AIYIMA T8 Preamplifier Bluetooth Headphone Review

I was pleasantly surprised, especially considering the price. I was looking through a Dayton amp and couldn't believe there were optical inputs on a unit with a tube preamp. Maybe the tube is just a gimmick, but I enjoyed playing PS5 through the optical TV in Aiyima. The preamp boosted the weak optical output, so now I can keep the power amp on standby and use the Aiyima remote to adjust the volume. The sound quality was much better than the TV through an optical converter to a cheap optical…

This tube amp is the most compact desktop solution I've ever had, packing all the essentials into a small package that's only slightly larger than the palm of your hand. The metal case made a really good impression on me when I first got the preamp and it only worked the first time I plugged it in. Some of the features, such as B. Double-tapping the dial to change the output had to read the manual, but it's pretty easy to use. . Sound performance depends on each person, but I have no complaints

This is my first experience with tubes and I love it! It brings a new dimension to music. I also hooked it up to a Crown 1502 and it achieves all the detail, clarity and breadth that I wanted with my Nad 748 preamp and 10-band EQ. I set the tone controls near the center and this brings clarity, naturalness and richness to my varied recordings. The board is great and the quality is good. I connected it through the headphone output (which I was told has a better chip). One thing I've noticed is…

So I wanted to add streaming capability to my old receiver in my office. As I started looking for options, I realized I needed a few key features. Bluetooth, analog and digital inputs provide an analog output for integration into my system. I also wanted a remote control to control the system. Most Bluetooth receivers on the market do not have a remote control. Then I saw the Aiyima T8 which seemed to have all the features I wanted. Volume, tone, and input controls were all available via the…

Components are a bit outdated but great value. The ES9018K2M DAC can be found in slightly older but more expensive DACs like the $400 MSRP Topping DX7 (which debuted in 2017 and is now being discontinued). The NJW1194 IC is also being discontinued and I suspect that's how Aiyama managed to push those budget prices up. I'm pretty sure the tube is purely aesthetic - just a decorative addition to a solid state amp. Nevertheless, I think it's good that the lamp is partially protected from damage…

I wanted to try a tube preamp and saw it, so I decided to try it. I wanted USB and optical input options with Bluetooth. I use it for my desktop setup in combination with the Aiyima A07 to drive bookshelf speakers. I connected it to my Windows 10 PC via USB, plug and play, no need to install drivers. The remote control is simple and works. Incidentally, the handset on and handset off buttons on the remote control are deactivated. The button on the device is a rotary encoder, i.e. graduated…

I tried to choose between the Aiyima T8 and the Douk P1 but this one won me over due to the remote control and optical input which the P1 doesn't have . This (with Aiyima A07 power amp) replaces the SMSL AD18 coming into my garage. I needed a versatile, inexpensive and small preamp for my bedroom and this is perfect for my needs. This and the A07 currently power the Emotiva B1+ speakers. My audio source is a Chromecast Audio connected to the T8 via an optical input, and while the Saber…

I didn't want a surround sound system for my setup, but true power amps are professional audio systems with no remote control capability. This combination of preamp and crown amp is perfect. I get that nice warmth from tube amps, which I've come to love. I use the optical input for the preamp and the corona amplifier. All other inputs are great too. The red knob uses a rotary encoder that can be pressed to select an input and turned to adjust the volume. I've seen some use optical cables and…