1 Quadrillionth of a Second Timing? Eversolo DMP-A6 Master Edition Review

[@MattyDaddy14]

Dude! This thing is awesome!! I didn’t even know these existed! You just opened my eyes to a whole new option for streaming. Thank you!!

[@psyphonyxaudio]

That conclusion is the BEST I've heard ..and applies to almost every signal path change. The entire system needs to be up to the task or the small changes are barely making a difference. Nice analysis.

[@SpecOfTech]

Thanks man, I appreciate the vote of confidence. I absolutely agree, it does apply to almost every signal path change.

[@sebna]

Yes, more air and resolution that dedicated streamer provides can be heard in your clip. Also higher refinement of it.

[@Linkone7]

I'm a AVM90 owner and im also looking at the Eversolo. Can you let us know how you were streaming music to the AVM90? I'm curious if you were using Chromecast. That would make a huge difference in sound quality if you were using Tidal connect on the eversolo and Chromecast on the 90.

[@SpecOfTech]

I was using the Tidal app in the Eversolo streamer and I was using the Tidal app on my phone & Chromecast on the AVM90. That being said, they were both playing the files at the same bitrate, quality and of course were level matched. The point of the video is to show the quality of streaming capable with the processor, versus the quality of streaming with the streamer. So I of course have to use the streaming options available on the AVM90. Point proven, the streamer is capable of better quality, but even so, I kept the bitrates and file quality the same.

[@Linkone7]

@@SpecOfTech Thanks for clarifying... awesome overview and video. I'm currently using an IFI Zen Stream and using the AVM90 as the DAC. It sounds great but I'm still very curious how it sounds vs the Eversolo. If you ever get your hands on a Zen Stream, I would love to hear your HiRes music comparison.

[@SpecOfTech]

​@@Linkone7 No problem brother. If I do get my hands on a Zen Stream, I would be curious to compare them also. Thanks for watching.

[@clivesilver463]

To there was not a whole lot of diff more bass on the solo if anything, I fully intend to buy the Solo master edition, it very similar to the Hi Fi rose but for a quarter of the price, thanks for confirming what a expected, thank you for your work.

[@adsiem4681]

You could hear the difference Gentleman demo with the vocals - I'd give the edge to the DMP-A6 overall however with just music and no vocals it was much tougher to tell the difference. After some further listening I'd still give the edge to the DMP-A6.

[@ericsunbacon745]

Nice review. I would have gone this route, if they offered a DAC free version. Went with a Lumin U2 Mini, which has been enjoyably bug-free and only a small learning curve.

[@johnsmith-i5j7i]

They've brought out the A8 also. Yeah a lot of people would use digital out, so why include expensive analogue section? Offer two models, transport and analogue models. I'd use the analogue in the hifi but in the AV system I'd use digital out.

[@jeroenvanwesemael8556]

Hey, thanks for this review. Do you think you will hear it on Arendal 1723 speakers?

[@synth505]

Great video. Always enjoy hearing your insights. Did you happen to test out bypassing the internal DAC for hi-rez using a digital out and into a digital input on the avm90 preamp?

[@SpecOfTech]

I have experimented with that a little, but not enough to form an opinion. I've been so busy lately, I really need to prioritize my time in the listening room. I do want to do a comparison on that in the future.

[@billsmith3439]

I have a Bluesound Node X. It sounded better than my Anthem AVM70, but not quite as good as my AVM90. I was thinking about trying the Eversolo, but all the review's said it is very clinical sounding, as opposed to the warmer Node X. I now have the Marantz CD50n cd player/streamer and it betters the Node X and AVM90. Deeper and more precise soundstage and imaging. I will say I like the Bluesound app much better than the HEOS that you have to use with the Marantz. I'm using ATI Signature amplification with Perlisten R7t speakers.

[@pepe73737]

How did you hook up the eversolo? Does it have to go through the dac in you recievers?

[@billsmith3439]

I didn't have the Eversolo. I have both the Node X and the Marantz hooked up via analog and digital to the Anthem.@@pepe73737

[@DonPrimitivo263]

This Review comes to the right time. Since 2 weeks i got my mrx 740 and i Look for this streamer. Main Reason i want to stream tidal(tidal connect)directly from App.

