everSOLO DMP-A6 High Fidelity Music Streamer User Manual

everSOLO DMP-A6 High Fidelity Music Streamer

Product Information

MP3,APE,WAV,FLAC,AIF,AIFF,AAC,NRG,CUE
Music Services Music Streaming| Tidal, Qobuz, Highresaudio, Amazon Music etc
Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Airplay , WebDav, UPnP,
DLNA etc
Bluetooth Input| Bluetooth BT5.0, SBC/AAC/aptX/aptX LL/aptX HD/LDAC
USB-C Audio Input|
Optical/Coaxial Input|
Optical/Coaxial Output|
HDMI Audio Output|
USB Audio Output|
Analogue Audio Output|
Control Methods| On-screen touch control, Android/iPhone/iPad APP control
Analogue Audio Characteristics| Output level: XLR 5 V; RCA 2.5V
Frequency response: 20Hz~20KHz XLR/RCA ( 0.15dB)
Dynamic range: XLR > 128dB/RCA > 124dB
SNR: XLR >128dB/RCA >124dB
THD+N: XLR124dB
Power Supply| AC 110~240V 50/60Hz ,13W

Product Usage Instructions

SSD Installation
SSD isn’t included in the device, a SSD can be installed manually after you receive the parcel if required. M.2 (NVMe PCIe3.0) 2280 protocol SSDs up to 4TB are supported.

1. Lay the device upside down on the desk, remove the screws on the cover of the SSD slot with a screwdriver, then uncover it.
2. Pull open the fastening clip to install the SSD, secure the SSD by pressing the clip, then restore the screws and cover.

Notes:

1. The SSD must be installed and conform to the requested specification.
2. It is strictly forbidden to replace the SSD while powered on because doing so will harm the SSD.
3. SSD file systems NTFS, EXFAT, and FAT32 are supported.
4. If the recently purchased SSD is unable to be recognized, format the hard disk via Home Screen > Files > Find the storage device > Tap the icon on the left-top corner > Format.

To better support song transferring, it is advised to choose an external storage device as the music directory. Go to Settings > Transfer, and click to select the inserted external storage device. The system will automatically create the EversoloMusic folder, where the music files will be stored.

Introduction

We appreciate your purchase of the Eversolo DMP – A6 all-in-one streamer. As a hi-res DAC streamer with great performance and craftsmanship, DMP-A6 can not only play and manage various high-resolution local music well but also embeds various third-party high-resolution music streaming services, such as Tidal, Qobuz, Highresaudio, Amazon Music, WebDAV, and UPnP, etc. DMP-A6 can accommodate audiophiles’ needs by supporting rich output ways like digital, optical, coaxial, HDMI DSD multi-channel, and USB audio output. The DMP-A6 decoding portion uses a pair of ES9038 Q2M DAC chips in addition to an XMOS 316 audio processor. It decodes up to DSD512, PCM 768Khz@32Bit, and MQA. So that D/A conversion is completed with exceptionally low noise and distortion. The two-channel independent decoding design effectively avoids interference between channels, two ES9038 Q2M DAC chips correspond to left and right channels separately for independent D/A conversion output. High-precision resistance and a fully balanced circuit guarantee lossless XLR and RCA output signal amplification. Audio indicators like crosstalk, dynamic range, and SNR are greatly improved. Versatile input ports are supported by the DMP-A6 for high-specification digital audio decoding. USB-C audio input can be used to connect with PC, streamers, mobile phones and tablets ext. Optical and Coaxial inputs are to connect with streamers and CD players; DMP-A6 can be served as a high-definition Bluetooth decoder when connecting with mobile devices via Bluetooth 5.0, with the support of APTXHD, LDAC protocols. The DMP-A6 will provide you with a fantastic and original hifi music experience through its excellent decoding performance and sound quality. It is advised to read this manual to make sure the product’s features are applied correctly.

