Thoughts on Eversolo T-8

Well these threads cann be funny. I think you here about failures for Eversolo, is because they sell so many. What is the percentage of failure ? Also I have read about people liking the T8 over the Holo Red ? So really you have to take a consensus from many to truly evaluate a best guess, as that is all it is a guess.

Interesting regarding the Holo Audio Red. If it is the consensus that it is that good then the Mercury 3 Dac/streamer is a no brainier because it's actually better in every way. And it's cheaper and Made in America.

@calieng  Thank you for your feedback on T8 and Holo Red.  How is the Holo Red compared with T8 in terms of tone.  Does Red sound noticeably warmer?  

Regarding the Red, I have heard that although it is warmer, its upper mids can sound a bit glary and sharp (compared to the Mercury V3). Others have commented that its forward presentation makes the imaging stand out more, but that attention-grabbing character can make it sound less natural or realistic (than the Ultra Rendu).

While sending the T8 back (due to hints of brightness), I also considered replacing it with the Red. However, given the mixed reviews, I may need to continue the journey again. Fortunately, the Rivo Plus continues to serve me well in my first rig.

I think T8 a leading contender in its price range in regards to what it brings to the table overall and I would easily say give it a try.

Not the same, but have heard A8 and loved it.  

Others I have considered in general price range after extensive research:  Fiio and Cambridge.

Currently I am using Roon with WASAPI on Windows and asynchronous USB  out to Topping DAC using Topping provided USB driver. Highly recommended!!! Results are so good I am holding off with a dedicated streamer for the foreseeable future, but T8 is probably the leading contender at present were I to go there.

Given current outstanding results using a common PC  as Roon streamer with a quality DAC, I have no plans whatsoever to go full hurdle into expensive boutique brand high end audio streamers,  though many who have rave about them.

If you have aynchronous USB-2 option to use with your Bluesound and very nice CHord DAC, and have not tried it, I suggest trying that first and compare before switching streamer source device.    THere is a good chance you might hear a significant difference simply by changing IC approach to asynchronous USB where the very high quality CHord DAC would take  charge of the clock.