eversolo DMP-A8 High Fidelity Music Streamer User Manual

eversolo DMP-A8 High Fidelity Music Streamer

Specifications

• Material: Aluminium alloy

• Display: 6.0 LCD touchscreen

• DAC: AK4191+AK4499EX

• Audio Processor: XMOS XU316

• Storage: 4G DDR4 + 64G eMMC M.2 (NVME PCIe3.0)2280 protocol, up to 4TB

• USB Ports: USB3.0*2

• Ethernet: RJ-45(10/100/1000Mbps)

• WiFi: 2.4G+5G

• DAC Decoding: Supports up to stereo DSD512 Native and PCM 768KHz 32-Bit

• Music File Formats: DSD(DSF,DFF,SACD ISO Support DST up to
  DSD512), MP3, APE, WAV, FLAC, AIF, AIFF, AAC, NRG, CUE

• Music Services: Tidal, Qobuz, Highresaudio, Deezer, Amazon Music etc.

• Music Streaming: Tidal Connect, WebDav, UPnP, DLNA etc.

• Bluetooth Input: BT5.0, SBC/AAC/aptX/aptX LL/aptX HD/LDAC

• Analog Audio Input: XLR(balanced)+RCA pre-input

• Optical/Coaxial Input: Supports up to stereo PCM 192KHz 24Bit, DSD64 Dop

• ARC Input: Supports up to stereo PCM 192KHz 24Bit

• Optical/Coaxial Output: Supports up to stereo PCM 192KHz 24Bit, DSD64 Dop

• Analog Audio Output: XLR(balanced)+RCA pre-output

• Power Supply: AC 110~240V 50/60Hz, Rated Power 16W

Hardware Setup

To install an SSD:

1. Lay the device upside down on a desk.
2. Remove the screws on the cover of the SSD slot with a screwdriver and uncover it.
3. Install the SSD by pulling open the fastening clip and pressing it securely.
4. Restore the screws and cover.

Music File Management

To transfer songs

1. Select an external storage device as the music directory in Settings > Transfer.
2. The system will automatically create the EversoloMusic folder for storing music files.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What music file formats are supported?
A: The device supports DSD(DSF,DFF,SACD ISO Support DST up to DSD512), MP3, APE, WAV, FLAC, AIF, AIFF, AAC, NRG, CUE formats.

Introduction

• We appreciate your purchase of Eversolo DMP-A8 all-in-one player.
• The DMP-A8 is a brand new audio product combining Music Streamer, DAP, DAC, and Preamp all in one device. As a high-performance DAC & streamer, DMP-A8 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, Deezer, WebDAV, and UPnP, etc.
• DMP-A8 can be used as a digital turntable to connect with various high-end DAC by HDMI IIS, USB, optical, and coaxial outputs. As a DAC, it supports a wide range of digital inputs: 2 coaxial, 2 optical, USB B input to connect PCs and mobile devices, and APTX HD, LDAC Bluetooth audio input. As a high-performance preamplifier, it supports analog inputs XLR and RCA. Also, the DMP-A8 can be directly paired with active speakers or power amplifi er via analog preamp outputs RCA and XLR.
• The DMP-A8 decoding section uses the XMOS 316 audio processor paired with the fl agship DAC AK4191+AK4499EX, enabling it to support decoding up to DSD512 and PCM 768kHz@32Bit, also ensuring the D/A conversion with extremely low noise and distortion.
• The DMP-A8 is equipped with a high-performance fully balanced preamplifi er function, supporting XLR/RCA analog inputs. It also features a +10dB analog gain and, when combined with the R2R analog volume control network, ensures ultra-low noise and distortion for the output. In conclusion, the dynamic range and integrity of the sound have been significantly improved, resulting in better performance in terms of signal-to-noise ratio and other metrics.
• It is advised to read this manual to make sure the product?s features are applied correctly.

Specifications

Display

DAC

| 6.0 LCD touchscreen

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Audio Processor| XMOS XU316
Storage| 4G DDR4 +64G eMMC
|
SSD Protocol

USB Ports

| M.2 (NVME PCIe3.0)2280 protocol, up to 4TB

USB3.0*2

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Ethernet| RJ-45(10/100/1000Mbps)
WiFi| 2.4G+5G
DAC Decoding| Supports up to stereo DSD512 Native and PCM 768KHz 32-Bit
Music File Formats| DSD(DMSPF3,D,AFPFE,S,WACADV,FISLOACS,uApIFp,AoIrFtFD,ASATCu,NpRtGo,DCUSDE512),
Music Services| Tidal、Qobuz、Highresaudio、Deezer、Amazon Music etc.
Music Streaming| Tidal Connect、WebDav、UPnP、DLNA etc.
Bluetooth Input| BT5.0, SBC/AAC/aptX/aptX LL/aptX HD/LDAC
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Hardware

SSD Installation
SSD ist 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 specifi cation.

