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Eversolo DMP-A6 : The Streamer to Beat under $/£/€ 1000 (Vs Node & CXN V2)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ส.ค. 2024
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0:00 - Test / Practise Introduction segment in 3D I made
0:45 - What is it, display, & Streaming
4:45 - Specifications Segment
5:10 - More features ; Dac Filters, SSD drive, Transfering to drive, CD Ripping
7:15 - Sound Quality
11:55 - Artist Focus / Recommendation (Zero 7)
12:45 - More thoughts on SQ, Comparisons
15:59 - The Wrap
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Simon,you always hit the nail on the head with all your reviews and give us a very personal response to products that come into your world. If someone allows themselves to enter your world there is a great chance that they will either love something or save their money and wait for something that they will absolutely love. Thanks for your vivid overview.
Thank you Kenrick.
Just 2 minutes in the review, i see already that this is the most accurate best review, you answer many questions people have. This is what reviewing is about. Just subscribed 🎉🎉 thanks ❤❤❤
Thanks very much, I can’t answer everything but if it’s what do products do I try and find out and answer on YT.
Incredible value , I have the Master Edition , purely as a streamer into my Denafrips DDC - DAC , it’s actually my 1st streamer , before I was using my IPhone 15 Pro , it’s miles ahead. Very satisfied customer. Eversolo incredible job.
Outstanding review! I am so glad you decided to continue with your channel. It appears that your channel content - and production - has gotten even better, and I look forward to your reviews. Keep up the fantastic channel.
It's good to hear from a trusted reviewer that this product is as good as they say.
Thank you and yes it is. I just watched one reviewer and the guy said it’s the equal of the Lumin u2 mini in the Eversolo review, then when he reviews the pricier Lumin u2 afterwards, he says the u2 mini is slightly better than this Eversolo. I despair for Eversolo who want their product properly represented. This sort of stuff really gets my back up.
@@13thnotehifireviews7 Understandable. I just came across that review in question and I am just about to watch it. I've got a cold beer in hand to calm my nerves just in case. ;) I suppose he may have changed his mind after spending more time with the two streamers? However, he should mention the original review then and the process of how/why he changed his mind. I really do appreciate your honesty and directness. Trying to appease everyone never works in the long run.
@@13thnotehifireviews7 Okay, I just finished watching both videos. He did say in the original review that the Eversolo matched the U2 Mini in sound quality. Then in the newest video he said the U2 Mini was slightly better than the Eversolo. Perhaps he changed his mind after spending more time with two? Anyways, he should have explained his process of why/how he changed his mind. He never did.
@@yippie6862 I agree not naming names. That’s why I was thinking scripting is so important because I can look back on my past scripts and see what I said. He may have changed his mind but it’s easy to take the dim view if there is apparent contradiction. You are right he should cover it off. I think you can continue to appease everyone if you stick with only reviewing the products that compete of those brands that support you and their bad ones go on patreon and people need to support that too. If you just get every product in and try to review it well the reviewer deserves to be sussed out, especially when so blatant. I essentially look at it as trying to limit the chances I don’t contradict myself with the products I get, but if I reach a threshold where a product is so much better I will say (eg versus cxn v2j and hope the relationship against the negative commented brand product stands up. Essentially i don’t want to pick every product as some click bait exercise but what is very good with due diligence. Too many reviewers review too much gear they don’t believe in. The people watching to meet a need to buy don’t get this all and unfortunately they haven’t checked out what’s going on and it’s terrible that hifi companies send products to those reviewers who do that. The smart people always prevail and will prevail.
At 3:29 I meant ‘landscape’ nor ‘portrait’ ……it works in both orientations.
Just purchased one after this and Steve Huffs review
Let us know what you think of it when you get it with any comparisons. Sure will help people out. 😀👍🔉
Honestly considering getting one of these and comparing it to my Pi2 design Mercury streamer/transport, which is pretty stellar already. But simply not having to deal with all the bugginess and software issues associated with an rpi based machine would already be appealing. Especially if the Eversolo can already best a Lumin mini. Great and very helpful review 🙏🏼
Interestingly your can find a comparison to the Mercury streamer here; th-cam.com/video/Ua4j36ZrQ6g/w-d-xo.html According to the reviewer, the Eversolo comes out on top.
@@mortimersnerd1348Yes,
the iiWi Review of the Eversolo is what got my attention to it in the first place. Had purchased my Mercury streamer partly due to his review of it. Round and round! Honestly, with some improvements with a lps and better cabling for the Mercury, the Eversolo still might not sound right for a system if it ends up not pairing with it as well. Might not end up to be that great a delta? Still really like the Mercury (especially after some hardware/software tweaks that I’ve done). But I’m going to try the Eversolo and compare when I’m ready to make that move.
