EVERSOLO DMP-A8 Streamer DAC

DMP-A8 Streamer DAC - Key Features ◊ High-Resolution Streaming & DAC — Combines network/media streaming with high-performance digital-to-analog conversion for detailed audio playback. ◊ Multi-Format Support — Plays a wide range of file formats, including high-res PCM and DSD, from network, USB, or NAS sources. ◊ Wireless & Wired Connectivity — Built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet support seamless streaming; Bluetooth enables direct wireless playback. ◊ Versatile Inputs/Outputs — Offers USB, optical, coaxial, and analog outputs for flexible integration with amplifiers or receivers. ◊ AirPlay & DLNA Compatible — Supports common streaming standards for easy playback from phones, tablets, and computers. ◊ User-Friendly Interface — Intuitive control and navigation via app or front-panel display. ◊ Robust Build Quality — Sleek, compact design engineered for desktop or hi-fi system placement. ◊ Expandable Multi-Room Capabilities — Works with networked audio systems for whole-home music distribution. Ultimate Perfection Accurate Representation of Sound The DMP-A8 is a brand new audio product created by Eversolo, and it’s capable of almost everything, combining a music streamer, DAP, DAC, and preamp all in one device. Self-developed EOS Audio Engine The DMP-A8 utilizes the self-developed EOS (Eversolo Original sampling-rate audio engine), supporting output at all audio original sampling rates. In other words, any audio playback can entirely bypass the Android SRC limitation, supporting Direct audio passthrough of third-party apps (such as Apple Music hi-res Direct output). Versatile Master Recording Playback and Decoding The DMP-A8 supports nearly all ultra-high sampling master recording formats available on the market, including CD-quality formats (FLAC, WAV, APE) and DSD512 (.dsf/.dff/.iso/.dst) stereo and MQA, etc. MOA The DMP-A8 includes MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) technology, which enables you to play back MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master recording. Aluminum Chassis Unique Appearance The DMP-A8 is made from aviation-grade aluminum and features a CNC-machined body for a solid construction. The brushed panel and frosted anodized body are a great combination of classic and modern elements to suit the preferences of experts. Large LCD Touchscreen with Exclusive User Interface Equipped with a large 6″ LCD high-definition touchscreen, the DMP-A8 features a professionally tailored streamer system, a simple yet exquisite user interface, and intuitive on-screen touch controls for system settings, local music library, and third-party apps. It provides a seamless interactive experience. Rich Inputs and Outputs The DMP-A8 can be used as a digital turntable to connect with various high-end DACs via HDMI IIS, USB, optical, and coaxial outputs. As a DAC, it supports a wide range of digital inputs: two coaxial, two optical, and USB B inputs to connect PCs and mobile devices. As a high-performance preamplifier, it supports analog inputs via XLR and RCA. It also supports aptX HD Bluetooth audio input, making it easy to connect with various digital audio sources. The DMP-A8 can be directly paired with active speakers or a power amplifier via analog preamp outputs RCA and XLR. The trigger output port allows linking with power amplifier systems. Flexible Storage Expansion An M.2 NVMe SSD slot is built into the bottom of the DMP-A8, allowing for convenient SSD installation without disassembling the device. The DMP-A8 supports SSDs up to 4 TB, with faster speed and less noise, providing stable storage for high-quality local music. Additionally, storage devices can be connected externally through the DMP-A8’s USB OTG port. Dual Power Supply Design To eliminate interference and noise between the system circuit and the audio circuit, and to enhance sound purity, separate designs are employed for the system power supply and the audio circuit. The linear power supply is composed of a multi-winding toroidal transformer, specifically designed to match the characteristics of analog audio circuits. The high-quality switching power supply is tailored for the system circuit. It significantly reduces ripple and magnetic leakage interference, providing strong support for high-quality audio processing. Furthermore, it incorporates a patented smart switching technology for the linear power supply voltage input, enabling compatibility with voltages worldwide without flipping switches. Multi-Core USB Audio Interface Equipped with a multi-core USB audio interface that delivers higher processing speed and bandwidth, the A8 ensures stable transmission of high-resolution audio. The USB supports up to DSD512 Native and PCM 768kHz/32-bit formats, while the optical and coaxial outputs support DoP64 and PCM 192kHz/24-bit. AK4499EX / AK4191EQ Digital-Analog Separation DAC Solution VELVET SOUND is the brand that imparts “sonic philosophy” to the new generation of AKM audio products. The pinnacle flagship series, VELVET SOUND | VERITA, offers forward-thinking products with world-class performance. Rooted in the concept of “perfect re-creation of the original sound,” it is dedicated to providing continuous enhancement of audio technology, presenting the most authentic sound, and offering listeners an immersive acoustic experience. Dual High-precision Clocks There are two ultra-low phase noise femtosecond high-precision clocks for the audio decoding circuit (45.1584 MHz and 49.152 MHz), which correspond to the decoding of 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz multiplied sampling rates, respectively. This effectively suppresses jitter, ensuring highly accurate conversion and decoding of digital-to-analog audio signals, providing ultra-high dynamic range and resolution for analog audio output, and reproducing the real sound details from the music studio Fully Balanced Analog Preamplifier Circuit The DMP-A8 is equipped with a high-performance, fully balanced preamplifier function, supporting XLR/R-CA analog inputs. It also features a 10dB analog gain and, when combined with the R2R analog volume control network, ensures ultra-low noise and distortion for the output R2R Volume Control Circuit A fully balanced analog volume adjustment network composed of precision resistors and relays achieves accurate volume control, effectively suppressing distortion and noise in the analog signal. It also features volume