Eversolo DAC Z8 - New brand to keep your eye on
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- Опубликовано: 6 авг 2024
- Eversolo DAC-Z8 is a new DAC on the market for $699. Read my written reviews with scores at iiwireviews.com/
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00:00 Into
00:27 Build and feel
01:44 Features
05:16 Sound - DAC
09:25 vs SMSL DO200 MKII
11:21 vs SMSL M500 MKII
13:56 vs Topping D90LE
18:17 Headphone out
19:46 Headphone-out comparisons
23:27 Final thoughts
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Excelente reseña como siempre ....muy facil de entender. Estoy suscrito a tu canal desde que me ayudaste a decidir por el SMSL SU9 hace ya 2 años. Ahora estoy en la búsqueda de una nueva alternativa y este EVERSOLO Z8 calza bastante en mis gustos, porque la verdad es que confío bastante en tus descripciones objetivas. Me encanta que los Chinos estén llegando tan alto con su tecnología ya que permiten aterrizar los precios que por años resultaban impagables para quienes disfrutamos de la música y del HiRes.
Saludos desde Puerto Montt, Chile.
SU9 pro review coming tomorrow... Please watch it before making your mind. Cheers!
Good review ; thank you.
Thanks! Love my Tradutto, cool runnings
Thanks for your continuous support! 🍻
always like your reviews and test tracks well done,
Great comparison!
Sigue empujando con mucha fuerza tu canal amigo....!!!!
Thanks! 🍻
And it has a volume knob! I like that.
Once I purchased all the audio I needed in my recent upgrade I simply stopped tuning in to You Tube Audio Channels. I enjoyed watching your review. You have an honest verbal continence. Very nice review.
Thanks for your enthusiasm.
Thank you for your support Daniel! 🍻
Thanks for sharing.
Still loving the Gustard R26. Thanks for that review!
I have bought and i like more the eversolo z8. I think depends a lot from the rest of the system
I hope you can review the Denafrips Pontus 2 in the future. It should be interesting.😊
항상 재미가 넘쳐요 ^^
신제품 소식 감사합니다 ^^
최고의 오디오 장비 소개 채널 ^^
That is easy for you to say.
Hi. Thanks you for your excellent honest and informative reviews. I was especially happy about this review, so much so I went straight out and purchased a Z8. It has not arrived yet but I am pretty sure it will be amazing. It will replace my Schiit Audio Modius, which has served me well. Once again, many thanks 🙂
Found the headphone specs for you:
Low Gain:
Output Level(Vrms)：1.2Vrms@0dBFS
Max Power： 45 mW@32Ω
High Gain:
Output Level(Vrms)：2.8Vrms@0dBFS
Max Power：26 mW@300Ω
The DAC specs are very much like the M500 MK III Same xmos and dac chip utilizing 8 channels (instead of 2 in the MKII) Same opamps ti OPA1612 (But z8 has 10, mk500III 9) I ordered it on a Blue monday discount because I can't wait until yours finally arrive, because I go into a gear frenzy which is not good ;).
THANKS SRBOLJUB,HOW ARE YOU DOING TODAY HOPE ALL IS WELL 🤗💚💚💚
A professional or a musician can feel and understand a lot of details. As an amateur, I am interested in two things about DACs and other audio components: if voices and music sound natural, that is, if you recognize the sound you would have heard in reality. Not mathematically, not with formulas, but with the ear of an amateur.
I was surprised by how distorted the human voice could be by certain speakers, DACs, or even by some software drivers.
It's true, there are certain genres of music where such "details" don't matter :))
Try SMSL D300!
true the fun vs monitoring dilemma will have no end, recognize your taste and pick accordingly
I currently have 3 DAC’S S.M.S.L M-400, Denefrips Pontus 2 and a Musical fidelity Tube DAC, What I have personally found is that the accompanying electronics Speakers, Amps
, cables etc impact the overall sound of the DAC. Believe it or not I find myself coming back to the Musical Fidelity tube DAC time after time. The tubes give a overall expanded presentation and still provide very good detail and while not as detailed as the Denefrips and S.M.S.L the Musical Fidelity sound stage is more pleasing and the built in pre-amp is great!
But as I have stated earlier a lot has to do with your system If you have a bright system the Denefrips ( it’s a warmer DAC) would be a great choice if you have a warmer system with larger speakers and drivers the Musical Fidelity or the S.M.S L would be a great choice.
Yup, system dependent for sure. Had the 400 and denefripps and it was actually the opposite with floor standers. The 400 had great grip to control the bottom end, and way sweeter, crisper mids and highs. The denefripps couldn't touch it in my rig.
Which Musical Fidelity?
@@OldBoy-USATube DAC by Musical Fidelity
Love your reviews, can you give me advice.