Clear and concise review. I like that. Been looking for a streamer that had a large display for album art. This fits the bill, and is in the $1,000.00 range. Your review was right on time !
Cool, thanks very much
Your channel is getting better and better, and I'm here for it
I bought the A6 ME , set up and operation is too easy. Multiple functions. Cast fn is spot on. Sound quality is quite stunning considering the price. Well thought out product with maximum flexibility. Eversolo affordable excellence. Bravo
I'm glad that this Eversolo DMP-A6 is this good, because I've ordered the new Eversolo DMP-A6 Master Edition.
Where did you get it from ?
Good for you but I'm not paying 50% price hike for the features I might not found beneficial at all, for me personally.
The new firmware is out. It adds 2 dozen improvements and some new features. Add on SSD storage has been increased to 4TB, there is now optional remote (they stated they only did this due to pressure from the public, why would you need one in this configuration is anyone's guess), LCD VU meters are now matching actual sound level and peaks more precisely and many many more. These guys are onto it, they stated it took them 3 years of development to come to the product of these specs and value-to-price ratio. Nice.
How do you know all this out of interest.
Thanks for this. That's a very welcome news, indeed. I might be one of those who would welcome remote just because I'm sometimes a little lazy to pull up the smartphone, but I get your angle, remote is pretty much redundant in this case. I just checked their forum and saw the remote will be an optional extra for additional $$. 4TB SSD is also fantastic option to have for us with a little bigger music libraries. :)
@@drazenbabich Thank you, found it. There's also an updated post by the Admin on DMP-A6, more summarized by update categories. The latest firmware is Ver 1.1.46.
Ok cheers too
Interesting. I have a Cambridge CXN at the moment but I’m tempted by this. I’d want a remote, well just because and the ability to add 4TB of storage, wow! 😳
Have got mine on pre order, apparently I’ll be the 1st person in Australia to get one. :)
Zero7 simple things: pure gold
Good to see another product review from you, Simon. Very interesting too.
Very glad to see you back Simon. Great work.
Great review as always and it's *great* to see Zero 7 get some recognition. "The Garden" is quite underrated in my view, a lovely turn toward more singer/songwriter material. "Take My Hand" the live version is a recent track well worth seeking out as well. Cheers and thanks
Thanks Andre, I’m gonna do another non monetised artist focus video like the one I did on four tet with the real music tracks I like from zero 7. Not very popular which I find odd for hifi channel if people are meant to like music - maybe not many people like electronics, but I like sharing music tastes to spread the love.
@@13thnotehifireviews7 I'm fairly new to the hifi thing, and as much as I support the quest for quality audio, it was pretty clear from the get-go that there's audiophiles, and then there's *heads* -- those groups don't overlap much in my experience. Glad your channel is an exception to the rule!
Yup, shame they didn't produce more material as Zero 7 over the years. I agree about Garden but the first two still stick out, blow everything else back in their day including Air out of the water :)
Simple Things is still my go-to even after all these years. Here in New Zealand we were lucky to be able to buy the Australian double CD version with the most extras on it back in 2001.
That album is one of the most famous releases in this genre and most known, setting the path and direction for many bands that followed same or similar style.
Cheers.
Nice review. I have 2 streamers in my apartment. In the living room I have a full set of Cambridge Audio gear (CXA81, CXNv2 and a CXC). And in my office/game room a Bluesound Node X runs the show. The Node being connected to a pair of active Presonus Eris E4.5 BT monitors. For some things I am using their respective apps (StreamMagic and BlueOS Controller 4.0) since for example Roon isn't that great with online radio. But otherwise Roon runs the show here.
I am using my CXNv2 as a transport since I like listening to MQA. Because of this the CXNv2 is connected digitally to a Loxjie D30 DAC, with an ESS Saber chipset, which is connected to my CXA81 amplifier.
Even though the CXNv2 has a display, while the Node X does not, I don't really think it to be a deal breaker for me. It is quite small and hard to read from a small distance. I'm using Roon on my iPhone or iPad anyways.
The Eversolo looks like a really nice piece of equipment. But as I am more then happy with both my CXNv2 and Node X, I won't be buying one.
How is the sound from the cxn v2 compared with the node x? Which sounds warmer and is forgiven for poorc recordings
I have spent a good amount of time with Zero 7 and Sia back in the days. Cheers for a great review.
Great review! Thank you for mentioning the other streamers and giving your impressions.
There will be DMP-A6 Master Edition as well. The known changes are Op-amp chip from 1642 to 1612 and normal crystal oscillator clock to Femto Clock. The retail price will be approx $200-$250 more than standard edition.
