Aaarrghhh! I Need a Simple Transport

Early B. · « **on:** 19 Sep 2025, 12:37 am »

I can't find what I'm looking for. I just want a digital transport. That's it. I do NOT stream music, and I don't need a built-in DAC, preamp, amp, or any other crap normally associated with streamers. I don't even need to attach a hard drive; a USB stick is good enough. It can't get any simpler than that. The digital transport I want should have proprietary software and a high-quality clock. I've tried the free versions of Volumio and Moode, but they're inconsistent. I've also used the proprietary software from Lumin and Eversolo, and they're 10x more stable than the free stuff.

My question is -- does anything like this exist? I'm willing to consider DIY.

JackD · « **Reply #1 on:** 19 Sep 2025, 01:10 am »

The soon to be released T-8 might be your best bet or even the Rivo Plus. Their will be multiple places you can order the T-8 from with a good return policy. They should also show up on Amazon at some point but likely dealers first.

Bodhi · « **Reply #2 on:** 19 Sep 2025, 03:11 am »

What is your budget?

Early B. · « **Reply #3 on:** 19 Sep 2025, 03:14 am »

Quote from: JackD on 19 Sep 2025, 01:10 am

The soon-to-be-released T-8 might be your best bet, or even the Rivo Plus.

Oh, man!! I wasn't aware of the Eversolo T8. The price is right, and it's scheduled to be released next month. This is probably as close as I'm gonna get to what I want. I'm on it...

https://www.eversolo.com/Product/index/model/T8/target/tweTWW4iV0Deq7k9e%5Bld%5D3ulg%3D%3D.html#/

Early B. · « **Reply #4 on:** 31 Oct 2025, 06:08 pm »

UPDATE: I just purchased the T8, and it should arrive in a week or so.

JackD · « **Reply #5 on:** **Yesterday** at 12:29 am »

I got mine about two weeks ago and it works and sounds great so far. When you get it make sure you get it to the latest firmware. Likely the ones in stock are on the old one.