Quick Eversolo T8 Review

@sr71_17974 Hi, Larry...

The DMP-A8 is a streaming DAC with analog outputs. The T8 is a streaming transport with solely digital outputs. If you’re not specifically seeking to use your own (separate external) DAC, the DMP-A8 will serve your purpose. If you have a DAC of your own preference, the T8 will likely serve better. There are other features/factors as well. For example, DMP-A8 has ARC input, so if you’re integrating movie/show streaming into the same audio setup, you’ll want the DMP-A8 since it has ARC input. It also has coaxial and optical S/PDIF inputs so you can attach, say, a CD player. The T8 does not have any digital inputs; it is designed to maximize performance as a streaming transport and leaves other functionality off the table to minimize potential for noise/interference.

-Ed

Well I decided to go the route of getting my DMP-A6 repaired by Forte.  They are very nice people and if this experience goes well, I am likely to buy my T8 from them as well.  I want to thank @tyray for his post mentioning Forte. Otherwise I never would have found out that they do service as well.  I am much more likely to buy an Eversolo product now there is US based service. I will wait a little until there are a but more reviews and comparisons before getting the T8. I am posting these and spreading the word so that Eversolo owners can have a good repair option. 

Spotify is now offering hi rez....does the T8 support it? Thanks

It supports Spotify Connect.

I was using a PC as my streamer, with Roon, for my desktop stereo and just changed over to a T8 Eversolo streamer. I am still using Roon with the T8, which resides on my PC as part of the network. I am using an Audio GD R8 Mk2 for a DAC, connected to the T8 using an I2S cable (Audioquest Vodka), an EX-M-1+ Kinki Studio integrated amp, and Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor speakers on my desk, and I have a single subwoofer, as well. A USB cable also connects the DAC to my PC so I can listen to internet based videos, YouTube, etc from the PC. Ethernet cables connect the T8 to the internet and to my PC. The improvement in fidelity of the T8 is simply amazing!

I did not realize the noise of the PC streamer until I heard the difference changing to the T8. The difference in sound quality is striking, but in a way...somewhat subtle. My best description is a substantial increase in fidelity. The sound projects from such a quiet background. The imaging presentation is a substantial improvement. I am very pleased with the T8!

T.M.