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Eversolo DMP-A8 Balanced Streamer/DAC Review

Rate this streamer/DAC/Preamp:

  • 1. Poor (headless panther)

    Votes: 5 1.3%
  • 2. Not terrible (postman panther)

    Votes: 12 3.1%
  • 3. Fine (happy panther)

    Votes: 74 19.0%
  • 4. Great (golfing panther)

    Votes: 299 76.7%

  • Total voters
    390
It would for stored content. But for streaming, you need a different solution.
That is exactly the way I would use it IF it had analog DSP AND at least 2 sub out's that could do all the things needed for passive powered (by my NAD 2200's) subs.
 
Well, it *is* a computer with app(s), isn't it, albeit a single-purpose one, like any other streamer?
Yes, it is a 'specialized' computer designed for a specific job, which is NOT what most people are thinking of when they say "I don't want a computer in my system".
(People like myself).
I have no issue with the computer being specialized to do particular jobs related directly to whatever it is supposed to do within the audio system (such as streaming).
As to updating, it should be able to do that also but it, as part of the audio system, would not have any access to the home computer's setup.
 
Pretty good performance from this A8. A plethora of inputs/outputs while having DSP/PEQ. Great preamp specs as well. On paper this is an outstanding digital device. Well it even has analog inputs..wow.

In my opinion you are buying this to use all its extra features. Just want a streamer and/or dac there are cheaper options. This unit has a lot to offer. Also, many people want nothing to do with computers or laptops in their stereo system. Im one of those people.

If I was interested in this A8 my main concerns would be how reliable the software is... customer support & future updates or care from the manufacturer. And does using the DSP cause any negative audio issues?
 
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Yes, it is a 'specialized' computer designed for a specific job, which is NOT what most people are thinking of when they say "I don't want a computer in my system".
(People like myself).
I have no issue with the computer being specialized to do particular jobs related directly to whatever it is supposed to do within the audio system (such as streaming).
As to updating, it should be able to do that also but it, as part of the audio system, would not have any access to the home computer's setup.
Connect it as 'guest' via router in a guest-network branch including different IP as your home network (bypass or passthrough stuff)
 
Very nice, but compression? Just what we need with compression in all the recordings already overdone. Ugh. Also lacking balanced digital out, but I can forgive that as it has become uncommon.
I am actually interested in the compression feature. When watching movies on my two channel system I often find the dialogue to be too low. It’s pretty rare now for blu ray/4k blu ray discs to come with a stereo track, so this is often the case. I’m thinking adding some compression when watching films may help.
 
Connect it as 'guest' via router in a guest-network branch including different IP as your home network (bypass or passthrough stuff)
Thanks for posting that.
Unfortunately, without analog DSP & subwoofer control, I am still relegated to other solutions.
As I won't be doing anything else audio wise (budget constraints) until after Jan 1, I'll just have to see what is available then.
 
Yes, it is a 'specialized' computer designed for a specific job, which is NOT what most people are thinking of when they say "I don't want a computer in my system".
(People like myself).
I have no issue with the computer being specialized to do particular jobs related directly to whatever it is supposed to do within the audio system (such as streaming).
As to updating, it should be able to do that also but it, as part of the audio system, would not have any access to the home computer's setup.
I think that with the Eversolo, you have the choice of running it in your network, or not.
 
Also worth noting is that not all inputs can be routed to all outputs, so digital inputs can only be output via RCA/XLR or I2S, and DSP can only be applied to the RCA/XLR outputs.
Not wanting to sound like a Wiim fanboy (I am though) the Wiim Ultra is a little more flexible in that regard.
 
Also worth noting is that not all inputs can be routed to all outputs, so digital inputs can only be output via RCA/XLR or I2S, and DSP can only be applied to the RCA/XLR outputs.
Not wanting to sound like a Wiim fanboy (I am though) the Wiim Ultra is a little more flexible in that regard.
Dsp can be applied to the three digital outputs, and all the digital inputs.
Keith
 
Dsp can be applied to the three digital outputs....
Keith
Not according to the manual, which I guess may relate to a previous firmware version.
As for digital inputs, yes it can be applied to all.
 
Not according to the manual, which I guess may relate to a previous firmware version.
As for digital inputs, yes it can be applied to all.
Eight digital inputs and the three digital outputs.
Keith
 
Songs played back on Windows and recorded using Audacity Wasapi Loopback function (no external recording device required).

Recording exported as .WAV, then analyzed using BassEQ Designer and Adobe Audition.
Record is running unattended, right?
 
@amirm will you be testing the new Zidoo UHD8000, Eversolos sister company when it is released? Assuming either they or some other members sends it in to you.
I can ask. Please drop them an email to send one as well.
 
I'd like to see Eversolo support LMS as Wiim has done. There should be ample horsepower on an Android device to run Squeezelite. As I once pointed out on a Wiim forum, the engineering necessary to support LMS is modest compared to the user base it makes accessible, it's surely going to be a financial win for any streaming device manufacturer.
DMP-A6/A8 support LMS(Squeeze connect)
 
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