Comparing: Matrix Audio element X2 Pure and Eversolo DMP-A8.
| Name | Matrix Audio element X2 Pure | Eversolo DMP-A8 |
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| Launch Date | 2023-12 | |
| Price | $1,980 | |
| Manufacturer URL | https://www.eversolo.com/Product/index/model/DMP-A8/target/uXoirEESmeVKKmVViAFMcQ%3D%3D.html | |
| DAC | ESS 9039Pro x2 | AKM AK4191EQ + AK4499EX |
| LCD | Yes. 6 inch touch | |
| Audio Processor | XMOS XU316 | |
| OP-AMP Chip | OPA1642 | |
| HD-Audio Max | 768kHz 32bit PCM. Up to DSD512 | |
| Internet Music Services | Tidal, Qobuz, Highresaudio, Amazon, Deezer, Radio Paradise | |
| Streaming | Air Play, DLNA, Tidal Connect, WebDAV, UPnP | |
| Roon | Awaiting certification | |
| LAN Access | NFS, SMB, Web DAV, UPnP, DLNA | |
| Multi-Room | ||
| Operating System | Custom Android 11 | |
| SSD | M.2 NVME 3.0 2280 | |
| SSD Max Size TB | 4 | |
| CPU | ARM Cortex-A55 | |
| Internal RAM GB | 4 | |
| Internal RAM Type | DDR4 | |
| Internal Storage GB | 64 | |
| Other Storage | ||
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | |
| WI-FI | Wi-Fi 5. 2.4+5GHz | |
| TOSLINK Optical Input | ||
| Coaxial Optical Input | Yes. Stereo PCM 192/24, DOP64 | |
| Analogue Input | Yes. Balanced XLR. Unbalanced RCA | |
| Phono Input | ||
| Bluetooth Input | Yes | |
| USB Digital Input | ||
| XLR Output | Yes. Balanced | |
| RCA Output | Yes | |
| USB Digital Output | Yes. Stereo DSD512, PCM 768kHz 32Bit | |
| TOSLINK Optical Output | Yes | |
| Coaxial Optical Output | Yes | |
| HDMI Audio Output | No | |
| Headphone Output | No | |
| IIS Audio Output | Yes. Stereo DSD512, PCM 768kHz 32Bit | |
| Bluetooth Output | ||
| Subwoofer Output | ||
| HDMI ARC | Yes. Stereo PCM 192/24 | |
| XLR Specification | XLR Frequency Response 20~20 (+0.25dB). XLR Dynamic Range (dB) >128. XLR SNR >128. XLR THD+N <0.00009% (-120dB) @ A-WT. XLR Crosstalk (dB) >-121 | |
| RCA Specification | RCA Output Level (v) 2.1. RCA Frequency Response (kHz) 20~20 (+0.25dB). RCA Dynamic Range (dB) >125. RCA SNR >125. RCA THD+N <0.000010% (-119dB) @ A-WT. RCA Crosstalk > -121 | |
| EQ | ||
| Mobile App Remote | Yes. MA Remote | Yes. Eversolo Control |
| Bluetooth Remote | Yes. BTR-12 | |
| LCD Touch Control | Yes | |
| Control Systems | ||
| Power Supply | 110-240V 50/60Hz | |
| Rated Power (W) | 16 | |
| Dimensions (mm) | 388x248x90 |