I too am trying to figure out if…ONLY using Eversolo as a streamer ONLY…does it matter what gen or if a 6 or 8, etc…Just a streamer it should perform the same, yes?
1 Like
From what i can gather, yes. I mean maybe they would use a different processor in their flagship 10? I doubt you would hear it.
However IF you just need a streamer, then something like a Aurender 100 or 150 will greatly surpass what is in the Eversolo. But if you need the features or just like the screen then there is a trade to be made…as always…
1 Like
Surpass it how?
When using an Eversolo strictly as a streamer into a DAC, if you use USB or I2S digital output, the clocking takes place in the outboard DAC. Likewise, the op amps are in the analog circuit when using the Eversolo’s internal DAC to analog out. So as a streamer only connected via USB, despite what YouTube “reviewers” say, the Master Edition shouldn’t be any different than the standard A6. Some of those reviewers used the coax digital out, where the clock is in the circuit, however, so they are flawed in their evaluation of streamer only. The A8 does have I2S output which is the superior connection, but supposedly the pin configuration is reversed for L and R from PS Audio, requiring a custom HDMI cable.
The A10 does use an isolated USB output (?galvonically isolated), which might offer some improvement but at a huge difference in price. Streaming only is not what the A10 is designed for and would be a waste of money possibly.
1 Like