Red DDC vs Eversolo T8
The T8's bit depth is 32-bit against the Red DDC's 24-bit and its weight 7.5 kg (17 lbs) against 2 kg (4 lbs). Both share max sample rate (768 kHz) and dsd support (DSD512).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
AI-generated product photo — not official manufacturer imagery.
Red DDC
Holo AudioDigitalDACsStreamers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$850 - $1,066
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Red DDC
The Holo Audio Red is a network streamer and digital-to-digital converter (DDC), rather than a DAC or analog amplifier. It can receive digital audio over USB in DDC mode and reclock/convert it to I2S over HDMI, AES/EBU, coaxial S/PDIF, optical S/PDIF, and USB output. In network-streamer mode it uses a Raspberry Pi CM4-based platform and supports services and protocols including Roon Ready, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, UPnP, HQPlayer NAA, Squeezelite, and internet radio. The I2S HDMI pinout is configurable using underside DIP switches and is intended primarily for compatible Holo Audio DACs; I2S over HDMI is not a universal standard, so compatibility with other DACs must be verified. DDC mode is selected by connecting the USB source before powering on; the USB input then feeds the hardware converter and the digital outputs can operate simultaneously. Published specifications vary by hardware/firmware revision: standard listings commonly state up to PCM 768 kHz and native DSD512 on I2S, while USB output and newer or iCAT-tuned versions are documented up to PCM 1.536 MHz and DSD1024.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD512
- MQA Support
- No
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- USB 2.0 (USB-B), MicroSD slot
- Digital Outputs
- I2S HDMI, Coaxial S/PDIF RCA, Coaxial S/PDIF BNC, AES/EBU XLR, Optical Toslink, USB-A 2.0
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- v2
- Chromecast
- No
- Roon Ready
- Yes
- Spotify Connect
- Yes
- TIDAL Connect
- Yes
- Other Services
- Deezer, Web radios
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 220 × 46 × 146 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 2 kg (4 lbs)
Never published
- Analog Output — the maker never published this. Checked 30 sources on 7 Sept 2026
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions