Eversolo DMP-A6 Master Edition Hi-Fi Music Streamer

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Eversolo DMP-A6 all-in-one streamer. As a high-resolution DAC streamer with exceptional performance and craftsmanship, the DMP-A6 can not only play and manage various local high-resolution music but also integrates various third-party high-resolution music streaming services such as Tidal, Qobuz, Highresaudio, Amazon Music, WebDAV, and UPnP. The DMP-A6 meets audiophile needs by supporting rich output modes like digital audio output, optical, coaxial, HDMI DSD multichannel, and USB.

The DMP-A6 decoding section 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. Thus, D/A conversion is completed with exceptionally low noise and distortion.

The independent dual-channel decoding design effectively avoids interference between channels. Two ES9038 Q2M DAC chips correspond to the left and right channels separately for independent D/A conversion output. High-precision resistance and a fully balanced circuit ensure lossless amplification of XLR and RCA output signals. Audio indicators such as crosstalk, dynamic range, and SNR are greatly improved.

Versatile input ports are supported by the DMP-A6 for high-specification digital audio decoding. The USB-C audio input can be used to connect to a PC, streamer, mobile phones, and external tablets. Optical and coaxial inputs should be connected to a streamer and CD player. The DMP-A6 can serve as a High-Definition Bluetooth decoder when connected to mobile devices via Bluetooth 5.0, with support for APTXHD and LDAC protocols.

The DMP-A6 will provide you with a fantastic and original HiFi experience through its excellent decoding performance and sound quality. It is advisable to read this manual to ensure that the product's functionalities are applied correctly.

Specifications

Hardware

SSD Installation

The SSD is not included with the device; an SSD can be manually installed after receiving the package if necessary. M.2 NVMe 2280 protocol SSDs up to 2TB are supported.

How to install the SSD:

1. Lay the device upside down on the desk, remove the screws from the SSD slot cover with a screwdriver, then uncover it.
2. Open the fixing clip to install the SSD, secure the SSD by pressing the clip, then replace the screws and cover.

Diagram: A hand holding a screwdriver is shown removing screws from the bottom panel of the Eversolo DMP-A6 unit. Another diagram shows a hand pressing down on an M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD being inserted into a slot on the device, with a clip mechanism to secure it.

Notes:

1. The SSD must be installed and conform to the required specification.
2. It is strictly forbidden to replace the SSD when powered on, as this would damage the SSD.
3. NTFS, EXFAT, and FAT32 SSD file systems are supported.
4. If the recently purchased SSD cannot be recognized, format the hard drive via "Home screen > Files > Search storage device > Tap the icon in the upper left corner > Format".

Storage Transfer

To better support song transfer, it is advisable to choose an external storage device as the music directory. Go to "Settings > Transfer" ⚙️ to select the inserted external connector, then click on the storage device. The system will automatically create the "EversoloMusic" folder, where music files will be stored.

Screenshot description: A user interface showing storage options (Favorite, Storage, SSD, ZIDOO, SMB, NFS) and a dialog box titled "Select Operation" for an external device, with a "Format" button. Another screenshot shows the "Transfer" settings with options for "PC browser input address" (http://XXX.XXX.XX.XX) and "PC browser SMB address" (Windows \XXX.XXX.XX.XX, Mac smb://XXX.XXX.XX.XX).

Basic Operation

Rear Panel

Diagram: A detailed illustration of the Eversolo DMP-A6 rear panel, showing various input and output ports with corresponding labels and numbers.

Descriptions:

1. Power On/Off
2. Gigabit Ethernet Port
3. HDMI Audio Output (DSD output only)
4. USB 3.0 OTG (connects to removable hard drive, PC, and decoder)
5. USB Audio Output (USB audio output for connecting audio devices/DAC)
6. Coaxial Input (connects to CD player, decoder, or digital turntable)
7. Optical Input (connects to CD player, decoder, or digital turntable)
8. USB-C Input (connects to mobile phone or computer)
9. Optical Output (connects to decoder or preamplifier)
10. Coaxial Output (connects to decoder or preamplifier)
11. XLR/RCA Analog Output (connects to preamplifier, active speaker, or power amplifier)
12. WiFi Antenna (connects to wireless network)
13. Bluetooth Antenna (receives Bluetooth signals)

* Please use the XLR/RCA analog outputs for coaxial, optical, Bluetooth, or USB inputs.

