The DMP-A8 aims to upgrade the Eversolo streaming formula with new DACs and an all-analogue preamp

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Eversolo has released the DMP-A8, a music streamer with a host of streaming capabilities, featuring a new combination of DACs and an analogue preamp.

We were impressed with Eversolo’s DMP-A6 streamer, praising its clear, punchy sound and vast digital playback features, so naturally, we are intrigued by the new DMP-A8.

It aims to improve on the formula used in the A6 with some new internal components, expanded input and output options, and an all-analogue preamplifier – replacing the digital preamp used in the A6.

The new Eversolo streamer uses two AKM DACs – an AK4499EX and an AK4191EQ – as well as Femto clocks which were also used in the DMP-A6 Master Edition. The new streaming preamp offers more digital and analogue inputs and outputs, including two optical inputs, two coaxial inputs, an HDMI eARC port, a new HDMI I2S port, and new RCA and balanced XLR analogue inputs and outputs.

Using Eversolo’s Original Stampling-rate audio engine, the DMP-A8 outputs audio at the file’s original sampling rate, bypassing Android’s SRC limitations to support direct audio passthrough.

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Ainsley Walker is a staff writer at What Hi-Fi?. He studied music journalism at university before working in a variety of roles including as a freelance journalist and teacher. Growing up in a family of hi-fi enthusiasts naturally influenced his interest in the topic. Outside of work, Ainsley can be found producing music, tinkering with retro tech, or cheering on Luton Town.