Eversolo PLAY CD Edition Streaming Amplifier

Eversolo Play CD Edition Streaming Amplifier

Whether you're a passionate music enthusiast or an audiophile, the Eversolo Play Series will elevate your listening journey, becoming an indispensable part of your musical lifestyle.

The Play CD Edition is a streaming amplifier & CD player/ripper, combining Eversolo's wireless and streaming audio wizardry with built-in amplification all in one convenient device. The Play Series seamlessly integrates amplification, DAC, and streaming into a single unit, allowing users to enjoy lossless audio and effortlessly build a home Hi-Fi music system. Equipped with the high-performance 32-bit AKM AK4493SEQ DAC chip with VELVETSOUND™ technology, it achieves an SNR ≥109dB (A-wt) and ultra-low THD of 0.0037%. The Class D amplifier delivers robust power output of 60W at 8Ω and 110W at 4Ω, effortlessly driving bookshelf speakers to recreate every nuanced detail of live performances.

Key Features:

• 5.5-inch vibrant HD touchscreen display with fast response
• Class-D Amp with 2 x 60W @ 8 Ohms, 2 x 110W @ 4 Ohms and PurePath™ Ultra HD technology
• Play CD Edition adds CD playback and ripping with proprietary error-correction algorithms
• 32-bit AKM AK4493SEQ DAC chip with VELVETSOUND™ technology support up to PCM 768KHz resolution
• Eversolo multi-room system seamlessly interconnects multiple devices delivering synchronised music
• Room Correction enables acoustic correction via an external measurement microphone or smartphone mic
• RGB Light Ring volume knob supporting seamless colour switching
• EOS Audio Engine fully bypasses SRC (Sample Rate Conversion) limitations
• EVC Engine uses unique volume adjustment algorithm to precisely eliminate errors
• Supports TIDAL, Qobuz, IDAGIO, Amazon Music, TuneIn Radio, Presto Music, KKBOX, Radio Paradise, Deezer, and other leading platforms
• Roon Ready
• Extensive file format support up to DSD512 and PCM 768kHz/32Bit
• Multiple input & output ports for connecting other devices including HDMI ARC
• Dedicated Phono pre-amp inputs supports both MM & MC carts
• Dedicated Subwoofer output (RCA pre-out) with Smart Bass Management
• Supports external USB 3.0 OTG hard drives for local media consumption
• USB Audio output supports stereo DSD512 Native & PCM 768kHz/32Bit with USB Audio Class (UAC) protocol standards
• Seamless access to home computers & local NAS via LAN while supporting protocols like UPnP and WebDAV
• WOL network wakeup support (via wired Ethernet)
• CNC-machined unibody construction and high-strength aluminium alloy
• Full-Coverage Heat Sink
• All-new UX design by Eversolo

A version of the PLAY Amp without the CD drive is also available.

REVIEWS

5.5-inch Vibrant Screen with All-New UX Interaction

A 5.5-inch HD large display featuring a all-new UI interface ensures intuitive and smooth operation, with clear playlist visibility. From browsing your music library to switching playback modes, everything is within easy reach, making your music experience more convenient and immersive. The redesigned UX interaction enables track selection, favouriting, and other operations directly through Play's on-device display.

CD Edition

Eversolo Play CD Edition integrates an original Hitachi-LG optical CD-ROM assembly with a vibration-dampening chassis, significantly reducing operational resonance while ensuring stable disc rotation. Proprietary error-correction algorithms enhance compatibility with scratched or aging media. Additionally, it supports CD Ripper, enabling users to quickly copy tracks from CDs to the device.

*Only the CD Edition includes a CD-ROM drive

High-Performance Class D Amplifier

Utilising PurePath™ Ultra HD technology and advanced integrated feedback design with high-speed gate driver error-correction capability, this system achieves ultra-low distortion across the entire audio frequency range. Delivering robust power outputs of 60W (8Ω) and 110W (4Ω), it effortlessly drives various bookshelf speakers.

Full-Coverage Heat Sink

The bottom of Play series features an extensive thermal design with a large-area heat sink, effectively reducing internal electronic component temperatures and ensuring circuit board and chip stability. Every product detail is meticulously crafted for an uncompromised lossless music experience.

AKM AK4493SEQ DAC

The Play series incorporates AKM's premium 32-bit DAC AK4493SEQ, leveraging VELVETSOUND™ technology to dramatically lower harmonic distortion and noise during signal processing. The chip supports a wider dynamic range, enabling the device to accurately reproduce audio dynamics from subtle details to powerful impacts, immersing you in a live-performance experience.

Extensive Format Support

Supports a wide range of high-fidelity audio formats, including DSD, PCM, FLAC, APE, and WAV, with compatibility up to DSD512 and PCM 768kHz/32Bit. Delivers studio-grade master quality audio reproduction.

Multi-core ARM Streaming Module

A hardware module based on a high-performance multi-core ARM architecture, specifically optimized for streaming media scenarios. Integrated capabilities include codec processing, network transmission, and support for real-time audio processing and distribution.

EOS

Utilising a self-developed EOS audio engine, Play series fully bypasses SRC (Sample Rate Conversion) limitations, ensuring digital audio signals remain unaffected by secondary processing and delivers the most authentic sound reproduction.

