A review by SoundNews said:
PROS:
-Simple & minimalist & future-fi
-Outstanding build quality, excellent I/O options
-Impressive component selection and power supply implementation
-This is the most feature-packed all-in-one unit we tried as of yet! There isn’t a function that DMP-A8 doesn’t already have
-Clean and highly resolving DAC section that spiced and sweetened the sound
-Outstanding timbre & tonality, going with an organic and natural presentation, instead of an ultra-linear one found on its smaller sibling
-Having a dedicated preamp section, you could easily bypass a preamp
-Great sound staging capabilities, getting layered and 3D-sounding
-On par with dedicated DACs at the same price point
-Sounds fun and technical at the same time
-The I2S output is a game changer
CONS:
Plasticky remote control
Roon Ready certification isn’t so ready (yet)