Why Choose a Dedicated Streaming Transport
A streaming transport does one job and does it with focus. It pulls your music from the network or local storage, handles the interface and control experience, and passes a clean digital signal to the digital to analog converter of your choice. There is no internal DAC to pay for or work around, which means you keep full control over the sound of your system by choosing the converter that matches your taste and your other components.
Specifications compared
| Specification | T8 | T10 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Streaming transport - digital outputs only; no DAC section and no analog audio output is listed in Eversolo's specification (an external DAC is required) | Streaming transport - digital outputs only; no DAC section and no analog audio output is listed in Eversolo's specification (an external DAC is required) |
| Digital Outputs | I2S/HDMI, AES/EBU, USB, coaxial, and optical | I2S/HDMI, AES/EBU, USB-A, coaxial, and optical |
| Analog Outputs | None - no analog output is listed in Eversolo's T8 specification | None - no analog output is listed in Eversolo's T10 specification |
| Streaming | — | Roon Ready, Spotify Connect Lossless, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, DLNA, and more... |
| Network | Wired Ethernet and Wi-Fi | — |
| Display | 6" LCD Touchscreen | 8.6" LCD Touchscreen |
| Control | EverSolo control app and on device touchscreen | EverSolo control app plus on device touchscreen |
| Power Supply | — | Custom O-Type Toroidal Transformer |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 315 x 88 x 230 mm / 12.4 x 3.46 x 9.06 in | 365 x 88 x 310 mm / 14.4 x 3.46 x 12.2 in (excluding foot pads); 98 mm / 3.86 in high including foot pads |
| Weight | Net Weight 4.5Kg (9.9 lb) | 6.3 kg (13.9 lb) |
| AES/EBU Output | Supports up to stereo PCM 192kHz 24-bit and DoP64. | Supports up to stereo PCM 192kHz 24-bit and DoP64 |
| Analog output | — | None (transport requires an external DAC) |
| Audio Clock | — | OCXO Clock system + Phase-Locked Loop Technology |
| CD Playback / Ripping | Support for external USB CD-ROM - playback and ripping functions (no CD drive is built in) | — |
| Chassis Material | Aluminium alloy | Aluminium alloy |
| Clock | Ultra-High Precision Femtosecond Clock (Eversolo product page; no clock row appears in Eversolo's specification table) | OCXO clock with 10 MHz external clock input |
| Coaxial Output | Supports up to stereo PCM 192kHz 24-bit and DoP64. | Supports up to stereo PCM 192kHz 24-bit and DoP64 |
| Control Methods | On-screen touch control, Android/iPhone/iPad APP control/Android TV | On-screen Touch Control, Eversolo Control, and Remote Control (supplied remote is dual-mode, supporting both Bluetooth and infrared) |
| Ethernet | RJ-45(10/100/1000Mbps) | RJ-45 (10/100/1000/2500Mbps) |
| External Clock Input | — | Supports external 10MHz / 25MHz clock input with 50Ω / 75Ω impedance |
| IIS Audio Output | Supports 8 output mode options. Supports up to stereo DSD512 Native and PCM 768kHz 32-bit. | — |
| Included Accessories | Power cable x1, TRIGGER cable x1, Remote control x1, User manual x1, Polishing cloth x1 | — |
| Internal Memory | 4G DDR4 +64G eMMC | 8G DDR5 + 64G eMMC |
| Isolated IIS Audio Output | — | Supports 8 output mode options. Supports up to stereo DSD512 Native and PCM 768kHz 32-bit. |
| Isolated USB Audio Output | — | Supports up to stereo DSD512 Native and PCM 768kHz 32-bit (only compatible with DACs that support the UAC standard). |
| Local playback | USB storage and network shares | — |
| Model | T8 | T10 |
| Music Services | TIDAL, Qobuz, HIGHRESAUDIO, Amazon Music etc. | TIDAL, Qobuz, HIGHRESAUDIO, Amazon Music, IDAGIO, Calm Radio, Internet Radio, TuneIn, Radio, Paradise, Deezer, SoundCloud, Presto Music, Apple Music... |
| Music Streaming | Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz connect, DLNA etc,. | — |
| Networking | — | 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, and SFP fiber |
| Optical Output | Supports up to stereo PCM 192kHz 24-bit and DoP64. | Supports up to stereo PCM 192kHz 24-bit and DoP64 |
| Packing List | — | Power Cable*1, Remote Control*1, User Manual*1 |
| Playback & Decoding | Supports up to stereo DSD512 and PCM 768kHz 32-bit. | Supports up to stereo DSD 512 and PCM 768kHz 32-bit |
| Power | — | AC 110~240V 50/60Hz Rated Power: 20W |
| Power Supply & Rated Power | AC 110-240V, 50/60Hz / Power consumption: 20W | — |
| Processor | — | 64-bit octa-core processor (Eversolo launch article; no CPU row appears in the eversolo.com specification table) |
| Roon | Roon Ready | Roon Ready |
| SFP Fiber Network | SFP modules are not included. Supports single-mode single-fiber, single-mode dual-fiber optical modules, and SFP network communication modules. | Supports Gigabit single-mode single-fiber and single-mode dual-fiber optical modules (SFP module not included) |
| Storage Expansion | Dual SSD slots support up to 2x8TB external SSDs, offering a total of 16TB of storage (*SDDs are not included) | Dual SSD slots support up to 8TB x 2 of expandable storage capacity (*SSD not included) |
| Streaming Protocols | — | Roon Ready, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, JPLAY Certified, NAA, DLNA, etc. (marketing copy) |
| Streaming services | Major streaming services supported via the EverSolo platform | — |
| Supported Music Formats | DSD(DSF,DFF,SACD ISO Support DST up to DSD512), MP3,APE,WAV,FLAC,AIF,AIFF,AAC,NRG,CUE | DSD (DSF, DFF, SACD ISO Support DST up to DSD512), MP3, APE, WAV, FLAC, AIF, AIFF, AAC, NRG, CUE |
| Supported Protocols | UPnP, NAS, SMB | UPnP, NAS, SMB |
| System Clock | — | Femtosecond Clock |
| USB Audio Output | Supports up to stereo DSD512 Native and PCM 768kHz 32-bit (only compatible with DACs that support the UAC standard). | — |
| USB Ports | USB3.0*2 | USB 3.0 * 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (2.4G+5G dual band) | Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (2.4G + 5G) |
Both models in the Eversolo transport lineup are built around this idea. If you already own a DAC you love, or you plan to invest in one, a transport lets you feed it a modern, well supported streaming front end without duplicating conversion hardware you do not need.
