Eversolo DMP-A6 + Eversolo AMP-F2 + Scansonic L14 Streaming Hi-Fi System

Eversolo DMP-A6 + Eversolo AMP-F2 + Scansonic L14 Streaming Essential Hi-Fi System

The product of years of development, the Eversolo DMP-A6 Music Streamer shook up the audio world punching well above it's price category with a wealth of streaming features, high-end components and the ability to act as a dedicated local music library hub with its built in M.2 slot, supporting up to 2TB SSDs. Now paired with the Eversolo AMP-F2 power amplifer, providing up to 145W @ 8 ohms, and the Scansonic HD L14 floorstanding speakers, this is a streaming hi-fi system for a true music lover.

What's Included:

• EverSolo DMP-A6 Music Streamer
• EverSolo AMP-F2 2ch Class D Power Amplifier
• Scansonic L14 Floorstanding Speakers Pair
• 2 x 1.8m Tributaries Series 4 Speaker Cable with Banana Plugs
• 1m Tributaries Series 4 Stereo Audio 2RCA Interconnect

EverSolo DMP-A6 - A New Epoch is Beginning

The product of years of development, the EverSolo DMP-A6 is a breath of fresh air in the present landscape of hi-res audio streaming devices. With a quad-core processor and large built-in memory, this is an all-in-one audio player that's built for lossless music streaming and playback.

Rich digital input and output ports, HDMI DSD multi-channel output, dual ESS 9038Q2M professional DACs, a fully balanced differential circuit and professional audio tuning, all these factors contribute to the superior performance of DMP-A6. An unprecedented experience is offered to music lovers with music streaming services, local music management, mobile app control, and an exclusive control system. The DMP-A6 implies the beginning of a new epoch of music streaming.

 "The Verdict"

"With the DMP-A6, Eversolo has created an amazing value product that's a great entry point into streamed, networked, hi-res digital audio. It's a computer-less, all-in-one-box solution to facilitate media storage, streaming and digital preamp functionality. It's more intuitive to use than rivals from Matrix Audio, for example, and provides much greater flexibility. Next-tier down solutions like the Bluesound Node and Sonos Port offer a fraction of its capabilities, so you need to go a long way up in price to find a similarly capable and flexible digital media platform."

Read the full review by Craig Joyce on StereoNET

Key Features:

• 3rd generation XMOS XU316 16-core audio processor
• Quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 professional processor
• 6" large LCD colour touchscreen
• 4GB DDR4 + 32GB eMMC memory for running applications smoothly
• Slot for M.2 NVME 3.0 SSD up to 2TB (not included)
• 2x ES 9038Q2M DACs for independent high-res stereo audio decoding
• Supports DSD512 Native, PCM768kHz/32Bit, MQA full decoding
• 2x DOH chips support HDMI DSD Native and D2P multi-channel output
• Dual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz WiFi & Ethernet connection
• Qualcomm QCC5125 Bluetooth 5.0 module with APTX HD & LDAC protocols
• Bespoke operating system based on Android 11
• Low-jitter dual clock synchronous processing with higher accuracy
• Fully balanced circuit, XLR balanced and RCA single-ended hi-fi analogue pre-outs
• High-quality low-noise power supply provides pure power to audio circuits
• Support 2-channel and Multi-channel Gapless playback (FLAC, WAV)
• Personalised music management, lyric matching and music data matching
• EOS audio engine developed by Eversolo, globally bypassing SRC restrictions
• Support Direct audio in 3rd party apps (Apple Music hi-res direct output)
• Full decoding and rendering support for MQA on Optical, Coaxial and USB inputs
• Support USB, Optical, Coaxial, and HDMI digital audio bit-perfect output
• Supports external USB optical drive for CD disc playback and ripping
• Music services include Tidal, Qobuz, Highresaudio, Amazon, and more
• Support Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and more
• Support music playback from Air Play and DLNA
• Supports NFS, SMB, Web DAV, and UPnP protocols to access LAN storage devices
• Supports built-in SMB network media sharing service for easy local media sharing
• Exclusive mobile app for Android/iOS smartphones and tablets
• Solid aluminium alloy brushed panel chassis

User Manual (PDF, 10.9MB)

Self-Developed EOS Audio Engine

EOS (Eversolo original sampling-rate) audio engine is developed by Eversolo engineers, with the support of outputting original sampling rate, that is, audio playback completely bypasses the Android SRC restriction, supporting the direct audio output of third-party apps (Apple Music hi-res Direct output).

