Introduction
Eversolo appreciates your purchase of the DMP-A6 all-in-one streamer. As a hi-res DAC streamer with great performance and craftsmanship, the DMP-A6 can not only play and manage various high-resolution local music but also embeds various third-party high-resolution music streaming services, such as Tidal, Qobuz, Highresaudio, Amazon Music, WebDAV, and UPnP. The DMP-A6 accommodates 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, ensuring D/A conversion with exceptionally low noise and distortion.
A two-channel independent decoding design effectively avoids interference between channels, with two ES9038 Q2M DAC chips corresponding 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. Optical and Coaxial inputs connect to streamers and CD players. The DMP-A6 can serve as a high-definition Bluetooth decoder when connecting with mobile devices via Bluetooth 5.0, with support for APTXHD and LDAC protocols.
The DMP-A6 provides a fantastic and original hifi music experience through its excellent decoding performance and sound quality. It is advised to read this manual to ensure the product's features are applied correctly.
Specifications
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Body Material | Aluminium alloy |
| Display | 6.0" LCD touchscreen |
| DAC | ES9038Q2M*2 |
| Audio Processor | XMOS XU316 |
| Storage | 4G DDR4 +32G eMMC |
| SSD Protocol | M.2 NVME 3.0 2280 protocol, up to 2TB |
| USB Ports | USB3.0*2 |
| Ethernet | RJ-45(10/100/1000Mbps) |
| WiFi | 2.4G+5G |
| DAC Decoding | Support DSD512 stereo, PCM 768KHz 32Bit, MQA |
| 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, Amazon Music etc |
| Music Streaming | 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 | USB compatibility: Windows (7,10,11), Mac, Android, IOS. Support up to stereo DSD512, PCM 768KHz 32Bit, MQA |
| Optical/Coaxial Input | Support up to stereo PCM 192KHz 24Bit, DSD64 Dop, MQA |
| Optical/Coaxial Output | Support up to stereo PCM 192KHz 24Bit, DSD64 Dop, MQA |
| HDMI Audio Output | DSD64 Native multichannel/PCM 192KHz multichannel raw output |
| USB Audio Output | Support up to stereo DSD512 Native, PCM 768KHz 32Bit, MQA |
| Analogue Audio Output | XLR (balanced) + RCA (pre-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: XLR: <0.000092%(-120dB) /RCA :<0.00011%(-119dB) @A-Wt Crosstalk: XLR>125dB/RCA>124dB |
| Power Supply | AC 110~240V 50/60Hz, 13W |
Hardware
SSD Installation
SSD isn't included in the device; an SSD can be installed manually after receiving the parcel if required. NVMe M.2 2280 protocol SSDs up to 2TB are supported.
How to install SSD:
- Lay the device upside down on the desk, remove the screws on the cover of the SSD slot with a screwdriver, then uncover it.
- Pull open the fastening clip to install the SSD, secure the SSD by pressing the clip, then restore the screws and cover.
- The SSD must be installed and conform to the requested specification.
- It is strictly forbidden to replace the SSD while powered on because doing so will harm the SSD.
- SSD file systems NTFS, EXFAT, and FAT32 are supported.
- 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 left-top corner > Format”.
Music Directory Setting
To better support song transferring, it is advised to choose an external storage device as the music directory. Go to "Settings > Transfer", and click the folder icon 📁 to select the inserted external storage device. The system will automatically create the "EversoloMusic" folder, where the music files will be stored.
Rear Panel
The rear panel of the DMP-A6 features various input and output ports:
- Power on/off
- Gigabit Ethernet network socket
- HDMI audio only output: supports DSD output
- USB 3.0 OTG: connects to removable hard disk, PC, and decoder
- USB (Audio out): USB audio output for connecting audio devices (DAC)
- Coaxial input: connects CD player, set-top box, or digital turntable
- Optical input: connects CD player, set-top box, or digital turntable
- USB-C input: connects mobile phone or computer
- Optical output: connects decoder or preamp
- Coaxial output: connects decoder or preamp
- XLR/RCA analogue output: Connects pure preamp, active speaker or power amplifier
- WiFi antenna: connects to the wireless network
- Bluetooth antenna: receives Bluetooth signals
Front Panel
The front panel of the DMP-A6 includes an LED indicator light and a multi-function knob.
Controls
The central knob serves multiple control functions:
- Rotate: Adjusts volume.
- Short press: Powers on/Powers off/Reboots/Activates timed shutdown/Turns screen off.
- Long press: Powers off the device.
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.
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 timers are available for choosing, or you can customize one.
Screen-off: The device continues to work after the screen is off; tap the screen again to light it up.
Basic Operation
Home Screen
The Home Screen features a Status Bar and Music Player entrance.
Status Bar: Displays 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 the Music Player.