Specifications

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Music Services| Tidal, Qobuz, Highresaudio, Amazon Music etc Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Airplay , WebDav, UPnP,
Music Streaming| DLNA etc
Bluetooth Input| Bluetooth BT5.0, SBC/AAC/aptX/aptX LL/aptX HD/LDAC
USB-C Audio Input Optical/Coaxial| USSuBpcpoomrtpuaptitboilsittye:rWeoinDdSoDw5s1(27,,P10C,M117),6M8KaHc,zA3n2dBriot,idM, QIOAS
OpticIanlp/Cuot axial| Support up to stereo PCM 192KHz 24Bit, DSD64 Dop, MQA
Output| Support up to stereo PCM 192KHz 24Bit, DSD64 Dop, MQA DSD64 Native multichannel/PCM 192KHz multichannel raw output,
HDMI Audio Output| Support up to stereo DSD5u1p2 Ntoa5ti.v1e, PCM 768KHz 32Bit, MQA
USB Audio Output Analogue Audio| (Support DAC audio devices with UAC standard only)
Output| XLR (balanced) + RCA (pre-output)
Control Methods| On-screen touch control, Android/iPhone/iPad APP control
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Power Supply| AC 110~240V 50/60Hz ,13W

Hardware

SSD Installation
SSD isn’t included in the device, a SSD can be installed manually after you receive the parcel  if required. M.2 (NVMe PCIe3.0) 2280 protocol SSDs up to 4TB is supported.

How to install SSD:

1. Lay the device upside down on the desk, remove the screws on the cover of the SSD slot with a screwdriver, then uncover it.
2. Pull open the fastening clip to install the SSD, secure the SSD by pressing the clip, then restore the screws and cover.

Notes:

1. The SSD must be installed and conform to the requested specification.
2. It is strictly forbidden to replace the SSD while powered on because doing so will harm the SSD.
3. SSD file systems NTFS, EXFAT, and FAT32 are supported.
4. If the recently purchased SSD is unable to be recognized, formatting the hard disk via “Home Screen > Files > Find the storage device > Tap the icon on left-top corner > Format”.
5. To better support song transferring, it is advised to choose an external storage device as the music directory. Go to “Settings >Transfer”, and click “ ” to select the inserted external storage device. The system will automatically create the “EversoloMusic” folder, where the music files will be stored.

Rear Panel

Descriptions:

1. Power on/off
2. Gigabit Ethernet network socket
3. HDMI audio-only output: support DSD output
4. USB 3.0 OTG: Connect external storage devices/ optical disc drives / PC (Settings – General – USB OTG)
5. USB (Audio out): USB audio output for connecting audio devices (DAC)
6. Coaxial input: connect CD player, set-top box, or digital turntable
7. Optical input: connect CD player, set-top box, or digital turntable
8. USB-C input: USB Audio input, Connect mobile phone(should use OTG cable), computer, DAP and other audio sources that support USB audio output
9. Optical output: connect decoder or preamp
10. Coaxial output: connect decoder or preamp
11. XLR/RCA analog output: Connect pure preamp, active speaker or power amplifier
12. WiFi antenna: connect to the wireless network
13. Bluetooth antenna: receive Bluetooth signals
    • USB maximum supply current: 1.2A. If connecting external optical disc drivers, please use an additional power adapter or USB splitter cable (USB OTG and USB AUDIO OUT).
    • Please use the analog XLR/RCA outputs for Coaxial, Optical, Bluetooth, or USB input.
    • Pointing antennas upward before using.

Front Panel

Controls

• Rotate: Adjust volume
• Short press： Power on/Power off/Reboot/ Timed shutdown / Screen off
• Long press: Power off

Volume Control: The knob can be turned clockwise to turn up the volume and counterclockwise to turn down the volume when the device is playing music. The audio setting allow you to adjust the volume step (0.5db–3db).

Power on / off

• Power on: press the knob once to turn it on when the device is powered off.
• Power off/reboot: short press the knob to see a pop-up menu and select power off or reboot; long press for 3 seconds to power off.
• Timed shutdown: several timer are available for choosing, or you can customize one.
• Screen-off: the device continues to work after screen off, tap the screen again to light it up.

Basic Operation

Home Screen

Status Bar: input/output connection, network status, storage device, volume, and currently playing song. Click input/output/network/storage device icons to access quick settings, click the song info bar to enter into Music Player.
Music Player
DMP-A6 Music Player allows to play lossless music from SSD, hard drive, NAS, and streaming services app. Click “Music player entrance” to enter into the Music Player interface and see currently playing tracks, progress, and control icons.

Descriptions

• Favorites: add the currently playing track to my favorites.
• Playback: previous/next track, pause/playback control.
• Switch play mode: switch play modes between list loop, single loop, shuffle play and order play.
• Play queue: a list of all tracks currently selected to be played, such as all tracks by a certain artist or in a certain album.

Network Connection
Make sure to connect the network for DMP-A6, both Ethernet and WiFi are supported. Access into “Settings > Network > WiFi”.