[@SpecOfTech]

Oh perfect, glad the video was helpful. You will love the DMP-A6 if you get one.

[@OSUFANATIC1980]

Greetings, any plan on installing the linear power supply and doing a test?

[@miguelbastos4988]

Hey . I just bought the headphones The Composer Austrian Audio . And Will get as Well the austrian audio amp . As a DAC for this combination , do the Eversolo dmp a6 master edition do a good job ? Thank you

[@SpecOfTech]

Yes the DMP A6 would do a great job. There are better options for DACs, but as an all in one unit, the DMP A6 offers exceptional value and stellar audio quality.

[@marlonhouston6685]

Have you checked out the Eversolo A8 yet?

[@macthebest2001]

I had the ME, unfortunately the display always froze after 1-2 songs via Tidal. 😞

[@DonPrimitivo263]

I use mrx 740 + iotavx pa 7 230 which ist the best way to go? From the dmp-a6 xlr outs to the xlr input of the iotavx? Or the rca out from the dmp-a6 in to the rca in from the anthem? Greez from switzerland!!!

[@SpecOfTech]

That depends if you want to incorporate your subs or not, unless your subs are connected using high level inputs. It also depends if you want to use the Eversolo Dac or the Anthem Dac. For pure 2 channel setup, connect the XLR out from the Anthem to the XLR on the dmp-a6. If you do it that way, and you have subs, you will need to connect them using high level inputs. I hope that helps.

[@leo11877]

How does it compare to the Eversolo DAC?

[@ruuuuusty]

What about Eversolo and Sansui Au-717 (1978) JBL L82 Classic ? 😬

[@JtagPabb1e]

Hi, i am a long time subscriber :) and im thinking of buying one of these. What is the best way to connect it to my Denon avr 8500ha? cheers

[@SpecOfTech]

I would connect it using analog RCA cables, then set your Denon to Pure Direct. That is assuming you want to use the DAC in the Eversolo and not the DAC in the Denon.

[@JtagPabb1e]

@@SpecOfTechthank you for the advice.

[@Johnnytrades101]

Great review! I have seen dozens of reviews on the A6. Thank you for focusing on the sound quality. Comparing it to he AVM90 says a lot about the A6. I am seriously considering getting a Eversolo in place of my Nuprime Stream9. Firstly, the Nuprime App seems like Fred Flintstone created it compared to the A6, then there are the esthetics, and the sound quality. I struggle with your reviews because it makes me want to get new gear!! lol....well done!

[@SpecOfTech]

The Stream 9 does sound fantastic, but the app on the A6 is more polished. I know I'm a bad influence lol, but you should try the Eversolo. I wonder which would sound better, the Stream 9 or DMP-A6...?

[@Johnnytrades101]

@@SpecOfTech That could happen soon lol, the rabbit hole keeps getting bigger and deeper!!

[@SpecOfTech]

​@@Johnnytrades101 Pretty sure there is no sunlight that reaches the depth of the rabbit hole you're in lol.

[@dizzle1119]

I recently picked up the DMP A6 Master Edition....and yesterday I installed an on-board linear power supply. Just go ahead & buy the thang, sir. I'm in love.

[@stckyjoey1]

I can tell the difference compared to my arcam streamer but it does sound significantly better😊

[@truwarrior22]

Your Acram streamer compared to your AVR? Using ST60 or ST5?

[@stckyjoey1]

@@truwarrior22 I meant my avr10 music streamer.

[@stckyjoey1]

That's why I bought this new streamer cause I didn't care for arcams music app

[@Laissez_Faire]

@@stckyjoey1yeah the AVR 10 built in streamer is not great. The one built into the Audiocontrol M5 is so much better. That’s what I’m using now. Picked it up for $500 and I went from the anthem mrx740 to the Arcam AVR10 to now this M5 and although it’s a bit outdated, it puts all the others to shame. Oh I also tried a marantz and music sounded pretty good on that too but not as good as m5 on movies

[@johnsmith-i5j7i]

How were you comparing them? Anthem into poweramp, and Eversolo into a poweramp?

[@SpecOfTech]

You got it, that's how I explained it in the video.

