Eversolo DMP-A10 review

Eversolo is a young company and it shows. There is a sense of adventure and ambition about its products that we rarely see from longer-established alternatives. This Chinese brand was founded in 2014, but here in the UK, it only really came to our attention somewhere around 2023, when the mostly excellent DMP-A6 streamer (tested at £759 / $859 / AU$1399) made something of a splash.

What a splash it was. That music streamer still seems as modern as they come, with a combination of slick ergonomics and class-leading usability that makes almost all its sub-£1000 rivals seem a generation older. Factor a generous feature set and good sound into the equation, and the result remains tempting.

The range-topping Eversolo DMP-A10 we have on test here feels like that first model on steroids, sharing its excellent ergonomics and modern styling but now shooting for the stars when it comes to performance.

Does it succeed? Considering the price, the answer is mostly, but that’s not the full story, so read on.

Features & connectivity

Calling the DMP-A10 just a music streamer is somewhat underselling its talents. Yes, it will pull music files from any storage connected to it or on your home network. As expected, all the usual streaming services and internet radio are present, as is Bluetooth, AirPlay and Roon Ready compatibility.

Like most streamers that come our way, it has digital inputs but alongside the usual trio of USB (Type B), optical and coax, it also adds HDMI ARC to make integration into a two-channel AV set-up easier. We connect it to a 32-inch Sony W8 TV and everything works seamlessly. So far, so good, with the Eversolo up there with the best-equipped of its rivals.

Then it adds proper analogue preamp functionality. There is a pair of single-ended RCA inputs sitting above a balanced XLR option, and that combination is mirrored on the output side, with one stereo pair marked for use with subwoofers. Just add a power amplifier and a pair of speakers, and off you go.

Better still, an Eversolo DMP-A10 driving a pair of good active speakers would make for a wonderfully minimalist set-up that, on paper at least, would have nothing to fear from traditional separates alternatives.

This Eversolo isn’t unique in offering such a range of features, but add that to its beautifully presented touchscreen display, exceptional build quality and nicely sorted software app, and you have something unusual in the world of high-end hi-fi.

We have to tell you about the Eversolo Control app. It's a world away from the clunky off-the-shelf efforts we usually see from small high-end companies that don’t have the software resources to do the job properly in-house.

This is about as comprehensive as control software gets, arguably adding a level of customisation that enthusiasts may enjoy but may leave some users bewildered.

Want some examples? There are a myriad of options for the main display, including seven VU meters of various designs, multiple layout choices and even a range of spectrum graphics that provide quite the light show.

The signal path for the analogue input signal is user-selectable. You can send it directly into the volume control, or convert the signal into digital first via a 192kHz-capable ADC (Analogue-to-Digital Converter).

This latter approach allows a range of digital processing, before switching the signal back to analogue and continuing through the volume control and output stage. There are also seven digital filter options, a 15-band graphic equaliser and a 10-band parametric option. Those who like to tweak are in for a treat here.

The DMP-A10 even has built-in room equalisation that can use the microphone fitted in your smartphone or tablet to balance out the frequency response of your listening space. There are only a handful of other streaming products, those from Linn and Lyngdorf come to mind, that offer something similar.

This streamer’s file compatibility is excellent with the DMP-A10 happy to play up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM hi-res music files and DSD512. It is also equipped with Connect versions of Spotify, Tidal and Qobuz, as well as Deezer, Amazon Music and rather unusually, Apple Music.

This Eversolo will not only access music files from anything connected to your home network, but also has two M.2 NVMe SSD slots (hidden behind a flap on the base) to offer local storage for 2 x 4TB of music files.

Build & design

Take a look inside that immaculate casework and you will find an astonishingly neat circuit layout. Eversolo is proud of its custom-designed OCXO clock system that is temperature-controlled and features dual crystal oscillators (operating at 45.1584MHz and 49.152MHz, respectively) to minimise jitter levels.

ESS Sabre’s flagship DAC chip, the ES9039Pro, sits at the heart of the DMP-A10’s digital circuitry, working in partnership with an XMOS316 processor.

The analogue preamp circuitry is fully balanced and features a resistor ladder volume control that emits a fairly loud click for every step change. Some members of our team like the sound, while others find it annoying over time.

Thankfully, there proves to be enough steps to allow subtle adjustments of volume in our system, which isn’t always the case. Even here, Eversolo offers the user the chance to adjust the volume steps to taste.

There is no divergence of opinion when it comes to the little display built into the volume control, which is impressively crisp and easy to read. Like the main front panel display, it is heavily customisable in terms of appearance and the information it shows.

