Question:
I see on the T8 website:
"Great transports rely on stable networks, and the T8 gives you plenty of options. The Gigabit Ethernet port is the default choice for serious listening. There is also an SFP fiber socket that breaks the electrical link to your network when paired with compatible modules and a fiber capable switch, which helps keep network noise out of the audio stack. That option is rare at this price and really helps in racks crowded with gear and routers. Wi-Fi 6 is built in for situations where wiring isn’t possible. It works well, but if you can run a wire, you should.
Flip the T8 over and you’ll find dual M.2 SSD bays, where you can install up to 16 TB across both slots to keep a massive local library inside the transport. Solid-state drives run silently, stay reliable, and boot quickly, making them the right match for a noise-sensitive digital front end. There are also USB ports on the rear for connecting external drives, giving you flexibility if you prefer simple plug-and-play storage.
Once loaded, scanning is quick, artwork displays cleanly, and the library view in the app makes local files and streaming services feel like one collection. If you blend a personal library with TIDAL or Qobuz, that integration is a big deal. The T8 can also pull from NAS drives and popular cloud platforms like Dropbox, Plex, Jellyfin, WebDAV, and Emby, turning it into a hub for nearly any library."
Does this ability to incorporate SSDs into the T8 obviate the need for my installing JRiver on my laptop?
