Eversolo DMP-A8 Gen 2 - Black

Description

Wider Chassis and New 8.6-Inch Touchscreen

The DMP-A8 Gen 2 uses an aluminum alloy chassis measuring 380 mm wide, 265 mm deep, and 88 mm high — wider than the first-generation model. The added internal space improves circuit separation and thermal management. The front is dominated by a new 8.6-inch LCD touchscreen with a redesigned interface that displays album art, VU meters, and a real-time spectrum analyzer.

Split AKM Conversion Architecture

The digital section pairs AKM's AK4191EQ digital modulator with the AK4499EX DAC, physically separating digital filtering from analog conversion. It is driven by a 64-bit octa-core processor with 8 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal eMMC storage, running Eversolo's AuralEngine firmware. The player natively supports PCM up to 768 kHz/32-bit and DSD512.

Network, Input, and Output Connectivity

Network connectivity adds an SFP optical fibre interface alongside an RJ-45 Ethernet port and dual-band Wi-Fi 6, providing an optional galvanic-isolated network link. Inputs include balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analog inputs, plus optical, coaxial, USB-B, and HDMI ARC digital inputs. Outputs include balanced XLR and RCA analog outputs, USB Audio, AES/EBU, I²S, coaxial, and optical digital outputs, plus a dedicated subwoofer output with an adjustable crossover from 40 Hz to 500 Hz.

Balanced Preamplifier Stage and Local Storage

The preamplifier stage is a fully balanced circuit with an R-2R switched-resistor volume control that preserves channel matching at lower listening levels. Local storage is handled through an internal M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 (2280) slot that accepts SSDs up to 8 TB. Eversolo states that the library engine indexes approximately 200,000 tracks in about two hours, unifying local files and streaming services.

Common Questions

What are the key improvements over the first-generation DMP-A8?

The Gen 2 uses a wider chassis (380 × 265 × 88 mm), replaces the display with an 8.6-inch LCD touchscreen and a redesigned UI, and adopts a 64-bit octa-core processor with 8 GB of RAM. It also adds the SFP optical fibre network interface (alongside RJ-45 and Wi-Fi 6) and a dedicated subwoofer output with an adjustable 40-500 Hz crossover.

Can the DMP-A8 Gen 2 be used purely as a network transport?

Yes. The unit provides USB Audio, AES/EBU, coaxial, optical, and I²S digital outputs, which let you bypass its internal DAC and preamplifier stages and feed an external DAC or preamplifier.

How does the subwoofer output work?

The dedicated subwoofer output includes a digital crossover filter adjustable between 40 Hz and 500 Hz, which sets the low-pass point sent to the subwoofer and relieves the main speakers of the lowest frequencies.

What file formats and resolutions are supported?

The DMP-A8 Gen 2 natively supports PCM up to 768 kHz/32-bit and DSD512 on its USB and I²S outputs. The AES/EBU, coaxial, and optical outputs reach PCM 192 kHz/24-bit and DoP64.

What's in the Box

Eversolo DMP-A8 Gen 2 network streamer

Remote control

AC power cable

Screwdriver

User manual