Hi-Res Audio & Master Recording Decoding

The DMP-A6 is Hi-Res Audio certified by JAS, which equates to guaranteed superior sound quality. Almost all ultra-high sampling master recording formats are supported by DMP-A6, including CD-quality formats (FLAC, WAV, APE), DSD512 (.dsf/.dff/.iso/.dst) stereo/multichannel and MQA. MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) technology enables you to play back MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master recording.

2x ES 9038Q2M DAC Decoding

Dual ES 9038Q2M chips are used to establish Double Differential Quadruple Converter for DMP-A6 DAC decoding. Two DAC chips correspond to two channels for D/A conversion output independently. So that it effectively avoids the interference between channels, reduces the background noise, obtains a better signal-to-noise ratio, and greatly improves the dynamic range and other audio indicators. Supporting DSD512, PCM768kHz/32bit, and MQA hard decoding.

The DAC setting of the DMP-A6 provides seven types of digital filters, with different modes corresponding to different sound characteristics, which can be switched according to personal preferences.

3rd Generation XMOS 316 Audio Processor

With a 3rd generation XMOS 316 audio processor, the DMP-A6 has faster speed and higher USB bandwidth, ensuring the lossless transmission of high-definition audio data. The USB port supports DSD512 Native, PCM768kHz/32bit and MQA full decoding. The Optical and Coaxial ports support DSD 64 (DOP), PCM192kHz/24Bit. 

Qualcomm QCC5125 Bluetooth Module

Connect mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and other compatible devices to the DMP-A6 via Bluetooth for seamless high-quality wireless music playback. The Qualcomm QCC5125 Bluetooth module used by the DMP-A6 supports SBC/AAC/aptX/aptX LL/aptX HD/LDAC codecs and is compatible with Bluetooth 5.0.

Large LCD Touchscreen for Better User Interaction

The DMP-A6 is a professional streamer system equipped with a large 6" LCD high-definition touchscreen. The simple but responsive user interface runs as smoothly as a smartphone and provides intuitive touch controls for accessing system settings, your local music library, third-party apps, and more.

DOH Chips for HDMI DSD Multichannel

As a multi-channel streamer, the DMP-A6 features dual DOH processing chips for HDMI audio especially to play and output master DSD music through the HDMI Out connection. Except for the support of DSD Native multi-channel raw output and D2P output (PCM multi-channel output) decoding, it also provides a regenerated high-precision independent clock for HDMI.

Internal High-Speed M.2 SSD Slot

Expandable with additional storage, the DMP-A6 features an M.2 NVME 3.0 2280 SSD slot built into the underside of the chassis, allowing you to integrate a solid-state drive up to 2TB without needing to open up the streamer case. Faster, stable and with no noise, SSDs are ideal for local high-quality music playback. SSD sold separately.

Rich Input and Output Ports

With its diverse talents and connections, the DMP-A6 easily integrates with just about any system. As a streaming source device, of course, it can be thought of as a digital turntable with access to a huge record collection via all its compatible streaming services and library of your own files.

The network streamer can connect with high-end decoding devices via the HDMI, USB, Optical and Coaxial digital output ports. Alternatively, as a decoder itself, the DMP-A6 connects with audio source equipment like PCs and mobile devices via the Coaxial, Optical, USB Type-C inputs ports, and wirelessly with APTX HD Bluetooth. Through the balanced XLR and single-ended RCA analogue outputs, you can connect directly to active speakers or to a hi-fi stereo amplifier in your two-channel or multi-channel system.

Fully Balanced Preamp Circuit

The DMP-A6 analogue circuit adopts a fully balanced design from DAC chip to the XLR and RCA stereo output. It provides better noise immunity and improves channel separation by eliminating shared loops for stronger and more consistent signal quality.

Low Ripple High-Performance Power Module

The DMP-A6 is equipped with a low-noise regulated switching power supply module and several dedicated audio capacitors with less ripple and interference. A choke filter circuit is specifically made for AC input, reducing high-frequency line noise in the region of 100kHz to 5MHz, ensuring cleaner power, a softer background noise, and clearer musical details.

Low Jitter Dual Clock Processing

Low-jitter high-precision dual clocks are designed for the DMP-A6. Two high-precision crystal oscillators (45.1584MHz and 49.152MHz) respectively correspond to 44.1kHz and 48kHz multiplied sampling, effectively reducing jitter and achieving more precise audio decoding.