If you aren’t a fan of using apps to control your streamer, Eversolo has also supplied a conventional remote with the DMP-A10. This is a slim, simple affair that’s easy to use and pleasant to hold.

Set-up and compatibility

A product at this level demands a quality system. We have our Burmester 088/911 MkIII reference amplifier on hand, powering the ATC SCM50 speakers. Our alternative set-up is a PMC Cor integrated amplifier driving Epos’s excellent ES-14N speakers. The Eversolo DMP-A10 turns in a good performance regardless of the partnering electronics used.

It is a breeze to set up, taking little more than 10 minutes to get up and running, though working through the various set-up options and processing modes takes considerably longer. That said, the whole process shouldn’t be seen as a chore, and certainly allows us to optimise the product's sonic presentation to match our tastes.

We start by trying the Eversolo’s room equalisation system. It does a decent job, and we can see it being helpful if your room doesn’t have a particularly even response. But, in our acoustically treated test space, the additional processing also robs the sound of a little too much transparency and dynamic subtlety.

We also work our way through the various digital filter settings and settle on Minimum Phase Slow Roll-Off as the best option in our set-up. It just sounds a touch more natural and fluid than the other choices. By most standards, the differences between the filters aren’t massive, and in our experience, the one you like tends to come down to your taste and partnering system.

Sound

Those things done, we are ready for some serious listening. While some of our listening is done using the Burmester 088 preamp, we also spend a fair amount of time with the DMP-A10 connected directly to our Burmester 911 MkIII power amplifier.

In our view, this is the way to go, as it makes the best use of the Eversolo streamer’s range of features, and saves the cost of an additional preamp section. The decision is made all the easier by the streamer’s analogue section being a good performer. Its presentation isn’t the last word in transparency, but it is tidy, nicely detailed and well-balanced.

We stream music files from our Naim Uniti Core server and find the Eversolo consistent in its behaviour regardless of the music or file format being played. As we listen to Beethoven’s Symphony No.9, we find plenty to admire. The DMP-A10 has a solid and refined sound that’s easy to enjoy.

Details levels are good, and the unit assembles that information in an organised and controlled way. There are no rough edges here, just a good amount of insight, richly textured instruments and the ability to convey the sheer majesty of a full orchestra well.

Tonally, things are full-bodied, avoiding the etched, slightly lean presentation that seems to be in fashion in some quarters. Yet, there remains a decent amount of agility and the talent to track dynamic sweeps with conviction. There is a pleasing lack of clutter to the sound, with each instrumental section enjoying a decent amount of space around it. The stereo imaging is nicely broad and deep, and layered with care.

Switching to an old favourite in the form of Massive Attack’s Heligoland proves that the DMP-A10 has a weighty but nicely agile bass, and the ability to punch hard when the music demands. It seems less comfortable with this album’s complicated rhythms though, underplaying their role and in the process diluting the appeal of songs like Flat Of The Blade. The result is that the track entertains less than expected.

This streamer has decent dynamics, though, but softens the extremes, which makes the music sound more comfortable. Now, a comfortable presentation certainly has a place. Such a presentation suits some small-scale acoustic pieces or voice-and-guitar recordings, but it costs the Eversolo a degree of excitement and energy with hip-hop, rock and dance that rivals such as the excellent Cyrus 40 ST streamer has in abundance.

Generally, the DMP-A10 likes to take a more relaxed view of the music, and that holds true whether we listen to the built-in streaming module, the analogue inputs or even the digital inputs.

We are pleased to report that this streamer is a remarkably consistent performer across its various inputs. Bluetooth pairing is slick, and the sound is as good as we can expect from such a limited transmission method.

The internal DAC module is a fine one, rendering the sound from both our Apple MacBook Pro (loaded with Audirvana music software) and the digital output from our reference Naim ND555/555 PS DR music streamer well. Even the analogue inputs, once we choose the more direct and minimal processing signal path, sound good, sharing the streamer’s undemanding and smooth approach to music replay.

Verdict

A product like the Eversolo DMP-A10 is tough to sum up. When it comes to build, features and usability, we have nothing but praise. This Eversolo sets standards in these areas that are unmatched at this price. When it comes to sound quality, however, we find things less remarkable.

This is a good, solid performer. One that digs up a competitive amount of information and presents it in a refined and confident manner that some will admire. It may not be the most foot-tapping or thrilling music streamer on the market, but we still recommend giving it a serious audition.

Review published: 1st September 2025

SCORES

• Sound 4
• Build 5
• Features 5

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