellent review. You are very clear in your descriptions. Thanks Mike Vancouver Island Canada
Thanks for the review! Great as usual.
After checking and checking I finally snagged one from Amazon 2 days ago and will be here next week. Looking forward to setting up this beauty. Thank You for an honest review as you are my favorite Digital reviewer.
Thank you. You are the only reviewer to talk at length about the Eversolos's digital output quality and compare it to other devices digital output. Your comparison of it's Native App vs other Apps is also very refreshing. Very comprehensive review of the Eversolo. Subscribed.
I watched this 3 times compared to other reviews. Very detailed and I love the unbiased opinions. Thank you
Thanks so much for this review. I am in the market for my first streamer and I can't get enough information on this yet so seeing this review helps so much. Like another commenter, I wish the DAC-Z6/8 had this size screen.
@jjbrutmanable
Жыл бұрын
Dices eso por que el z8 es mejor Dac que el DMP-A6?
Great review as always. I need to update my speakers and amp before considering something like this. Currently using a Wiim Mini into an SMSL SU-1 into my old Audiolab 8000a with PSB Alpha P5 in my office.
A very thorough and excellent review. Also, extremely helpful. Thank you.
Great review man. Keep up the good work.
Very wel explained, especially the comparisons. Thanks
Great review! I just bought the Master Edition and I'm waiting to receive it. Can't wait to test it with my gear.
Thanks for the sincere and well-rounded review!
Odlicna recenzija, samo tako nastavi. Hvala za odlican posao.
Got mine since about 2 weeks. Had a Bluesound Node before and Rose RS250. A step up from the Bluesound and on level with the Rose which costs more than twice of the Eversolo.
@mateusznowak2976
Жыл бұрын
Obecnie mam Bluesound Node 130. Mam z nim problem poniewaz wyłącza się i ciężko łapie internet. Myśle o zmianie na Eversolo. Czy różnica jest duża ??
@MrNothinglike
Жыл бұрын
How much of a step up it really is? How would you describe it?
@MrNothinglike
Жыл бұрын
Did you had the blu sound node of 2022, I wanna ask if you had the newest node?
@mateusznowak2976
Жыл бұрын
@@MrNothinglike yes,N130
@markucla
Жыл бұрын
@@mateusznowak2976 Hey Mateusz, I got mine yesterday. The difference was huge to me. I still have my N130 but in a backroom now. My N130 never wowed me, in fact I thought it was okay but I thought it would be more based on KZread praise it received. But the Eversolo wowed me. The sound was exciting, bass was on point, vocals were riveting. It was what I thought the Node would be. I'm sure the Node X is on par now but Eversolo makes me happy. The screen is amazing, adjustable, can be turned off, its so versatile. I love it and I'm sure it'll get better when broken in more.
Awesome review! Thank you!
Great review, thank you.
Good morning from Toronto thank you for the great review. I was very interested in hearing about this product. Now, as for my situation, I went with Wiim Pro feeding via optical to a Topping E50 ( yes with an IFI power supply) …and it’s damn nice ! Especially, since I run Amazon Music HD. Once again thank you ☕️👍🍕
@VALE1937
Жыл бұрын
Try coaxial cable instead, generally they sound better than optical cable.
Hadouk trio! Good taste in music man. Thanks for rewiev, I hope to get one soon.
I was hoping you would review this one, thanks!
You are a breath of fresh air. Kind of like what we want a good piece of audio gear to be. Revealing, transparent, engaging, great depth, involving. So glad I found you. Looking forward to more.
Fantastic review very informative
Excellent review, clear and profuse... I've
As always, a great review. I can't imagine how much time it takes to put together a good informational review that is void of all the marketing BS some other reviewers put out. Thx for all your hard work.
I have an original Mercury using Volumio (which interfaces poorly for this Apple user). It is connected with I²S streaming Qobuz..using my Pontus II, the sound quality is very good. I also have an SSD installed in the Mercury, which I could never use, because as a MAC-user the path to utilizing that SSD is so fraught with tech difficulties that I just stopped trying. Because of your review, I am considering the Eversolo as I could utilize my SSD in it, have better sound quality and a better user-interface! Win, Win, Win! 😀 If Eversolo introduced a DAC-less streamer with an I²S connection at a lower cost, that would be ideal!!!
