15 gen 2025 — 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.
DMP-A6 Gen 2 High Fidelity Music Streamer Eversolo Audio Technology Co.,Ltd Content/ 01 Introduction P1 02 Specification P2 03 Hardware P3 04 Basic Operation P8 05 System Setting P16 06 Connection and Setting P23 07 Downloads P28 01 P29 02 P30 03 P31 04 P36 05 P44 06 P51 07 P56 HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER Introduction We appreciate your purchase of Eversolo DMP-A6 Gen 2 all-in-one streamer. As a hi-res DAC streamer with great performance and craftsmanship, DMP-A6 Gen 2 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 Gen 2 can accommodate audiophiles needs by supporting rich output ways like digital, optical, coaxial, HDMI DSD multi-channel, and USB audio output. The DMP-A6 Gen 2 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. 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 and a fully balanced circuit guarantee the lossless XLR and RCA output signal amplification. Audio indicators like crosstalk, dynamic range, SNR are greatly improved. Versatile input ports are supported by the DMP-A6 Gen 2 for high specification digital audio decoding. USB-C audio input can be used to connect with PC, streamer, mobile phones and tablets ext. Optical and Coaxial inputs are to connect with streamer and CD player; DMP-A6 Gen 2 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 Gen 2 will provide you with a fantastic and original hifi music experience by its excellent decoding performance and sound quality. It is advised to read this manual to make sure the products features are applied correctly. Page 3 HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER Specifications Body Material Display DAC Audio Processor Storage SSD Protocol USB Ports Ethernet WiFi DAC Decoding Music file formats Music Services Music Streaming Bluetooth Input USB-C Audio Input Optical/Coaxial Input HDMI ARC Input Optical/Coaxial Output HDMI Audio Output USB Audio Output Analogue Audio Output Control Methods Analogue Audio Characteristics Power Supply Aluminium alloy 6.0 LCD touchscreen ES9038Q2M*2 XMOS XU316 4G DDR4 +32G eMMC M.2 (NVME PCIe3.0)2280 protocol, up to 4TB USB3.0*2 RJ-45(10/100/1000Mbps) 2.4G+5G Support DSD512 stereo, PCM 768KHz 32Bit, MQA DSD(DSF,DFF,SACD ISO Support DST up to DSD512), MP3,APE,WAV,FLAC,AIF,AIFF,AAC,NRG,CUE Tidal, Qobuz, Highresaudio, Amazon Music etc Roon Ready, Tidal Connect, WebDav, UPnP, DLNA etc Bluetooth BT5.0, SBC/AAC/aptX/aptX LL/aptX HD/LDAC USB compatibility: Windows (7,10,11), Mac, Android, IOS Support up to stereo DSD512, PCM 768KHz 32Bit, MQA Support up to stereo PCM 192KHz 24Bit, DSD64 Dop, MQA Support up to stereo PCM 192KHz/24Bit Support up to stereo PCM 192KHz 24Bit, DSD64 Dop, MQA DSD64 Native multichannel/PCM 192KHz multichannel raw output, up to 5.1 Support up to stereo DSD512 Native, PCM 768KHz 32Bit, MQA (Support DAC audio devices with UAC standard only) XLR (balanced) + RCA (pre-output) On-screen touch control, Android/iPhone/iPad APP control/ Trigger out/WOL 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 @A-Wt THD+N: XLR<0.000092%(-120dB) /RCA :<0.00011%(-119dB) CrosstalkXLR>125dB/RCA>124dB AC 110~240V 50/60Hz ,13W Page 4 HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER Hardware SSD Installation SSD isnt 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. Place the device upside down on a flat surface, unscrew the screws on the cover of the SSD slot, then remove the cover. 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". Page 5 HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER 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. Page 6 Rear Panel HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER Descriptions: Power on/off Gigabit Ethernet network socket HDMI audio only output: support DSD output USB 3.0 OTG: Connect external storage devices/ optical disc drives / PC (Settings - General - USB OTG) USB (Audio out): USB audio output for connecting audio devices (DAC) Coaxial input: connect CD player, set-top box, or digital turntable Optical input: connect CD player, set-top box, or digital turntable USB-C input: USB Audio input,Connect mobile phone(should use OTG cable),computer,DAP and other audio sources that support USB audio output Optical output: connect decoder or preamp Coaxial output: connect decoder or preamp XLR/RCA analogue output: Connect pure preamp, active speaker or power amplifier WiFi antenna: connect to the wireless network Trigger output: Connects a power amplifier to enable power-on/off synchronization. The output is 12V when powered on and 0V when powered off ARC: Connects to TVs, projectors, or other display devices with HDMI eARC/ARC functionality Bluetooth antenna: receive Bluetooth signals Antennas diagram * 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. Page 7 Front Panel HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER LED Indicator light Knob 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 (0.5db3db). Page 8 Power on / off HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER 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. Page 9 HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER Home Screen Basic Operation Status bar Music player entrance Function entrance Play/pause Previous track Next track Home Back 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. Page 10 HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER Music Player DMP-A6 Gen 2 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. Playback Play queue Switch play mode 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. Page 11 HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER Network Connection Make sure to connect the network for DMP-A6 Gen 2, 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. Hidden menu Page 12 HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER DMP-A6 Gen 2 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. Page 13 HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER 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. Page 