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    I found a new Modwright Transporter @ home, never been used

    Hello folks So this is kinda akward, but I found a brand new Modwright Transporter with tubes in my home that I never used. I cant remember when, but this must be a couple of years now, when I read about it 6moons audio reviews: ModWright Transporter I had it wrapped in bubbleplastic but I...
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    Comparing different solutions/brands

    Thanks for the answer, I sent you an PM
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    Comparing different solutions/brands

    Hello So I´m in need of a music server that will fit into my new hometheatre/music setup. I know that Taiko Extreme is very popular, the buildquality and their own app "Taiko Audio XDMS" for playing music. I heard good things and bad (is it still in beta?) I really like the look of Taiko but...
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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    I´m curious offcourse, so maybe I am confused, but 1) How much does the Olympus weigh (1box) in kg? 2) How do I attach my HDD with music? In Taiko Extreme, there is internal hdd:s 3) Does it include a DAC? 4) If I want to start with the "basic" model is that ok, so I can upgrade later? I...
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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    Have anyone got their Olympus yet, or when is it released? How much better than the Taiko Server will it be? Weight of the box? The price is crazy high, so I am curious on how it´s motivated
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Ok got it! so 64tb max and 8tb per disc for maximum sound quality. And so if I have my music as a backup on ssd external I just keep copying over what I want to the internal discs. thanks
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Besides the internal PCIE storage which can be 24tb? Can I use these as external drives? I keep all my music on them and want to order some more because I have 800 DSD albums incoming and it takes a lot of space
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    Sharing musiclibraries (SACD/DSD)

    Hello! I´m looking for serious musiccolletors and want to connect with enthusiasts who’ve also ventured into extensive SACD/DSD collections. If your passion for sonic perfection has led you to amass a similar trove, I propose a harmonious exchange. Let’s unite our efforts in expanding our...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    another question;maybe a stupid one, but it´s very late here in Sween ;) Do the extreme switch + extreme network card alter the sound on local files (Flac,dsd, SACD an wav)
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    When it comes down to music collection and storage, I have around 30-40TB worth of music. I find local files to sound better than streaming. From what I understand, 16TB is the standard maximum of storage when ordering, but 96TB is the maximum what can be possible installing. I heard it´s a...

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