Front Panel & Controls

Diagram: An illustration of the Eversolo DMP-A6 front panel, highlighting the LED screen, indicator light, and the central control knob.

Controls:

• Knob Rotation: Adjusts the volume.
• Short Press: Powers On/Off, Reboots, Temporarily shuts down, or turns the screen off.
• Long Press: Selects an item.

Volume Control: The knob can be turned clockwise to increase volume and counter-clockwise to decrease volume when the device is playing music.

* The audio setting allows you to adjust the volume step (0.5dB - 3dB).

Power On/Off

Screenshot description: A pop-up menu on the device's screen showing options: "Power off", "Reboot", "Timed shutdown", and "Screen off".

• Power On: Press the button once to turn it on when the device is off.
• Power Off/Reboot: Briefly press the button to display 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 selection, or you can customize one.
• Screen Off: The device continues to operate after the screen turns off; press the screen again to turn it on.

Home Screen

Screenshot description: The Eversolo DMP-A6 home screen showing a status bar at the top with time, volume, and network status. Below are large icons for main functions: Music, Streaming, Files, Source, Apps, and Settings. On the right, playback controls (Play/Pause, Previous Track, Next Track, Home, Back) are visible.

Status Bar: Displays input/output connection, network status, storage device, volume, and current playing song. Click on the input/output/network/storage device icons for quick settings, click on the song information bar to enter the Music Player.

Music Player

The DMP-A6 music player allows playback of lossless music from an SSD, hard drive, NAS, and streaming services applications. Click on "Music Player Entry" to access the music player interface and view currently playing tracks, progress, and control icons.

Screenshot description: The music player interface showing a song title "John Legend Track", format details (OGG | 44.1 KHz | 2ch | 325.29 kbps | 32bit), a large VU meter, playback controls (previous, play/pause, next), repeat mode, and a queue icon. A progress bar shows 00:39/04:00.

Descriptions:

• Favorites: Add the currently playing track to my favorites.
• Playback: Previous/Next track, pause/play control.
• Change Playback Mode: Switch between list loop, single loop, shuffle, and order playback modes.
• Playback Queue: A list of all currently selected tracks to be played, such as all tracks by a certain artist or from a certain album.

Network Connection & Music Library

Network Connection

Ensure the network is connected for DMP-A6; Ethernet and WiFi are supported. Go to "Settings > Network > WiFi".

Screenshot description: The network settings screen showing options for WiFi (Unconnected), Wired network (Connected, with MAC address), Samba service, and Phone Control.

Music Library

The music library allows you to manage and classify local music. Click "Add Library" to add music from a local SSD, external storage devices, SMB, and NFS. Or click the hidden menu hover window on the left and select "Library".

Screenshot description: The Music Library screen showing "Library (0)" and a message "No music library has been added. Click the button in the upper right corner to add a song file~". A "+ Add Library" button is visible.

Music Classification & My Section

The DMP-A6 will classify added music files by track, artist, album, etc.

Screenshot description: A music browsing interface showing categories like Index, Tracks, Artists, Albums, My, and Library. Track listings with format details are visible. Another screenshot shows the "My" section with "Recently Played" and "Playlists" sections, and "My Collection" with "Tracks", "Artists", and "Albums" counts.

The "My" section will display recently played records, playlists added based on your personal preferences, and quick access to favorite tracks, artists, and albums.

Music Service & Applications

It includes streaming services, music applications, cloud music drivers, and music connect. Connect to your account to listen to music from third-party applications.

Screenshot description: A screen showing various music services and applications categorized under "Music Services" (TIDAL, Qobuz, HIGHRESAUDIO, Amazon Music), "Music Apps" (Apple Music, Spotify, Audials Play, Amazon Music, Deezer, KKBOX, Napster, TuneIn Radio, Qobuz), "Music Cloud Driver" (UPnP, WebDAV), and "Music Connect" (TIDAL Connect, Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, Airplay, DLNA).

* More music applications will be available for download; please consult the official website for firmware updates.

Applications

You can view, install, and uninstall third-party applications. To install third-party applications, first 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 the file manager, then install it with one click.

* It is recommended to install tablet applications.

Screenshot description: The "APPS" screen showing icons for CD, Update, SetUpWizard, NetEase Music, and Apple Music.

File Manager

The file manager is used to manage files in local storage, SSD, removable storage devices, NFS, and SMB on the same network. Click the file icon ? to copy, paste, delete, etc.

