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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    You're in good company. I was told they ran out of shipping cases, so I'm in the same boat. I feel your pain!
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    AppleTV X - I am playing with something new

    As an owner of one of these modded Apple TV X units, it is a no brainer for me. 99% of my TV viewing is via streaming, so the argument of "is it as good as blu-ray" is really moot. Most of what I watch isn't available in blu-ray. My modded, souped up OPPO with linear power supply just sits...
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    Ballfinger M063 both 1/4 track and 1/2 Track playback

    I was really curious about this as well. Has anyone ever seen one in the wild? I couldn't find anything in the way of reviews. I emailed the company expressing interest, but received a note that they were not shipping to the US. Bummer. I love the industrial design. Admittedly one of those...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Roon Core update 1.7 (build 710) pending. Safe to update?
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    A1 vs A1.5 vs M1.1

    Both the A1.5 and the M1.1s are amazing amps; I'll avoid absolutes like this one is better than that one. Don't think I used the word soft, or other words that imply better or worse, but in my system the M1.1 are darker sounding in the midrange (compared to the A1.5s) but have more headroom...
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    A1 vs A1.5 vs M1.1

    In the case of the A1 to A1.5s, it was both a big step up in current and dynamics, but also sound quality.
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    A1 vs A1.5 vs M1.1

    I own both the M1.1s monoblocks and the A1.5s monoblocks and previously owned the A1s. My experience is that they all sound different and the circuit layout is different accounting at least in part for the different sonic presentations. The A1s were nice, but the A1.5s and M1.1s are a big step...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    ? Sorry, I'm trying to follow the latest- this is JPlay + Roon installed? What does JPlay do, and how is it installed with Roon? If it is downsampling to work on certain files like DXD etc what does it do and why should it be an improvement?
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Roon update done. Thank you so much Emile and Christoph. Using Fiber to the Extreme. Immediately can also confirm...it's a step up for sure. I'm in a fairly tweaked network environment with 2x SoTM switches both clocked with CH T-1, w/ LPS, etc. Taiko = The Roon Whisperer. Biggest...
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    Super3 - a supercapacitor LPS, by Farad Power Supplies

    Interesting information- thanks for sharing. Looks like a great linear PS. Could I ask those of you who are using and happy with the performance, what component are you using on? Just curious if anyone is using on things like switches, routers, etc. and if there's a positive difference with...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Agree. In earlier iterations of Roon, and perhaps this was the case when the Extreme was developed with it, there appeared to be more opportunities to turn off the "features" that were degrading the sound. I know when I set up the Extreme with my CH Precision C1 Mono I had to go to all kinds...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Right. And I think most have already made the investment in lifetime Roon. Not really a cost issue so much as a compatibility/ functionality issue.
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    I may need to borrow your sunglasses :). I see a future where there isn't anything yet that I can use that's stable across all platforms that I have installed except Roon, but I'm hopeful that the aforementioned TAS Roon combo works seamlessly switching back and forth depending on which system...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    I can imagine. But I can also imagine the Extreme no longer working as a Roon core with 2 other connected systems I have and that bums me out.
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Interesting. Maybe a dumb question, but could one just go back and utilize an older version of Roon with the Extreme? A version that worked just fine and had "the magic" that existed for 200 pages of this forum :)?
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Agree, Roon is driving the bus, and I get it they don't appear to be listening to the needs of the audiophile community, based on everything I'm hearing from this forum, and manufacturers who have integrated (or tried to integrate) the product. I guess they feel they can discount instead...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Want to understand what making this change could mean practically. If one converts the Extreme to "TAS", then what happens to Roon Core? Is it still active on the Extreme where it could be used dynamically by other systems? So can you have the Extreme running TAS and Roon Core still active...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    As one of the previous comments said, I'm hoping there's a way with future updates to the Extreme to maintain the Roon functionality, and somehow have the better sound quality. I too am about the absolute best sound, but Roon was a big draw for me in order to simplify the rest of my system...
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    New Microcode available for D1/C1/P1/L1/M1/X1

    I just installed new firmware as well. I have C1 Mono configuration, so no new firmware for that yet, but new firmware for L1, X1, P1, M1, A1, and T1. I did have a little difficulty getting firmware to install on one of the M1s. Still wont take it, but i'm sure they'll solve it. Anyway, I...
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    C1 plus or minus X1

    I too use X1/ C1 combo w/ network card. I stream from Synology NAS, and generally use CH software to control from an Android. Am running Minimserver/ Minimstreamer + BubbleUPnP on NAS and CH renderer. The only drawback is that CH software doesn't do "gapless" playback, so have to use other...
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    MQA Discussion

    I've not been able to listen to a direct comparison of the same material in MQA vs. DSD 64. Is there a DAC that would do both? My Meridian 818v3 will do 192/24 and of course MQA, but not DSD. So you would have to listen on 2 different DACs I think? Which would introduce other variables. I...
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    MQA Discussion

    I still think the big market for MQA ultimately is streaming. The much smaller file size relative to hi-res PCM or DSF files makes it much more practical (even with internet bandwidth available now). But of course same problem, we have to have the record companies buy in, and I'm sure that's...
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    CH Precision vs. Soulution

    I have the C1+ L1, and I can tell you the combo a big step up from using the C1 as a preamp, which I was doing before. I went all out with the dual mono config (L1s + X1s) and it is spectacular.
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    CH Precision C1

    My C1 plays DXD Wav files fine, but according to CH doesn't yet do DXD Flac files. Probably will be addressed in next update.
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    CH Precision C1

    Thanks Matrix for the great info. I think you're right, I have some network issues, not sure where. Have a gigbit router and was using Synology's Audio Station (a nice app). Also tried your same setup on my Synology NAS RS814: Minimstreamer + BubbleUPnP, controlled by the CH Precision app on...
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    CH Precision C1

    Dxd 352.8 Thanks for posting! Updated firmware to 3.5. I only have a very few DXD files, but just tried streaming and although it will now play, it has issues. Dropouts, start and stop, distortion. Has anyone else tried? I'm using a Sinology NAS directly thru streaming to C1. Everything...
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    Trinity DAC

    redsquare, I have various systems, but this one is Trinity Pre, Trinity DAC, Trinity PC, CH Precision M1s, Wireworld Platinum cabling and power, Tripoint Troy (original not the SE...yet), YG Sonja, Trinity Phono Pre, Wave Kinetics NVS table with Clearaudio Goldfinger Statement.
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    Trinity DAC

    I too would be curious as to owners' experiences with cables and other accessories for both the Trinity DAC and Trinity PC. I have both as well. upon reading others' experiences, I got the TotalDAC USB cable to use between the 2 and concur with some of the opinions. Great cable. I had the...
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    Trinity DAC

    Yes, I see them on my Trinity Phono. Was wondering which one (AC or DC) to use to go to the Tripoint.
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    Trinity DAC

    Hmm. I just noticed the blank port on my Trinity DAC where on the photo of your unit there is a port for grounding. Why would this just be on the version for Hong Kong? We have our Tripoints in the US! It has been difficult given the case construction to ground to the case (the screws are...

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