Eversolo DMP-A8

Understood.   That is an app/SW dependency.   You let me know once you connect the I2s out, if any other outputs are active.  Let me know otherwise.

“However, you need to specify ONE input and ONE output.  So once you specify your digital source you can't specify an analog input at the same time.  And once you specify a digital output you can't have an analog output at the same time.”

Except, you can specify XLR+RCA for your analog output, and use them both simultaneously. I do this in order to connect my powered subwoofer. However, I recognize that this doesn’t help the OP with what he’s trying to accomplish. 

Thanks guys. I never did go with the Eversolo in the end. The less than favourable comments on AG regarding Firmware issues and general customer support put me off.

I stuck with my Innuos Zen Mini mkiii 

A smart move.    It’s too bad because the A6 isn’t a bad box but they try to come off as the new , better streamer company.   There’s  a reason they are $899.   
 

I feel for anyone spending $3700 on their A10 , they are getting the exact same level of support as their entry to streaming  which still has issues.   If I spent almost $4k and was told to roll back FW when there is a bug I’d be pissed.  

I have the A8 for already 6 months. It gives me great choice of options, but I use only one: direct connection of XLR outputs to my Benchmark AHB2. The sound and stage are perfect for my taste and that is what matters. I have hooked up my Marantz AV8802A with the Benchmark using an XLR splitter to join the two paths before the amp. Since I listen either stereo music from the A8 or enjoy Dolby rendering of a movie the arrangement works fine. I chose the most direct connection between the A8 and the amp even if I were confident in the Marantz. Volume is controlled from A8 app and I do not change it often listening at 75-80 db.