Professional Tuning and Reliable Audio Indicators

The DMP-A6 has been expertly tuned, and the circuit has been thoughtfully constructed, thanks to the wealth of knowledge from engineers at Eversolo who come from a background in development in the hi-fi industry. THD+N is -120 dB (0.00009%), SNR is 128 dB, and dynamic range is 128 dB. The leading indicators provide a strong base for high sound quality.

Handpicked Audio Components

The sound quality of the DMP-A6 analog output is monitor-level. The primary elements of the audio circuit are of very high quality, 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 a more authentic and pure sound performance with parts that have been proven reliable.

Music Library for Local Playback

Eversolo Music Library not only provides excellent local music playback performance but also an improved music management experience for you. Add music files from a local hard drive or network storage and automatically retrieve music metadata from the cloud to build a custom music library by matching artists, albums, local CUE files and so on; songs are displayed in categories based on genres, albums, artists and sample rates; making it incredibly easy to organise your favourite songs and search by album, artist, or song initials.

Music Services at Your Fingertips

The DMP-A6 incorporates popular music services like TIDAL, Qobuz, HIGHRESAUDIO, Amazon Music etc. You can take advantage of numerous high-quality online music services and revel in the allure of limitless streaming music. Support for numerous third-party apps, high-resolution audio Direct output using the original EOS engine.

Wireless Music Streaming

Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, DLNA, and AirPlay are supported by the DMP-A6. High-quality music can be streamed online to mobile devices on the same local network, making it simpler to enjoy online music services and easier to play back music at home.

Effective Media Management System

The DMP-A6 offers a robust media management system that enables editing operations for local hard drives and network storage like copying, copying, pasting, cutting, and deleting. The USB port can be configured as USB OTG, making it easy to connect the PC to DMP-A6 for local file management. Internal SMB sharing function allows sharing of media files from a connected mobile device or internal SSD (if installed) to other media playback devices, computers or mobile devices in the same network. This makes it possible for the DMP-A6 to be used as a network storage device to share audio sources at any time.

CD Playback and Ripping

The DMP-A6 allows for CD playback by connecting an external USB optical disc. The CD Rip app adopts a data validation mechanism and error correction function to save audio data from CD losslessly. The application's algorithm intelligently matches CD album and song names (officially released CDs are required), losslessly rips tracks and automatically generates album and artist info.

Multiple Network Protocols

DMP-A6 not only has two high-speed USB 3.0 ports, 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 in the same LAN with gigabit network. Even high data rate DSD512 master files can be played without stuttering.

Smart Control App

Android/iPhone/iPad control apps are developed for the DMP-A6. In addition to basic playback control and system settings, they also support asynchronous viewing of music library data and menus, which is convenient for music playback and data searching. Screen mirroring is also supported by installing third-party apps.

roon READY

Roon is an incredibly rich and engaging way to browse and organize your music. It runs on most Mac, Windows, and Linux PCs, or on other products which include Roon Core. Being Roon Ready means that Eversolo network players transparently discover and connect to Roon without any configuration, and bit-perfect audio is delivered from Roon to your network player. Together, Roon and Eversolo deliver the power, flexibility, and performance of networked audio, with the easiest setup and highest reliability available.

Unique Aluminium Chassis

The DMP-A6 is made from aviation aluminium and features a CNC-machined body for solid construction. The brushed panel and frosted anodized body are a great combination of classic and modern elements. This design philosophy results in a device that makes an impression when seen on a rack with your other hi-fi equipment.

Personalised VU Meters

For audiophiles and hi-fi enthusiasts, the DMP-A6 provides a wide range of personalized dynamic VU meters for the 6" LCD colour screen on the front panel. This wonderfully interactive experience is offered with real-time full-format music display, including DSD.

Eversolo AMP-F2 2ch Class D Power Amplifier

The Eversolo AMP-F2 is a 2 channel class D power amplifier, designed in collaboration with Starke Sound in California, and is based on the innovative NS600 module created by the Starke Sound team.

Pair with the DMP-A6 or A6 Master for the perfect mini system. The compact size of the AMP-F2 is a perfect match for the DMP-A6 / DMP-A6 Master / DAC-Z8 etc.