Fantastic review❤
One of my favorite reviewers !! Top 3 😁 Thanks for all the hardwork ' i do wish eversolo would have just as a dedicated digital output ' but i knoe some pep like built in dacs '
Great honest review
Super interesting video; thank you. It would have been interesting to see you comparing it also to the Wiim Pro with the Topping E70 for instance. That might be the only type of combo that could compete price wise currently.
@Kai-Infinity
8 ай бұрын
That actually a lot of people recommended this combo. WiiM Pro + Topping E70 Velvet, way cheaper but sounds better.
Thank you for addressing many of the questions that I have had concerning sound quality. Unfortunately, it makes it even harder for me to wait until mine finally arrives. Truly the streamer solution I’ve been waiting for.
@markucla
Жыл бұрын
I just ordered mine yesterday. I have to wait 3 to 4 weeks. I hope my patience will be rewarded. Can't wait. Great review. I bought the N130 and thought it was meh. The reviews were so positive so I'm a little leary. I want an all in one solution for now due to space as my room is only 12 x 12 x 8.
The nice thing about this is that it’s great as a stand-alone solution in combination with an external amp and also good enough to keep and pair with a better external DAC later on.
@iiWiReviews
Жыл бұрын
Agreed.
@markucla
Жыл бұрын
Exactly my plan, and I think their target audience. But it might be a bigger audience then imagined.
Great review as always. Can you also do the EverSolo DMP master. It has an upgraded clock section and other upgrades. Can you review that?
I got my unit yesterday and managed to install KZread Music on it. I know it is not the preferred audiophile streaming service, but still.... The fact that it runs Android (version 11) makes it so much flexible than any other solution. Highly recommended.
@clarice1001nights
Жыл бұрын
I purchased a wiim pro because money is tight this month. I dont have a dac at all yet. I saw the review about the SMSL SU-1.
Very good review
Hats off for this video (and others too). You are literally the only reviewer of this gear that makes me feel your system and your ears really hear the difference and that you give it to us the way it is instead of what people want to hear. Respect.
Really nice review with good comparisons for us...the consumer. I don't know if you mentioned if it has headphone jack or amp so can I hook up my headphone amp to it.
Nice review as always. But what about the Master Edition of the streamer ? The output stage is improved. Can we expect a review ? I think we are all looking forward to 🙏
@carlosalvarez7445
Жыл бұрын
Great question! Particularly if the soundstage in the streamer is good, but not so much in the DAC, how do they interact?
That was a really thorough review. Thanks for your detailed insights. I’m curious if it can support Amazon HD because that’s the streaming service I use.
I'm hesitating between Cambridge CXN v2 and Everesolo DMP A6. Thanks for this Nice overview.
Very useful review, thank you. Would to get your take on the Weiss DAC 204 if the opportunity presents itself.
I am currently running the Mercury V2 streamer using RoPieeeXL and it is pretty darn good. I bought on Srboljub's previous review. So, he has yet to steer me wrong yet, so I ordered the EverSolo... Told 3 to 4 weeks, seems they are sold out everywhere.
Great review as always. Appreciate it as I think I have made up my mind to upgrade from the Node N130 which I haven't been that happy with. It's been ok but the buggy app annoys me still.
@craigboyd6600
5 ай бұрын
It’s the app that’s driving me away as well. Doesn’t always play well with Qobuz and I look forward to having Apple Music play lossless through the Eversolo.
Also which one you prefer should take in consideration of your speakers. Light with dark and dark with light. For instance Focals may need a darker richer dac, and Harbeth may need lighter leaner. Matching stuff and being good at it just take experience and time. Or a bunch of money to brute force your experience.
Solid review! Really like the comparisons between using it as a digital transport vs. analog out. This will be on my list! Sounds like the zen stream maybe comparable as a digital transport alone to this.
I purchased the DMP-A6 about 2 weeks ago replacing my Bluesound node 2i. Output via spdif to my Mytek Liberty Dac. 2. Sounds great. I replaced the spdif cable with a new bnc to rca 75 ohm cable feeding a Neutrik aes ebu adapter that goes to the aes ebu input of the dac. Even better low noise floor sound!