14 HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER File Manager File Manager is used to managing 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 device 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. Page 15 HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER Inputs/Outputs Choose inputs and outputs based on how the actual device is connected. Note: * all digital input connections only support output audio by analogue 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 APK file in File Manager, then install it by one click. Note: * It is recommended to install tablets apps. Page 16 HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER 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. Page 17 HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER 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 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 analogue output. DAC Filter Characteristics Choose different filter characteristics according to personal preference by Settings > Audio > XLR/RC Output > DAC filter characteristics. Page 18 HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER CHARACTERISTICS FILTER Fast Roll-Off, Linear Phase Filter IMPULSE RESPONSE CHARACTERISTIC Distance Edge Low order reverb, natural Far Neutral Slow Roll-Off, Linear Phase Filter Low order reverb, accurate Mid far Sharp Fast Roll-Off, Minimum Phase Filter High order reverb, mellow Mid close Neutral Slow RollOff, Minimum Phase Filte Apodizing, Fast Roll-Off, Linear Phase Filter Hybrid, Fast Roll-Off, Minimum Phase Filter Intermediate reverb, warm Middle Neutral Intermediate reverb, natural Mid far Sharp High order reverb, mellow Close Sharp Brickwall Filter High order reverb, mellow Middle Sharp Page 19 HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER 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: 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 different VU meters according to personal preference. Page 20 HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER Network Settings Access Settings > Network > Phone Control, and scan QR code to download 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 with the device, then open the APP, select DMP-A6 and go to the next step.You will see the home screen after connecting successfully. Page 21 HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER 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 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 files. Page 22 HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER 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. Page 23 HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER System Upgrade Access Settings > About > Version, online update and USB update are supported. Online Update After connecting with network, access Settings > About > Version, click Online Update to get the newest firmware, finishing firmware update by following popup tips and wait the device to reboot automatically. USB Update Download Eversolo DMP-A6 Gen 2 firmware 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 file package. Page 24 HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER Connection and Setting The DMP-A6 Gen 2 has USB audio, HDMI audio, Coaxial and Optical digital audio outputs, as well as RCA single-ended and XLR balanced analogue outputs. USB Output Use a USB audio cable to connect the device's USB audio output to the external DACs USB input. Then go to Home screen > Source > Internal Player > USB DAC. USB audio cable Audio DAC/Audio decoder 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. HDMI cable AVR Notes: *HDMI output supports audio output only, no video output. *HDMI audio output supports DSD64 Native multichannel/PCM 192KHz multichannel raw output. Page 25 HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER 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. Coaxial/Optical cable DAC/AVR 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. RCA-type audio cable XLR balanced audio cable Stereo HiFi audio system (HiFi headphone amplifier /Active monitor speaker) Page 26 HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER 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. *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. GND + - Polarity Diagram 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. USB audio data cable PC/player Page 27 Mobile USB Type-C/Lightning OTG audio cable HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER Notes: *It is needed to install drives for Windows, please refer to Downloads section in this manual below. *Enable EVER SOLO DMP-A6 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 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 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. Optical or Coaxial audio cable External playback device (CD player/digital decoder /player) Notes: *Please use 75 Ohm Coaxial audio cable for Coaxial connection. *Please use standard optical audio cable for Optical connection. *Optical/coaxial input supports up to PCM 192KHz 24Bit, MQA and DOP64. Page 28 HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER 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. HDMI cable External display device (Support HDMI eARC/ARC) 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. 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 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. Page 29 HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER Downloads For product firmware upgrade, USB driver and mobile control APP download, please visit the Downloads page on official website and scan QR code. Please unzip the package after downloading the driver, double click the .exe file and install it by following popup hints. Control APP Wechat Subscription *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 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 Class I device, there must be grounding measures inside the box when using. 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