Key Features:

• 145W @ 8Ω (1% THD), 250W @ 4Ω (1% THD)
• 2 channel Class D power amplifier
• Bridgeable for mono applications
• Compact chassis is a perfect match for DMP-A6 / A6 Master / DAC-Z8 etc
• Developed in collaboration with Starke Sound
• NS600 amplifier module with PurePath™️ Ultra-HD technology
• Low-ripple, low-EMI switch mode power supply
• 12V trigger function works seamlessly with other Eversolo products
• USB to 12v trigger adpator cable included for connecting with DMP-A6/A6 Master/A8 streamers

User Manual (PDF, 6.82MB)

Dynamic Power, Detailed Presentation

The Eversolo AMP-F2 is a 2 channel class D power amplifier, designed in collaboration with Starke Sound in California, and is based on the innovative NS600 module created by the Starke Sound team. The AMP-F2 features a high sampling rate of 600kHz and employs an efficient Class D amplification structure, coupled with optimised circuits to maximise audio quality. A newly designed SAPS audio-specific switch mode power supply significantly reduces noise and enhances dynamic performance. The AMP-F2 is also bridgeable, allowing flexible configuration for two channel or single channel setups.

Vigorous Output

The AMP-F2 is equipped with Starke Sound's NS600 amplifier module. Each channel can output a constant 250W RMS (4ohms) @ 1% THD+N. When bridged the AMP-F2 can support up to 450 W RMS (2ohms) with THD+N still below 1%. This ability to handle extremely low-impedance loads ensures ample energy even in large and challenging speaker setups, particularly during high-dynamic low-frequency outputs.

Accurate Sound, NS600 Module

The NS600 module by Starke Sound employs PurePath™️ Ultra-HD technology and advanced integrated feedback design, featuring high speed gate driver error correction functions. This technology achieves ultra-low distortion across the entire audio frequency range, delivering perfect high-end audio.

Powerful Drive

Featuring a 600W high-efficiency, low-ripple, low-EMI switch mode power supply, the AMP-F2 delivers consistent and powerful output, extremely low noise and enhanced dynamic performance across the system.

Environmentally Friendly Power Consumption

The AMP-F2 has an extremely low standby power draw (0.5W) and idle power consumption (14W) meaning it is kinder to your energy bill.

Aluminium Body, Shielded Design

The AMP-F2's chassis is made from aluminium with complete self-protection and an anti-interference design to avoid disturbances from various electrical environments.

The AMP-F2 is also designed to perfectly match the size of the DMP-A6, DMP-A6 Master, and DAC-Z8. IT is also compatible with the DMP-A8 and DAC-Z6.

One-touch Activation, Seamless Control

The AMP-F2 is equipped with standard 12V TRIGGER IN and TRIGGER OUT functions, allowing it to be synchronised with other devices that support the standard TRIGGER interface for power on and off; using the USB to TRIGGER adaptor cable provided with the AMP-F2, you can connect the USB Type-A interface of the DMP-A6 to the TRIGGER IN of the AMP-F2 to achieve synchronisation.

Scansonic HD L14 Floorstanding Speakers

The L14 is a 2.5-way floorstanding speaker pair, featuring 1" silk dome tweeters and dual 6.5" mid/bass woofers. This speaker system provides you with an excellent price to performance ratio, rewarding you with deep and rich bass which adds great weight to your music or other entertainment. These speakers are also great performers in home theatre applications, due to their excellent range and bass performance.

Available in Theatre Black, White or Walnut vinyl wraps with magnetic fabric grilles.

Key Features:

• 2.5-way floorstanding speakers pair
• 1" silk soft dome tweeter for clear and organic sound
• 2 x 6.5" paper sandwich mid/woofer construction for dynamic bass
• Rear bass reflex port for added low-end weight
• Authentic Scandinavian design

Introducing the L Series

The L Series was developed using Scansonic's experience from their popular M & MB-B series speakers, but specifically with budget in mind. The Scansonic The L Series, therefore, aims not only for great sound but also value for money. The enclosures of the L Series are rear ported and deliver rich sound with smooth authentic bass.

Construction

The L14 speakers use a special paper cone material to achieve the optimum stiffness and damping for the cone size. The woofer is flanked by a high-performance tweeter to give you great performance at this price. The cabinet has been heavily braced and the increased thickness of the walls means that undesirable resonances are kept under tight control.

Finish

The Scansonic L Series speakers come in 3 finishes; a stealthy home theatre style Theatre Black, a light modern lifestyle look in textured White and a classic home hi-fi vibe in Walnut.

About Scansonic HD

It would be impossible to introduce Scansonic without first mentioning Raidho. Having worked with Raidho speakers for more than 12 years, this Danish group of engineers and designers found themselves facing a completely new challenge when they were tasked with creating a new range of high-performance speakers for the Scansonic brand.

