Eversolo DMP-A8 Master Gen 2 High-Fidelity Music Streamer, DAC, CD Player and Preamplifier

The Eversolo DMP-A8 Master Gen 2 is a premium all-in-one digital audio hub that combines a high-resolution network music streamer, DAC, digital transport, CD player and fully balanced analog preamplifier. Designed for advanced two-channel audio systems, it builds on the DMP-A8 Gen 2 platform with an upgraded OCXO and PLL clock architecture, a femtosecond system clock, 10MHz external clock input and a custom high-precision CD playback system.

A separated AK4191EQ digital processor and AK4499EXEQ DAC allows the digital processing and analog conversion stages to be optimized independently. Combined with AKM Velvet Sound™ technology, native DSD512 support, PCM playback up to 768kHz/32-bit and electrical isolation between critical circuits, the DMP-A8 Master Gen 2 is engineered to deliver a quiet background, low distortion, natural tonal balance and precise spatial imaging.

The fully balanced analog preamplifier supports XLR and RCA inputs, offers up to +10dB of gain and uses a precision R-2R analog resistor network for volume adjustment. This helps preserve signal integrity and dynamic range at different listening levels while allowing the player to connect directly to compatible power amplifiers, active speakers and subwoofers.

An 8.6-inch touchscreen, redesigned user interface, 64-bit octa-core processor, 8GB of high-speed memory and 64GB of internal storage provide fast access to streaming services, applications and large music libraries. The DMP-A8 Master Gen 2 also supports internal NVMe SSD expansion up to 8TB, network-attached storage, optical SFP networking, Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4.

Advanced sound-adjustment tools include evotune™ Pro Room Correction, 20-band parametric EQ, FIR filter support, crossover control, high-pass filtering, loudness adjustment, dynamic compression and dedicated bass management. Whether it is used as a complete source component or a digital transport for an external DAC, the DMP-A8 Master Gen 2 provides extensive connectivity and system-level control for demanding music and home entertainment installations.

Specifications

• Product Type: High-fidelity network music streamer, DAC, digital transport, CD player and analog preamplifier
• Model: Eversolo DMP-A8 Master Gen 2
• Chassis Material: Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
• Display: 8.6-inch LCD touchscreen
• User Interface: Redesigned interface with music browsing, playback control, system settings, VU meters, spectrum displays and dynamic visual effects
• Control Knob: Precision front-panel rotary control for volume, source selection and system functions
• Main Processor: High-performance 64-bit octa-core processor
• System Memory: 8GB high-speed memory
• Internal System Storage: 64GB
• DAC Architecture: Separated AK4191EQ digital processor and AK4499EXEQ digital-to-analog converter
• DAC Technology: AKM Velvet Sound™
• Audio Interface: Eversolo AuralEngine with asynchronous processing, high-performance DSP and global equalization
• Audio Clock System: Low-phase-noise OCXO with PLL clock architecture
• System Clock: High-precision femtosecond clock
• Clock Jitter: Controlled to below 50 femtoseconds under specified operating conditions
• External Clock Input: Adaptive 10MHz external clock input
• Maximum PCM Resolution: Up to 768kHz/32-bit
• Maximum DSD Resolution: Up to native DSD512
• Supported Lossless Formats: Includes FLAC, WAV, APE, DSD and additional high-resolution audio formats
• Audio Upsampling: Supports up to 16x audio upsampling
• Total Harmonic Distortion Plus Noise: As low as 0.000075%
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Up to 129dB
• Dynamic Range: Up to 129dB
• Preamplifier Architecture: Fully balanced analog preamplifier
• Analog Volume Control: Precision R-2R resistor-network volume control
• Volume Processing: Eversolo EVC volume-control engine
• Maximum Analog Gain: Up to +10dB
• Electrical Isolation: Isolation between system, network and audio circuits to reduce interference
• CD System: Custom high-precision CD playback and ripping system
• CD Error Correction: High-precision error correction and data compensation
• CD Metadata: Supports automatic album artwork, track information and metadata retrieval
• CD Ripping Management: Supports intelligent error correction and recognition of previously imported discs
• Room Correction: evotune™ Pro Room Correction
• Room Measurement: Supports compatible USB measurement microphones or a mobile-device microphone
• Room-Correction Processing: DRC-based acoustic modeling with FIR filter correction
• Parametric EQ: Professional 20-band PEQ
• DSP Adjustment Range: 3.51Hz to 20,000Hz
• FIR Filters: Supports FIR filter import and corrected FIR processing
• Additional DSP Functions: Loudness adjustment, dynamic compression, crossover control, high-pass filtering and bass management
• Target Curves: Supports custom target curves and personalized room-correction profiles
• Global Equalization: Global PEQ across supported playback paths
• Global Fade Control: Fade-in and fade-out support for local playback, integrated streaming services and supported third-party applications
• Bit-Perfect Playback: EOS audio engine bypasses Android sample-rate conversion for direct audio output
• Internal SSD Slot: Bottom-access M.2 NVMe SSD slot
• Maximum SSD Capacity: Up to one 8TB SSD
• SSD Included: No
• External Storage: Supports USB OTG storage expansion
• Network Storage Protocols: SMB, NFS and WebDAV
• Music-Library Management: Metadata extraction, intelligent categorization, global search and unified library organization
• Ethernet: Gigabit wired Ethernet
• SFP Optical Network Port: Supports compatible Gigabit single-mode single-fiber and dual-fiber SFP modules
• SFP+ Compatibility: Not supported
• SFP Module Included: No
• Wi-Fi: Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 with 2.4GHz and 5GHz operation
• Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 5.4
• Bluetooth Module: Qualcomm QCC3095 Bluetooth receiver
• Digital Audio Inputs: HDMI ARC/eARC, optical, coaxial and USB-B Audio
• Optical and Coaxial Input Support: Up to stereo PCM 192kHz/24-bit and DoP64
• Analog Audio Inputs: One balanced XLR input and one unbalanced RCA input
• External Clock Input: 10MHz adaptive clock connection
• Digital Audio Outputs: USB Audio, AES/EBU, IIS, optical and coaxial
• USB Audio Output: Supports up to native DSD512 and PCM 768kHz/32-bit with compatible DACs
• AES/EBU Output: Professional balanced digital output using an XLR connection
• IIS Output Modes: Eight configurable IIS output modes for compatibility with different DAC pin configurations
• Analog Audio Outputs: Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA
• Subwoofer Output: Dedicated subwoofer output
• Subwoofer Crossover Range: Adjustable from 40Hz to 500Hz
• HDMI Audio Return: HDMI ARC/eARC for compatible televisions and projectors
• Trigger Connections: Trigger input and output for compatible audio components
• USB Compatibility: Windows 10 and 11, macOS, Android and iOS
• Streaming Services: Includes Apple Music, TIDAL, Qobuz and additional supported regional and international services
• Streaming Protocols: Spotify Connect Lossless, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, DLNA, Network Audio Adapter and additional supported protocols
• Third-Party Applications: Supports compatible third-party applications with EOS direct-output processing
• Control Platforms: Front-panel touchscreen, smartphone, tablet, web interface, television application and remote control
• Control Application: Eversolo Control app
• Remote Control: Dual-mode Bluetooth and infrared remote
• Remote Construction: Alloy body with built-in, non-removable battery
• Wake-on-LAN: Supported when the player uses wired Ethernet and the control device is on the same local network
• Product Dimensions: 388 × 265 × 98.5mm, length × width × height
• Product Weight: 6kg
• Packaged Weight: 8.45kg
• Carton Dimensions: 49 × 38 × 22.5cm
• EAN/UPC: 6975200360251

