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  1. M

    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    My hope is that this refers to the external BPS with it‘s own chassis and that the internal solution sheds some k‘s of the final pricing. Plus since existing owners get the trade-in value of their existing power supply, that this „low-cost“ upgrade option lands sub 20kish - at least a bit.
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Emile, I‘m still undecided between the copper or silver finish. On the pictures I noticed that the round Parts / bends of the copper version aren‘t shiny polished looking but more brushed like. Is this an inherent part of bending copper or will it look polished and shiny all way around (which I...
  3. M

    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Haha, probably a feat only Mr. Schwarzenschnitzel could accomplish back in his glory Mr. Olympia days.
  4. M

    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Love it!! Many thanks! Now I only need to snatch that make-up brush…
  5. M

    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Btw. for the ones that have more dust built up (due to carpets and so forth), is there a best practice recommend by Taiko for getting the dust of the Extreme’s valuable „intestines“ while we already have removed the top plate? I was thinking about a Swiffer anti-dust magnet fluffy thing (which I...
  6. M

    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Hehe, but it’s in the best interest of us Extreme users for Emile to get some healthy dose of sleep to rejuvenate and recharge those genius brain cells and nerves, so Emile can keep churning out those sonic marvels in lighting pace!
  7. M

    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    I have a strong feeling that the next 2-3 weeks will be filled with first hand impressions of new sonic bliss …and I‘m really looking forward to the individual reports of the experienced user base here. This will ease my wait until the switch becomes available in either copper or the standard...
  8. M

    Shunyata Grounding System

    Well, I did everything as described and would be at the conclusion based on the documents those two components are no candidates for connecting to the Altaira. Having said that, I noticed that Caelin doesnt go Into the Details in his Suncoast Audio interview on how to treat components like...
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    Shunyata Grounding System

    I like to ask for your opinion regarding measuring and approaching these complicated components with no GND posts That do NOT measure below 1 ohm on the signal Inputs or outputs. My „complicated“ components are: - Resolution Audio Cantata 3.0 DAC: No connection between IEC pin, because it’s a...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Count me in for the XLR output Option. As Emile said a myriad of options wouldn‘t be economical due to lower volumes for each. But I‘d feel 2-3 versions (like the current one in planning, plus an additional all analog / xlr only (if that takes all the physical space), plus a third option with...
  11. M

    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Haha, there is no significant other in my case… how would I otherwise be able to afford all that gear in the first place!
  12. M

    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Great to know! I‘m between this or the silver aluminum. Maybe switch in copper and router in silver. It‘s just that for the silver I‘d need the whitish (not silvery) tone as Extremes seem to differ - mine being more white-silver in color. But with a router that‘s not directly next to the...
  13. M

    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Emile, regarding the copper surface. I understood that your treatment keeps it from tarnishing, like those T+A DACs. So check on that requirement! What about the hardness of the copper switch? Does one have to be very careful to not put any scratches in it, e.g. with fingernails or is this...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Although, I don‘t have the vast experience with different switches, network setups, like others, I had one interesting observation last year in this regard. My dealer asked me last year for a second opinion and to try out the Waversa Isolator Ext-1 in my system and tell him whether I liked it. I...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    So there is something above the 19% VAT here in Germany. :/
  16. M

    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    That was exactly me 1,5 years ago when ordering my Extreme online. VAT added a switch like little tip. :pBut then I realized since every country (even state) has differing VAT it makes sense to have prices quoted without VAT.
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Emile, I‘m not all that tech / DIY savvy, so apologies of thats already clear to others: Is there a reason, why the new DAC PCl card has all those outputs but no XLR? Space on the PCB, sonics, …? I ask because when buying new interconnects the RCA vs XLR future usage Is of course something that...
  18. M

    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Very wise words, my friend! :)
  19. M

    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    We are talking here about an option INCL the Extreme itself, right?! The last time I remember Emile hinted that the BPS might cost the same as the current Extreme price, like 25kish.
  20. M

    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Can’t help thinking of a 24k molto-speciale edizione iPhone when looking at the smaller switch.
  21. M

    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    That‘s good to know. Normally I‘d have preferred to have anodized aluminum in silver to match my Extreme. Although, I really like the looks of both the polished and copper switch! It would be a little eye candy / attention grabber due to it‘s different looks which can be a nice visual variation...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    I am still wondering, if a smaller BPS would fit into the standard Extreme case. Eg one that allows only say 2-3h of listening instead of 6-8h (just picking numbers here) for the big stand-alone version, but still can power Extreme, switch and Router and because of not needing an expensive...
  23. M

    Shunyata Grounding System

    Yes, great review! Just noticed that the prices for the ground cables mentioned in the review are way higher than in reality (USD 400 - 1290 vs 250 - 800), which might unnecessarily scare of potential buyers. Could of course be that Robert Harley was referring to longer cables, but still...
  24. M

    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    That sounds promising! To be clear I was referring to the combo of switch and the network card (which might be in USB card territory price wise). Anyway, I seems to be in a range where it won‘t cause severe financial headaches. Which is goooooood and another part of the fantastic Taiko value...
  25. M

    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    I know Emile has yet to run his xls-calculations. Still hoping though that network card & switch are clearly below the 10k mark, ideally below 5k. But reading how heavy it is makes me worry a bit about raw material costs. On the other hand it’s relatively compact in size and from my...
  26. M

    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Thank you for sharing! I‘ll be happy to get similar results once my Altairas get delivered. The little demo at my dealer with a dCS Rossini was quite impressive. This and a tube integrated got hooked up to one/two Altairas and my comment was this system now sounds not like a 40k anymore but more...
  27. M

    Shunyata Grounding System

    Will be great to hear your experience. I also ordered two Altairas and it will be very interesting for me to see how the Taiko Extreme benefits from connecting it to a SG via its dedicated grounding post. Please share your results and water my mouth as my Altaira is probably a month or so away...
  28. M

    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Great news!! I don‘t know what Copperfield magic you performed this time, but I‘m afraid it‘s going to be legendary.
  29. M

    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Emile, does the card/switch improve local playback as well? I ask, because I don‘t hear a huge difference with streaming between having my local internet provider switchy-noisy power supply plugged into the wall vs disconnecting it during playback.
  30. M

    Shunyata Grounding System

    Puma / Mike, quick question: Are the grounding cables directional? I want to avoid ordering the „wrong“ termination, e.g. start with spade / end with banana (vs the other way round). Alternatively, just ordering the same end (if feasible) avoids this potential „problem“. Have any of you found...

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