The Shared Eversolo Platform
Before comparing the two models, it helps to understand what they have in common, because much of the day to day experience is shared.
Control and the On Device Display
Both the Eversolo T8 and the Eversolo T10 feature a color touchscreen on the unit itself, so you can browse, select, and adjust playback without reaching for your phone. They are also both driven by the Eversolo control app, which gives you full command from your seat and makes multi user households simple to manage.
Networking and Roon
Each transport offers both wired Ethernet and Wi-Fi, so you can hard wire for the most stable connection or place the unit where a cable will not reach. Both are Roon Ready, which is a meaningful detail for anyone who has built a library and listening workflow around Roon. Drop either model into a Roon environment and it appears as an endpoint ready to play.
Sources and Streaming
The Eversolo platform supports major streaming services along with local playback. On the T8 that includes USB storage and network shares, so your ripped library and your favorite services live side by side in one interface. Because both units are digital output only transports, each one requires an external DAC to complete the signal path and produce sound.
Model by Model
Eversolo T8
The Eversolo T8 is a network streaming transport with no internal DAC, designed to be the digital heart of a system where the conversion happens downstream. It offers a color touchscreen for on device control, the full Eversolo app experience, and both wired Ethernet and Wi-Fi networking. It is Roon Ready, and it handles local playback from USB storage and network shares in addition to the major streaming services supported through the Eversolo platform.
The T8 suits the listener who wants a clean, capable transport that pairs cleanly with an existing DAC and keeps the interface tidy through both the on unit screen and the app. If your priority is a straightforward digital source that respects the DAC you have chosen, the T8 covers the essentials with confidence.
Eversolo T10
The Eversolo T10 is likewise a streaming transport with digital output only and no built in DAC, so it too is designed to route your music to an external converter. It carries a touchscreen color display and the same dual control approach through the Eversolo app and the on device screen. Networking is handled by Gigabit Ethernet along with Wi-Fi, and the T10 is Roon Ready.
Within the same Eversolo range, the T10 sits as the more advanced transport, with its Gigabit Ethernet connection called out in the official specifications. For the listener who wants the fuller expression of the Eversolo transport concept and expects to lean on a wired network backbone, the T10 is the natural target.
How the Two Compare
These are companions rather than rivals, both aimed at the same goal of feeding an external DAC through a polished, app driven interface. The T8 delivers the core transport experience with touchscreen control, wired and wireless networking, Roon Ready operation, and versatile local playback from USB storage and network shares. The T10 advances that same idea within the lineup, with its Gigabit Ethernet networking noted in the official spec sheet and its position as the higher model in the range.
Choosing between them comes down to how far you want to go within the Eversolo transport family and how central a wired, gigabit network path is to your setup. Neither adds an internal DAC, so both keep the door open for you to pair the converter that defines your sound.
Which Should You Buy
You already own a DAC and want a clean, complete transport
The Eversolo T8 is an easy recommendation here. It brings the Eversolo interface, touchscreen, app control, Roon Ready streaming, and local library playback to any system built around an external DAC.
You want the more advanced transport in the range
Reach for the Eversolo T10. As the higher model, it represents the fuller expression of the Eversolo transport concept, with Gigabit Ethernet networking listed in its official specifications.
Your library lives on USB drives and network shares
The Eversolo T8 explicitly supports USB storage and network shares alongside streaming services, making it a comfortable home for a local music collection.
You run everything through Roon
Either model works, since both the T8 and the T10 are Roon Ready and will appear as endpoints in your Roon setup. Let your networking preference and your desired place in the lineup guide the final call.
Let Us Help You Choose
AEA is an authorized Eversolo dealer with a showroom in Timonium, Maryland. Demo units rotate and not every model is always set up, so we invite you to contact us so we can arrange a listen and help you match the right transport to your DAC and your system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which should I choose if I already own a DAC and want a clean, complete transport?
The Eversolo T8 is an easy recommendation here. It brings the Eversolo interface, touchscreen, app control, Roon Ready streaming, and local library playback to any system built around an external DAC.
Which should I choose if I want the more advanced transport in the range?
Reach for the Eversolo T10. As the higher model, it represents the fuller expression of the Eversolo transport concept, with Gigabit Ethernet networking listed in its official specifications.
Which should I choose if I run everything through roon?
Either model works, since both the T8 and the T10 are Roon Ready and will appear as endpoints in your Roon setup. Let your networking preference and your desired place in the lineup guide the final call.