It has gold coloured badges and lighting I saw. Will be interesting how it compares.
It currently sells for cca US$450 more than standard edition, so not exactly a small price hike.
@Drazen Babich to be fair a femto clock, if a good one, might be worth it. And gold badges! what more could the discerning audiophile want!
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@@jimfarrell4635 LOL, if you're willing to dish out 50% for those features (including "salivating audiophile's gold color") - go for it 🙂
Thanks very much for an interesting review regarding the Eversolo. It seems amazing. Much appreciated Simon.
Excellent review, with great music! Thank you, Simon. The Eversolo looks great. Just one important thing to point out to UK users who like internet radio and listen to foreign stations. The Eversolo uses the Tunein app for radio, and this blocks all foreign stations for UK listeners. A workaround would be to use Roon, as that has its own radio service. I read on another forum that the BBC Sounds app is now available on the Eversolo, and there are rumours about Radio Paradise being available soon as well.
Thanks Tony, that’s good info. Radio Paradise MQA streams would be great on this streamer.
Perhaps a VPN.
Wow. I know China will pick things fast especially the DAC part. But never did I expect they come out this fast and vast on technology. Kudos to them. I believe in time to come, the product is gonna be more affordable for every layman to reach in.
1 add on point, I strongly agree with you simply using a simple CD player as transport and connect to streamer. Reduce the process.
Thanks for recommending this streamer. Please do not refrain yourself from recommending great product. Cheers
Well they still have a LOT of issues to iron out. They threw this out on the streets without testing too much. Go look at their updates and see all the issues they have been working on. I see a lot of them issues on my 1.4 firmware. If they don't fix them with their 1.5 update; I'll send mine back to them.
Thank you for another informative presentation / evaluation of a quality streamer at an excellent price point. Knocking on BlueSound Node streamer capabilities and beyond is a game changer. 😊
Thanks, I just hope they keep the price as is and keep the direct selling model because it’s a really good way of being competitive which benefits us all. Prices need to come down in hifi not go up and like Hegel recently reduced amp prices.
A SUBLIME 5 STAR REVIEW FOR A 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 OUSTANDING QUITE BRILLIANT SPEC'D PRICED PRODUCT, CAMBRIDGE NEED TO STEP UP..
Eversolo is probably an even more capable streamer if you use HQ player 4/5 version through it. Then you can say wow, what a sound. Even the monkey realizes this.
So after watching several reviews I went ahead & purchased the master edition & I have to say this streamer/player/dac is absolutely brilliant & the best pound for pound device I have bought so far. I’ve had a naim hdx, nds, & currently a ps audio dsd dac all thousand of pounds worth of equipment & this easily matches them for sound quality for a fraction of the price, I blown away at how good it is. I have yet to try it as a streamer outputting via digital into the ps audio dac ( will update once cable acquired) but this is so good & I actually prefer the warmer sound of the Eversolo that I already think it’ll be going on sale & proceeds put to newer speakers
The build quality & app are all top notch this is a streaming power house & at £759 for the standard model it’s a steal. The legacy hifi manufacturers should be quaking in their boots.
Cool I hope my one was useful in being honest about how good this is, to help you buy? It doesn’t surprise me re Naim. I don’t get Naim. I did try the supernait 3 unofficially and guess which type of brand was its equal and much cheaper - a Chinese made amp. It’s a trend in hifi and I frankly want to review as much Chinese stuff as I can.
@@13thnotehifireviews7 Yep your review did swing it for me & I did comment on your 2nd review of the Eversolo that it was the best & most informative better than the darko review.
Did you find the Eversolo to be very much tuned to the voice or to say that voices are very pronounced & forward in the presentation?
Also what speakers would you pair it with ?
I didn’t find it forward. It depends on recordings really, which is a sign of a good streaming dac. I pair it with my pmc’s but own choice is obviously personal preference.
Also the A6 partners very well with R2R DAC and class A tube amps. It just sounds wonderful.
I'm feeding my Yamaha CDS 2100 optically through the DAC, surprising improvement.
Great review... it appears we have a genuine giant killer on our hands here!
Excellent review, Simon! Far more balanced than Darko’s ‘damned with feint praise’ one 👍
Thanks Ken , it definitely is night and day as he likes to say
Nice review! Even though you mentioned it as an aside, I particularly appreciated your comment about the use of 'ripping CD drives'. The drive in my music server stopped working a while ago and I was wondering how to rip new CDs from this point forward. Now I know.
Wow! Great review! Thank you!