@piotrbiedowicz1602
7 ай бұрын
Did you try output via usb?
@davidparker6944
7 ай бұрын
@@piotrbiedowicz1602 I have replaced the Mytek with a Denafrips Ares 12-1 DAC using the USB input. Also replaced the power supply with a LPS-A6 linear unit. With this configuration the sound is more relaxed, natural and smooth though the bass is slightly reduced. I prefer this now.
Good review.
I do have several dacs but Schiit Modi (older chip) amused me … with little price amazing quality.
How does analog section of Eversolo DMP-A6 compare to DENAFRIPS Ares II R2R DAC. You did a great review on DENAFRIPS Ares II What are your thoughts on this comparison?
Your reviews are great! Keep pushing them out. I’d like to know if it makes more sense to get the Eversolo DMP A6 with its DAC (es9038), or a really good standalone DAC like the Demafrip ares ii paired with WiiM pro plus streamer?
It would be nice to have the streamer part only in the same form for $600. I'm sure it would be even more popular.
@BaaBaaBoozeHound
Жыл бұрын
I agree. DAC-Z8 with this screen and I'd put my order in today.
@bobb.9917
Жыл бұрын
I agree…I would even pay $700-$800 for a solo streamer in this exact format and same screen size WITH an I²S connection!
@sonicplayroompiano4302
Жыл бұрын
Why is is2 connection so revered?
@bobb.9917
Жыл бұрын
@@sonicplayroompiano4302ll…it’s controversial (Amir at Audio Science Review dismisses it…others tout it) and I²S has a lot of variables. Basically, you have more wires….3 I believe is what is used. Therefore you can keep the clock data separate on it own line, the music data on its own line and same for the instruction data. HDMI cables have more wires then 3…so they are not fully utilized. The Same thing is done, to a much lesser degree using Ethernet cable on some sources as it has multiple wires. Other connections like SPIDF, etc have to mix the data together and it has to be separated by the DAC. In theory keeping the data separate is obviously better…but apparently it’s not always audible. The HDMI cables HAVE to be short too…or the signal decays. I spent $100 on an 18" HDMI cable from Italy, so that is why I want all units to have the connection available! 😅
@basberends332
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! My question: you love the Aune with discrete op-amp. I bought it thanks to your advice. How does that compare??
Great review with lots of useful information. Found it a bit strange that you detected a difference in sound quality between streaming apps... Wish you would have been able to test it with Roon, since that's what I and many other serious audiophiles utilize. Seriously considering upgrading my ZenStream with linear power supply to the Eversolo, but it would be nice to know if the sound quality you noted would be as good when using Roon rather than the included Eversolo app. Regardless, I appreciate your review.
@strongchallenger2269
Жыл бұрын
Zen Streamer! So glitchy! Bought it last week and 😢. Should have bought Eversolo DAP6. Only plus thing about Zen Streamer is that you can connect to a DDC and I did. Sound quality is good. You're probably reading a lot from somewhere that investing in an LPS is going to improve your Zen Streamer sq. I suggest that if possible ask the shop to let you have it for home test. Am sure they have a display or demo LPS. Ask yourself what percentage of improvements you would expect with LPS and you're satisfied? 10%?
@toddt5562
Жыл бұрын
@@strongchallenger2269 I've had the Zen stream for a while, well before the Eversolo was available. LHY Audio LPS does make a 5 to 10% difference in performance. I'm using it with a Denafrips Hermes DDC and Pontus 2 DAC. Overall sound quality is fantastic. I use Roon and have no problem with glitchiness with the Zen stream... But it's not something I would recommend to people unless with Roon. I've been looking for a more upscale streamer but don't want to spend $2,500 on one. So it's probably going to be the Eversolo, probably the master edition once it's easily available. Thanks for your reply and happy listening!
@Vsread21
11 ай бұрын
@@toddt5562FYI the master edition improves the DAC, not the Streamer. I’m very interested to hear if the Eversolo provides meaningful sound improvement over your Zen Stream!
