Thoughts on Eversolo T-8

There are a notable number of posts where Eversolo units have failed and often have firmware - software bugs. Also of non-existent or spotty support. So, if you go ahead, make sure you get it from a dealer that will protect you in case you have trouble.

Those are more red flags than I would go with. But they are supposed to sound pretty good. Also, research the app used to control the unit... if this isn’t great you’ll be pulling your hair out. 

Theo, I've had the T8 now for a month and it's already seen heavy use in my system...approx 12 hours a day. It's been rock solid, not one issue. And the sound is phenomenally good, with the words 'composed' and 'nonfatiguing' first coming to mind. I find myself saying, "Man does that sound good" 10 times a day! I have it connected via usb to a Schiit 2/64 DAC and then thru an all-tube front end to either Spendors or Dynaudios. This thing makes me smile, and the UI is awesome...glitch free and fast. Time will tell if it's reliable, but for now, it rocks.

@ghdprentice — there are many more posts from people who say “I’ve heard about problems with Eversolo products” than there are from people who actually say “I have had a problem.” This serves to make the problem seem greater than it truly is, when in fact, such secondhand accounts of someone else’s problems are really meaningless. I currently own an A10, and previously owned an A8. Both of them have performed flawlessly and sound great. I don’t believe the actual number Of problems with Eversolo products is actually significantly greater than that with many other products.  However, I will admit that their customer support could be a little more robust — but that’s only if you actually need customer support. I haven’t.

I have one and just sent in the request for a RMA to the dealer to return it just a few days before the 30 day limit.

I compared to the Holo Audio Red and Lumin U2 Mini for many hours and what I found was the Eversolo is actually missing information in the music. Where there are layered vocals with echos in the background those echos are missing but they are completely well defined and heard with the Holo Red and Lumin.

I also found the Eversolo was not a good synergy with some DACs depending on connection type and in some cases sounds very harsh.

I have many other streamers: Aurender A1000, Lumin U1, Lumin U2, Denafrips Arce and Arcas, and they all provide more details in the music and a more pleasant listening experience.

If I could recommend just one streamer best bang for the buck get the Holo Audio Red.

If you want a gizmo to play with that has lots of bells and whistles get the Eversolo.

The T8 sounds like a high value product, but if you’re concerned about reliability and/or customer support you could look for a used Innuos Zen Mk3 that pop up used for around $1800.  And its Sense app is widely regarded as the best out there, which is not a small consideration as well.  Best of luck.