Just came across this channel. Great review and incredibly informative! New subscriber here across the pond in Arizona mate! 😁👍
Thank you for yet another amazing review. I am really digging your music recommendations!🎉
Thank you too. Gonna keep doing recs and another short video on zero7. After all what it’s all about.
Yes!!
Love your vids.
Yeah I've seen enough, off to the hifi shop tomorrow
Thank you.
Zero 7 - Garden, great album! That album came out around the time I finished uni and started working, was always on constant rotation on my ipod at the time. I never really listened to Simple Things, will check it out tonight!
Another honest review thank you I am currently using a Chord Mojo 2 with a Bluesound Node 2i. I am ready to selll both and upgrade to the DMP -A6
Is that because you're not happy with the Node and the Mojo, or because you have seen this review.?
Yes I always advocate trying it first as much as is possible . Reviews are for a shortlist and to confirm your own view. As much as it’s nice people agree with my view you still have to affirm or reject other peoples opinions - well I always would.
@@13thnotehifireviews7 I have Bluesound Node 130 and I've tried a few Dacs, Qutest, MoJo, Mojo 2 and a couple of Topping Dacs and none of were worth to me upgrading for. In my system the Node just sounds lovely.
@Ron Lysons I like them both I feel the A6 is a 1 box
Solution. a better streamer and dac. I will let the summer pass check more reviews and see.
My experience was different when I compared the mojo 2 with the Node2i after playing with the adjustments I noticed a 20- 25 % increase in clarity and separation.
Thanks allot
Good review
Look like good product.
Hope i can find it because i heard they are runing out very fast...
Thanks for a great review, you have made my mind up.
Always make your mind up yourself on trying with a good returns policy. Reviews are for recommendations to try or a shortlist
Excellent review Simon. Your presentation and neutral opinions are always welcome.
Thanks Bob
Another excellent review, thanks
As usual, another excellent review Simon......... So much so that I have ordered one along with a 2TB M.2 SSD. Aways great to get a music recommendation too :)
Thanks , if I helped you Rob consider a donation or superthanks as 13th note is always on the precipice
A SUBLIME 5 STAR REVIEW FOR A 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 OUSTANDING QUITE BRILLIANT SPEC'D PRICED PRODUCT, CAMBRIDGE NEED TO STEP UP..
Thank you, I don’t usually big myself up this way (I’m British lol) but …..who else does 3d graphics in their intros like I do.
Another confirmation that this Eversolo DMP-A6 is the right choice for me. In fact, I've ordered one and it is due to arrive this upcoming Friday. I already have a 4 terabyte SSD ready to be installed in it. This thing is to replace a Pioneer Elite N-50 Streamer/DAC that I've had for nearly 10 years that decided it did not want to boot up anymore. Really sucks as I've really liked the sound of the Pioneer Elite N-50. When you factor in inflation, this Eversolo will be about what I paid for the N-50 ($700 back in 2013). If I can somehow coax it back to life, it will be interesting to compare it to the Eversolo unit. I might try to find a tech that could repair it, as I got another system I could use it in if I can get it to work again. The Eversolo will be hooked up to a Marantz Pre/pro, fronting a stack of Emotiva XPA Gen 3 DR amps, driving Klipsch RF-7s. I will be using the Eversolo as the DAC for a Denon CD player through the optical input.
Brilliant review. I’m considering one of these as I purchased the current Bluesound Vault which has been disappointing. The Vault is really heavy power draw in standby mode, makes a noise when on standby (makes it unusable for me as it’s in my bedroom) and it’s got a spinning hard disk in it and for the price I would have expected an ssd at least from the performance, power draw and noise. It also is way quieter going in to my AV amp (Pioneer SCLx 86) meaning I have to crank the volume way up. Like I said a bit of a disappointment all round and the eversolo just looks a better unit all round. Tempted by the a8
Great review and fantastic video Simon.
Thanks Stu. Hope all is going well down under.
Thank you for the reviews on the dmp-a6! I was about to jump on the Fiio r7 but you changed my mind and I am highly satisfied with what I got like a package and mostly like sound performance. Still listening in a chain with Klipsch the Fives and it is a killer - beating the Zen Stream - RME Adi. I cannot imagine how better it will go when I insert the TT2 (still enjoying the native dmp-a6 dac).
Stay cool and Keep posting reviews. I enjoy yours very much.
Thanks for the review I'm sold - now I just need to find one
Another fresh review. Thanks Simon. Curious, what part of England are you from. Like your English dialect. Best to you.
Thanks Dennis, I’m from Essex which has a bad reputation with ‘Essex girls’ which is quite funny lol, but I don’t have much of a British dialect like Geordie (Newcastle), Scouse (Liverpool) , Yorkshire, and the West Country accent are some of the strongest British ones. Best wishes to you too. 😀🎼🔉🇬🇧
@@13thnotehifireviews7
Also, wonderful recommendation of Zero 7. Streaming now and loving the textures and music space it creates. Good one my friend!
