Remember that the I/O box is an extension of the computer it is attached to (there is no computer inside the I/O box, the input side and the output side are connected to the PCIe bus on the server via the QSFP links)
The I/O box has support for two modules, usually a single input side...
Our grand cat is visiting and still loves our Extreme. TBD how he reacts to the Olympus and all the BPS's (I will have them side by side, so we'll be able to a proper A/B when my Olympus arrives!)
Merry Christmas everyone!
Finally installed my new switch and NIC today. Expected a lot but this is well beyond what I expected. I had no idea network could be doing that much damage to SQ. Mind bending (and blowing). Bravo to Team Taiko for relentlessly chasing (and taming) fundamentals
I currently have 5 power cords in my system:
3x Gamma Infinity
1x Sablon King that I upgraded to a Spectra Infinity
1x Sablon King (original)
previously I have auditioned revelation PCs as well. For me infinity >> revelation, but much wilder ride during burn in
once burned in each has been a...
For QSA power cords that I have, consistent experience has been pretty good (with hints of roughness) out of the box, then downhill, then a roller coast ride, finally settling out after a couple weeks. From there, a nice mellow improvement until things settle nicely.
Quite a surreal experience...
Back in the day, we stole milk crates to store all our records...
https://www.lowes.com/pd/AutoExec-Milk-Crate/5001558477
Damn, they've gotten expensive!
XDMS first impressions - very impressive lift in openness and air. Sound stage and that sitting in a sound hologram has taken a big step...
Remember that a lot of dimmers (whether on components or room lights, etc) work by pulsing, which can be problematic (noise, etc). I prefer covering with physical filters as well
One more back saver that I’ve used more than I thought I would with my Extreme:
The Original Rhino Strong Commercial Grade Air Wedge Bag Pump Professional Leveling Kit & Alignment Tool Inflatable Shim Bag 3 Piece (Small, Medium, Large). 3 sizes for all of your individual needs...
https://www.harborfreight.com/500-lb-capacity-hydraulic-table-cart-61405.html
My other vice is pinball machines, so I picked up one of these. I would have never have dreamed I’d need to use it on a music server
As an aside, when you can buy a whole pinball machine for what we pay for power...
For practical reasons I had to move my Extreme from the corner of the room to the top of my media console. Thankfully I had a 500lb hydraulic lift to help ;)
For home tranquility reasons, I’m now researching racks to replace the media console ;)