Eversolo DMP-A8

You can't have more than one output selected and working at the same time with the A8. 

You could use all the A8 outputs you want connected on other devices but you must toggle between them.

NOTE: you should use mode 5 in the LAIV for the I2S and A8 otherwise it will reverse the channel right and left.  By default, the dac reset to Laiv everyt time you turn it on/off.

Understood.   That is an app/SW dependency.   You let me know once you connect the I2s out, if any other outputs are active.  Let me know otherwise.

“However, you need to specify ONE input and ONE output.  So once you specify your digital source you can't specify an analog input at the same time.  And once you specify a digital output you can't have an analog output at the same time.”

Except, you can specify XLR+RCA for your analog output, and use them both simultaneously. I do this in order to connect my powered subwoofer. However, I recognize that this doesn’t help the OP with what he’s trying to accomplish. 

Thanks guys. I never did go with the Eversolo in the end. The less than favourable comments on AG regarding Firmware issues and general customer support put me off.

I stuck with my Innuos Zen Mini mkiii 

A smart move.    It’s too bad because the A6 isn’t a bad box but they try to come off as the new , better streamer company.   There’s  a reason they are $899.   
 

I feel for anyone spending $3700 on their A10 , they are getting the exact same level of support as their entry to streaming  which still has issues.   If I spent almost $4k and was told to roll back FW when there is a bug I’d be pissed.