[@thomashull7169]

i have the DMP-a6 ME and i use the avm90 to process via HDMi sounds much better than the Dmp processing via rca

[@invisibles362]

Would love to see and hear more about your xlr switcher, uf it can't be use as a home theatre bypass to install a real 2 channels music dac.

[@SpecOfTech]

I use it for exactly that, bypassing my processor for 2 channel. I did a video about it, here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHWynGB8hZ10ps0si=MHipjZX4bnBxgK0h

[@vettesweetnos]

Hey, hope your doing good. Off topic question, you made a comment about Paradigm releasing an on wall or surround Founder series speaker awhile back, do you have any updates on that? Is it still happening?

[@SpecOfTech]

Hey buddy, I'm doing great, thanks. I hope all is well with you and yours. The last I heard is that a Paradigm dealer asked Paradigm for an on-wall type side surround for the Founder series. I was told Paradigm liked their suggestion and said they would work on it. That is the last I heard about it. Sorry, I don't have anything other than that.

[@vettesweetnos]

@SpecOfTech sounds great, tell them you can test a pair of surrounds out for them 😉 I'm gonna use my studio 60 v5 towers in the meantime until they release those. 100f and 90c fronts, gonna add in ceilings and a pair of rythmik f18s for the living room. My theater room is going to be a whole different level than that setup if I ever finish it lol. 🍻

[@1imanni1]

Do you find the eversolo dmp-a6 ME accompanied by the eversolo dac-z8 sounds better than just using the eversolo dmp-a6 ME internal dac?

[@ViolaViolacea]

This was the best review available on KZbin, hands down! I was thinking about using my Fiio M17 (2x ES9038PRO) as an external DAC via Coax output, do you think it would upgrade the sound quality rather than plugging the Eversolo to the amp? thanks dude!

[@SpecOfTech]

Thanks brother, I appreciate the compliment. I imagine you would experience better sound when using the M17 as the DAC because the ES9038 Pro DAC is a better chip than the 9038M2Q in the Eversolo.

[@robertwang7825]

Just one question, I only use Apple Music, so is the Eversolo better than playing from my IPhone 15 Pro connected to my DDC - DAC. Thks in adjacent.

[@SpecOfTech]

It's tough to say, because I've never heard music the way you have it set up. I would venture a guess, that yes it would more than likely sound noticeably better using the Eversolo.

[@robertwang7825]

@@SpecOfTech Thks I suspect that it wld because of the power supply n clocks but I wanted to make sure before spending the extra $.

[@robertwang7825]

@@SpecOfTech I bought the A6 Master Ed , it’s miles ahead of my IPhone - dynamics , resolution , musicality/timing , noise floor , clarity , nuance , etc . Very happy with the upgrade , thks for your opinion.

[@Prometheus1979]

Dmp-A8 is out and from what I hear it’s more refined.

[@SpecOfTech]

I am trying to get a unit to compare to the A6. The A8 is hard to get since they are selling like hot cakes.

[@Prometheus1979]

I know it’s a popular item right now, I got out of the home theater stuff and only into 2 channel music now. For me it’s a lot more fun And engaging with new equipment that’s always coming out and fun to play with. You kind of stuck with either separates or a avr that only gets upgraded every so many years. I think you starting to see yourself what I’m talking about. You surprised me with this video. I like it.

[@alwayspushing2031]

What!!! What about tonewinner?!!! 😂😂😂 just messing around as we all see the comments in other posts and figured "I'd give you the business!" 😂😂😂 great review as always.

[@SpecOfTech]

lol oh man. I pissed off the SVS fanboys and they came after me lol.

[@alwayspushing2031]

@@SpecOfTech 😂

Is it possible ? DMP a6 to equalizer and equalizer to amp...?

[@simrankehal5043]

I think the DMP A6 has a built in EQ

@@simrankehal5043 I did it...

[@adaboy4z]

I've been trying to talk myself into a dedicated streamer, but my PC-DAC-Amp is so convenient connected to a 55 inch tv.

[@jasonme3557]

How do you think it would fair next to a Chord qutest

[@SpecOfTech]

Sorry I have never heard the Chord Qutest, so I can't really give an educated opinion.

