Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

[John T]

There is a famous and great French horn solo in the second movement of Tchaik 5 (says the former French horn player).

That could have done it..

 

[jelt2359]

Can I confirm one thing? It was mentioned previously that ports would be forwarded eg. for VNC to copy files. Will there also be port forwarding for XDMS, so I can control my music from my macbook while still being connected to the main (non-audio) router, which I need for accessing the internet?

 

[Armsan]

I spent the entire day here with @Christiaan Punter trying to gauge just that.

Although they impact sound quality in different ways we feel the distribution is as follows.

Setting 100% improvement as a baseline (actual improvement subject to your perception), Networkcard and Switch combined 60%, Router 40%, drilling down further, Networkcard 20%, Switch 40%, Router 40%.

This however does not include the new Extreme DC power distributor, which allows you to power both Switch and Router from one single power supply with significant improved performance over using 2 power supplies with the additional option to tailor the sound to your personal preference.

Emile, can you, please, share details, photos, about the new Extreme DC power distributor? It’s OK if it’s too soon. Thank you.

 

[DW101]

Router ordered! I will be back with my system in June, having been away since January .

So I have the Switch + Network Card, Router, and recent XDMS backend SQ improvements to keep me busy this summer at the very least - can't wait!

 

[cat6man]

This however does not include the new Extreme DC power distributor, which allows you to power both Switch and Router from one single power supply with significant improved performance over using 2 power supplies with the additional option to tailor the sound to your personal preference.

I can't let this slip by.
What is the new extreme DC power distributor?

Edit: I just noticed this is a 2400 euro option when ordering the router. Details please. My *hope* is that it allows powering the switch and router from the existing extreme(?)

 

[jelt2359]

1 in, 6 out: 2 unfiltered, 2 default filter, 1 alt filter 1, and 1 alt filter 2.

 

[Taiko Audio]

Can I confirm one thing? It was mentioned previously that ports would be forwarded eg. for VNC to copy files. Will there also be port forwarding for XDMS, so I can control my music from my macbook while still being connected to the main (non-audio) router, which I need for accessing the internet?

We have improved the port forwarding performance which will allow you to use the Extreme as you're used to, using your home wifi, using Roon, XDMS, VNC, Teamviewer and file sharing. We're still working on the dedicated wifi access point, it may become available as an optional feature, will not break the bank as we'd use an off the shelf AP, or we simply provide a guide on how to connect one yourself, but we need to start the presale to know how many chassis we need to finish in chrome and black.

 

[Taiko Audio]

Emile, can you, please, share details, photos, about the new Extreme DC power distributor? It’s OK if it’s too soon. Thank you.

Was about to write a post on that, it will be in the same chassis as the switch/router, but reduced in size, 160mm*160mm*40mm, weight 10kg.

 

[Taiko Audio]

1 in, 5 out: 1 unfiltered, 2 default filter, 1 alt filter 1, and 1 alt filter 2.
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Higher res version:

 

[jelt2359]

Are alt filter 1 and 2 the same alt filter, just port 1 and 2?

 

[Steve Williams]

seems only one 12v LPS will be necessary if the Taiko Power Distributor is used

 

[Steve Williams]

where did this Extreme DC Power distributor come from or is this related to the BPS coming soon. Color me confused

 

[Taiko Audio]

Are alt filter 1 and 2 the same alt filter, just port 1 and 2?

No

 

[Taiko Audio]

seems only one 12v LPS will be necessary if the Taiko Power Distributor is used

Indeed, in fact this is far superior to using 2 power supplies.

 

[Taiko Audio]

where did this Extreme DC Power distributor come from or is this related to the BPS coming soon. Color me confused

I need 30 minutes for dinner, then will write an extensive explanation.

 

[Steve Williams]

So my questions....

1. If the user ultimately buys the BPS , will we still need the Taiko DC Power Distributor'
2. Will an access point be part of the purchase package and where will it fit in the schematic
3. What type wire is used to connect the taiko DC power director to the Router and Switch

 

[Steve Williams]

I need 30 minutes for dinner, then will write an extensive explanation.

Dinner....I'm still choking on my morning breakfast cereal as I read this

 

[cat6man]

Dinner....I'm still choking on my morning breakfast cereal as I read this

You need to chew the "pearls" before you swallow!

 

[cat6man]

So my questions....

1. If the user ultimately buys the BPS , will we still need the Taiko DC Power Distributor'
2. Will an access point be part of the purchase package and where will it fit in the schematic
3. What type wire is used to connect the taiko DC power director to the Router and Switch

One more: if the switch + network card + router are 100% without the power distributor, where would you and Christian put the combination -with- the power distributor.

 

[cat6man]

Re: router

Why is chrome (matching the switch) not an option?