Is soundstage the only difference between the T8 and Lumin?
Eversolo T8 vs Lumin U2 and Laiv Harmony DAC
Tested the Eversolo T8 for a couple days now.
Some quick points:
In a stereo setup with USB to Fezz Audio Equinox tube DAC with Fezz Lybra 300B amp and Harbeth HL5+ XD speakers against the Lumin U2. The Eversolo is compressed between the speakers. Sound stage is just within each speaker and vocals very centered. The Lumin U2 extends the sound stage about 10 feet outside the speakers either side and much more 3D depth. Instruments and vocals much more in real positions rather than compressed to center.
In headphone setup with LAIV Harmony DAC to Woo Audio WA22 balanced tube amp and Focal Utopia. USB sounds more organic but a little less clear. I2S sounds more detailed but has a slight harshness. Almost like the I2S connection is not perfectly matching to the LAIV I2S input. Compared to Denafrips ARCE into Ares 15th with I2S I would say the Denafrips is a little warmer and more musical with good sync between streamer and DAC.
Just some initial thoughts. Overall for the price it is a good streamer. Lumin U2 is much much better.
I'll wait for the LAIV streamer and return the Eversolo.
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@shooter41 I thought the T8 didn't have a DAC |
I can only say the USB implementation on the Lumin is better than the Eversolo (and associated internal components - clock chips etc) based on the difference in soundstage and clarity when connected to the Fezz Audio DAC. Neither the Fezz or the Lumin have I2S to compare with the Eversolo I2S. I did not try COAX or Toslink to compare. So if you are using I2S connection then the Eversolo wins by default. Having said all that my Denafrips ARCAS mated to the Pontus 15th R2R DAC is the absolute best sounding combo that I have. That is running a Woo Audio WA33 headphone amp. It is all about synergy between the components so every different combination may give different results.
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