Eversolo DMP 8 audition going poorly...

Evaluating as a standalone streaming player.

8 hours run time. So far sounds dull and lifeless.

Streaming Qobuz only
DH Labs ethernet
Zavfino Fina power cable
Zavfino Fusion XLR interconnects

DMP 8 settings

DSD audio: native (default was DSD over PCM - sounds the same)
Volume: max
DAC filter: short delay slow roll-off (default)

Any ideas from other DMP 8 owners?

macg1907-17-2024 4:19am

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mapman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 22,898 posts 07-20-2024 at 12:23am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Also I read the thing has dsp built in which is a fabulous feature. Have you tried to use it to tweak the sound?
mapman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 22,898 posts 07-19-2024 at 10:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It’s always interesting when a product measures well indicating quality design and execution but then someone finds the sound inferior. What to make of that? Who is right? The numbers or the person? Or both. Numbers are not subjective. Opinions are. You can argue either doesn’t matter but not both. It’s a dilemma of sorts with no answer that has all the cards.
mapman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 22,898 posts 07-19-2024 at 10:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Well it is not inexpensive so one would hope for good overall performance for many years.
mapman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 22,898 posts 07-19-2024 at 04:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hmm, well consider this: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/eversolo-dmp-a8-balanced-streamer-dac-review.55826/
mapman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 22,898 posts 07-18-2024 at 01:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @macg19: Dull and lifeless compared to what?

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