🙋♂️GREETINGS SRBOLJUB, I HOPE YOU ARE DOING WELL 🤗 AND HAVE A GREAT DAY 👍💚💚💚
I am entering the audiophile arena. I really like this streamer with the included internal DAC. My question to you is what would be a very good complimentary integrated amplifier to pair it with?
Srba, it would be interesting to compare the Node with a third party linear power supply to the Eversolo? There are two companies selling power supply upgrades for the Node - PD Creative and BeaTechnik LHY. The Node has one thing that I really am dependent on, and that is a native Radio Paradise app. I can sign into my RP account, and play a stream of my favorites of their vast and very well curated library.
@NeilBlanchard
11 ай бұрын
I am also interested in the best value "stand alone" *streamer*. I want to use my DAC that I have already, and almost cedrtainly would never use the internal DAC in this unit. The op-amps are OPA1642 (I think?) and these are not as good as even the OPA1612, that I know is *nowhere* near as good as the Sparkos I have in my Geshelli DAC.
Hey, your reviews rock. Can you make a video about your settings and how you use the BlubbleUPnP? Thanks, great content always.
@iiWiReviews
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I'll think about that when there's time (not as much devices for a review as I have at the moment).
How does the Tunein Radio App sound on the Eversolo DMP-A6? Does it sound better than the Tunein radio on the Bluesound Node with an external DAC? Another excellent review, keep them coming.
Thanks for the video. I believe that it has two wifi antennas and one bluetooth antenna. 🙂
@iiWiReviews
Жыл бұрын
Yes that's right. 🙂
mmm, same DAC as the m1s DAP. Good enough hifi is increasing in value, good review, thanks. i used to enjoy your music suggestions.
Hi thanks for your review i find it very helpful and im interesting in this device as well, please i have a question, would like to know,how it’s works with Apple Music?
I'm waiting to see a comparison between the new EverSolo Master Edition and the new Holo Audio Red Streamer.
I'm missing a HDMI-earc input. Other than that i'm in love! ;)
@bin.x
Жыл бұрын
try zidoo neo s or neo alpha
You sold me on the Tradutto and I can't thank you enough. I hope you sell me on a pure streamer one day. Hifi makers would do well to pick your brain. Cool runnings
@VirusForPrez
Жыл бұрын
Before buying this Tradutto do yourself a favor and read Amir's review of it at Audio Science Review !
@sloboat55
Жыл бұрын
@VirusForPrez I've had my Tradutto in my rig for close to a year. And love it. Amir appeals to some but not to me. Danny Richie has my abiding trust. Enjoy your music.
@johncallaghan3097
Жыл бұрын
@@VirusForPrez Amir's piece was a hatchet job. He knew the unit was defective and yet still reviewed it. The guy on soundstage network agrees with me. I've had mine for 18 months without incident. I think it's every bit as good as Srboljub indicated.
Very nice review! Thks! How much is the difference with Wiim mini Pro as transport? Ciao!
Very nice review. Your channel is great. I got mine Eversolo Master Edition yesturday. Nice looking device, very fast and logicaly organised software. Very good built quality but sound is so light and cheap. I just cant hear instruments like they are real. Voice is all around me but music is fadeing in every song. I tried it with Solaja Audio tube preamp Sedra Three. No, it doesnt help. I try eversolo as preamp but no luck. My Denon DNP 800 NE have much much more real and emotionaly heavier sound. Eversolo just dont worth all that money. If you want enjoyable sound, then you have to stick with bigger brand names
Thank you for the review. Did you get a chance to see how it sounded while using Roon? If so, how did it sound compared to the native app or Tidal connect. Thank you.
Great review thank you! I just got a Wiim Pro and have been using it as a streamer for my Arcam AVR 850. I found it to be a fantastic streamer for $149 with great software tools. I have been curious about upgrading to an external DAC and even purchase a new NODE X with their new ESS Sabre DAC. When I did a complete comparison, though the NODE X is a great device and sounds very good and many state it is far better than the GEN 3 I ended up sending it back. I liked the combination of the WiiM Pro and the Arcam better. That being said, I am curious if the DAC in the A6 DAC would outperform the internal DAC of my Arcam AVR 850?. There are tons of cool features for certain in the A6 but for me if it has a DAC it has to sound better than what I am currently using features aside.