2.  It is strictly forbidden to replace the SSD while powered on because doing so will harm the SSD.

3. SSD fi le 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 fi les will be stored.

Rear Panel

Descriptions

1. Power socket/switch
   Gigabit Ethernet network socket

2. USB 3.0 OTG: Connects external storage devices/ optical disc drives / PCs (Settings – General – USB OTG)

3. USB (Audio out): USB audio output for connecting audio devices (DAC)

4. IIS output: IIS audio output, supports PCM/DSD output

5. USB-B audio input: Connects to mobile phones (requires OTG cable), computers, DAPs, or other sources with USB audio output

6. Optical input 1: Connects CD players, set-top boxes, or digital turntables

7. Optical input 2: Connects CD players, set-top boxes, or digital turntables

8. Trigger output: Connects a power amplifi er to enable power-on/off synchronization. The output is 12V when powered on and 0V when powered off

9. Analog input: as a preamp analog input, XLR/RCA for connecting CD players, set-top boxes, or digital turntables with analog output

10. XLR/RCA analog output: Connect pure preamp, active speaker or power amplifi er

11. Coaxial input 1: Connects CD players, set-top boxes, or digital turntables

12. Coaxial input 2: Connects CD players, set-top boxes, or digital turntables

13. ARC: Connects to TVs, projectors, or other display devices with HDMI eARC/ARC functionality

14. Coaxial output: Connects a decoder or preamp

15. Optical output: Connects a decoder or preamp

16. Bluetooth antenna: For Bluetooth signals reception

17. WiFi antennas: For wireless network connection

• Please use analog XLR/RCA or digital IIS output for coaxial, optical, Bluetooth, USB-B, HDMI ARC inputs.
• Please pointing all antennas upward before using.

Front Panel

Controls

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 allows you to adjust the volume step (0.5db‒3db).

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Bluetooth Pairing:
Point the remote control at the device within 30 cm, press keys at the same time till indicator light blinking to fi nish pairing.

• Only applicable for the Eversolo DMP series.
• key works via IR mode.
• Make sure the antenna on device is correctly installed before using.

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-A8 Music Player allows to play lossless music from SSD, hard drive, NAS and streaming services app. Click Music player entrance to enter into Music Player interface and see currently playing tracks, progress and control icons.

Descriptions
Playback: previous/next track, pause/playback control.
Switch play mode: switch play modes between list loop, single loop, shuffl e 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-A8, 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, SMB, and NFS.Or click on the hover window of hidden menu on the left and select Library.

DMP-A8 will categorize the added music fi les 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 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 lies 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 an external storage device to SSD conveniently. Go to Files Manager and select the music fi le in the storage device and click to copy the music fi le to SSD.

Inputs/Outputs
Please select the appropriate input and output based on the actual device connections.

Note:

• All digital inputs on this device do not support coaxial and optical digital output. Digital audio input can only be output through the analog ports RCA/XLR and the digital port IIS.

Apps
Users can view, install and uninstall third-party apps in this section. To install third-party apps, fi rstly download the APK fi le and copy it to a external hard drive, insert the hard drive into the DMP-A8 and fi nd APK fi le in File Manager, then install it by one click.
Note :

• It is recommended to install tablets apps.

DSP
DMP-A8 provides a digital signal processor (DSP) for internal audio playback and digital audio inputs, allowing users to customize parametric equalizer, high and low pass filters, loudness, dynamic range control compressor, and left-right channel delay.

• DSP only works with the internal player and digital audio inputs (coaxial/optical/USB-B/ARC), and it outputs through RCA/XLR analog audio ports.
• DSP only processes PCM signals up to 192K ; PCM signals higher than 192K and DSD signals will be passed through to the DAC.
  For more detailed DSP settings, please refer to the ?DSP Introduction? document, scan the QR code to access the doc.

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

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

Note: The DMP-A8 supports saving fi les as WAV and FLAC format after ripping.

System Settings

System settings include audio settings, display settings, network settings, general settings, song transfer and system upgrade. The settings allow you to change the fi ltering characteristics of the RCA/XLR outputs, the audio format output from the HDMI/Optical/Coaxial/DAC.

DAC Filter Characteristics
Choose different lter characteristics according to personal preference by Settings > ?Audio XLR/RC Output > DAC fi lter characteristics.

Volume Settings
Go to Settings Audio, here you can adjust the startup volume, volume range, volume protection, and volume limit according to your needs.

• Startup Volume: The default volume set each time the device is powered on.
• Volume Step: The magnitude of volume adjustment each time.
• Volume Protection: When switching input sources, the volume of the output source will be protected.
• Volume Limit: Specifi es the maximum allowable volume setting.