Music Player
The DMP-A6 Music Player allows playback of lossless music from SSD, hard drive, NAS, and streaming services apps. Click "Music player entrance" to enter the Music Player interface and see currently playing tracks, progress, and control icons.
Descriptions:
- Favorites: Add the currently playing track to 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
Ensure the DMP-A6 is connected to the network; both Ethernet and WiFi are supported. Access via "Settings > Network > WiFi".
Music Library
The music library allows management and categorization of local music. Click "Add Library" to add music from local SSD, external storage devices, SMB, and NFS. Alternatively, click on the hover window of the hidden menu on the left and select "Library".
The DMP-A6 categorizes added music files by track, artist, and album.
The “My” section shows recently playing records, playlists added according to personal preferences, and quick access to favorite tracks, artists, and albums.
Music Service
This section includes streaming services, music apps, music cloud drivers, and music connect. Log in to your account to play music from third-party apps.
File Manager
The File Manager is used for managing files in local storage, SSD, removable storage devices, NFS, and SMB on the same network. Click the copy icon 📄 to copy, paste, and delete files.
The device enables convenient copying of files from external storage devices to SSD. Go to File Manager, select the music file in the storage device, and click the copy icon 📄 to copy the music file to SSD.
Inputs/Outputs
Choose inputs and outputs based on how the actual device is connected.
Apps
You can view, install, and uninstall third-party apps. To install third-party apps, first download the APK file and copy it to a removable hard drive, insert the hard drive into this device, find the APK file in File Manager, then install it with one click.
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 the CD Ripper icon 💿 to start CD ripping.
Click the folder icon 📁 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 upgrade. These 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.
DAC Filter Characteristics
Choose different filter characteristics according to personal preference by Settings > "Audio > XLR/RC Output > DAC filter characteristics".
| FILTER | IMPULSE RESPONSE | CHARACTERISTIC | Distance | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Roll-Off, Linear Phase Filter | A symmetrical, bell-shaped impulse response with a long tail. | Low order reverb, natural | Far | Neutral |
| Slow Roll-Off, Linear Phase Filter | A symmetrical, slightly wider bell-shaped impulse response with a longer tail. | Low order reverb, accurate | Mid far | Sharp |
| Fast Roll-Off, Minimum Phase Filter | An asymmetrical impulse response with a sharp initial peak and a decaying tail. | High order reverb, mellow | Mid close | Neutral |
| Slow Roll-Off, Minimum Phase Filter | An asymmetrical impulse response with a slightly wider initial peak and a decaying tail. | Intermediate reverb, warm | Middle | Neutral |
| Apodizing, Fast Roll-Off, Linear Phase Filter | A symmetrical impulse response with a bell shape, designed to reduce pre-ringing. | Intermediate reverb, natural | Mid far | Sharp |
| Hybrid, Fast Roll-Off, Minimum Phase Filter | An asymmetrical impulse response with a sharp initial peak and a decaying tail, showing characteristics of both linear and minimum phase. | High order reverb, mellow | Close | Sharp |
| Brickwall Filter | A symmetrical impulse response with a very sharp, almost rectangular shape. | High order reverb, mellow | Middle | Sharp |
Display Settings
In the "Display" menu, there are 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 the "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.
Network Settings
Access "Settings > Network > Phone Control", and scan the QR code to download the "Eversolo Control" APP. Alternatively, download and install the APP from the official website and manual.
Mobile Phone Controlling APP
Ensure the mobile phone is on the same network as the device. Open the APP, select "DMP-A6", and proceed to the next step. The home screen will appear after connecting successfully.
- Android (for mobile phones only) and iOS (both iPhones and iPads) apps can both be downloaded on the Quick Start Guide.
- iOS apps can also be 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 with a computer by a USB data cable, allowing convenient copying and managing of local files.
Transfer
Access "Settings > Transfer" to transfer songs from a computer to this device according to the description. Ensure the computer and the device are on the same network, then choose a path to save songs in the 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 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.
- Do not 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 analogue 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".
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 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".
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".
- Two pairs of independent stereo RCA and XLR outputs are equipped in the device; they can output audio signals, choose one or the other. 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.
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".
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".
- 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.
Bluetooth Input
This device has a 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.
MQA (Master Quality Authenticated)
The DMP-A6 includes MQA technology, which enables playback of 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 upgrade, USB driver, and mobile control APP download, please visit the Downloads page on the official website and scan the QR code.
Unzip the package after downloading the driver, double click the .exe file, and install it by following popup hints.
Special Note:
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:
- No water splashing or dripping; do not put objects with liquid like a vase on the device.
- The power plug and the power switch are used to disconnect power supply, which cannot be blocked by other objects.
- This is a Class I device; there must be grounding measures inside the box when using.
