Eversolo DMP-A8 Gen 2 – Streaming DAC and Preamplifier
The DMP-A8 Gen 2 is Eversolo's answer to the crowded rack: one box that holds your streaming services, your local library and your analogue volume control, then feeds a power amp or active speakers directly. Built around the flagship AKM converter pairing and an 8.6-inch touchscreen, it suits listeners at Soundium who want reference-grade digital without three extra components.
Key Features
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Flagship AKM conversion: AK4499EXEQ and AK4191EQ handle native DSD512 and PCM up to 768 kHz/32-bit.
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R-2R analogue volume: A resistor-ladder attenuator works in the analogue domain, so quiet listening keeps its detail.
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EVC Volume Engine: Eversolo's own volume processing holds signal integrity steady across the whole range.
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8.6-inch touchscreen: Album art, VU meters and spectrum views, plus direct access to inputs, filters and settings.
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SFP fibre networking: A dedicated optical port alongside Gigabit Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6 for electrically clean streaming.
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evotune PRO room correction: DRC modelling and FIR filtering address how your room actually behaves, not just frequency response.
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Subwoofer output: Dedicated SUB out with an adjustable 40–500 Hz crossover for two-point-one systems.
Customer Benefits
Replacing a separate streamer, DAC and preamp with one chassis removes two interconnects, two power cords and a lot of shelf space — and the DMP-A8 Gen 2 gives up very little doing it. Analogue volume control means the DAC always runs at full resolution, the dual power supply keeps digital noise away from the output stage, and 8 GB of DDR5 with an octa-core processor make a 200,000-track library feel instant. Add an M.2 NVMe drive and the whole collection lives inside the unit.
Quick Specs
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DAC: AK4499EXEQ + AK4191EQ with Eversolo AuralEngine processing
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Formats: Native DSD512, PCM 768 kHz/32-bit
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Display: 8.6-inch LCD touchscreen
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Memory and storage: 8 GB DDR5 + 64 GB eMMC; M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 2280 up to 8 TB
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Analogue I/O: Balanced XLR (4.2 V) and RCA (2.1 V) pre-out, plus XLR and RCA pre-in
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Digital outputs: USB Audio, IIS, AES/EBU, coaxial, optical
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Digital inputs: USB-B, coaxial, optical, HDMI ARC/eARC, Bluetooth 5.4
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Network: Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi 6, SFP fibre (module sold separately)
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THD+N: 0.000075% (XLR), dynamic range and SNR above 129 dB
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Dimensions: 388 × 265 × 88 mm
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Weight: 5.25 kg
What's in the Box
- Eversolo DMP-A8 Gen 2
- Remote control
- Power cable
- Product manual
Ideal For
- Listeners consolidating a streamer, DAC and preamp into one shelf-friendly unit.
- Large local libraries that need onboard NVMe storage rather than a NAS.
- Systems running active speakers or a power amp, with or without a subwoofer.
Compatibility
Works with TIDAL, Qobuz, Amazon Music, Apple Music, Deezer, HIGHRESAUDIO and internet radio, plus TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay and DLNA; USB-B input supports Windows 10/11, macOS, Android and iOS.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros:
- Flagship AKM DAC pairing with genuinely low distortion figures
- Analogue R-2R volume avoids digital attenuation losses
- Large, fast touchscreen with useful VU and spectrum displays
- SFP fibre and Wi-Fi 6 cover both clean-network and cable-free setups
⚠️ Cons:
- No headphone output — this is a preamp, not a desktop all-rounder
- SFP module and M.2 SSD are not included
- 388 mm wide chassis needs a full-size shelf
If you want one component doing the streaming, the conversion and the volume, the DMP-A8 Gen 2 is the shortest path to it. Find it at Soundium, where our team can help you match it to the right amplifier or active speakers.