Screenshot description: The File Manager interface showing folders like Download, Movies, Music, Notifications, and Pictures, with options to cancel and select files.

The device allows easy copying of files from an external storage device to an SSD. Go to the file manager, select the music file on the storage device, and click the SSD icon ? to copy the music file to the SSD.

System Settings

System settings include audio settings, display settings, network settings, general settings, song transfer, and system upgrade. Settings allow you to modify the filter characteristics of RCA/XLR outputs, the output audio format of HDMI/Optical/Coaxial/DAC, and MQA supported formats.

* MQA is only available at maximum volume output.

Audio Settings

Screenshot description: The Audio settings screen showing options for XLR/RCA output, HDMI output, SPDIF output, USB DAC output, Fixed sampling rate output, and Volume passthrough mode.

DAC Filter Characteristics

Choose different filter characteristics according to your personal preferences in "Settings > Audio > XLR/RC Output > DAC filter characteristics".

Screenshot description: The DAC filter characteristics screen showing options for DAC filter characteristics (Fast Roll-Off(Linear)), Boot volume (Default), and Volume volume (1 db).

Display Settings

In the "Display" menu, there are sub-menus for adjusting screen brightness, knob brightness, screensaver, and screensaver modes.

Screenshot description: The Display settings screen showing options for Screen brightness, Knob brightness, Screensaver, Screensaver mode, and VU meter. Another screenshot shows various VU meter styles available for selection.

• Screen Brightness: Adjust the brightness level of the screen display.
• Knob Brightness: Adjust the brightness of the light surrounding the knob.
• Screensaver: The screensaver will appear without operation for a certain period. Once operation is detected again, the system will exit the screensaver state. Pressing the "Power" button also allows exiting the screensaver.
• Screensaver Mode: Four screensaver modes are available for selection.
• VU Meter: Select different VU meters according to your personal preferences.

Network Settings - Phone Control

Go to "Settings > Network > Phone Control", and scan the QR code to download the "Eversolo Control" application. Or download and install the APP from the official website and the manual.

Screenshot description: The Phone Control screen displaying two QR codes: "Scan code to download APP" and "APP scan code to connect". It also shows an IP address (XXX.XXX.XX.XX) and a note that mobile and device must be in the same LAN. Another pair of screenshots show the mobile app interface for selecting the device (DMP-A6) and the main control screen of the app.

Mobile App Control

Ensure the mobile phone is on the same network as the device, then open the application, select "DMP-A6" and proceed to the next step. You will see the home screen once the connection is established.

* Android applications (for mobile phones only) and iOS (iPhones and iPads) can both be downloaded from the Quick Start Guide.

* iOS applications can also be downloaded by searching "Eversolo Control" in the "App Store".

General Settings - Language & USB OTG Port

Go to "Settings > General > Language" to choose the menu language.

Screenshot description: The General settings screen showing options for Language (English (United States)), Input method (Android Keyboard (AOSP)), USB-OTG port (External storage device), Power Mode (Standby after power plug in), and Factory reset.

USB OTG Port

The USB-OTG port can be used to connect to a computer via a USB data cable, making it convenient to copy and manage local files.

Screenshot description: The USB-OTG port settings screen showing options for PC file transfer and External storage device.

Transfer

Go to "Settings > Transfer" to transfer songs from the computer to this device as described. Ensure that the computer and the device are on the same network, choose a path to save the songs in the music directory.

Screenshot description: The Transfer settings screen showing a note "PC and media player must in the same network", "Music directory: flash://EverSoloMusic", and two styles for PC browser input address and SMB address. Another screenshot shows a "Drag here to upload" interface with options to "Select File" or "New Folder", displaying current path, free space, and a list of uploaded files.

Connection & Setup

The DMP-A6 has USB audio, HDMI audio, coaxial and optical digital audio outputs, as well as unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR 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".

Diagram: A USB 3.0 (OTG) port labeled "USB (AUDIO OUT)" on the DMP-A6 is connected via a "USB audio cable" to a generic "DAC audio/decoder audio" device.

* The USB audio output supports up to native DSD512 stereo, PCM 768KHz 32bit, and MQA.

HDMI Output

Use an HDMI cable to connect the device's HDMI DSD output to the input of an AV tuner, then go to "Home screen > Source > Internal player > HDMI".