Eversolo DAC Z8 or Topping DX7 Pro+
?
Very detailed review, yet easy to understand presentation as always.
I really wish to see your comparison review with 'SPL Phonitor One d' in near future.
I know Eversolo DAC Z8 is not DAC/AMP and has many other very different features such as bluetooth and so on.
However I really want to know how different the sound is in between these two.
Thank you so much for reviewing on Eversolo DAC Z8 that I've been interested in a lot most recently.
that would need the optical input dac, unfortunately
but in short its 'hifi' sound vs 'monitoring' sound
First thing I thought was how nice it looked.
Eversolo now has two dongle dac/headamps the H1 and H2. Might be interesting for your channel.
Bedankt
Thank you for your support! Cheers! 🍻
How would compare this EverSolo DAC Z8 to the S.M.S.L SU-9 Pro. Thank you in advance.
best i dac i have never used
Can you put the volume into fixed mode so you can use as standalone dac and pair a separate preamp?
Between eversolo and gustard x26 pro, considering that gustard price is double, what you suggest to buy ( only for Dac sound quality. I m not interested in other functions) ? Thank you
My dx5 went into the same loop. I'm getting a k7 after listening to BTA30 pro and hiby r3pro with my speakers I'm convinced the DAC is around 20% important in a speaker setup.
Hope you could use warranty or any kind of return policy for DX5. They really messed it up with that. I can tolerate all sorts of small problems but this one effectively renders the whole device useless. And it's such a pity for it to happen to such a nice sounding model.
BTW, I'm also getting K7 in for a review. Hope it's good.
@@iiWiReviews thanks to amazon they gave me 80% back even after 2 months. topping replied to my email later but i doubt it would have been a better deal or a replacement would have been delivered within a week. a local dealer would be nice but i'll take amazon anyday given their unreal customer service experience.
@@iiWiReviews could you also ask for their linear power supply. i was hoping to get that at a later date.
The latest and greatest Sabre chip is 9039 Pro that new SMSL D400es has 🙂
What?! No way! I tuned that information out of my mind completely even though I've read about it. Ahh...getting old. 🤦♂️
Hi I am interested in DMP-A8, however there is an option to combine A6 as a streamer connected to the Z8 via coax (USB not possible?). Have you tried this combination and which in your view gives better sound quality. Thank you
Which one is better EverSolo DAC-Z8 or RME ADI-2 DAC FS?
Wondering how different the Z6 and the DMP-A6 DACs are. I think the DMP-A6 is just a Z6 with the streaming part added. The Z8 apparently a tad bit better than the Z6.
Danke!
Big thanks! 🍻
@@iiWiReviews You're welcome! Thank you for your informative and entertaining content.
I like your rewiews a lot. I have a question for you. Does a Eversolo dmp a6 me, make a good match with Topping a90d? Peter from Sweden!👍🏼
Both are very precise, highly revealing, and have lean tonality. If that sound signature is OK with you then it's OK.
Hi bro!i have the z8 after this review with cxa81 and warfedale 4,2 evo and its amazing comb for me!can u hel me with dac s db filter and hz its little difficult for me to calibrate!thanx from Greece God bless you!
So is it safe to say the midrange sounds a bit bright?
Would you prefer the Z8 over the SMSL m400?
Are the VU meters responding to audio level or are they fake?
Think this would be too bright for an MDR-Z1R?
How it compares with ADI-2 DAC ?
Does DSP hardware/software exist that can equalize the perceived SQ of the DACs you brought up in this review?
Short answer would be - no it doesn't. Slightly longer one is that DSP can manipulate frequency response but it cannot do anything about many other aspects. For example it cannot speed up the bassline that's sluggish or remove harshness and grain from the tone if DAC sounds like that, etc.
How is it compared the Aune X8 with the Sparkos SS3602 Op Amp purely on sound? Seemed like that was the dac to beat under $1000.
Well, it still is. I just don't use it in comparisons because that's not a factory state of that DAC and Sparkos don't fully fit without a bit of tinkering with feet.
Correction: the Geshelli Audio DAC is NOT a black box.
Hello, I have an SMSL D0300 DAC and I'm wondering if EverSolo Z8 is much different in terms of sound from SMSL? smsl sounds very spacious, but I would like a little more directness in the sound. Will EverSolo Z8 give me what I'm looking for?
Bro. It's all bullshit when volume matched. All the same. Don't be duped
Hello!
I own a Yamaha np - s303 streamer.
Should I just replace it with an Eversolo dmp-a6 or should I buy an Eversolo dac Z8 and use a Yamaha np s303 streamer as a digital transporter?
Thank you for answer.
