Do you have a question about the DMP-A8 and is the answer not in the manual?
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Joop Keulemans
February 8, 2025
Hi, when setting up my DMP A-8 I notice that the options network settings and transfers are not shown in the menu in the apps that I use for my IPhone and IPad, I do see these options in the menu on the player. Is this right? Many thanks in advance!
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DMP - A8 高保真音乐播放器 High Fidelity Music Streamer Eversolo Audio Technology Co.,Ltd...
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Content/ 目录 Introduction Specifi cation Hardware Basic Operation System Setting Connection and Settings for Output Signals Connection and Settings for Input Signals Downloads 产品简介 性能参数 硬件端口介绍 基本操作 系统设置 输出信号的链接与设置 输入信号的链接与设置 资源下载...
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Tidal, Qobuz, Highresaudio, Deezer, WebDAV, and UPnP, etc. DMP-A8 can be used as a digital turntable to connect with various high- end DAC by HDMI IIS, USB, optical, and coaxial outputs. As a DAC, it supports a wide range of digital inputs: 2 coaxial, 2 optical, USB B input to connect PCs and mobile devices, and APTX HD, LDAC Bluetooth audio input.
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HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER Specifi cations Material Aluminium alloy Display 6.0� LCD touchscreen AK4191EQ+AK4499EX Audio Processor XMOS XU316 Storage 4G DDR4 +64G eMMC SSD Protocol M.2 (NVME PCIe3.0)2280 protocol, up to 4TB USB Ports USB3.0*2 Ethernet RJ-45(10/100/1000Mbps) WiFi 2.4G+5G DAC Decoding Supports up to stereo DSD512 Native and PCM 768KHz 32-Bit DSD(DSF,DFF,SACD ISO Support DST up to DSD512), Music File Formats...
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HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER Hardware SSD Installation SSD isn�t included in the device, a SSD can be installed manually after you receive the parcel if required. M.2 (NVMe PCIe3.0) 2280 protocol SSDs up to 4TB is supported. How to install SSD: 1.
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HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER 5. To better support song transferring, it is advised to choose an external storage device as the music directory. Go to �Settings >Transfer�, and click � � to select the inserted external storage device. The system will automatically create the �EversoloMusic� folder, where the music fi...
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HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER Rear Panel ⑱ ⑰ ③ ⑯ ⑮ ⑭ ⑫ ⑬ ① ② ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ Descriptions: ① Power socket/switch ② Gigabit Ethernet network socket ③ USB 3.0 OTG: Connects external storage devices/ optical disc drives / PCs (Settings - General - USB OTG) ④...
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HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER Front Panel Indicator light Knob Controls Rotate : Adjust volume Short press: Power on/Power off /Reboot/ Timed shutdown/Screen off Long press: Power off Volume Control: The knob can be turned clockwise to turn up the volume and counterclockwise to turn down the volume when the device is playing music.
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Next track to fi nish pairing. Play mode Screen on/off * Only applicable for the Eversolo Mute DMP series. key works via IR mode. Vol + * Make sure the antenna on device is Vol - correctly installed before using.
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HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER Basic Operation Home Screen Status bar Music player entrance Play/pause Next track Previous track Home Back Function entrance Status Bar: input/output connection, network status, storage device, volume, and currently playing song. Click input/output/network/storage device icons to access quick settings, click the song info bar to enter into Music Player.
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HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER Music Player DMP-A8 Music Player allows to play lossless music from SSD, hard drive, NAS and streaming services app. Click �Music player entrance� to enter into Music Player interface and see currently playing tracks, progress and control icons.
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HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER Network Connection Make sure to connect the network for DMP-A8, both Ethernet and WiFi are supported. Access into “Settings > Network > WiFi”. Music Library The music library allows you to manage and categorize local music. Click “Add Library”...
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HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER DMP-A8 will categorize the added music fi les by track, artist, album etc. “My” will show recently playing records, playlists added according to personal preferences, and quick access to favorite tracks, artists, and albums. Page 13...
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HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER Music Service It includes streaming services, music apps, music cloud drivers and music connect. Log in your account to play music from third-party apps. Note: *More music apps will be available for download, please check the official website for fi...
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HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER File Manager File Manager is used to managing fi les in local storage, SSD, removable storage devices, NFS, and SMB in the same network. Click � � to copy, paste, and delete etc. The device enables to copy fi les from external storage device to SSD conveniently. Go to Files Manager and select the music fi...
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Users can view, install and uninstall third-party apps in this section. To install third-party apps, fi rstly download the APK fi le and copy it to a external hard drive, insert the hard drive into the DMP-A8 and fi nd APK fi le in File Manager, then install it by one click. Note: * It is recommended to install tablets apps.