Good review. I thought it is the same as my innuos zenith mk2 as a transport when I did my review., agree it bested the node by a way but not sure of the comparison to your innuos when Steve huff had it besting out a lumin u2 mini for double the money which kind of chimed with my experience as a giant killer against the zenith. As regards the zen stream it doesn’t have anywhere near the connection issues and I think this is a bit more balanced as a transport than the somewhat fluid detail of the zen stream which was very good sound wise but not as balanced with detail.
@iiWiReviews
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Simon. I've watched Steve's review already and I'm watching your's right now - very good. 👍 As for Pulse Mini, it was a very short session with a friend of mine, we played just few songs on both... I'll do a more critical listen in the next few days and use that in the Mini Pulse review. Cheers!
@simonprice6025
Жыл бұрын
@@iiWiReviews thanks, the 3d intro I made was fun making.
@AF-rd2vf
Жыл бұрын
It’s no giant killer but competes well where it’s slotted.
I have the Master Edition connected by LAN to my Huawei 6G router and used as a streamer connected via USB to my Denafrips DDC - DAC. It sounds much better than my IPhone 15 Pro. Very easy to set up and use. Great product. It plays Apple Music lossless hi res using Cast not Airplay2.
@Elboogs
3 ай бұрын
I’m in a similar boat. I’ve been using my iPad Pro with usb-c to a Geshelli j2s (akm 4499 and sparkos 2590 op amps) and am wondering if I’ll notice better sound quality using the eversolo as a streamer over the iPad Pro. I use Apple Music as well. Fairly noticeable difference? Thanks
Love all your reviews. When you were using the DMP-A6, did you find a way to add tracks from multiple sources (NAS, Tidal, Qobuz etc) into a single currently-playing queue, like you can on a BlueSound NODE? After reading all the great reviews I purchased an A6 and thought this feature would be a fundamental function of any streamer (having owned a NODE for years). Maybe I’m just missing something but it looks to me like you can only play track from each individual source at any one time. Thanks for all your hard work putting these great reviews together.
@iiWiReviews
Жыл бұрын
No I didn't find a way to do it. That lack of managing a playlist is the biggest peeve I have with the device. I mentioned things like no way to add a single track into the current playlist even from the same source (let's say Qobuz for example but a song is from a different playlist). So far, they updated the list to allow us to rearrange the order of the tracks which was also not possible at the time of this review (and I believe I complained about it in the software section). So I truly hope they'll keep adding more options with future updates.
@OurNige
Жыл бұрын
Thank-you so much for your prompt reply. This has confirmed my suspicions. No-one else but you have mentioned this. Keep up the best reviews on the Internet. Thanks.
Really nice review! What level is the built-in dac of a6? Is it around $500 of chifi dac? Can you recommend a best budget external dac that is better than the built-in dac of a6?
Maybe a review of the Master Edition would be nice. This one has different chips, that would improve the sound.
Hello Srboljub, excellent review, many thanks for sharing it. Following one of your previous review I took my first step in the dedicated DAC world with the SMSL DO100, which demonstrated to be an excellent sounding device for the money. This Eversolo device seems to be a killer deal and definitely the next step in my upgrade path, and if I'm not wrong shares the same DAC configuration of the DO100. How would you compare these two devices sound wise? Thanks!
@iiWiReviews
Жыл бұрын
I can't tell you how they compare in great detail because I don't have DO100 with me anymore. But going by the memory, this one is an upgrade since it's neck to neck with SU9 pro which I know is the best SMSL DAC I've tried up to $500. That means greater transparency in general.
@Mattiu75
Жыл бұрын
@@iiWiReviews Thank you so much for your reply! 🙏
Hi Srbo. I consider your reviews to be the most useful as you cover majority of my questions in advance. Having your comments about Tidal/Qobuz streaming, I would be curious to know if you ever encountered any device which can stream from these services matching quality when playing from local drive and without those rounded edges and fussiness between notes. I haven’t found despite looking for such in last 5 years…
@iiWiReviews
Жыл бұрын
I haven't heard anything being able to do that so far. Streaming always sounds a bit softer on any device I ever had a chance to hear in my or someone else's system.
