Thoughts on Eversolo T-8
I have been using a Bluesound Node, most recent model, as a streamer with a Chord Hugo TT-2. With a limited budget I am considering the Eversolo T-8 as a streamer transport. Has anyone either listened to, or own one? If so what are your thoughts and anyone have suggestions in the under 2000.00 threshold as a standalone alone streamer transport?
The Eversolo T8 is better than the Bluesound Node Icon USB out as a streamer. I would say noticeably better. (I compared the Bluesound for several hours as well). My prior post was that the Holo Audio Red ($950) I2S out was better than the Eversolo ($1350) I2S out and noticeably so. The Eversolo sounds slightly veiled in comparison and as I said losses some fine detail as a result. It's a trade off - do you want something with a fun screen or something that sounds better.
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@calieng Did you have an upgraded LPS with your Node Icon? That’s very interesting about the Holo Red — does that have an LPS and how’s the app with that? |
The Bluesound Icon was stock. It is just a spare all in one unit I have whenever I need a source for testing some other gear. Yes the Holo Audio Red has built in LPS and the CNC aluminum case is cut to encase it for shielding. You can run Volumio or Ropieee but also as Holo Red software. It is totally bare bones but sounds amazing. Simpler is better. I have one set to dedicated Tidal Connect feeding a Holo Cyan 2 via I2S and it competes with anything else I have. Another Red is on order to replace the Eversolo T8 I returned today. |
As your next upgrade, I would recommend switching to Qobuz. Streamers are designed to get the maximum fidelity from a streaming service, so they only support high quality well established ones. Qobuz is pretty universally accepted as the best. By doing this you will increase the sound quality of your system and open yourself to world of high end streamers should you want to go there.. |