I ❤simon😊
very intelligent
very honest
What is the best sounding streamer, when used as a transport? It would be great to have a review that just focusses on that question, perhaps considering wiim, node, eversolo etc
I only need a transport, but it has to sound better than my Raspberry, witsh sounds as good as the IFi streamer.
Thas this one sounds better as transport than the IFi streamer?
Another good one, thank you.
I’m seriously looking for my first streamer. I’m not particularly tech savvy. If the DAC is really high quality that would save more than the cost of a Denefrips Ares 12th or similar. That would be amazing at this price! The only sticky point might be the HDMI for TV audio.
But if you just want tv audio and don’t care about using the TV’s remote to control volume, you can still use the digital out (spdf) from the tv to the Eversolo. E-ARC would be preferred, but still a reasonable solution.
@@dannyfannyfoodle True. And with the optical Toslink audio out you get the advantage of using both the stereo speakers for main sound and effects, and the TV speakers for the more enhanced dialogue. I am one of many who doesn't use centre speakers in my hifi setup, only two stereo speakers and the Sub, without ability to hear the direct TV sound (even though via lower quality built in TV speakers) the dialog is challenging and muted. I used to have HDMI-ARC into RCA converter for my YAmaha R-N803D, now only using the Toslink via 1-to-2 splitter out of SPDF port on the TV, one cable into stereo receiver, one into wireless headpones charging stand/receiver.
This seems to be a great piece of kit at a killer price.
I currently have the version 3 of the Bluesound Node and all reviews suggest that the Eversolo has better sound quality and a lot more functionality except that I want to connect my TV and just use the TV remote for volume control. I do not want to have to get out my phone to change the volume. Is there a workaround with the Eversolo?
I also like the subwoofer functions on the Bluesound.
@@rogercollingwood8234 While it’s definitely better in almost every way than the Node, the active bass management available through Bluesound is THE killer feature that you’re not going to find on many other devices - other than other NAD/Bluesound products. Now, I do believe you can activate both the XLR and RCA outputs on the Eversolo simultaneously thereby allowing you to connect your sub or subs, you won’t be able to high pass them.
Regarding remote capability, Eversolo has released a simple, basic remote that will allow you to control volume w/o having to reach for your phone. It has all the basic functions covered and is super handy. But, it’s not HDMI ARC. So you’ll have to fiddle with multiple remotes. Not a deal breaker, but E ARC is another killer feature.
So it depends on what you think you can live with. I think for a mixed AV music system, I’d be happy with the Node and would find its feature set worth any sonic compromise. For an audio only music system; the Eversolo is where it’s at.
I just ordered one and man, I wish it had Chromecast. I listen to a few DJ music mix shows on Google Podcasts and TH-cam Music. I was hoping to not have to use my Chromecast Audio, which I'm sure won't last forever.
Thanks!
Thanks very much for the small donation. If everyone did that I wouldn’t have to worry about how I pay my bills doing this. Ultimately i need to give this up and pursue a job in video production for someone to get more experience because I think I’ve only got 3-4 months doing reviews full time now. A lot of brands just use TH-cam reviewers and don’t pay anything near a small percentage of the sales the videos bring.
Great video, thank you indeed
Great review Simon.
Am seriously considering selling my BlueSound Node for the EverSolo.
Though I am using an external DAC (Denafrips Ares II) so not sure how much of an improvement there is on just the transport.
I never liked the Bluesound Node. Got rid of it ages ago in favour of an ifi Zen One signature, which I stream to over humble bluetooth and it sounds leagues better than the Node ever did!
Great review... Thank you! In fact, It was so good that I just bought one and have a quick question. Would you use the DAC in the Eversolo or the DAC in my Audiolab 6000A?
Thank you but how can I know when I’ve never tried that audiolab
I was down to the Cambridge, Matrix pro3 mini, Eversolo and iFi Neo iDSD. I'll look at your other reviews to see if you did one on the others on my list. First video I found from you!
There is a vid on the cxn v2 but it’s proximate to the time I made it, this product trumps it.
You are totally on point with the lack of HDMI. It is the only thing stopping me exchange my Node for this unit.
The is an HDMI out on the unit. Can a software update modify it to and HDMI ARC input?
Hi Simon and thank you for the detailed and interesting review.
I'm curious how it compares to Ifi Neo Stream? Neo also represents good VFM, but a little bit more expensive than the Eversolo. Surprisingly, no one compared them yet.
