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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    Question: in the above assessment of SQ - is the NIC also running in Olympus I/O - or is it only the USB and/or the XDMI?
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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    I don't know yet! I am away from home atm - will post my impression of XDMS.NSM Friday evening my time! :)
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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    Ahh - bummer... So to leverage XDMI (in my case with the MSB Daughter Card for Pro ISL to remove USB from my stack) I need the Olympus IO and I will then move the Taiko Network NIC from Extreme to Olympus IO and have the new XDMI + MSB daughter card deployed in Olympus IO? I will trade in...
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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    Beautiful industrial design Team Taiko! Apple-level - meant as a positive... Sweet with the upgrade path for us Extreme-owners - much appreciated. But - now I want to climb up Olympus and visit the gods living there!
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    All for the split of forums here at WBF - it was unavoidable for reasons already stated. Also - the Taiko download-section has also become more professional, better reflecting the overall Taiko organisation. BUT - I for one really appreciate the direct interactions with @Taiko Audio here in...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    I sent out email request Saturday 23:27 to Taiko Support to get above update Today, Sunday at 09:32 I got the message from @Taiko Audio himself that the update was performed First - another piece of evidence to the simply outstanding support-level of Taiko - BRAVO! I do not listen to Roon -...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Intuitively - 4) 'should' be best as it has the lowest value for Ping (indicating the lowest amount of upstream network congestion and/or route changes) and hence the lowest measured Jitter-value. But - could it be that the actual processing of traffic inside the Router which is lowest in 1)...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Great and thanks for the update @Taiko Audio! Since MSB hopefully have most of the required HW available as part of their ProUSB-adapter that many of MSB DAC users (like me) are using today that part of the solution should be relatively 'easy'. But - as always devil is in the details - fingers...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/taiko-audio-sgm-extreme-the-cr%C3%A8me-de-la-cr%C3%A8me.27433/post-871644 @Taiko Audio while we are waiting for the Router (I'll be in second batch so October for me) I am curious regarding estimated availability for the TACDA - ProISL with the...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Aha - that makes sense, then MSB will keep IP for their PRO ISL. Cool - so a proper collaboration then with: - Taiko doing the TACD PCIe Output Board + design principles for the Modular Daughter Board - MSB doing the implementation of the Modular Daughter Board for Pro ISL I am really looking...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    I have some questions regarding the coming TACD PCIe Output Board and the MSB integration... Extract from Taiko's Site The Taiko-designed TACD PCIe Output Board will feature a modular build to support a range of outputs using either a D/A or D/D daughterboard, providing a single output type per...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    I just got the new new NIC up and running... What a premium feeling it was unboxing it - the sheer weight and appearance of the card just radiates quality (as did the packaging) - the fit/seating is perfect. And then the sound... Amazed at how much better the new new NIC (with updated...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Question Regarding Taiko BPS "For safety purposes, all connected devices will need to have a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) chip installed with a Taiko key communicating with the BPS to enable a DC output." Comment - an elegant solution to retain control over what devices that can be hooked up...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Running Extreme top-less works perfect in my room, streaming for 3,5 hours now -> simple work-around while waiting for NIC with upgraded firmware.
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Me too - some further lowering of system's noise floor -> more details
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Yes. I have synched up with latest posts - temperature protection sounds like a solid lead for root cause and should be fixable via firmware update, will likely be a lot of remote-sessions required to actually deploy the updated firmware though... Bummer - so two issues stacked, first some...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    My replacement bracket has exact same issue as original bracket - disappointed.
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    I just found out that my bracket was sent to the wrong place - I will pick it up on Monday and will have it installed on Tuesday night. It will be a long wait but I know from previous intermittent SQ experiences that it will be worth the wait...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Me neither (Sweden)
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Question for @Taiko Audio are you shipping using FedEx in Europe also? I have not received any shipping notice yet?
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Windows OS keep an error count on each network interface, once it crosses a certain threshold the OS disables the network interface. This is likely what happens - the flawed bracket yields a non perfect seating -> causing some network errors -> over time the threshold is crossed -> lost contact...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    @Taiko Audio any update on sending off the new brackets?
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    And that is exactly the aspect that was reduced (not lost!) when I had to revert to the old network card due to the bracket-issue. Especially local DSD playback of well-known tracks gave me a new (hitherto absent) feeling of being emotionally connected that was just awesome. Eagerly waiting to...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Indeed! As usual - hard to express in words but - easily heard. Fortunately - we don't have to wait that long.
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Agree 100% The new network card had a surprisingly big impact on local file playback. I listened late last night to some of my DSD256 local files, I have never been so engaged before - bass rendering and micro-details stood out - clear signs of lowered system noise floor. I heard a guy in the...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    I can just concur with the what others have already stated - the vast majority of SQ improvement (for streaming use case) is there also when using the old network card, it is the switch and the DAC-connection that is the key, the network card to a much lesser extent. So - using the old network...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    You insert the DAC cable from the Switch into the old SFP network card
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    @Taiko Audio any update on price for the router?
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    I have made a work-around "bracket" (see pic) by: - Removing the flawed copper-bracket - Using cable-tie on DC-power cables to create down-force for rear end of card - Using a piece of gaffa-tape on top of card to create down-force for mid-part of the card This makes the connection last longer...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    I am one of the affected by the "bracket issue", I must say that as usual - Taiko's transparency and customer support is nothing but extra ordinary! I will eagerly await the new bracket as I have been able to, intermittently, sample the stupendous SQ upgrade that Switch + Network Card yields.

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