@mrnokiamade
Жыл бұрын
@iiWiReviews Thanks a lot. That matches my experience. The closest viable option so far was Qobuz through Roon but not exactly even in this case
Great review I really enjoyed it. Been keeping an eye on the Eversolo DMP-A6 to replace my Zen Stream for the last month waiting for Amazon to have them restock again they sold out quick the last time and finally amazon had more of them today was able to grab one less than a hour later they sold out again I think this will become the go to streamer for alot of people in this price range
@Vsread21
11 ай бұрын
@mrjerrypotter71 in VERY curious if the Eversolo outperformed your Zen Stream in terms of sound quality. I’d be using the Eversolo plugged into an external DAC.
@davidzwicker9988
10 ай бұрын
Still pleased with Zen Stream through old ladder dac by Aragon.
@Vsread21
10 ай бұрын
@@davidzwicker9988 Yeah I tested the Eversolo vs. my iFi Zen Stream (connecting both to my DAC via USB). I returned the Eversolo.
Hi there! Great review. I’ve seen you raving about the D90SE. How does the internal DAC in the DMP-A6 compare to the Topping? Your input is key to help me decide in which direction I move
@kitussan
11 ай бұрын
Hi! I would love to hear your thoughts on this question. I'm seeing mixed reviews online. I would love to hear your thoughts on this.
I was wondering if you could take a look at the fiio r7. I am not sure witch way to go because it seems to be doing pretty much what the Eversolo is doing for a lot less. Thanks for your videos !!
Nice review but I'm a little confused here. I suppose you can play FLAC files from an internal SSD or USB drive connected to it. Since music files are stored locally and not streaming why would it sound any different whether you use the native app or not?
My dilemma: I currently have Allo DigiOne signature/Paul Hynes LPSU feeding a Loxjie D50 DAC which from what I gather has more/less similar sound signature as E70. The main reason I've been hanging on to my DigiOne is that I can run LMS (Logitech) software on it. Those who are familiar with LMS will probably understand. I would upgrade to DMP-A6 in a heartbeat if I could get better sound without losing the advantages of LMS. I suppose the Innuos might be a solution as I believe (not sure) it runs LMS or similar proprietary software but then I would probably feel the urge to buy a costly external LPSU to make sure I'm getting the most out of it. Then there's the fact that you mention that it sounds brighter than the DMP-A6 which could be an issue.
I guess this was the standard edition and not the more expensive Master Edition ! If you could have that Master edition, it would be great ! So the DAC isn't on par with the latest Gustards 26, how would you compare it with the RME then ? That being asked, excellent review as usual, thanks.
@morespinach9832
Жыл бұрын
No way would the DAC compare to RME..
Thank you for the review,,,it was excelllent What if we combine wiim pro plus with smsl d9 or topping velvet how will you compare the sound Would love to hear ut from you
So we're saying that in the comparison of ifi zen or mercury that the software used changes the sq? I believe this is the first time I heard this claim. Also, did you try the ifi or the mercury with a lps?
Thanks for a great review! Just wondering, did you use it with an integrated amp or power amp? I'm curious whether it functions well as a preamp.
@iiWiReviews
Жыл бұрын
I used it connected to my preamp and power amp combo. It works OK as a preamp too, in line with most other DACs of this price.
Ive been using a Wiim Mini with my system which sounds quite good. I bought it as a streamer before i even knew what a DAC was to integrate with my Vintage Yamaha (CR840) Receiver and Mission 780SE Speakers. I am now thinking of upgrading to the DMP-A6. Do you think it is worth the extra cost and will there be a noticable sound quality difference?
Hi, congratulations on the review. I use Drop+Dan Clark aeon x closed headphones, which headphone amplifier would you recommend? (under 700€)
Thanks for your review, very informative. I however was left with one critical question. You described the standalone streamer with a very wide three dimensional soundstage but the DAC as narrow. In the end, how do they sound together? Does the streamer spaciousness in soundstage is shadowed by the DAC's narrowness? It would be a deal breaker for me!
