Eversolo DMP-A6 Streamer Review

[Scoobz1]

To connect your turntable to the A6, you will either need to add a DSP Phono Pre like the Waxwing, or a 2-box solution of phono pre and ADC.

Since you asked for a one-box solution, my suggestion was to replace the A6 with a WiiM Ultra.

Your CD player and turntable can be connected straight to the Ultra and it can apply room correction to all of your audio sources.

I guess there are one boxes and one boxes. Looking for something fairly discreet and doesnt compete witht the main source. May well get an Ultra for a second system due to its functionality. In the meantime, I will look at the Schiit SYS passive pre-amp and Mani2 phono amp / Cambridge phono duo solution and the Waxwing phono DSp solutions above and try an learn a bit more. Would love to hear from other A6 owners who have a phono solution, what it is and how they get on with it ? Thanks Scoobz1

 

[zhenek1983]

 

[zhenek1983]

 

[Brian Hall]

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They have crossed over to the dark side. I hope we don't lose Wiim.

 

[Purité Audio]

Wiim will too just you wait!
Keith

 

[AudioScience Enthusiast]

Do Eversolo device support AlexaCast, ie. being able to use it as an endpoint for music playback initiated from Alexa?

If not, why is this not an integration, since it is supported on all Wiim devices?

 

[Nutul]

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If not, why is this not an integration, since it is supported on all Wiim devices?

Although I do feel your frustration, shall it not, the fact it is supported on all Wiim devices does not make it mandatory for all other manufacturers...
Wiim != Eversolo

 

[Brian Hall]

Do Eversolo device support AlexaCast, ie. being able to use it as an endpoint for music playback initiated from Alexa?

If not, why is this not an integration, since it is supported on all Wiim devices?

They do not. Another area where Wiim is superior. Also no chromecast.

 

[AudioScience Enthusiast]

They do not. Another area where Wiim is superior. Also no chromecast.

I really wish Wiim would release a premium version of the Ultra—something like an ‘Ultra Pro Plus’—that would make the decision a no-brainer, as Eversolo has too many compromises.

Although I do feel your frustration, shall it not, the fact it is supported on all Wiim devices does not make it mandatory for all other manufacturers...
Wiim != Eversolo

You’re right—it’s not mandatory for other brands to have AlexaCast or Chromecast like Wiim. But hey, if they’re not interested in my money, who am I to argue?

Another option is the Bluesound Node Icon—a potential ‘better-than-Wiim but less-sexy-than-the-A6’ model. But let’s be real: BluOS’s Alexa integration is so bad on my NAD M10 V2 that it’s practically comedy, so I don't really want to give Bluesound more money for their failed experiments. Back to waiting for Wiim to release their Pro Plus Plus, I guess.

 

[Salt]

Do Eversolo device support AlexaCast, ie. being able to use it as an endpoint for music playback initiated from Alexa?

If not, why is this not an integration, since it is supported on all Wiim devices?

Don't blame it on the product. It is as is. If it does not fulfill your estimations, look at others. Same as it was before for several decades/centuries in any case ever.

 

[djigibao]

If I put an external dac on the Eversolo, will I lose the PEQ option?

 

[Purité Audio]

Why would you want to add an external dac to make the sound worse?
Keith

 

[djigibao]

Why would it spoil the sound if you add a better/more expensive DAC than the one built into the Eversolo?
I want to add more organic/analog sound and reduce that digital feel.

 

[Purité Audio]

The A-6 is audibly transparent ( see Amir’s review) so the only way the sound could be changed would to be by adding a poorly designed dac which has audible distortion.
Keith

 

[JustJones]

Why would it spoil the sound if you add a better/more expensive DAC than the one built into the Eversolo?
I want to add more organic/analog sound and reduce that digital feel.

That doesn't make any sense.

 

[djigibao]

If I put an external dac on the Eversolo, will I lose the PEQ option?

Does anybody have the answer to the question above?

EDIT:
Chat GPT give me the answer:

 

[Purité Audio]

Yes you can, on the A-6 you can configure USB, hdmi, optical and XLR/RCA outputs.
Keith

 

[djigibao]

second opinion by CHATGPT...

 

[Nutul]

Wow... looks very interesting that ChatGPT can just take the place of any of us, here, when it comes to explaining how things work, and/or suggesting scenarios.
Cool, isn't it?
@Purité Audio sooner or later it will also learn deception, and eventually embrace against it and take your place too... :-D

 

[Purité Audio]

Chat GDP obviously knows best, I only have an A-6 open and turned to the EQ page.
Keith