protection, automatically reducing excessive volume to the designed safe level during startup or input interface switching. The incorporation of R2R analog volume control ensures that the DAC can operate at its optimal state continuously. HDMI-IIS Output The DMP-A8 pairs IIS output, which can connect to DACs with IIS input. The mute levels of different DACs’ IIS signals vary; the mute pin can be switched via settings. Supports PCM 768K and DSD512 with the highest sampling rate. HDMI ARC The DMP-A8, equipped with HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) input, can be connected to display devices such as TVs and projectors that have HDMI ARC capability. This allows the separation and transfer of audio signals from the HDMI signal to the DMP-A8, providing the TV with a higher quality sound. Handpicked Audio Components The sound quality of the DMP-A8 analog output is monitor-level. The primary elements of the audio circuit are excellent, including WIMA capacitors from Germany, NICHCON dedicated audio capacitors, Murata chip capacitors and Omron relays from Japan, TI Audio Operational Amplifiers from the USA, etc. The goal is to provide more authentic and pure sound performance. Professional Tuning and Outstanding Analog Audio Performance In order to faithfully reproduce rich and critical audio quality, we are constantly advancing our technology. Extremely low distortion and noise create a quieter background, making everything clearer. Flexible and powerful DSP functionality The DMP-A8 incorporates a robust DSP processor that supports DSP volume control, PEQ, FIR filter, HPF/LPF, loudness enhancement, compressor, and delay. Note: The DSP module supports up to PCM 192kHz. PCM and DSD formats with a sampling rate higher than this will be bypass output. DSP is only for internal player, network streaming, optical input, coaxial input, USB input, Bluetooth input, and ARC input, and takes effect when producing analog outputs. Qualcomm QCC5125 Module The Qualcomm QCC5125 Bluetooth audio receiving module used by the DMP-A8 is compatible with Bluetooth 5.0. Connecting with mobile phones, tablets, and laptops via Bluetooth allows for a wonderful music playback experience and CD-quality sound. Music Services at Your Fingertips The DMP-A8 incorporates popular music services like TIDAL, Qobuz, Hi-Res Audio, Deezer, Radio Paradise, Amazon Music, etc. Take advantage of numerous high-quality online music services and experience the allure of limitless music streaming. Support for numerous third-party apps, high-resolution audio direct output using the original EOS engine. *The number of installed music services depends on certification progress. Wireless Music Streaming As a music streamer, the DMP-A8 supports Roon Ready, Tidal Connect, DLNA, and other streaming services, which allow streaming music from music streaming apps on mobile devices to the DMP-A8 on the LAN. This allows you to enjoy a vast amount of online music more conveniently, with excellent lossless sound quality. Music Library for Local Playback Eversolo Music Library not only provides excellent local music playback performance but also greatly improves user interest in music management. Music files can be added from a local hard drive or network storage, and it automatically retrieves music metadata from the cloud to build a custom music library by matching artists, album covers, CUE files, and so on. (Due to the use of a third-party database, a 100% match cannot be guaranteed.) Songs are displayed in categories based on genres, albums, artists, and sample rates. You can make a list of your favorite songs and search for them by album, artist, or song initials. Multiple Network Protocols The DMP-A8 not only has two high-speed USB 3.0 ports and an SSD slot for local storage expansion, but also supports NFS, SMB v1/v2/v3, and UPnP sharing protocols, allowing users to browse and play multimedia content saved on NAS or network drives connected to the same LAN with a gigabit network. Even high-data-rate DSD512 master recordings can be played without stuttering Effective Media Management System The DMP-A8 offers a robust media management system that enables copying, pasting, cutting, and deleting files from local hard drives and network storage. The USB Type-C port can be configured as USB OTG mode, making it easy to connect a PC to the DMP-A8 via USB cable for local file copying and management. The SMB sharing function allows you to share files from a connected mobile device or internal SSD to other media playback devices, computers, or mobile devices on the LAN. Therefore, the DMP-A8 can be used as a network storage device to share audio sources at any time. CD Playback and Ripping The DMP-A8 allows for CD playback by connecting an external USB optical disc. The CD Rip app uses a data validation mechanism and error correction function to save audio data from CDs losslessly. The algorithm intelligently matches CD album and track names (officially released CDs are required), rips tracks, and automatically generates album and artist information. Smart Control App Android/iPhone/iPad compatible smart control apps have been developed specifically for the DMP-A8. In addition to basic playback control and local system settings, the app interface can asynchronously view data from the music library, system applications, and menus. It can browse and play built-in streaming services through the control app, making it very convenient for both on-music playback and music data viewing. A remote control with infrared and Bluetooth dual-mode support is also provided. The DMP-A8 also adds a trigger output; the DMP-A8 controls the power-on and standby modes of the power amplifier, eliminating the need to manually turn on the power supply and enabling multi-device linking. WOL (Wake on LAN) is also supported for remote power on and off; it is necessary to connect the DMP-A8 to a wired network. Digital Filters Meet Different Personal Preferences The DAC setting of the DMP-A8 provides six digital filters, with different modes corresponding to different sound characteristics, to meet manifold personal preferences. Personalized VU Meters and Spectrums A wide range of personalized dynamic VU meters and spectrums are tailored for audiophiles. A wonderful interactive experience is offered with real-time full-format music display, including DSD. Hi-Res Audio Hi-Res Audio The DMP-A8 is Hi-Res Audio certified, endorsed by JAS, with superior sound quality.