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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    ok thanks, I found that and can get to the credentials page but it wants a password for the Extreme. Is there a standard one?
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    I do not see any "go" option when I open finder
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Can someone advise how one accesses Extreme storage with router/switch in place. I tried on both Taiko wireless and home network with my MacBook. When I click network in finder, "Taiko" opens on the Taiko wireless network, then when I click that, I get "USB". On home network I just don't find...
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    MSB Reference as an input to a Phono Pre

    Sorry, can't help with Director vs Taiko Extreme as I have no other digital source than the Taiko. My extreme has the upgraded USB card, switch with upgraded NIC card, Pro USB to Pro ISL connection, and I run XDMS (Taiko proprietary player software). Each Taiko upgrade produced appreciable...
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    MSB Reference as an input to a Phono Pre

    I have a similar system with Alsyvox Botticelli X, Pilium electronics and MSB Reference (late model with 33 femto clock). I do run through my Pilium preamp and am using the Taiko Extreme server with switch. I recently tried (and bought) the Reference Digital Director. After a bit of break-in...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    My internet provider is a Verizon 5g tower, wireless connection, and the in-home receiver doubles as a router. I am able to connect ethernet cable between the dual device, so I connect my Extreme with a cat 6 copper cable. Interposing a switch seems straight forward but how would I incorporate...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    First post from a very chronic lurker. Tried to wait and not bother the Taiko Team but the endless favorable comments here on the XDMS put an end to my good manners. Requested and received XDMS Alpha today. My note to Ed on What's App "THANK YOU!!! This is crazy good. Distinctly bigger step than...

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