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HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER DMP-A8 provides a digital signal processor (DSP) for internal audio playback and digital audio inputs, allowing users to customize parametric equalizer, high and low pass filters, loudness, dynamic range control compressor, and left-right channel delay. *DSP only works with the internal player and digital audio inputs (coaxial/optical/USB-B/ ARC), and it outputs through RCA/XLR analog audio ports.
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�to change the path for saving music fi les to local storage, internal SSD, removable storage or NFS, SMB devices in LAN. Note: The DMP-A8 supports saving fi les as WAV and FLAC format after ripping. Page 18 Page 18...
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HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER System Settings System settings include audio settings, display settings, network settings, general settings, song transfer and system upgrade. The settings allow you to change the fi ltering characteristics of the RCA/XLR outputs, the audio format output from the HDMI/Optical/ Coaxial/DAC.
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HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER Volume Settings Go to �Settings� - �Audio�, here you can adjust the startup volume, volume range, volume protection, and volume limit according to your needs. Startup Volume: The default volume set each time the device is powered on. Volume Step: The magnitude of volume adjustment each time.
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VU meter: select diff erent VU meters according to personal preference. Network Settings Access �Settings > Network > Phone Control�, and scan QR code to download �Eversolo Control� APP. Or download and install the APP on the offi cial website and manual.
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DMP-A8 supports Wake-on-LAN (WOL) function. By clicking on the � � option in the mobile app, you can remotely power on or off the DMP-A8. To use this feature, DMP-A8 needs to be connected to a wired network and be in the same local area network as your mobile phone.
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HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER Language Access into “Setting > General > language” to choose menu language. USB-OTG Port The USB-OTG port can be used to connect with computer by a USB data cable, so that it is convenient to copy and manage local fi les. Page 23 Page 23...
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HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER Transfer Access“Settings > Transfer” to transfer songs from computer to this device according to the description. Make sure computer and the device are on the same network, choose a path to save songs in Music Directory. Page 24 Page 24...
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USB Update Download Eversolo DMP-A8 fi rmware to a USB stick, insert USB stick into the USB-A type port on the device, access �Settings > About > Version�, click �USB Update� to update fi rmware and wait for the device to reboot automatically.
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* USB audio output supports up to stereo DSD512 Native, PCM 768KHz 32Bit. IIS Output Use an HDMI cable to connect the IIS output port on DMP-A8 to an external DAC with an IIS input port. Go to “Source> Internal Player, and select �IIS� as the output port.
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HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER Coaxial/Optical Output Use a Coaxial/Optical cable to connect the device�s Coaxial/Optical output port to the AV receiver input, then go to �Home screen > Source > Internal Player” and choose “Coaxial/ Optical � as output port. Coaxial/Optical audio cable AV receiver/Decoder Note:...
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HIGH FIDELITY MUSIC STREAMER In some audio systems, XLR port polarity may be reversed. The DMP-A8 system is set to positive polarity by default, as shown in the corresponding port polarity diagram below. If the connected audio equipment has reverse polarity, please go to the Settings -> �Audio� ->...
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Connection and Settings for Input Signals The DMP-A8 not only supports various digital audio inputs but also analog audio inputs. Digital audio inputs include Bluetooth, USB-B, coaxial, optical, HDMI ARC digital inputs, and the corresponding audio output ports for digital audio inputs are �RCA/XLR.� Analog audio inputs include RCA and XLR inputs, with the corresponding audio output port being RCA/ XLR.
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Bluetooth decoder to pair with diff erent mobile devices. Go to �Settings > Source > Bluetooth In�, enable Bluetooth on mobile devices and search �DMP-A8� for Bluetooth pairing. Notes: *Bluetooth reception format depends on transmitting device. Normally Android phones can switch Bluetooth output formats in system developer options, it is advised to choose aptX HD and LDAC lossless formats.
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*Please use a physical HDMI cable for the connection, not an optical HDMI cable. Analog Input The DMP-A8 is equipped with a high-performance fully balanced preamplifier function, supporting XLR/RCA analog inputs. It also features a +10dB analog gain. Supports RCA input to RCA/XLR separate output or simultaneous output;...
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*It is recommended to scan the QR code with a mobile phone browser. Special Note: In order to improve the user experience, Eversolo will update fi rmware from time to time. Therefore, this product manual may diff er from the actual setting menus of the product.
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Do you have a question about the DMP-A8 and is the answer not in the manual?
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Hi, when setting up my DMP A-8 I notice that the options network settings and transfers are not shown in the menu in the apps that I use for my IPhone and IPad, I do see these options in the menu on the player. Is this right? Many thanks in advance!