EVC

The EVC engine uses a unique volume adjustment algorithm to precisely eliminate errors at different gain levels, ensuring that while adjusting the volume, the signal shape remains unchanged, thus providing the back-end DAC with more complete audio information.

THD

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) below 0.0037% @5W/1kHz, achieving near-lossless pure sound field to precisely reproduce musical details, rendering every melody with impeccable clarity.

PCM 768KHz 32Bit

Hardware decoding of high-resolution PCM audio sources, restoring millions of sampling points to accurately replicate the dynamic fluctuations and subtle frequency variations in music.

SNR

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) reaches 109dB (A-weighted), combined with a robust 110W power output under 4Ω load, effortlessly driving various bookshelf speakers to recreate the live sound experience.

DSD512 Native

Native direct-decoding architecture losslessly processes DSD512 ultra-high-bitrate signals, fully preserving the 1-bit raw modulation data of the original studio master tapes to recreate the authentic ambiance of the live performance.

Music Streaming Without Boundaries

Play series deeply integrates with TIDAL, Qobuz, IDAGIO, Amazon Music, TuneIn Radio, Presto Music, KKBOX, Radio Paradise, Deezer, and other leading platforms, enabling high-res lossless audio playback without additional devices.

Streaming Lossless Music

Supports streaming protocols such as Roon Ready, Qobuz Connect, and TIDAL Connect, enabling real-time track streaming via streaming services. Access tens of millions of tracks instantly - play anytime with a click!

Eversolo Control

The highly acclaimed Eversolo Control welcomes a brand-new update, featuring a fresh visual style and more user-friendly operation methods. Supporting iOS, Android, and iPad devices, it offers multi-device compatibility for effortlessly controlling Eversolo Play.

Multi-Room System

Eversolo multi-room system seamlessly interconnects multiple devices, delivering synchronised music to every space - truly transcending physical boundaries and embodying the concept of "music without boundaries". Whether you're in the living room, study, or bedroom, a single tap immerses the entire home in synchronised melodies, creating a immersive high-fidelity listening experience.

Cross-Platform Multi-Device Interaction

Quickly connect various Eversolo Plays via the mobile app, effortlessly adjust playback tracks and volume across devices. Seamless control, your music moves with your emotions.

Room Correction

Enables acoustic correction via an external measurement microphone or smartphone microphone, automatically detecting large living rooms and compact bedrooms. Intelligently eliminates environmental reflections to deliver flawless music immersion in every space.

WOL Network Wakeup Support

Empowers play with "on-demand readiness" intelligence, enabling remote wake-up of sleep/shutdown-state devices via LAN to balance efficient management and energy conservation.

*WOL (Wake-on-LAN) must meet the following conditions: Play series must be connected via wired Ethernet, and the device with the mobile phone control app must be on the same local area network.

Listen at Will

The "Listen at Will" feature of Play can automatically play randomly recommended tracks from both logged-in music services and your local music library, breaking away from the fixed styles of algorithmic recommendations to fill your music journey with surprises.

Bring Music to Life

Featuring retro dynamic VU meters and dynamic spectrum analyser visualisations, the Play series visually tracks musical rhythms, unlocking fun, immersive experiences.

Aluminium Alloy Body

Crafted with CNC-machined unibody construction and high-strength aluminium alloy, it enhances structural rigidity, effectively shields against external electromagnetic interference, ensures pristine audio signal transmission, while showcasing master-level precision craftsmanship.

PFC + LLC Power Supply

The optimal PFC-LLC configuration minimizes energy waste and reduces thermal loss. Incorporates NTC thermistors for temperature monitoring and overheat protection, suppressing inrush current at startup to safeguard amplifier.

Vibrant RGB Light Ring

Play series features a RGB light ring supporting seamless color switching: vibrant orange for Rock, serene blue for Blues, deep green for Country... transforming intangible melodies into visible lightscapes.

Multi-Band Professional EQ

Play series features a built-in 15-band graphic EQ and 10-band parametric EQ, supporting independent left/right channel adjustment. With 23 genre presets (including EDM, blues, classical, and jazz), it enables one-touch audio customization to craft your sound experience.

Smart Bass Management

Integrates intelligent bass control allowing precise crossover frequency and phase alignment. Enhances low-frequency articulation while ensuring seamless subwoofer-to-main speaker integration, delivering balanced sound.

HDMI ARC

Connect via HDMI ARC to your TV, transmitting hi-fi audio without extra cables, elevating your home entertainment experience.

MM/MC PHONO Input

Compatible with MM and MC turntables, providing high-quality phono inputs to seamlessly integrate classic analog sound into your Hi-Fi system.

Subwoofer Out

Dedicated subwoofer output designed specifically for bass enhancement, delivering more impactful music experiences.

Gigabit LAN & USB 3.0

Stable Gigabit Ethernet port and high-speed USB 3.0 connections are provided to ensure smooth transmission of high-bitrate music files with minimized latency.

USB 3.0 OTG High-Speed Interface

Connect your external portable hard drive to a high-speed USB 3.0 port via USB cable to expand your music library. Enjoy instant access and playback through the high-speed interface - no waiting required.

USB Audio Out

Full support for stereo DSD512 Native and PCM 768kHz/32Bit ultra-flagship audio specifications, strictly compliant with USB Audio Class (UAC) protocol standards, delivering pure digital audio streams for professional DAC devices.