T01 Digital Audio Player

The T01 motherboard uses a dual PCM1792 chip as well as the same OPA1622 x4 found in the A01. That means that the difference in sound is all about different DAC chips, and as expected – it’s not that big actually. The T01 is also the weakest on paper, supporting only 24/192, and it decodes MQA x4, in comparison to 32/384 and MQA x8 in the other motherboards.

The difference between the A01 and T01 is not huge, but it’s noticeable. A01 is fuller, more natural, and laid-back, while the T01 is leaner and brighter sounding, especially in the vocals area and in the treble.

The bass is quite similar to the one found in A01, but it’s slightly less emphasized and has less body. Nonetheless, it’s still a fun and thick-sounding bass which will give you that great sense of rhythm and head-bobbing ability.

The Midrange is a similar story to the lower frequencies. It is less laid-back, leaner, and more neutral sounding, Take Fleetwood Mac for example – Stevie Nicks’s vocal shines when it gets just a little bit more edge supplied by the T01, providing a more forward and inspiring timbre.

Treble is where these two start to sound quite different. The T01 is brighter, more pronounced, and more detailed than the A01, which is more smooth and more delicate. If you’re a metalhead or you’re into stuff like The Weeknd or Post Malone, then you’ll gonna enjoy that edge in the treble more than A01’s laid-back presentation.

The soundstage is slightly more open and spacious than the A01, but it’s not a big difference. The imaging and separation are a touch better, providing a better experience with more spacious music genres, such as symphonic or Pink Floyd stuff.

Comprehensive Choices of Digital Interfaces

High-quality digital transport to work with a wide range of desktop/portable digital audio devices. Functioning as a Hi-Res DAC for your computer. Supports DSD output, DoP or D2P.

It Provides Up to 600mW, Fully Discrete Headphone Amplification with a 4-channel fully balanced design, delivering 600mW per channel @320. Implemented with low-noise audio grade JFET (Junction gate Field-Effect Transistor) and BJT (Bipolar Junction Transistor) in Class AB mode. Outstanding frequency extension and transient, wide and holographic soundstage. Music with a wide dynamic range will be reproduced with authority and amazing details.

Fully Differential Circuit Design

The T01 Audio Motherboard circuit is in fully differential design, from digital decoding to headphone or line output. T01 deploys dual ES9038Q2M in mono mode, each DAC chipset decodes one channel independently. The 4-channel IV converters, two dual-channel LPF, two dual-channel line drivers and 4-channel discrete Class AB amplifier completed the fully balanced circuit. Balanced design reduces signal interference and distortion, and it will enhance output current. T01 can handle demanding loads and complicated music with ease. Wide dynamic range content will be reproduced with authority and amazing details.