I never heard that Yamaha streamer, but my advice would anyway be to go with DMP-A6. It's such a good streamer compared to anything else I've ever heard up to that price that I don't think it's realistic to expect older and cheaper s303 to be as good. So I would make an educated guess here that DMP-A6 would sound better on its own than S303 + Z8 combination.
I think you mentioned that there are (several?) filters in this Eversolo DAC Z8 - and if there is some choice, I am assuming that you left it on the default? And that if those were worth mentioning, you would have? VU meters is a novel thing on anything, but especially on a DAC. Any insight on what its internal power supply is?
I circled true the filters and noticed only minor differences with some, no differences with others... so not worth mentioning in my opinion. As for the power supply, it says that it is a low noise, low ripple, regulated power supply. From what I've seen in the images (I haven't opened it myself), it looks like a good quality SMPS.
@@iiWiReviews Understood - if the filters mattered, you would have mentioned them.
Најачи си брате! Настави само тако. Поздрав!
Это Сербский или Хорватский язык?
@@trubadyr99 Язык сербский! Учитывая, что раньше хорваты говорили на сербском языке и писали кириллицей, а так как они католики, то была создана латинская версия сербской письменности, а сегодня они пишут латиницей и говорят на сербском языке, кого они называли Хорватский! Это как разница в языке, на котором говорят в Санкт-Петербурге и Москве! Никакой разницы..... Обратите внимание! Латинский алфавит - это сербский алфавит! Этим шрифтом пишут многие православные сербы!
@@user-vr2qs3tb6r Интересно, спасибо.
I prefer equipment with Gravitas. So, build quality means the inside is likely, as not, Quality as well.
Che differenza c'e' con lo Z6?
Get the aune x8 with sparkos, save money. Yw❤
Than you for the great reviews and comparisons, how would you rate the eversolo z8 vs the smsl su-9 pro? Thanks
I would rate them in the same tier but with a slight preference for SU-9 pro if you don't need a head-amp.
Hi..nice review...did you try z6?
Ty
I haven't tried it.
@@iiWiReviews is dac eversolo far better than dac in eversolo streamer DMP A6?
TY
No it's not. I don't have Z8 with me anymore but I remember it sounding pretty much the same as DMP-A6. It's more about do you need streaming option or headphone output.
@@iiWiReviews tY..ili hvala...pozdrav iz Slovenije...
Hi 👋 dear, Can you give me the feedback regarding Cocktails audio N25 DAC with streamer. I am waiting for your positive response. Thanks 🙏. Where is ever solo DAC is made??
China I think.
Regarding the headphone output, do you think it is possible to drive an HD600 correctly? and how would you compare it to the aune s9c from the point of view of quality and sound signature?
I think they are very similar as DACs (line outputs) but S9C has better amp. More power, more punch and dynamics. Can't say in more details because I can't do a head to head comparison.
One last piece of information, if I were to purchase the eversolo for 300 ohm headphones would it be sufficient as an amp in your experience or has it been too long to remember?
It would work but not great (flat sound). I wouldn't buy it for that kind of use.
@@iiWiReviews Then I will purchase the Aune or the stack topping D90Se A90D. Thank you very much for your availability!
Are u doing SMSL M500 MK3. Would be good to compare to MK2
I will cover it... But it is stuck at customs clearance at the moment.
@@iiWiReviews bastards lol
Please, a need an answer. Can you youse RCA and XLR of this DAC at the same time? I want to use mu subs along with the RCAs for the amp and that's how I use my Topping E50. I will buy this one straight away, if it can do this
dont think any dac supports multiple amps
simultaneusly
Yes you can....
Both xlr and rca outs can be enabled simultaneously 🙂👍🏻
Use minidspHD to equalise your subs 👍🏻🙂👌
Wich one is better Eversolo z8 ot Earmen Tradutto?
Similar in overall quality but have different tonality. Tradutto is bassy and a bit darker up top. Z8 has less bass and more highs, makes for a very clean and a bit lean sound.
Is this a step above the DAC inside the DMP-A6?
In my opinion it is not, they have very similar sound.
My name is Mark and I'm a gimmick guy too.
it’s this dac better than the Hegel H90 Dac you used to have ??
It should be a bit cleaner and more dynamic. Not sure if it justifies the upgrade or how would it pair with H90 though.
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How come you've only done one IFI Dac review or am I missing some
It's not that I am ignoring iFi, I did 5 reviews on their products, of witch I bought two myself. But they're not really eager to send me review samples and I don't like paying out of my pocket for everything - it's not sustainable with this size of the channel and views it generates. It's pity because they do make good sounding products.
