@calieng Thank you for the feedback. Coincidentally, the EverSolo A6 was the first higher-priced streamer I purchased, but I ended up returning it after a lengthy audition. I don’t think it’s worth the hype. It wasn’t a system-matching issue in my case either. I later acquired the Rivo Plus and was very happy with its sound quality.
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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@calieng none taken. In the end we just trust our ears and the improvements I'm hearing are good enough for me. I'm curious though what you we're hoping to gain by getting streamers at this price point? |
@mrdecibel Yes. And better sound quality allows us to better hear all aspects of the performance. As an example, a few months ago, I listened to Angela Hewitt's recording of the preludes and fugues after a gap of some years. I was struck by qualities of the sound and wondered what piano she played and found that she was a Fazioli artist. This led me to find out why she chose that instrument, to learn about the company, and her approach to playing. Great SQ allows us to hear more of what the artist has invested, in the broadest sense, in their performance. But yes, I do sometimes have to catch myself, realizing I am lost in the technical aspects of the sound, especially if I have made a change to the setup, and have to remind myself to listen to the music NOT the sound! After making a change it is not unreasonable to critique the effects of the change, to evaluate whether this will enhance the experience of listening to the music; will we hear more of what the artist is striving for. |
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