What It's Great At

• Combining Multiple Hi-Fi Components: Integrates a network streamer, high-resolution DAC, digital transport, CD player and balanced analog preamplifier in one chassis.
• Delivering Precise Digital Timing: OCXO, PLL and femtosecond clock technologies reduce timing errors for improved clarity, focus and spatial definition.
• Integrating an External Master Clock: The adaptive 10MHz clock input allows the player to operate with compatible high-precision external clock systems.
• Playing and Archiving CDs: The custom CD system provides quiet playback, precision error correction, metadata retrieval and convenient music ripping.
• Handling High-Resolution Audio: Supports native DSD512, PCM up to 768kHz/32-bit and up to 16x audio upsampling.
• Optimizing Sound for the Room: evotune Pro, 20-band PEQ, FIR filters, crossover adjustment and bass management provide extensive acoustic control.
• Serving as a System Preamplifier: Balanced circuitry, analog inputs and precision R-2R volume control support direct connection to power amplifiers or active speakers.
• Connecting to Advanced Digital Systems: USB, AES/EBU, IIS, optical, coaxial, HDMI ARC/eARC and SFP networking provide broad compatibility.
• Managing Large Music Collections: Optional internal SSD storage, USB expansion and NAS protocol support make extensive local libraries easy to organize and access.

FAQ Section

Q: What makes the Eversolo DMP-A8 Master Gen 2 different from the standard DMP-A8 Gen 2?
A: The Master model adds an OCXO and PLL clock system, a femtosecond system clock, adaptive 10MHz external clock input and a custom high-precision CD playback and ripping system.

Q: Can the DMP-A8 Master Gen 2 play and rip CDs?
A: Yes. Its custom CD system supports stable disc playback, precision error correction, metadata retrieval and ripping to compatible internal or external storage.

Q: What is the purpose of the 10MHz external clock input?
A: It allows the player to synchronize with a compatible high-precision external clock, helping improve timing stability, background quietness and imaging precision.

Q: Can the DMP-A8 Master Gen 2 connect directly to a power amplifier?
A: Yes. Its fully balanced analog preamplifier, XLR and RCA outputs, R-2R volume control and up to +10dB of gain allow direct connection to compatible power amplifiers or active speakers.

Q: What high-resolution audio formats does it support?
A: The player supports native DSD up to DSD512, PCM up to 768kHz/32-bit and popular formats such as FLAC, WAV and APE.

Q: Does the DMP-A8 Master Gen 2 include room correction?
A: Yes. evotune Pro Room Correction uses acoustic measurement and FIR processing to create correction filters based on the room and listening position.

Q: Can I add internal music storage?
A: Yes. The bottom-access M.2 NVMe slot supports an optional SSD with up to 8TB of capacity. The SSD is not included.

Q: Can the DMP-A8 Master Gen 2 be connected to a television?
A: Yes. HDMI ARC/eARC allows compatible televisions and projectors to send audio to the player for reproduction through a connected Hi-Fi system.