And I will check on this album of Zero 7, I like them too 😊
Another well crafted review. Great work! I'd love to hear peoples thoughts on the Master Edition version of this streamer and also a comparison of the 2021 node 2i that has been modded. Specifically with the Pd creative and linear power supply upgrade, or similar product. Purely a sound comparison. Functionality wise there's no question the Eversolo is light years ahead of the node. 🙏 I know. I'm asking a lot but thought I'd try my luck. Thanks again.
d+a90/dx9 would be better since theyre dedicated dac, dont know if theres expensive portable amp but m17 def benefit from good/better amplification
Really enjoyed your review and now I’m really considering this product. Will you be reviewing their power amplifier in the future?
Probably not
Interesting regarding the ssd/streaming comparison. I added an internal ssd to my Aries G2 and felt strongly that streaming with Roon sounded better, which is what Auralic predicted. So I took the drive back out. I guess the Auralic is optimised for streaming rather than acting as a transport. This device looks like astounding value. If my second system, now ageing, Aries Femto dies, I reckon the Eversolo is a strong contender to replace it.
Thanks
Really good review as always … like the simplicity to say is worth it … for me or people like me who can’t change gear as often as I wish .. this product will be the reason to try to make ‘me sell blusound node and possible sell as well my second set up which is a nad c700 … I know everyone rate blusound app as one the best … I disagree I don’t like it at all but yes much better than what is in the market right now
Wow, thanks for your input and the good video.. I enjoyed my CXN v2 a lot while it was here. For MQA, I have been moving to a Node 2i (later Node n130). Do you plan to review the Node X with upgraded DAC (also 9038) and share your findings?
Thanks very much. I might try and get the Node X. I doubt it’s in this league tbh because most of the people I’ve spoken too say the difference between node 2021 and node x is slight.
@@13thnotehifireviews7 that is the opposite from what I have heard. I'm 100% sure though that you are more into this.
Can I ask who out of interest
@@13thnotehifireviews7 here are two:
1) Darko Audio
th-cam.com/video/6XMcubvZZnY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=NMCrWiTrJPXF0hEI&t=795
2) Steve Huff
th-cam.com/video/fi4b8WFpbxY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Nit2xazravjTUM1K&t=386
I have linked the wrap-up but the videos are well worth watching them in total
👋THANKS SIMON 🤗😎🤩💚💚💚
I have been debating for a while, you made solid arguments at the end about hdmi arc vs straight up performance. Lola Lola like I’ll be using my Oppo to convert hdmi for those concert performances and music videos
Great review - thank you! I'm a very latecomer to streaming, still using my iPhone and waiting to decide on which dedicated streamer to take the plunge with. This is clearly right up there. Also interested in the just announced Naim NSS 333, but not being made of money wondering how significant the upgrade is - please review!?
Thank you!!
What an awesome review, especially throwing the H390 into the review.
I bought 1 to go with my H390. Arrives mid June.
Will be keen to hear if you can get to use this '1' device for a DAC Loop on the Hegel.
Thank you David.
Ps please let us know how it performs relative to other streamers with your 390
@@13thnotehifireviews7 will do.
This is the review I’ve been waiting for!! I was fortunate enough to get in on the 2nd preorder and my unit was just shipped today.
I don’t trust Steve Huff but I figured I’d roll the dice and see how this works as a replacement for my Naim Uniti Atom that I really only use as a streaming preamp with a line out to my Conrad Johnson CAV-45 S2. The Naim has far too much amplifier hiss for my 102 db efficient Cornwall IVs.
Thank you, Simon!! All the best from middle-America.
Thanks too from a sunny Sussex day in the UK atm
Ps please do feedback on TH-cam comments on this video Dan how it sounds versus your Naim gear as I’d be really interested to hear your thoughts and I’m sure loads of others too 😀
Dan, I know Steve Huff reviews a lot of equipment, but I'm curious why you don't trust him? I purchased a pair of speakers from him last year and found him to be a genuine, nice guy who appreciates a good setup.
You got it! I really do love the Naim in my current use case as I think it’s highly intuitive, flexible, and sounds fantastic! But I originally chose it over some other separate streamers because I could use its built-in amplification during the summer months to avoid heating up my listening room. But the hiss is just more than I can stand. I briefly tried the iFi Zen Stream and the Cambridge CXN V2 and had similar thoughts to yours about the Cambridge. I was also not thrilled about the lackluster screen resolution and build quality. I had hoped to ultimately use the Cambridge as a transport and upgrade to an external DAC (something you cannot do with the Naim), but it was just too much of a step backwards in build quality and usability.
