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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    @Steve Williams Steve, I'm no expert either. Perhaps, this is one of those instances of being better off knowing less. :) I do understand the value from isolating the segmented sub-network, filtering, etc. and keeping it to an 'n' of 1.
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    I'm with @cat6man Taiko Audio needs to better explain their choice / usage of 'Switch' for the product
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    :) Great!!!
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    I have not been keeping (completely) up to date with the thread.. posting the link since all of the info in this link is in one place, including the Q & A. Let me know if this has been posted previously in its entirety (and in one place) and I will delete. From Mono and Stereo: Taiko Switch...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Team Oranje loss still hurts.
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    Do Tubes Homogenize the Sound of Our Music?

    :) Thanks.
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    Do Tubes Homogenize the Sound of Our Music?

    @bonzo75 Thanks for your impressions. Can you expand on what made the 50W Riviera hybrid amps not as good of a pairing with DeVore? Which DeVores? Recently, Michael Lavorgna favorably reported on the Riviera AFM25 hybrid mono - DeVore O/96 pairing. Twittering Machines Riviera Audio Labs review
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    Do Tubes Homogenize the Sound of Our Music?

    Thank you, Charles. The Cube Audio Nenuphars, driven by Scott Sheaffer's 2A3 build, have exceeded my expectations in so many ways. Most importantly, they have played a significant role in my development and growth and understanding within this hobby and pursuit. I have a 'before' and an 'after'...
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    Do Tubes Homogenize the Sound of Our Music?

    @wil Have you heard the AGs with Ralph's OTLs or another OTL amp? If you are still exploring traditional pairings, the Italian New Audio Frontiers and Riviera would be options I'd be curious about. * it's weird having to specify OTL rather than simply Ralph's amps. : )
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    Do Tubes Homogenize the Sound of Our Music?

    Charles, I'm getting exceptional separation and layering (without going too far so as to be artificial). That, combined with the depth and width of the sound field, is contributing to my enjoyment of complex, dense, massed sections. There are other factors also.
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    Do Tubes Homogenize the Sound of Our Music?

    A speaker doesn't have foresight into who it's owner will be, what music she / he will play, which components etc. precede it, and the room it will grace, etc.. Far more important (for me) is how I'm 'informed' by the designer/builder; their goals and preferences; the material/build/driver...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Congratulations to that other Netherlands team!!!
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    I've been 'offline' (of sorts). Yikes...15 plus pages to catch up on!!!
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    Do Tubes Homogenize the Sound of Our Music?

    @charles1dad Charles, thanks for pointing me to this thread. Interesting and educational.
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    Do Tubes Homogenize the Sound of Our Music?

    @bonzo75 I haven't been keeping up with WBF lately, therefore the question: I'm assuming the above statement is a 'negative,' correct? If so, do you feel the same way about the Trios/basshorns? Thanks.
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    It's part of the secret sauce. The Extreme's “Umami” // “essence of deliciousness”
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    @godofwealth I can see a major payoff if / when they license it out. The space would benefit from a few more wide adoption competitors / players.
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Bins work. Much better than 'buckets.' Though I was holding out hope for "Biervat" Beer and kegs are also universal.
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    The Dutch "Bato Way" "Bato Manier" :)
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    ***Roon 2.0 has moved to different build numbers.*** "With the release of Roon 2.0 we will not be attempting to force a match between build numbers of Roon Core, Remote, Bridge, or ARC. Release notes will call out the applicable build numbers and we will always keep the Roon – Current...
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    Sound Quality of new roon versions (builds)

    Do you have an older iPad / running on older software? From Roon: "macOS will require 10.15 as a minimum" Perhaps there is a minimum requirement for iPadOS?
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Can you clarify "Updates for the XDMS Server" from/via Android? Thanks.
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    Sound Quality of new roon versions (builds)

    Early impressions are positive, in terms of sound quality/performance. Roon 1.8 Build 1105 was favorable to the previous builds. Roon 2.0 (Core Build 1128; Remote Build 1127; both Production) has also moved forward with respect to sound quality. I'm especially curious about what folks using...
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    Sound Quality of new roon versions (builds)

    Roon 2.0 on the Taiko Extreme and Remote. Will listen today.
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Thanks for your response, Christiaan.
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Steve, I disagree. This isn't about accepting or expecting that XDMS is/will be superior. There's no rational reason for Emile and Team to develop something that isn't. There is, however, a very strong business case to be made that most (if not all) future purchasers of the Extreme will be...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Christiann, I'm glad you brought this up. Reading the recently posted TAS / Roon / XDMS comparisons from the sidelines, a few thoughts come to mind: - Isn't TAS "static" at this time? If so, how long has it been since development was "fixed?" - Roon, in contrast, has ongoing updates. I...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

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