Music Library
The music library allows you to manage and categorize local music. Click “Add Library” to add music from local SSD, external storage devices, SMBs, and NFS. Or click on the hover window of the hidden menu on the left and select “Library”.

DMP-A6 will categorize the added music files by track, artist, album, etc .

“My” will show recently playing records, playlists added according to personal preferences, and quick access to favorite tracks, artists, and albums .

Music Service
It includes streaming services, music apps, music cloud drivers and music connect. Log in to your account to play music from third-party apps .

Note: *More music apps will be available for download, please check the official website for firmware updates.

File Manager
File Manager is used to manage files in local storage, SSD, removable storage devices, NFS, and SMB in the same network. Click “ ” to copy, paste, and delete etc.

The device enables to copy files from external storage devices to SSD conveniently. Go to Files Manager and select the music file in the storage device and click “ ” to copy the music file to SSD.

Inputs/Outputs

Choose inputs and outputs based on how the actual device is connected.
Note: all digital input connections only support output audio by analog output, not digital output.

Apps

You can view, install and uninstall third-party apps. To install third-party apps, firstly download the APK file and copy it to a removable hard drive, insert the hard drive into this device and find the APK file in File Manager, then install it with one click.
Note: It is recommended to install tablet apps.

CD Playback and Ripping
By connecting with a USB CD-ROM, the device can both play music from CD and rip music files from CD. CD ripping instructions: Apps > CD > Click “ ” to start CD ripping.

Click “ “to change the path for saving music files to local storage, internal SSD, removable storage or NFS, SMB devices in LAN.

System Settings

System settings include audio settings, display settings, network settings, general settings, song transfer, and system upgrades. The settings allow you to change the filtering characteristics of the RCA/XLR outputs, the audio format output from the HDMI/Optical/ Coaxial/DAC, and the formats supported by MQA. Set the volume to the maximum when outputting MQA via digital outputs (e.g.: USB or SPDIF outputs). But there is no need to set the volume to the maximum when MQA is output from internal DAC through analog output.

DAC Filter Characteristics
Choose different filter characteristics according to personal preference by Settings > “Audio > XLR/RC Output > DAC filter characteristics”.

CHARACTERISTICS

Display Settings
In the “Display” menu, there are some sub-menus for screen brightness adjustment, screensaver setting and screensaver modes.

• Screen brightness: adjust the brightness level of the screen display.
• Knob brightness: adjust the brightness for the light surrounding the knob.
• Screensaver: screensaver will be displayed without operation for a certain time. After the operation is detected again, the system will exit the screensaver state. Pressing the “Power” button can also exit the screensaver.
• Screensaver mode: four screensaver modes are available for choosing.
• VU meter: select different VU meters according to personal preference.

Network Settings
Access “Settings > Network > Phone Control”, and scan the QR code to download the “Eversolo Control” APP. Or download and install the APP on the official website and manual.

Mobile Phone Controlling APP
Please make sure the mobile phone is on the same network as the device, then open the APP, select “DMP-A6” and go to the next step. You will see the home screen after connecting successfully.

Notes:

• Android (for mobile phones only) and IOS(both iPhones and iPad) apps both can be downloaded on Quick Start Guide.
• IOS apps can be also downloaded by searching “Eversolo Control” in the “App Store”.

Language
Access “Setting > General > language” to choose the menu language .

USB-OTG Port
The USB-OTG port can be used to connect to the computer by a USB data cable so that it is convenient to copy and manage local files.

Transfer
Access“Settings > Transfer” to transfer songs from computer to this device according to the description. Make sure computer and the device are on the same network, choose a path to save songs in Music Directory.

System Upgrade
Access “Settings > About > Version”, online update and USB update are supported.

Online Update
After connecting with the network, access “Settings > About > Version”, click “Online Update” to get the newest firmware, finish the firmware update by following the popup tips, and wait for the device to reboot automatically.
USB Update
Download Eversolo DMP-A6 firmware to a USB stick, insert the USB stick into the USB-A type port on the device, access “Settings > About > Version”, click “USB Update” to update firmware, and wait for the device to reboot automatically.
Notes:

• Don’t remove the USB stick or power off during the upgrade process.
• It is recommended to use a FAT32 format USB stick.
• There is no need to unzip the downloaded file package.

Connection and Setting

The DMP-A6 has USB audio, HDMI audio, Coaxial, and Optical digital audio outputs, as well as RCA single-ended and XLR-balanced analog outputs.

