Hype or bargain? - EverSolo DMP-A6

We finally received a demo unit of one of our best-selling products. The product was highly praised by various YouTubers and now we want to see whether the laurels are justified.

We're talking about the EverSolo DMP-A6 streamer with DAC. 

The conscientious and high-quality packaging of the device alone increases anticipation. (The black box is additionally protected in another outer packaging)

The DMP-A6 rests securely in foam and is additionally protected from scratches by a fabric bag. Even the RCA sockets have plastic caps to prevent dust from getting in - you only see such effort on much more expensive devices! 

Setup

And now it's time to set up. Select a language, log into the network and the Eversolo is ready for use. The whole thing took me a few minutes.

The device optionally offers a control app “EverSolo Control”, which can be downloaded directly via QR code. Since the device doesn't come with a remote control, that's a great thing!

By the way, I didn't use the app for the time being to see how the streamer can be operated without a smartphone.

This is the home screen from which various functions of the device can be accessed, such as streaming or the advanced setup of the DMP-A6.

Since I wanted to listen to music immediately, I tapped streaming, where you have various streaming services pre-installed. Since I have a Tidal subscription, I logged in and voila - everything was where it should be.

Playing partner

Since I had heard and read a lot of good things about the Eversolo's internal DAC, I provided it with a RAAL requisite HSA-1b high-end headphone amplifier along with RAAL SR1b headphones . A high-quality Supra Sword Excalibur XLR Rhodium Anniversary Edition.

• RAAL requisite HSA-1b
• RAAL SR1b
• Supra Sword Excalibur XLR Rhodium Anniversary Edition

First impressions

Processing

I already mentioned it: The DMP-A6 is not only excellently packaged, it is actually also excellently manufactured. So good that you would expect a significantly higher price tag.

Usability

What immediately strikes you is how easy and quick the DMP-A6 is to use. 
Everything is easy to read, well structured and logical. You scroll through menus and playlists so smoothly that you're reminded of a high-end smartphone.

As a long-time user experience designer, I can't help but grin with satisfaction - full marks! 😊🙌

Sound

I didn't have much time to listen to music with the EverSolo, but the short listening session confirms what various customers and reviewers say about the DMP-A6: It sounds outrageously good for the price. 

I'm not saying it eliminates the need for more expensive DACs, because that would be an exaggeration. But I will say that the EverSolo rightly has an excellent reputation in the audiophile community and even as a pure streamer - connected to a high-end DAC it would still be worth its price. 

As a control center with integrated DAC, the DMP-A6 is a real bargain! 

Upgrade required?

If a friendly customer hadn't pointed this out to me, I wouldn't know that there is a Master Edition of the DMP-A6. 

For a reasonable surcharge you get a sound-improved device that has femto clocks and better op-amps.