Vincent + Eversolo + Scansonic Hi-Fi Streaming Compact System

Vincent + Eversolo + Scansonic Hi-Fi Streaming Compact System

This affordable, compact yet powerful Hi-Fi system is designed for those who value both performance and space efficiency. Featuring the fantastic Scansonic L7 bookshelf speakers with 6.5" drivers and the Vincent SV-200 integrated amplifier, with hybrid solid-state + vacuum tube technology delivering rich, detailed, and balanced sound in a sleek, space-saving package.

Specifically for digital music enthusiasts, this package also includes the ever popular Eversolo DMP-A6 music streamer giving you access to a wealth of streaming options as well as support for local music playback.

What's Included:

• Vincent SV-200 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier
• Eversolo DMP-A6 Music Streamer
• Scansonic L7 Bookshelf Speakers Pair

Vincent SV-200 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier

Compact in all but sound quality

The SV-200 is the little brother to the SV-237MK and the SV-700 integrated amplifiers. Despite the compact construction, high dynamics and low noise stand out when listening to this amplifier. With two 6N1 tubes in the processing chain, your music comes to life with warm richness.

Key Features:

• Hybrid tube & solid-state amplification
• 25W power output per speaker
• Class AB operation
• Two 6N1 tubes deliver a classic warm sound
• High dynamic-range and low noise
• Analog & digital inputs
• High-quality speaker binding posts

User Manual (PDF, 6.09MB)

Tried & Tested Technology

As with the SV-700, Vincent opted for a design based on the SRPP principle (Shunt Regulated Push-Pull). This provides high dynamics and a low noise level for a true high-fidelity listening experience.

In the input stage, Toshiba's FET transistors, which take over the pre-amplification of the signal, work in combination with two 6N1 vacuum tubes, which play a leading role in shaping the sound.

The Best of Both Worlds

The characteristics of valve amplifiers have been known for a long time. Their sound has supporters in every realm of music production and enjoyment. Although transistors are much more robust and durable as amplifier components, valve technology very much still has a part to play in hi-fi devices.

Vacuum tubes deliver the classic “tube sound,” whereas solid-state circuitry in the output stage provides enough power to drive even the most demanding and power-hungry speakers. The tonal characteristic is both airy and dynamic. The hybrid design offers its own special charm using tubes to add warmth to the sound.

The concept of having the best of both transistors and tubes is proven true by the units from Vincent's tubeLine range. It is Vincent's belief that implementing valve amplification in at least one part of the system is hugely beneficial to the sound experience. Powerful, but with elegance, the SV-200 delivers rich tones that pull the listener into the music. To see the 6N1 tubes in action, cast your eye to the port on the front of the unit. The interior can be lit with a warm light, and dimmed via a switch on the back if you choose.

Power

In the power supply, a toroidal transformer with a total capacity of 13600 µF provides sufficient power to the amplifier. This keeps the signal constant and unwanted noise down, allowing you to hear all the subtle dynamics of your music without being disturbed by a noisy power supply.

The final gain stage in the output section is taken over by four additional Toshiba transistors operating in efficient Class AB mode.

Plenty of Connection & Tone Options

For connecting various sources, the SV-200 features two analogue stereo RCA inputs and two digital inputs (1 x optical, 1 x coaxial). This array of inputs allows the connection of a diverse range of sources, both digital and analogue.

For connecting a recording device and an active subwoofer, a Rec output and a Pre-output are available. With the Pre-output, a power amplifier can be connected, allowing you to use the SV-200 purely as a stereo pre-amplifier. In typical Vincent fashion, the choice is yours.

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.

Scansonic HD L7 Bookshelf Speakers Pair

The L7 is the largest compact speaker in the L Series, promising a powerful, musical experience at an affordable price. Deep bass and crisp, clean highs are made possible by the two-way bass reflex design and combination of 25mm soft dome tweeter and a 6.5" woofer with paper sandwich cone.

Although larger than the L5, the Scansonic L7 speakers are just as versatile and ideal as front or rear surround channels in a 5.1 system.

Key Features:

• 1" silk dome tweeter
• 6.5" paper sandwich construction mid/bass woofer
• Rear bass reflex port
• Magnetic fabric grilles included
• Heavily-braced cabinet for reduced resonance
• 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 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 L7 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 unwanted 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.