This Eversolo may not be quite on par with the Naim with regard to build, but it sure does seem to do everything I need. And based on your assessment, perhaps I won’t need to upgrade to an external DAC for some time, if at all. That is going to be the most interesting comparison - to see how the Eversolo’s internal DAC compares to the Naim’s as I have come to the conclusion that the Burr Brown DAC in the Naim is pretty stellar, all things considered.
I’ll report back - thanks again for such a thoughtful, high production value review!
@@dannyfannyfoodle thanks Dan again. Btw this eversolo is every bit the build of naim when I had the supernait 3. In fact panels if anything meet each other more precisely and alu just as good.
Nice review, did you test using your PMC speakers? Wondered how the combo sounded.
Are you still using the Eversolo.
Thanks very much. Yes used with PMC but also some Kef ls50 meta and arendal 1761 bookshelf s speakers. It’s a great component. 😀🎶🔊
Hey Simon
Nice to see you again!
Have you heard Hidden Orchestra, or the Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble? Or Bohren and der Club of Gore? These artists have been creating lots of joy to my ears lately.
If you haven’t, check them out.
Cheers from Canada!
Hi Murray, I haven’t heard the others but defo hidden orchestra. I love the archipelago album and my fav track is called hushed. I love the way that track builds and builds, the melody and all those percussive instruments and strings. Will check out others. Thanks for suggestions 🔉🎼😀
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Thanks for replying so soon, Simon.
I have four Hidden Orchestra albums and they are all fantastic!
May I suggest trying Midnight Radio, Dolores and Beleid albums from Bohren and der Cub of Gore. They are all fairly minimalist jazz. And as for the Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble, may I suggest Here Be Dragons or From the Stairwell.
Enjoy!
I can't use this device for movies because HDMI as I can see ? Bluesound powernode can be used for the movies and music too, right ? HDMI on this device is deal breaker for me.
This is meant for good hifi, nodes and their dacs are not in the same league.
@@13thnotehifireviews7 Thanks for the reply. Great channel ,keep on ! 🙂
Btw the cast function on the Eversolo plays lossless hi res Apple Music, it’s not Airplay2.
I have a Bluesound Node N130 with the top end PDcreative power supply upgrade. I wonder how it would compare to the Eversolo? Personally I did not like the N130 at all with the standard power supply but love it with the upgrade. It doesn't sound compressed at all. However I've had a LOT of ongoing problems with Tidal Connect, so much so that Bluesound and Tidal have washed their hands of the issue. Also I wonder how much better or different is the Master Edition when compared with the standard Edition? What does one hear when paying all the extra $$$$ for the Master?
tHATS THE WAY IT'S DONE. Best review ever. Steve Huff missed out on the dac. That's a big deal. The whole pressintation was TOP notch. I was thinking about the Node X and thought it might be better than the Eversolo. Not after seeing this video. Trying to figgure out where your from considering your accent. Thought maybe Iceland . Or maybe Romania?
Iceland or Romania Lol! People never have a clue about British accents.
Great product. I could hope for I2S but then not deal breaker.
I don’t think it ever is Jim…..probably
Could you do a setup video please?
Things like which settings to use etc. and how to use with things like nas drives.
Thanks
I won’t but I did an app guide part 2.
If we ignore the bugs in Ifi Zen Stream, how is the sound of this Eversolo compared to it? I like a lot the clean sound of Zen Stream
Friend dont waste your time and resources on the zen stream, this is another class streamer 🎉🎉
Great review. Thank you! Does anyone know where to order in the US? It doesn't seem to be widely available yet.
Great review Simon 👍 it would be nice if they added chromcast at a later date.
Good luck trying to buy one!
The latest batch is being shipped right now, it will come with the latest firmware preloaded.
Great review sir...Is the Eversolo using its own dac, sounds better than the Node going to Chord Qutest? im on the fence.. i am currently using the Node + chord qutest Combo..
Thanks but I covered this all in my video. Please watch it all.
i have a onkyo rz70 arv--- the sound is excellent from the unit alone, i now have a eversolo master--- it sounds exactly the same as the onkyo-- i have kef R900 speakers all around,, i am using the analogue outs into my avr so i am using the eversolos dac, the eversolo looks great and is easy for streaming etc---but please dont think it will sound any better than a good avrs own DAC---it doesnt--- the sound is superb dont get me wrong--- but it absolutley isnt better, maybe on some systems
When you say pre amp, does that mean I can plug my old 1960 Garrard AT6 turntable into it and it will pre amp it for me enabling me to eventually monitor the sound through my receiver?
Simon interested if you would run this review again against the new Cambridge Audio CXN100
That’s on the radar definitely.