It's similar with Schiit too. They simply didn't respond when I asked for review samples. I purchased everything Schiit I had on this channel myself, paid shipping, import taxes... But I don't like puting in days of work for free (YT income barely covers my expenses after selling those products in such cases). So that would be it in a nutshell.
Smaller reviewers, especially the ones outside of big markets (US, UK, Canada, Germany, etc.) are just not interesting to many western brands. So if it seems that content is biased towards Chinese products, it's only because they're much more forthcoming to smaller reviewers like myself.
smsl m500 mkiii pls!!!!
ModelEverSolo DAC-Z8Display Screen3-inch LCD ScreenChassisAviation aluminum alloyDACES 9038ProAudio ProcessorXMOS XU316OPA ChipOPA1612*10Power SupplyLow noise switching power supplyBluetooth Audio InputQualcomm QCC5125 Bluetooth module, BT5.0
Support SBC/AAC/aptX/aptX LL/aptX HD/LDAC Bluetooth protocolUSB-B DAC InputCompatible with Windows (7, 10), Mac, Android and IOS
Up to stereo DSD512, PCM 768KHz 32Bit and MQAUSB-C DAC InputCompatible with Windows (7, 10), Mac, Android and IOS
Up to stereo DSD512, PCM 768KHz 32Bit, MQAOptical Audio InputUp to stereo PCM 192KHz 24Bit, DSD64 Dop and MQACoaxial Audio InputUp to stereo PCM 192KHz 24Bit, DSD64 Dop and MQAAnalog Audio OutputPreamp output: XLR (balanced), RCA;
Headphone amp output: 6.35mm single-endedUSB PortUSB2.0*1（only for firmware upgrade）Control MethodsRemote control, mobile APP control and knob controlHeadphone Impedance16-300Ω （low gain mode:16-32Ω/high gain mode: 32-300Ω）XLR Audio CharacteristicsOutput level(Vrms): 4.1Vrms@0dBFS
THD+N@A-wt: 0.000062%@1kHz（-124dB@1kHz）
THD+N@No-wt：0.000069%@1kHz（-123dB@1kHz）
Noise@No-wt:
I'm willing to bet that there was a conversation in the Eversolo board room that went something like this...
"How can we stand out in the already crowded affordable DAC market and sway the consumer away from Topping & SMSL?"
"Simple, Sir. We'll add a choice of software VU meters! The western world will buy ANYTHING with VU meters!"
LOL🤑Take my money!
New Brand but old company, Zidoo is the the parent company
Muy buena información pero pecan de mostrar solo la cara del relator en vez de mostrar imágenes del equipo ...
Knockoff a90
Little bit is nothing
I would never buy a DAC where I can only get network via WIFI
It's not a streamer.
It’s a DAC Jack
What?
Just ignore as usual a moron comment. Guy thinks Bluetooth antenna as a Wifi stuff not realizing that this DAC even doesnt have a WIfi😅 to begin with
Sir, who are u and what the hell u talkin about😂 confusion inception guaranteed
looks too much as an Smsl
This company exists since 2014 in Shenzen. They are very well known in media players. So, your idea of SMSL similarity can be put to sleep. Also, this is not the only DAC on the market. Check out Z6. Peace out!
Yeah, no measurements so all you say are words like warm, dynamic , full, juicy, punch, weight, solid, boldness, clarity, edged, focus, diffusion, extension. soundstage and that a SMSL has less bass. Again, it's just words that you are selling. All meaning less without measurements no scientific basis.
You have ASR for that. But if you ever realise that two DACs with very similar measurements actually have different tonality, soundstage, etc. you're welcome back to find out about those differences.
@@iiWiReviews Your reviews are as good as they sound to you in your room to your ears. They are 100% subjective. That means that in my house with my headphone they could theoretically sound different. So the only level playing field are measurements, which you dont provide. So for learning about aspects and looking at the form factors, what button does this and that, ok, everything else, I just tune out, so 90 sec are enough.
@@IsmaelMartinezPR Why so unhappy? He does a wonderful review. And brings the joy of listening and craving fun audiophile equipment. Amir and his minions can tolerate a dose of joy now and then. I don't sit down and listen to Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5 / Symphony No. 9 and think science LOL.
@@thebrooklinehero6975 Why characterize as unhappy. I am being totally realistic. Did I say anything not based in facts? The Music is the art and what is the objective. However to say I have Golden Ears and I can tell between 2 similarly priced (and known for their measurements as stellar) and say one has better bass. If anything I am advocating for these reviewers to up their game. Learn a bit and make measurements. You don't need expensive gear to do so. A proper AB test works just fine. in the mean time, these are just ads in new media.
@@IsmaelMartinezPR No need to advocate. He is doing great. You need measurements, go to ASR. You only need to measure once since its objective right? You need AB? Go do it your yourself.