Eversolo Play: an all-in-one amplifier, network player, DAC, and even CD player!

Amid the hushed bustle of High End Munich 2025, a compact unit draws the attention of both enthusiasts and the merely curious: the EverSolo play. Behind the lowercase name lies a clear ambition: to condense true digital hi-fi into a single, accessible, no-compromise device. Amplification, digital-to-analog conversion, universal streaming, touch interface, and even CD playback: the play does it all!

The play’s architecture: a synthesis of hardware and software

At the heart of the play, EverSolo has opted for a resolutely modern topology. Class D amplification delivers 60 watts per channel into 8 ohms (110 W into 4 ohms), enough to drive both compact speakers and demanding floorstanders, without overheating thanks to a one-piece machined aluminum chassis designed to dissipate heat across its entire base. The DAC audio converter AK4493, renowned for its musicality and compatibility with high-resolution formats (PCM up to 32-bit/768 kHz, DSD512), ensures faithful reproduction without artificial coloration.

The interface centers on a 5.5-inch touchscreen running a customized Android system. This platform, inherited from the streamers DMP-A6 Gen 2, DMP-A8, and DMP-A10, offers smooth navigation, multi-source management, and global search, capable of aggregating results from multiple streaming services and local libraries. The mobile app, a mirror of the touch interface, enables remote control and even room acoustic analysis via the smartphone to fine-tune sound reproduction.

Connectivity and compatibility: an open ecosystem

One of the play’s major strengths lies in its connectivity, rare at this price point. In addition to standard optical and coaxial inputs, there’s an HDMI ARC port for TV connection, an MM/MC phono input for a turntable, a subwoofer output with bass management, USB ports for external storage or an additional DAC, and even a version equipped with a CD player from Hitachi/LG, capable of reading and buffering discs for optimized playback.

On the streaming side, the list of supported protocols is impressive: Tidal Connect, Qobuz, Amazon Music, Deezer, TuneIn Radio, Spotify Connect, AirPlay, Roon Ready, UPnP, WebDAV. This openness ensures compatibility with virtually all current digital use cases, whether native streaming, network playback, or multiroom distribution.

Eversolo strategy: democratizing integrated hi-fi

With the play, EverSolo targets a broad audience, far beyond the tight circle of seasoned audiophiles. The device aims to simplify setups without sacrificing quality, replacing the amplifier, DAC, streamer, and even the CD player or turntable. This “all-in-one” approach meets a growing demand for streamlined systems that are easy to install and operate, yet capable of competing with more expensive separates.

The price positioning (€699 for the standard version, €799 with CD player) puts the play in direct competition with references like the BlueSound Powernode or Cambridge Audio Evo, while offering a richer touch interface and connectivity. The inclusion of software room correction—rare at this level—signals a desire to deliver features usually reserved for higher-end gear.

Concrete uses and atypical scenarios

The play adapts to a multitude of configurations. In a minimalist living room, it becomes the hub of a discreet stereo system, controlled at your fingertips or via smartphone. In a multiroom setup, it can be deployed across several rooms, each unit synchronized for uniform distribution, with independent control of volume and sources. Vinyl lovers benefit from a quality phono input, while CD collectors can rediscover the pleasure of physical media without multiplying components.

Advanced library management, capable of indexing both local files and online catalogs, will appeal to music lovers, while Roon Ready and AirPlay compatibility will reassure Apple ecosystem users and connected audiophiles.

Critical perspective: promises and limitations

While the play impresses with its versatility and rich feature set, a few questions remain. The quality of the software room correction, promising as it is, will need to be evaluated against dedicated hardware solutions. As for the Android interface, however smooth, will it measure up to market benchmarks? Finally, the choice of a Class D amplifier and an AK4493 DAC, while ensuring precise and dynamic reproduction, may still leave purists accustomed to more ambitious electronics wanting more.