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

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

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

Mobile Phone Controlling APP
Please make sure the mobile phone is on the same network with the device, then open the APP, select ?DMP-A8? 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 Stor.

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

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

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 fi rmware, nishing rmware update by following popup tips and wait the device to reboot automatically.

USB Update
Download Eversolo DMP-A8  rmware to a USB stick, insert 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:

• Dont 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 fi le package.

Connection and Settings for  Output Signals

The DMP-A8 features USB audio, IIS audio, coaxial, and optical digital audio outputs. As well as single-ended RCA and balanced XLR analog outputs.

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

Note :

• USB audio output supports up to stereo DSD512 Native, PCM 768KHz 32Bit.

IIS Output
Use an HDMI cable to connect the IIS output port on DMP-A8 to an external DAC with an IIS input port. Go to “Source> Internal Player, and select  as the output port.

Notes :

• This function only uses the HDMI port to transmit IIS signals, not standard HDMI signals, so it cannot be directly connected to the HDMI ports of computers, TVs, or set-top boxes.
• Different brands of external DACs have different IIS signal mute levels, please set them correctly.
• IIS audio output supports DSD512 Native, PCM 768KHz/32Bit.

Coaxial/Optical Output
Use a Coaxial/Optical cable to connect the devics Coaxial/Optical output port to the AV receiver input, then go to home screen > Source > Internal Player” and choose “Coaxial/Optical as output port.

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

XLR/RCA Output
Use a pair of RCA/XLR audio cables to connect the devices RCA/XLR output to the input of active speakers or HiFi power amps, then go toHome screen > Source > Internal Player”， and choose RCA or XLR as output port.

Notes ：
*Two sets of RCA and XLR connectors can output separately or simultaneously. It is recommended to choose XLR in priority for noise suppression and signal completeness.

In some audio systems, XLR port polarity may be reversed. The DMP-A8 system is set to positive polarity by default, as shown in the corresponding port polarity diagram below. If the connected audio equipment has reverse polarity, please go to the Settings ->Audio -> XLR/RCA Output -> XLR Port Polarity. Please note that this feature is only applicable to digital signals; XLR analog inputs and RCA analog inputs do not have this functionality.

*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 provides better audio indicators and sound quality.

Connection and Settings for Input Signals
The DMP-A8 not only supports various digital audio inputs but also analog audio inputs. Digital audio inputs include Bluetooth, USB-B, coaxial, optical, HDMI ARC digital inputs, and the corresponding audio output ports for digital audio inputs are ?RCA/XLR.? Analog audio inputs include RCA and XLR inputs, with the corresponding audio output port being RCA/XLR.

USB Type B Input
Use a USB-A to Type-B cable to connect this device with PC, playback devices and mobile phones with a USB audio output. Go to ? Settings > Source?, choose “USB-B” as input port.

Notes :

• It is needed to install corresponding drives for Windows, please refer to Downloads section in this manual below.
• • Enable EVER SOLO DMP-A8 as your computers’ 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 “Eversolo DAC. Mac: No need to install a driver, please select system Preferences > Sound > Output > EVER SOLO USB Audio
  USB input supports up to Stereo DSD512, PCM 768KHz 32Bit, actual specifi cations are subject to the hardware and software of external playback device.

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

Notes:

• Please use 75 Ohm Coaxial audio cable for the Coaxial connection.
  Please use a standard optical audio cable for Optical connection.

• Optical/coaxial input supports up to PCM 192KHz 24Bit 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-A8 for Bluetooth pairing.

Notes:
*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.

ARC Input
Use an HDMI cable to connect to a TV, projector, or other display device with HDMI eARC/ARC functionality to enable HDMI audio return channel (ARC). Please go “Source” to select the ARC Input.

Note :

• Please connect to the HDMI input port on the TV labeled as ARC or eARC.
• HDMI ARC input supports up to PCM 192KHz 24Bit.
• Please use a physical HDMI cable for the connection, not an optical HDMI cable.

Analog Input
The DMP-A8 is equipped with a high-performance fully balanced preamplifier function, supporting XLR/RCA analog inputs. It also features a +10dB analog gain. Supports RCA input to RCA/XLR separate output or simultaneous output; XLR input to RCA/XLR separate or simultaneous output.

• XLR input requires less than or equal to 4.2Vrms
• RCA input requires less than or equal to 2.1Vrms

Downloads

For product fi rmware upgrade, USB driver and mobile control APP download, please visit the Downloads page on offi Cial website and scan QR code.
Please unzip the package after downloading the driver, double click the . and install it by following 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 fi firmware from time to time. Therefore, this product manual may diff er 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 vase on the device.
2.  The power plug and the power switch are used to disconnect 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.

FCC Warning:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuan t to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference e to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.

References

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