From the start, Scansonic's team were dedicated to building on all the experiences and strengths obtained from designing the Raidho speakers. At the same time, they also had to be aware of the long heritage and the Nordic design tradition of the Scansonic brand. The ultimate goal was to create the very best possible speakers within reasonable financial limits.

Tributaries High-Performance Speaker Cable

The Series 4 Star-Quad Speaker cable begins with ultra-pure highly conductive oxygen-free copper (HC-OFC) developed specifically for audio applications. Two 12AWG speaker conductors are the result of combining 16AWG and 14AWG conductors opposite each other in a 4 conductor Star-Quad speaker arrangement.

In the Star-Quad design, Magnetic distortion is cancelled by twisting strands clockwise and then wrapping the bundles counter-clockwise around one insulated large solid conductor.

All Series 4 audio cables are meticulously assembled by hand in Orlando, Florida.

Key Features:

• Assembled by hand in Orlando Florida, USA
• Star-Quad design reduces cable inductance & distortion
• Two 12AWG HC-OFC conductors for superior signal transfer
• Sophisticated multi-gauge design for superior bass, mids & highs
• Insulated solid conductor eliminates distortion with stranded bundles
• Pre-terminated cable connects a single speaker
• Terminated with banana plugs
• Decorative woven jacket over a UL CL2 PVC Jacket

Developed Specifically for Audio

It is important to understand that music passing through the speaker cable, is actually an AC voltage, so when voltage passes through twisted wire, there will be additional magnetic fields. Tributaries Star-Quad design not only alternates the positive and negative signal conductors but also alternates the twisted lays in each multi-gauge conductor. Alternating lays cancels all levels of magnetic distortion. The end result is a neutral sounding cable.

Star-Quad Geometry

Tributaries Series 4, 6 and 8 speaker cables all include a StarQuad design. Star-Quad speaker cables are designed with four conductors, all wound together, in a "positive, negative, positive, negative" configuration. The cable is produced such that all 4 wires are evenly twisted together keeping each conductor the same distance from the centre and ensuring each positive conductor is next to each negative conductor. The net result is the cancellation of opposing electromagnetic fields generated by each conductor pair. This design improves the system’s performance by preventing EMI noise from entering and distorting the signals in nearby low level audio, video or digital cables. Another benefit of the Star Quad design is the reduction of the cable’s inductance, again, improving the cables electrical performance and reducing the distortion it produces.

Tributaries High Performance Stereo Audio Cable

The Tributaries Series 4 RCA cables begin with ultra-pure highly conductive oxygen free copper (HC-OFC) developed specifically for audio applications. Each Conductor is a solid single gauge wire chosen to support multiple frequencies and to prevent grainy distortion caused by stranded wire. All Series 4 audio cables are assembled by hand in Orlando, Florida. These bagged cables do away with fancy retail packaging to save you money.

Key Features:

• Assembled by hand in Orlando Florida, USA
• Precision Twisted solid 22AWG HC-OFC conductors
• Solid conductors deliver improved bass & accurate signal transfer
• LDPE eliminates distortion while maintaining flexibility
• Dual shielded to lower the noise floor
• Gold-plated solid-brass RCA connectors
• Decorative woven jacket over flexible PVC jacket

Developed Specifically for Audio

Tributaries' Twin-Axial design features dedicated conductors with equal impedance for positive and negative signals. Each conductor is wrapped with dual shielding to keep noise from reaching the single path. The Series 4 RCA cable is a high performance cable that looks as good as it sounds.

The conductors are insulated using Polyethylene because its transparency is similar to Teflon but without the harshness in the high frequencies. Polyethylene is flexible and has a sound quality that is warm and balanced. The shields have 360° coverage to keep noise from entering the signal path.

For the Love of Music - About Tributaries

Tributaries, a family-owned American company, is a leading provider of high-performance and high quality Digital & Analog Audio Interconnects, Speaker Cables, AC Power Products and HDMI Cables.

In the spirit of the true audiophile, Gordon J Gow Technologies, Inc. developed Tributaries cables. Designed by music lovers for music lovers, the Tributaries collection features a stunning array of digital and analogue audio interconnects, speaker cabling systems and power cabling systems constructed with the finest metallurgy and materials. Assembled in the USA with painstakingly meticulous hand craftsmanship, Tributaries integrates Individually insulated interconnect and speaker cable strands with new multi-gauge innovations to create proprietary cable geometries designed to significantly reduce distortion, provide a consistent tonal balance, lower the noise floor and improve detail allowing the music to bloom.