[@MasterMark5]

Not even close, the a6 DAC is similar to the bluesound node but slightly better but I wouldn't use either as a DAC myself. They are better used as a streamer running optical or coaxial into a DAC like the chord qutest or right into your reciever or integrated amp.

[@sethpettman5491]

I could barely hear the slightest difference in the highs listening in some decent headphones over YT. Separation was not very clear if at all present in my experience. I'm surprised to hear a paradigm described warm. I always thought they were more neutral then warm 🤷‍♂️.

[@SpecOfTech]

Yeah it's tough for hifi to transfer over to YT. In person the differences are always more noticeable. In the past I think a lot of the Paradigm line up was voiced neutral, but not all. I read that the Paradigm Founders were going back to how some of the speakers were voiced when the original founders of the company owned it. After one of the founders bought the company back somewhat recently he wanted to pay tribute to that, hence the voicing and moniker of Founder with this line of speakers. In my quick search I didn't find any measurements for the 40B. But if you look at the measurements for the 100F and 120H, you''ll see a bump starting at about 220hz and below. That is exactly where the vocals will be. Part of the frequency range of a lot of instruments will fall in there as well. The bump in that frequency range translates to warmth.

[@xaerothehero]

Quite disappointing that it doesn't have HDMI eARC or even subwoofer output. Especially for the price. I did listen to this side-by-side to the Bluesound Node X (which has waaay more funtionality) and I couldn't really hear any difference in audio quality what so ever. And considering the only better thing the Eversolo has going for it: the screen, I just went for the much better and cheaper Bluesound Node X.

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

hard to explain, theyre mostly at same level as shown by scores, but different in experience as shown by chart they all great sounding nonetheless, even the lowest

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

well uh, its more pleasing to hear, more wow, yes worth as shown its better compared to its lower, to my ears

[@eliashabash7591]

The weakness of the avm90 is its streaming. I think you went about this completely wrong. If you purchased a dedicated streamer only, and connected to the avm90, as opposed to using the a6 as dac The end result would be a sound that is better than either that we heard in the comparison Dacs going into preamps always sound better than dacs going straight to power amp. And this is at any price point. And as a pre & dac, the avm90 is actually very good Had you simply bought a really good streamer like the lumin u2 mini (could of bought used for same price as the a6 new), and connected this via coax bnc -> rca in on the avm90 The end sound would be much better than the avm90 or a6 on their own

[@SpecOfTech]

Cool suggestion, but that wasn't the purpose of this video. The purpose of this video was to show the stand alone streaming capabilities of each unit, and which sounded better. I agree the AVM90 is very good, that's exactly why it's my favorite processor for music.

[@TalRussia]

Please review Focal Aria 906 that are on the floor. You promised a long time ago. :)

[@SpecOfTech]

Haha, I will be, sorry it's taking so long. My out of town work schedule this year is making YT difficult. I haven't been able to put out nearly as many videos as I intended.

[@TalRussia]

@@SpecOfTech Thank you for taking the time to make interesting videos.

[@coreyhurst469]

I believe the master edition also has a different power supply.

[@SpecOfTech]

Are you sure? From what I can find online the power supply is the same as the regular version. I could be wrong, if you have a link that explains the differences in power supplies, I would appreciate it if you could send it. There is a DIY linear power supply available for you to buy and install yourself though.

[@onpolemotorsports]

Good review

[@SpecOfTech]

Thank you.

[@מיכאללאנג]

Sorry to say, but you miss the review by a mile. The A6/A6ME suffer from a highs issue at about 2KHz, you ignore. On top, they share a PS that has at least 4-5 replacement sources, really needed. The sound from your compare is not reflecting any quality or differences. It might be the speakers, or the Mic. Any way it's worthless. None of the A6ME upgrades make a change, as it use the same defected ESS DAC and PS. Eversolo tried to save the day, with Op. Amps and clock, to use the same board, with components that have the same foot print. That's why they had to do the A8.

[@jf_nw9764]

Eversolo sounded more refined in the top end, AVM90 sounded more full bodied

[@gingerpoppins1429]

I have good ears and I will tell you that the music you played sounded flat. I don't know if it's the DAC or your speakers, but I do believe you need a equalizer to bump up the highs. A software equalizer would be perfect if the device has an app and controlled either by phone or computer. Also I looked up for the Master version and can't seem to find it for sale anywhere.