Diagram: An "HDMI OUT (AUDIO/DSD)" port on the DMP-A6 is connected via an "HDMI cable" to a generic "RAV" (AV Receiver) device.

* The HDMI output only supports audio output, not video output.

* The HDMI audio output supports native DSD64 multichannel raw output/PCM 192KHz.

SPDIF Output (Coaxial/Optical)

Use a coaxial/optical cable to connect the device's coaxial/optical output to the AV receiver's input, then go to "Home screen > Source > Internal player > SPDIF".

Diagram: The "DIGITAL (OUT)" section of the DMP-A6 showing "COAXIAL" and "OPTICAL" ports. The coaxial port is connected via a "Coaxial/optical cable" to a "CNA/AVR" (DAC/AV Receiver) device.

* Optical and coaxial outputs support up to PCM stereo 192KHz 24bit, DSD64 Dop, and 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 amplifiers, then go to "Home screen > Source > Internal player > RCA or XLR".

Diagram: The "ANALOG OUT" section of the DMP-A6 showing "R" and "L" RCA ports, and "XLR R" and "XLR L" XLR ports. The RCA ports are connected via an "RCA type audio cable" to a "HiFi stereo audio system" (headphone amplifier/active speaker). The XLR ports are connected via a "balanced XLR audio cable" to the same type of system.

Notes:

* 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 prioritize XLR for noise suppression and signal completeness.

* Separate XLR and RCA outputs are available for selection 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 to a PC, playback devices, and mobile phones with a USB audio output. Go to "Settings > Source > USB-C Input".

Diagram: A laptop labeled "PC/player" is connected via a "USB audio data cable" to a "USB-C (AUDIO)" port on the DMP-A6. Another diagram shows a mobile phone labeled "Mobile" connected via a "USB Type-C/Lightning audio OTG cable" to a "USB-C (AUDIO)" port on the DMP-A6.

Optical/Coaxial Input

Use an optical or coaxial audio cable to connect the S/PDIF output of a front-end equipment (like a multimedia player and a CD player) to the optical or coaxial input of the device. Go to "Settings > Source > Internal player > Optical/Coaxial Input".

Diagram: An "External playback device" (CD player/digital decoder/player) is connected via an "optical or coaxial audio cable" to the "DIGITAL (IN)" section of the DMP-A6, showing "COAXIAL" and "OPTICAL" ports.

Notes:

* Please use a 75 ohm coaxial audio cable for coaxial connection.

* Please use a standard optical audio cable for optical connection.

* Optical/coaxial input supports up to PCM 192KHz 24bit, MQA, and DOP64.

Bluetooth Input

This device integrates the 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 Input", activate Bluetooth on mobile devices, and search for "DMP-A6" for Bluetooth pairing.

* The Bluetooth reception format depends on the transmitting device. Normally, Android phones can change the Bluetooth output format in the system's developer options; aptX HD and LDAC lossless formats are recommended.

MQA (Master Quality Authenticated)

The DMP-A6 includes MQA technology, which allows you to play MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original recording. The DMP-A6 LED lights up green or blue to indicate that the device is decoding and playing an MQA stream or file, and indicates provenance to ensure the sound is identical to the source material. It lights up blue to indicate that it is playing an MQA Studio file, which has either been approved in the studio by the artist/producer or verified by the copyright holder.

Screenshot description: The music player interface showing a song title "Haydn String", format details (FLAC | 44.1 KHz | 2ch | 1.46 mbps | 24bit), an MQA logo, and a large numerical display "352.8 KHz". Playback controls and a progress bar (00:43/03:36) are also visible.

Downloads

For product firmware upgrades, USB driver, and mobile control application downloads, please visit the Downloads page on the official website and scan the QR code.

Please decompress the package after downloading the driver, double-click the .exe file and install it by following the on-screen instructions.

Diagram: Two QR codes are displayed. One is labeled "Control Application" and the other "WeChat Subscription".

* It is recommended to scan the QR code with a mobile phone browser.

Special Note:

To improve user experience, Eversolo will update the firmware from time to time. Therefore, this product manual may differ from the actual product's settings menus.

For more tutorials, please visit www.eversolo.com

Safety Warning:

1. No splashing or dripping water, do not place objects containing liquid like a vase on the device.
2. The power plug and power switch are used to disconnect the power supply, which must not be blocked by other objects.
3. This is a Class I device; grounding measures must be present inside the box when in use.