EverSolo DMP-A6 Gen 2 Streaming DAC at Vinyl Sound Buffalo, NY USA The DMP-A6 Gen 2 is a high-resolution streaming DAC and preamplifier from EverSolo (Shenzhen, China), available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY, USA. Building on the acclaimed original DMP-A6, the Gen 2 adds an ultra-low-noise linear power supply with noise below 40 µV, HDMI ARC input, 12V trigger output, and Wake-on-LAN to a platform centered on dual ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chips, the XMOS XU316 audio processor, and a fully balanced circuit with XLR and RCA outputs. It supports PCM up to 32-bit/768 kHz, native DSD512, and full MQA decoding, and is Roon Ready with native apps for Tidal, Qobuz, Amazon Music, and more. The DMP-A6 Gen 2 is available to audiophiles across Western New York at Vinyl Sound, an authorized EverSolo dealer in Buffalo. Dual ES9038Q2M DACs, Linear Power Supply, and Fully Balanced Circuit The DMP-A6 Gen 2 uses two ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chips in a fully balanced dual configuration, each independently handling one audio channel from decoding through to the analog output. The OPA1642 output op-amp provides low-noise, transparent signal amplification through the balanced output stage. The key Gen 2 upgrade over the original DMP-A6 is the introduction of a linear power supply that reduces noise to below 40 µV, providing a purer and more stable power source for the audio circuits compared to the switching supply of the first generation. The fully balanced circuit runs from the DAC stage through to the XLR output, delivering lower crosstalk, reduced distortion, and greater dynamic range than a single-ended topology. Two DOH chips support HDMI DSD native multichannel output and D2P 5.1 passthrough. The XMOS XU316 third-generation 16-core audio processor handles DSD512 Native and PCM 768 kHz / 32-bit decoding via USB, with full MQA support. The EOS (EverSolo Original Sampling-Rate) audio engine bypasses Android's system sample rate conversion to preserve native file resolution throughout the signal path. Streaming, Gen 2 Connectivity Additions, and Local Playback The DMP-A6 Gen 2 supports native streaming from Tidal, Qobuz, Amazon Music, Apple Music, Deezer, and Spotify via the 6-inch LCD touchscreen and EverSolo Smart Control app. Roon Ready certification, Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay, DLNA, and UPnP cover all major network audio protocols. The Gen 2 revision adds HDMI ARC input for receiving TV audio through the DMP-A6's DAC stage, a 12V DC trigger output for automated power sequencing, and Wake-on-LAN for remote power-on via the app over a wired network connection. Bluetooth 5.0 via the Qualcomm QCC5125 module supports SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX LL, aptX HD, and LDAC. A single M.2 NVMe SSD slot (up to 4 TB, sold separately) enables onboard local music library storage via the EverSolo Music Library. A 10-band parametric EQ, VU meter display, and six selectable digital filter profiles are included. Key Features Dual ES9038Q2M DACs in Fully Balanced Configuration: Two ESS Sabre chips in independent left/right channel configuration for reduced crosstalk and improved dynamic range. Ultra-Low-Noise Linear Power Supply (
