{"product_id":"eversolo-dmp-a8-master-gen-2-music-streamer","title":"Eversolo DMP-A8 Master Gen 2 Music Streamer, CD Player \u0026 DAC","description":"\u003cp\u003eHear more in the albums you know, whether you choose a disc from the shelf or a track from your phone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eYour CD Collection Still Belongs in the System\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eStreaming is a good way to discover music, but it does not make the albums on your shelf any less worth playing. Keeping both available can mean a separate streamer, CD player, DAC and the cables between them. The question is how to bring them together without treating sound quality as something you trade away for convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eOne Source for Streaming and the Albums You Own\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe chose the Eversolo DMP-A8 Master Gen 2 because it brings streaming and a built-in CD player together with serious attention to the circuitry that turns digital music into an analogue signal. It uses the same AKM AK4191EQ digital processor and AK4499EXEQ DAC pairing as the standard A8 Gen 2, then adds an oven-controlled clock, PLL clock processing and further electrical isolation. The Master Edition is not simply the standard model with a CD drive added.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe fully balanced analogue preamplifier has RCA and XLR inputs and outputs, so it can feed an integrated amplifier or handle source selection and volume directly into a power amplifier or active speakers. Its R-2R resistor ladder controls volume in the analogue domain; it is not an R-2R DAC. Passive speakers still need a separate power amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe can adjust the output to suit your amplifier, then compare settings at the same listening level rather than assuming full output is the best match.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn 8.6-inch touchscreen puts album artwork and playback control on the front panel, while the Eversolo app and remote let you operate it from your chair. TIDAL Connect and Qobuz Connect keep music selection in familiar apps, and HDMI ARC\/eARC lets a compatible TV use the same stereo system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat the Specs Won't Tell You\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eKeep Voices and Instruments Distinct\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Master Edition's oven-controlled crystal oscillator holds the clock at a stable operating temperature, reducing frequency drift as the surrounding temperature changes. PLL processing further stabilises the timing reference, while additional electrical isolation is designed to limit interference from connected equipment. These changes target the accuracy of conversion and the electrical conditions around it, with the aim of making a singer's phrasing, the body of a piano and the separate parts of a busy arrangement easier to follow. The shared AKM DAC chips tell only part of the story: how they are clocked, powered and connected to the analogue stage matters too.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003ePlay the CDs You Still Reach For\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe built-in top-loading CD player means you can put on an album without buying another component or copying your collection first. If you prefer browsing from the screen, the Master also supports CD ripping with artwork and track information, and accepts an optional internal M.2 NVMe SSD up to 8TB. That SSD is not included, so storage needs to be planned if you want to build an internal library. Give the player a position where you can comfortably open the lid and change a disc, rather than squeezing it under a low shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eKeep the Room From Dominating the Bass\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf a few bass notes overpower everything around them, a more capable source alone will not address the room's contribution. The Master includes evotune PRO room correction and a 20-band parametric EQ, giving you measured adjustment rather than leaving you to guess which frequencies need attention. Eversolo supports smartphone microphones, but recommends a dedicated USB measurement microphone for greater accuracy. Start with speaker and listening-position choices, then use correction to work towards bass that supports the music instead of covering the lower part of a voice or the notes of an acoustic guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe Audio Two Verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe would consider the Master Edition when the amplifier and speakers are already good enough that hearing further into familiar recordings is the next priority. Its clock and isolation upgrades are directed at that goal, whether or not you need the additional connections. The CD player adds a practical reason to choose it if your collection is still part of how you listen, but it is not the whole case for stepping up. We would compare it with the standard A8 Gen 2 using the same recordings and matched playback levels, listening for vocal expression, instrument separation and how clearly quieter parts remain audible when the arrangement gets busy. Those are the differences that should earn the extra investment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTech You Can Hear\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003cthead\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eWhat You Hear\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth\u003eWhy It Happens\u003c\/th\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/thead\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eFollow a voice as the accompaniment gets busier\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAK4191EQ digital processing and AK4499EXEQ conversion, with separate analogue and digital power sections\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eVoices and instruments are intended to remain clearly placed within the recording\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eOven-controlled clock with PLL processing and enhanced electrical isolation target timing uncertainty and interference\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eA favourite CD can play without another player in the cabinet\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eIntegrated top-loading CD mechanism with playback and ripping support\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eYour disc collection can also become a browsable local library\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eCD ripping and internal M.2 NVMe SSD expansion up to 8TB; SSD sold separately\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eBass can be adjusted where the room makes particular notes too prominent\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eevotune PRO room correction and 20-band parametric EQ\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eA power amplifier or active speakers can be controlled without a separate preamplifier\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eFully balanced analogue preamplifier with R-2R volume control and RCA\/XLR connections\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eTelevision can use the same speakers as your music\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eHDMI ARC\/eARC input for a compatible TV\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTechnical Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e AK4191EQ digital processor with AK4499EXEQ DAC.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClock system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oven-controlled crystal oscillator with PLL processing and a 10MHz external clock input.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCD playback:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated top-loading CD player with CD-ripping support.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier and analogue outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully balanced analogue stage with R-2R volume control and RCA\/XLR inputs and outputs; published output levels of 4.2V XLR and 2.1V RCA.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.6-inch LCD touchscreen.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom adjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e evotune PRO room correction and 20-band parametric EQ.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 388mm wide × 265mm deep × 98.5mm high.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch4\u003eMusic Services and Streaming\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul style=\"padding-left:1.25em;white-space:normal;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.75em;white-space:normal;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic services:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, HIGHRESAUDIO, IDAGIO, Presto Music, SoundCloud, Calm Radio, TuneIn and Radio Paradise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.75em;white-space:normal;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect app streaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spotify Connect Lossless, TIDAL Connect and Qobuz Connect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.75em;white-space:normal;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork playback:\u003c\/strong\u003e DLNA\/UPnP and Network Audio Adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eService features and availability depend on subscriptions, platform certification and firmware updates.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Audio Two\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eAudio Two ships across Canada. That said, a system at this level is worth a conversation before you commit. We can make sure it's the right fit for your room, your source, and how you actually listen. Reach out and we'll help you get it right.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eversolo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67736892604668,"sku":"evr-a8masterg2","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/7597\/3809\/files\/ProductMaster03.jpg?v=1792180118","url":"https:\/\/audiotwo.com\/products\/eversolo-dmp-a8-master-gen-2-music-streamer","provider":"Audio Two","version":"1.0","type":"link"}