Great review. Question: I own a good amount of multichannel (including SACD, DVD-A & PABD 5.1 channel and other) content and have been looking for a streamer and overall player to manage the library I´ve stored in my NAS through DLNA. Reading the user manual for the A6 and A8, they do state that the A6 handles multichannel through its HDMI out port, whereas the A8 lacks such a port, and instead, it has an IIS out jack that could only be connected to an external DAC with an IIS input port. Am I missing something or it is true that the manufacturers of Eversolo did not include this functionality on the A8?
Beautifull review, well done! Can it compete with the Hifirose rs150 you think?
Thanks very much. Actually thinking about it, I’d recommend watching the Steve huff review
Great video, would you say that this product is worthwhile if you have the Hegel h390?
Hegel / Eversolo questions: I have the same H390 (with internal DAC). I'm looking for a streamer and am considering getting the Eversolo to fill the need. 1) how did you feel the Eversolo DAC compared with the H390 DAC? (I didn't quite understand at 14:10). 2) If you preferred the Hegel DAC, have you compared the Eversolo Master Edition DAC with that of the Hegel DAC?
Patreon please
Superthanks, Simon! I’m close to pulling the trigger on line of these. In your next video, could you cover the interface a bit more? Specifically the interface for moving files to the internal nVVME from an external source (Mac Mini, in my case). Cheers!
Thanks Tim, you just drag and drop in your Mac finder app whatever they call it
@@13thnotehifireviews7 Thanks, Simon - I was thinking more about the interface on the DMP A6 for connecting the Mac and the A6 together... I assume the A6 will appear as a network share in the Finder? I can't wait to put music server software behind me... When accessing files stored on the nVME drive, do you get all the album artwork and metadata..?
You don’t need to connect the Mac together, as explained type ip address and drag and drop. Yes you do get metadata and album artwork
@@13thnotehifireviews7 Thanks, I'd have them Ethernetted together. Would really appreciate a walkthrough in the next video!
Thanks for the test. What is the max external HDD for connecting to USB DMP-A6?
I think it was 2tb when I reviewed it but it’s now I think 4tb but I’d go on the eversolo forum for up to date info.
Reason this sounds better than the Cambridge CXN is because that device still uses a DAC that's like 100 years old now! I have their 752 BD from like a dozen years ago in the (Wolfson) innards are almost exactly the same so there was no way I was going to consider this streamer with that pretense.
I thought it was going to be a slam dunk for the new DMP-A8 but this is better for me because I will be using an Audio Research preamp that will blow the doors off of anything that offers on the preamp side. And I have an Oppo 205 that does 90% of what a streamer does. Plus ES got rid of one of its best features...the ability to run multi-channel DSD over HDMI, because the A8 changed the HDMI to a (stereo) i2s which I will never use.
Nice call on Zero 7. Not many people know that Sia was part of that group back in the day...although she won't casually admit it.
Great review.....
Does the unit have a subwoofer out or a Low pass filter like the Nodes have ?
Thank you. It doesn’t unfortunately. You can connect them up to the speaker output terminals of your amp like with the rel subs though. See my rel video I did if you don’t know about this.
I am chromecasting because I use Plex for my digital audio collection.
Is any way to cast music from Plex?
Hi simon I have hegel 390 rmeadi using desktop as a streamer (tryed innuos couldn't hear much difference) is this product going to be night and upgrade or is this a silly question as desktop is very convenient love your work😊
I am so happy to see your review. I am very interested in the use of this product to connect my TV and then send the signal to my KLH Mod 5 speakers. I am also interested in if it can stream from TH-cam Music.
Thanks for your wonderful engagement an professionalism.
Thank you too Clarice.
@@13thnotehifireviews7 Simon thanks for clearing up how I can pass music from TH-cam music. If I can call it up directly from the streamer would be an advantage. We also have a LG Bar, so we are ok on the TV side. For me, it is how to get the TH-cam service easily and out of internal stored media.
@@clarice1001nights I don't use YT music or android tablets etc Clarice but if you are using an ipad / ios device you can airplay2 to it as one work around. I think it might be trickier if you use YT music in an android device. There doesn't appear to be YT music as a selectable app to choose in the list of selectable apps in the A6 menu, but I wouldn't be surprised if this is updateable or if Eversolo do update it. You can usb-c android devices to the USB-C input this Eversolo has though!
@@clarice1001nights Couldn't you steam youtube using your TV then send it through the Eversolo using an optical cable?
@@13thnotehifireviews7 Electricity full-time for every audiovisual device I own? I will take that into consideration. Buying a used iPad would be cheaper. I hope Eversolo can address this question. Simon, I would be so grateful if you could ask your contacts about this. There are quite a few people like me running around.