Eversolo v. HiFi Rose


Anybody had the chance to compare the HiFi Rose DAC/Streamer interface with what looks like a very similar UI on the Eversolo DMP-A8 & -A6? Not interested in DAC features, just the so-called "iPad-like" streamer/transport interface.

One particularly nifty feature of the HFR units is an A/V HDMI out (not just an audio ARC connection) that lets them display higher-resolution YouTube videos and the streamer’s menus on the TV. Not clear if the Eversolos’s ARC HDMI port can do the same.  I believe that the top of the line HFR also has an HDMI input that appears to be used as a passthrough.

I may have an Ayre EX-8 integrated amp inhouse very soon and that unit can be configured with a modular DAC & streamer.  The Eversolo and HiFi Rose external streamers are a possible alternative.  But I have no way to t demo most of these products in person, so any first-hand opinions would be very much appreciated.

 

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I am done with hifirose but I must admit their new streamer rs130b looks very nice.

It’s a great sounding unit, but I agree their app could use some refinement. If someone is looking for a streamer only hardware solution, it’s a good one. While their app evolves, the 130 can easily be used with something like mConnect.

Well,I can see that if you don’t already have a DAC, yes it can get more complicated. 

Simple, if you need a DAC and don’t have one, get the RS250. Otherwise get the RS130. It’s a darned good streamer.

Maybe I should have said yes, it is somewhat pricey. My first response doesn’t read well. 🙂