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I would go with A6 Master with LHY PS + external DAC

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In Reply to: RE: Anyone running EverSolo DMP-A6/A6 Master or EverSolo DMP-A8 ? posted by AbeCollins on July 13, 2024 at 11:42:50

This channel has very revealing sound demo quality using dual Shure mic's, and I would listen to the sound comparisons over good headphones or real speakers and decide.
After listening to the linked video and another video with LHY PS upgrade for A6 Master, I personally would go with A6 with LHY PS and external DAC.
2nd Video link for LHY PS upgrade (the author forgets to label it, but external Weiss 204 DAC is playing for the sound demo, not the internal DAC's):
https://youtu.be/Zlsn9JB6Xw8?si=XB99vryGD2dTqjKa&t=691
DMP A6 A8 (Open in New Window)

Edits: 07/13/24

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Or a fully stock A6 with outboard DAC - AbeCollins 21:00:41 07/13/24 (7)
IMHO - From a sound quality perspective a plain stock A6 (non Master) with stock power supply probably makes the most sense especially if running an outboard DAC.
The LPS doesn't do much at all for the streamer section IMHO. Since the external DAC will be in play instead of internal, Master upgrades to the A6 internal DAC and analog stage won't matter. And again since those sections of the A6 won't be in use the LPS won't contribute to any sonic gains.
I think the A6 is the obvious value leader but IF the goal is to REPLACE an outboard DAC -AND- REPLACE a preamp, the A8 makes a lot of sense..... assuming it has a great sounding DAC and preamp. Everything I've read says the A6 is 'bright', A6 Master is 'less bright', and the A8 is even 'less bright'. But they all seem to lean toward the bright side which is the opposite of what I prefer.
So a plain stock A6 with warmer more robust sounding DAC might be the way to go.

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- RE: Or a fully stock A6 with outboard DAC - Gary 17:46:54 07/14/24 (3)
  I don't know, Abe. If it's used as a DAC and preamp and if it isn't bright and sounds great, it might be a good purchase. But used as a streamer only $859 (Amazon's current price) seems a little expensive to me for just a streamer. I know it's got that 6" display but still... I did think about this unit but given the preamp and DAC I already have I decided my RPi 4 and picorePlayer were good enough.
  
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  - Exactly.... - Rod M 20:04:08 07/14/24 (2)
    My system is just fine. The preamp and amps work brilliantly for my speakers. I've got an RPi and USB DAC that sounds great.
    
    Why change?
    
    I'm perfectly happy.
    
    -Rod
    - RE: Exactly.... - AbeCollins 06:46:16 07/15/24 (1)
      I'm happy with the sound from my RPi and USB DAC too.
      "Why change?"
      I've thought about this. Maybe the bouncy VU meters? Maybe the multiple streaming Apps built into the streamer? Maybe the internal M.2 SSD for local music?
      The lower-end WiiM Ultra ($329) might be a better choice IF it can drive an external USB DAC.
      
      View YouTube Video
      
      Edits: 07/15/24
      - RE: Exactly.... - Rod M 13:16:11 07/16/24 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Exactly.... posted by AbeCollins on July 15, 2024 at 06:46:16
        
        LOL! Bouncy VU meters?!!??
        
        My problem with new stuff is that it's likely just a sideways change.
        
        My other fear is that the UI and new learning the new phone apps that you'll need to change that may or may not be as good as I already had. Perhaps the UI would be better, but honestly, I don't really care.
        
        My motto is 'Don't fix it if it ain't broke.'
        -Rod
- RE: Or a fully stock A6 with outboard DAC - ABliss 10:17:36 07/14/24 (2)
  If you're just going to use it as a streamer with external dac, you may as well just get a Wiim Pro with external dac.
  It's app now even has room correction.
  - RE: Or a fully stock A6 with outboard DAC - AbeCollins 06:57:37 07/15/24 (1)
    I'm looking at these streamers that include a display. Possibly the WiiM Ultra IF it can drive an outboard USB DAC.
    
    Anyway, just thinking out load about a possible new toy to play with.
    - USB out - tlea 07:10:59 07/15/24 (0)
      The mfg's prelim specs say it will pass up to 24/192 native to USB, coax, and Toslink, but who knows until it hits the street? Doesn't say anything about DSD.
      Yes to Tidal and Roon, but nothing about Qobuz. Not Airplay certified yet.
      Looks like a nice little unit.
      
      . . . in theory, practice and theory are the same; in practice, they are different . . .
      WiiM Ultra blurb (Open in New Window)
      Edits: 07/15/24 07/15/24

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