Eversolo DMP-A8 ….. SOTA
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Just ‘sayin …
Bk
https://www.stereophile.com/content/eversolo-dmp-a8-streaming-preamplifier
https://audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/eversolo-dmp-a8-balanced-streamer-dac-review.55826/
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Neat.
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But Amir, how does it sound?!2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave
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stangman67 wrote: »But Amir, how does it sound?!
Dunno what he thinks about its sound , but I replaced a 851n with one last November and I think it sounds great , better than the 851 …. Also have an A6 , and it sounds great as well .
Bk
PS Audio S300 , WiiM Ultra , Yamaha wxc-50 , Salk SuperCharged Songtowers , Kimber Kable 4TC, Sony 42” - BEDROOM
B&K EX-442 ( it will go in my casket when I die ... ) , PS Audio 4.6 preamp ( old school , but it still jams on ... ) , Eversolo DMP-A6 , Boston Acoustic voyager 7’s - POOL
Parasound A21, Eversolo DMP-A8 , Kimber Kable 4vs , Ascend Acoustics ELX Ribbon Towers , Sony XBR-A8F 65” OLED - DEN , MAIN system
Onkyo TX-nr609 , Polk atrium 7 , Boston acoustic sound ware (4) , Boston acoustic sub , B&W center , Sharp 65” TV - PATIO -
How’s the app?
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I don’t have any complaints.
I’ve used the Cambridge Audio app - which sucks , and the Yamaha app as well as a few others …
No complaints . Works as it should. Snappy , speedy , no lag.
The “cast” function allows you to mirror the units display on your device - a game changing feature IMO …
I’m telling ya , look at the equipment in my sig - I’m not a neophyte, been in this game for 40+ years - this thing is fantastic….
Don’t care - where it’s made , it’s “pedigre” , price or “snob appeal” …. It just “works” , sounds great and has all the features anyone would want …. Truly and end game piece - for me , anyways.
BkHow’s the app?
PS Audio S300 , WiiM Ultra , Yamaha wxc-50 , Salk SuperCharged Songtowers , Kimber Kable 4TC, Sony 42” - BEDROOM
B&K EX-442 ( it will go in my casket when I die ... ) , PS Audio 4.6 preamp ( old school , but it still jams on ... ) , Eversolo DMP-A6 , Boston Acoustic voyager 7’s - POOL
Parasound A21, Eversolo DMP-A8 , Kimber Kable 4vs , Ascend Acoustics ELX Ribbon Towers , Sony XBR-A8F 65” OLED - DEN , MAIN system
Onkyo TX-nr609 , Polk atrium 7 , Boston acoustic sound ware (4) , Boston acoustic sub , B&W center , Sharp 65” TV - PATIO -
stangman67 wrote: »But Amir, how does it sound?!
Dunno what he thinks about its sound , but I replaced a 851n with one last November and I think it sounds great , better than the 851 …. Also have an A6 , and it sounds great as well .
Bk
I've been thinking for a few months about getting one of their streaming products. Does the A8 give you enough more to justify the cost above the A6? My use case would be running one into an AV preamp most likely rather than using its onboard preamp capabilities. -
Probably not for how you want to use it .
The A6 will do.
I needed the HDMI ARC input on the A8 so I could ditch my AVR.
I’m using the A6 in my pool/patio system and the A8 in my main setup - so for me , I wanted the analog R2R volume control , AKM dac and increased inputs of the A8.
I’m running the A8 straight into my A21 amp as a preamp and it sounds fantastic.
I can’t imagine anything else sounding better , no matter the cost.
Get one from Amazon , I think you’ll be impressed- if not return it.
BkPS Audio S300 , WiiM Ultra , Yamaha wxc-50 , Salk SuperCharged Songtowers , Kimber Kable 4TC, Sony 42” - BEDROOM
B&K EX-442 ( it will go in my casket when I die ... ) , PS Audio 4.6 preamp ( old school , but it still jams on ... ) , Eversolo DMP-A6 , Boston Acoustic voyager 7’s - POOL
Parasound A21, Eversolo DMP-A8 , Kimber Kable 4vs , Ascend Acoustics ELX Ribbon Towers , Sony XBR-A8F 65” OLED - DEN , MAIN system
Onkyo TX-nr609 , Polk atrium 7 , Boston acoustic sound ware (4) , Boston acoustic sub , B&W center , Sharp 65” TV - PATIO -
I've been thinking for a few months about getting one of their streaming products. Does the A8 give you enough more to justify the cost above the A6? My use case would be running one into an AV preamp most likely rather than using its onboard preamp capabilities.
The 6 and 8 have different dac chips. A6-ESS, A8-AK. From what I read, I thought I would like the AK chip better so I got an A8. Sounds great. I like it better than the cxn v2. Not using the preamp function. Running it balanced into my pre
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stangman67 wrote: »But Amir, how does it sound?!
Dunno what he thinks about its sound , but I replaced a 851n with one last November and I think it sounds great , better than the 851 …. Also have an A6 , and it sounds great as well .
Bk
I've been thinking for a few months about getting one of their streaming products. Does the A8 give you enough more to justify the cost above the A6? My use case would be running one into an AV preamp most likely rather than using its onboard preamp capabilities.
I went through this when I was trying to decide on a streamer/DAC upgrade.
I decided to purchase the A8.
Several reasons; I wanted the AKM chipset over the ESS, I wanted the HDMI ARC in along with balanced out and in, I also wanted the upgraded dual power supply.
I'm running my A8 into my Prima Luna preamp, so I'm not taking advantage of the preamp capabilities, but if/when I move on from the A8 in my 2ch system, it could end up being a great preamp in another in my house. -
I’m using both my A8 and A6 as a preamp straight into the amp ..
They both sound great .
BkPS Audio S300 , WiiM Ultra , Yamaha wxc-50 , Salk SuperCharged Songtowers , Kimber Kable 4TC, Sony 42” - BEDROOM
B&K EX-442 ( it will go in my casket when I die ... ) , PS Audio 4.6 preamp ( old school , but it still jams on ... ) , Eversolo DMP-A6 , Boston Acoustic voyager 7’s - POOL
Parasound A21, Eversolo DMP-A8 , Kimber Kable 4vs , Ascend Acoustics ELX Ribbon Towers , Sony XBR-A8F 65” OLED - DEN , MAIN system
Onkyo TX-nr609 , Polk atrium 7 , Boston acoustic sound ware (4) , Boston acoustic sub , B&W center , Sharp 65” TV - PATIO -
I’m using both my A8 and A6 as a preamp straight into the amp ..
They both sound great .
Bk
I'm sure the A6 sounds great.
Since the new streamer/DAC was going into my primary 2ch system, I was willing to chase some marginal gains.
So far, zero regrets with the A8.
