Anyone compared I2S vs usb out to an r2r dac such as Denafrips Pontus or Venus and which connection you liked more?
Eversolo T8
I recently purchased a T8. So far I am very pleased with the SQ and the ios app. Qobuz direct is a bit iffy. The question I have for the forum is if the T8 is interrupted by a sudden power loss, it just won’t correctly reboot and I have had to do a hard reset with a paper clip.
Is anyone experiencing this ? I have the T8 plugged into a PS Audio P300. Does anyone have experience plugging the T8 into a UPS or does it reduce SQ?
thanks
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I have Gustard x30 and R30 I2S most pinpoint imaging, detailed but smallest soundstage and most analytical. if I was showing off my system to someone, I’d use USB. It’s very detailed and neutral. “Audiophiles” might find it “dry” or “sterile.” For listening hours on end, I prefer AES. |
@kumizi thanks for sharing. I may give the AES a try very soon and report back. I definitely stopped listening to reviewers because some say I2S the way to go along with sfp ex Hans Beekhuyzen and others such as IIWI saying USB is better with his Denafrips dac.
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@analoguefan I have used both USB and I2S from my T8 to my Denafrips Pontus 15th anniversary and for my ears the I2S is hands down the better performer. Simply more clarity and detail and great soundstage width and depth. I run this digital chain through my Hegel 390 via XLR and then from there to B&W 803Ns. |
@rjduncan Thank you for sharing👍 |
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