USB Output
Use a USB audio cable to connect the device’s USB audio output to the external DAC’s USB input. Then go to “Home screen > Source > Internal Player > USB DAC”.

Note: USB audio output supports up to stereo DSD512 Native, PCM 768KHz 32Bit and MQA.

HDMI Output

Use an HDMI cable to connect the device’s HDMI DSD output to the AV receiver input, then go to “Home screen > Source > Internal Player > HDMI”.

Notes:

• HDMI output supports audio output only, no video output.
• HDMI audio output supports DSD64 Native multichannel/PCM 192KHz multichannel raw output.

SPDIF (Coaxial/Optical) Output
Use a Coaxial/Optical cable to connect the device’s Coaxial/Optical output to the AV receiver input, then go to “Home screen > Source > Internal Player > SPDIF”.

Note: Optical and coaxial outputs support up to stereo PCM 192KHz 24Bit, DSD64 Dop, MQA format.

XLR/RCA Output
Use a pair of RCA/XLR audio cables to connect the device’s RCA/XLR output to the input of active speakers or HiFi power amps, then go to “Home screen > Source > Internal Player >RCA or XLR”.

Notes：

• Two sets of RCA and XLR connectors can output separately or simultaneously. It is recommended to choose XLR as a priority for noise suppression and signal completeness.
• XLR and RCA separate outputs are available to be selected to minimize the possibility of signal interference caused by simultaneous RCA and XLR outputs. The separate output mode supports better audio indicators and sound quality.

USB Type C Input

Use a USB-A to Type-C cable to connect this device with PC, playback devices, and mobile phones with a USB audio output. Go to “Settings > Source > USB-C In ”.

Notes:

• It is needed to install drives for Windows, please refer to the Downloads section in this manual below.
• Enable “EVER SOLO DMP-A6” as your computer’s sound output device as follows:
• Windows: After downloading and installing the driver, follow the setting on computer “Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound > Playback” and select “XMOS USB Audio”.
• Mac: no need to install a driver, please select “System Preferences > Sound > Output > EVER SOLO DMP-A6”.
• USB input supports up to Stereo DSD512, PCM 768KHz 32Bit, MQA, actual specifications are subject to external playback hardware and software.

Optical/Coaxial Input
Use an Optical or Coaxial audio cable to connect front-end equipment (like a media player and CD player) S/PDIF output with the device’s Optical or Coaxial input. Go to “Settings > Source > Internal Player > Optical/Coaxial In ”.

Notes:

• Please use 75 Ohm Coaxial audio cables for the Coaxial connection.
• Please use a standard optical audio cable for an Optical connection.
• Optical/coaxial input supports up to PCM 192KHz 24Bit, MQA, and DOP64.

Bluetooth Input
This device has built-in Qualcomm flagship QCC5125 Bluetooth audio receiver module, which supports lossless audio protocols SBC/AAC/aptX/aptX LL/aptX HD/LDAC. It can be used as a high-quality Bluetooth decoder to pair with different mobile devices. Go to “Settings > Source > Bluetooth In”, enable Bluetooth on mobile devices, and search “DMP-A6” for Bluetooth pairing. Bluetooth reception format depends on the transmitting device. Normally Android phones can switch Bluetooth output formats in system developer options, it is advised to choose aptX HD and LDAC lossless formats.

MQA（Master Quality Authenticated）
The DMP-A6 includes MQA technology, which enables you to play back MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master recording. The DMP-A6 LED glows green or blue to indicate that the unit is decoding and playing an MQA stream or file, and denotes provenance to ensure that the sound is identical to that of the source material. It glows blue to indicate it is playing an MQA Studio file, which has either been approved in the studio by  the artist/producer or has been verified by the copyright owner

Downloads

For product firmware upgrades, USB drivers, and mobile control APP downloads, please visit the Downloads page on the official website and scan the QR code. Please unzip the package after downloading the driver, double-click the .exe file, and install it by following the popup hints.

It is recommended to scan the QR code with a mobile phone browser.
Special Note： In order to improve the user experience, Eversolo will update firmware from time to time. Therefore, this product manual may differ from the actual setting menus of the product. For more tutorials, please visit www.eversolo.com.
Safety Warning：

1. No water splashing or dripping, do not put objects with liquid like a vase on the device.
2. The power plug and the power switch are used to disconnect the power supply, which cannot be blocked by other objects.
3. It is a Class I device, there must be grounding measures inside the box when using.

References

• Best High Resolution DAC-EverSolo,EverSolo Best High Resolution

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