[@eddietours3728]

Is hard to tell the difference KZbin sucks 😅

[@SpecOfTech]

Yeah I agree, I wish there were better ways to show what I hear in my space.

[@eddietours3728]

@@SpecOfTech pretty sure in room sound pretty good

[@fofocho71]

No analog inputs as said in the video. That is the A8

[@SpecOfTech]

You're right, I misspoke there. I meant to say balanced and unbalanced analog outputs. Sorry I didnt catch that in editing. These 15 hour work days take their toll I suppose.

[@JinxCanada]

seems stupid to me that they failed to include a sub out like the Blue Sound Node. It's not something i'd want to go without.

[@steven2809]

Your sub should be connected to your pre-amp, amplifier or speakers....not a streamer! 😖

[@m4nc1n1]

All you need is an Apple TV 4K running Apple Music. All that money for this and you get BT 5 and aptX? No thanks. Never understood streamers. I already have five different was to do all of this.

[@SpecOfTech]

If you are buying this streamer, there is a VERY good chance you won't be using bluetooth to stream your music ;). Not all ways of streaming are created equal. For example the Eversolo is capable of higher bitrates over the AVM90, along with other methods of streaming. It's all about getting the highest resolution you can, if that isn't important to you, then standard ways of streaming will be just fine. Thanks for watching.

[@gingerpoppins1429]

Streamers are for people who don't want to turn on a Smart TV. Even Home Theater receivers are used as streamers and you only need a cellphone to control.

[@SpecOfTech]

​@@gingerpoppins1429 They're also for those that want the highest bitrate & quality of signal. Unfortunately, a smart TV and most receivers will not provide full bandwidth on hifi music.

[@jkim4712]

If you use only streamer side, just get Wiim pro and save money. Wiim pro with external LPS sounds as good as A6. DAC in A6 is not that great anyway.

[@SpecOfTech]

I've heard good things about the Wiim as well. It is a more simplistic take on the music streamer. Eversolo went with the, does it all, approach. Both are great units.

[@Pete.across.the.street]

You have heard both the pro and the A6?

[@paulomontero12]

Of course it has to sound better 😅it’s more money 💰 😅

[@Albert-ed3hg]

Thx for the reason to spend more money that I don't have......thanks alot:( Say, that's a big unopened box next to you.....hmmmm

[@SpecOfTech]

Lol sorry, I know I'm a bad influence. That big box is the Arendal 1723 2V subwoofer, I can't wait to check it out.

[@Albert-ed3hg]

@@SpecOfTech Thought so, I look forward to your thoughts on it and how it compares to MADE IN CANADA?

[@philipcham2574]

I'm new to streamers,...daughter showed me Spotify,it's awesome...can play any music I can think of now. so ,do I need this streamer,I currently have arcam avr receiver...I use Huawei pnone to stream Spotify to the arcam ,..so far,it sounds amazing ,...so question ,do I need this eversolo thingy 🤔

[@Jamie-bw6on]

Not really any difference. Maybe the Eversolo was a little warmer maybe haha

[@SpecOfTech]

I don't blame ya, It's tough to hear differences over recorded audio that's compressed on KZbin lol.

[@jamiesmith8307]

Yes it is

[@thelonewolf666]

zero difference

[@RobertBoston-n4d]

You're kinda militant. It's stereos bro.

[@davidburg558]

Stop breathing into the mic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SpecOfTech]

No! Stop telling people what to do lol.

[@joyofmvid]

Used chromecast to sent music to AVM 90. This is a Chromecast vs Solo... not a comparison with AVM 90. DELETE this video from KZbin -- it damages toyr reputation.

[@SpecOfTech]

That was literally the whole point of the comparison. Can you get subjectively better sound by using a streamer over streaming using only the AVM90. How else would I stream music with the AVM90 without using Chromecast? If I use the streamer to connect to the AVM90, I'm no longer using the AVM90 to stream, now am I? You misunderstood the purpose of the comparison, it happens, all good.