element S vs Eversolo T8
The T8's weight is 7.5 kg (17 lbs) against the element S's 2.4 kg (5 lbs) and its depth 230 mm against 245 mm. Both share max sample rate (768 kHz) and dsd support (DSD512).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$850 - $1,499
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the element S
Matrix Audio element S is a network music streamer/transport without a built-in DAC or headphone amplifier. It is designed to feed an external DAC through USB Audio, I2S-LVDS, AES/EBU, coaxial, optical, or USB DAC outputs, and it includes a 3.46-inch high-resolution touch screen for playback control and status display. The device supports local network and internet streaming functions and is aimed at users who want to upgrade an existing audio system with high-quality digital playback.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD512
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- USB Audio 1
- Digital Outputs
- USB DAC output, optical S/PDIF, coaxial S/PDIF, AES/EBU, I2S-LVDS
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- v2
- Chromecast
- No
- Roon Ready
- Yes
- Spotify Connect
- Yes
- TIDAL Connect
- Yes
- Other Services
- Internet Radio, local network streaming, DLNA/UPnP
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 240 × 58 × 245 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 2.4 kg (5 lbs)
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