@iiWiReviews
Жыл бұрын
That big soundstage was obvious using na R2R DAC like Gustard R26 or my own tube DAC. With internal one it definitely gets limited to the avarage size of chip DACs at this price point, like Topping D90LE for example. That's not too narrow by itself or compared to budget DACs but it is compared to Denafrips Ares II, Musician Pegasus, Gustard R26, etc. So I guess it depends on where you coming from.
Would be a great if you can compare dmp a6 to volumio rivo
Good video. However, I was looking forward to seeing a comparison with the Orchard Audio PecanPi+ you reviewed a week or so ago. Seems like an obvious pair as they are approximately the same price. The PecanPi+ is a bare-bones performance device, as compared compared to the Eversolo. As such, if its sound quality is not clearly superior the Eversolo seems to be the better option.
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I had to return PecanPi+ review unit before this one arrived so I didn't want to make that comparison going by my memory alone. I feel like PecanPi+ would come slightly on top with a bit more fine deteil retrieval... But can't state that for sure. If we would to compare DAC sections only, I'm sure that PecanPi+ is better there because I compared both to the same Topping DAC that serves as a reference in this case. But once streaming parts come into play, I don't have such strong reference anymore. I do feel that DMP-A6 is almost closing the gap with its great digital section but I would have to compare them head to head to tell you more.
Good review mate. I think one of the antennas is Bluetooth. I am very curious to know why/how the native tidal app would sound better than tidal connect? Also if whether or not as a standalone streamer this would still beat a Pd creative modded node 2i? When I upgraded my node 2i with pd creative and linear psu there was at least a %15 improvement in soundstage, resolution and tighter bass. It was one of those wow moments where it was worth every penny. Were you using your Schumann Dac for this review by the way?
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That puzzles me too but I demonstrated the difference to a friend and he noticed it immediately. Something is obviously done differently depending on the protocol used. I can't compare it to the modded Node because it's a loaner that will have to go back soon. As for the DAC, I used Gustard R26 and my own DIY tube DAC that's actually my daily driver for the last six months or so.
@sonicplayroompiano4302
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@@iiWiReviewsyeah quite odd... oooh diy tube amp sounds sick! I think the gabster channel guy does diy Dacs not sure if tube or not. I'm not sure if you've heard of him. Highly recommend. Like you, great channel and seemingly very honest comments on gear. Do you prefer R26 over Ladder Schumann?
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I do prefer R26 slightly for its greater soundstage but wouldn't mind living with Schumann at all. They're in the same tier in my opinion.
Waiting for mine to get in stock. I am replacing a PI 3B with an allo digone card..which actually still sounds very nice...but time to move on
Hi ! Thanks for this review. Do you think that this eversolo is better than my pc +audirvana + smsl do200mkII dac ? I stream qobuz. Thank you
Thank you for the review. What DAC filter option did you use in your comparison?
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I haven't change it, so it was the default factory one. There were so many points to cover and comparisons to make already that I didn't feel like adding yet another variable to the table. Especially because different filters usually have very subtle effect.
I’m curious about how the DPM-A6 sound versus the much more expensive Hi-Fi Rose RS 250B?
Thanks a lot for the review. It looks like a great streaming dac. I'm curious, how does it compare to Ifi Neo Stream?
@elliottrosewater
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I would like to hear this too. I was thinking of going with the neo until i saw this one. I'd be using the native dac in either one. Morenaffordable than the neo...
@zubidoc
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@@elliottrosewater Same considerations, same doubts. But in my case I would've used them as streaming dac at first, and maybe later would 've bought a separate dac...
Great review. How to compare than dmp-a6 master edition about sound?
Great review! Did you (or anyone else) test sound quality over WiFi vs. sound quality over Ethernet?
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11 ай бұрын
Wifi sounds really good. If I use just my regular Internet router, I maybe even slightly prefer WiFi that sounds cleaner. But if I use the LHY SW-8 switch then it sounds slightly better than WiFi.
Thx for the nice review. I have a question, maybe you’ve tried it out. Can i use my ifi zen heaphone dac v2 with the usb out? Thx in advance ✌️