Anyone Listen to the Taiko Extreme Server and Go With Something Else? Anyone Make a Change from Taiko?

[plasmod3]

I also used a cyber shaft but it was on my esoteric. I sold my Taiko Extreme and I'm using a N30 now , curious what cables did you upgrade to ?

Will pm you

 

[bryans]

Apologies to members if I am off-topic! Here's one more epic video from "Darryl's House" of "She's Gone" from 1973. Man has DH aged gracefully. Must be his passion for music that does it!!!

No apologies needed. This is DH!

 

[timztunz]

Will pm you

PM me too?

 

[DoctorWhy]

I have no doubt that when one bites the bullet and purchases a top notch server like the Taiko, Aurender, Innuos, etc. it will be outstanding. For me the reason why I don't commit without doing a home trail is because I'm trying to find the one that fits my personal taste. How do I know which one I like best without trying it in my setup?

Congrats on your Taiko Extreme, I bet it is outstanding.

Hi Bryans,
It is, of course, all about the sound. For a front end source like a server or a transport, I would venture to say that an accurate, bit perfect signal is the most important thing. I am not sure that I want to buy a source based on sound, but rather design that allows the least interference with source fidelity. For this reason I bought the Taiko based on design and reviews. This has paid off. The Taiko Extreme has been fantastic. DACS, and the rest of the chain all have a big effect on the sound. These MUST be listened to in your home system. I am currently struggling to decide which DAC is better in my system. The MSB Select DAC has a bigger sound stage with better imaging, yet the Nagra HD DAC X has a richer and more natural tonal balance. My good audiophile buddy clearly likes the Nagra's tonality. To me they are equal but different. These differences become even larger with pre amps and amps.
Rob

 

[bryans]

I am not sure that I want to buy a source based on sound, but rather design that allows the least interference with source fidelity

This is where we differ. For me it is all about the sound. I'm pretty simple, if it sounds good it is good.

I am currently struggling to decide which DAC is better in my system

Honestly I believe a lot of products are like this. It all comes down to personal taste. I'm sure if you go MSB, Nagra, or really any other great DAC, you will not make a bad decision.

 

[Zeotrope]

I have no doubt that the Extreme and others are outstanding servers. My issue has always been how does one really evaluate a product unless it is in your system? I have listened to many products at a dealer just to get it home and realize it isn't for me. At a dealer I think one can get a basic understanding of what the product does but how does the unit fit in your system? At these levels I'm sure nearly all of them are awesome. But how do you know which one is for you without a home demo?

You can audition in another system: the differences will be apparent in your own room, perhaps more in certain respects than in others.

I look at it the Extreme this way: it’s the best there is right now. Yes, it costs more, but it’s justified. It’s the Extreme and then everyone else. As such, there’s no real need to audition the Extreme. If you want to (and can) spend the money, you’re getting the state of the art.
I’m not aware of anyone selling theirs. Of course, there will be people who are forced to sell or choose to based on circumstances unrelated to its performance. But in nearly a year of following the Extreme thread here, I’ve never read that anyone sold it to “upgrade”… there’s nothing to upgrade to! (Other than perhaps the Wadax with its partner DAC, but that’s a lot more money, and it’s not clear it’s better).

 

[bryans]

You can audition in another system

Sorry but for me I need to audition the product in my setup. That is the only way I can truly tell what is best for me. Auditioning in another setup brings into play too many variables.

I look at it the Extreme this way: it’s the best there is right now.

There is nothing wrong with your belief. For me I can't make that assumption without listening to it. I don’t rely on reviews, etc. as everyone likes different things.

I’m not aware of anyone selling theirs. Of course, there will be people who are forced to sell or choose to based on circumstances unrelated to its performance.

??? I have seen a few for sale and I have no idea why they are selling. I don’t believe you will see many.

I believe the Extreme is a top notch server and if one buys one they will be very happy.

 

[sbo6]

I look at it the Extreme this way: it’s the best there is right now. Yes, it costs more, but it’s justified. It’s the Extreme and then everyone else. As such, there’s no real need to audition the Extreme. If you want to (and can) spend the money, you’re getting the state of the art.

I’ve never read that anyone sold it to “upgrade”… there’s nothing to upgrade to! (Other than perhaps the Wadax with its partner DAC, but that’s a lot more money, and it’s not clear it’s better).

 

[Audire]

Call me a Taiko convert!

I reported earlier that I went with the Aurender N30SA. I did for a while and it sounded wonderful for app 2 years or so. However, I demoed the Extreme again just a while back. I’ve ordered both the Taiko Extreme and Switch. It will be replacing our N30SA.

Why? It’s all about the sound. Taiko is streaming on steroids.

 

[engadin]

Difficult to judge the Taiko, as it got and still gets better and better, astonishingly so.
Major leaps to be expected soon with software upgrade … for free.

 

[rau]

I know many people love this server. God Bless! I hope you guys enjoy it until the end of time.

But is there anyone who owned this server and moved to another brand of server?

Anyone demo the Taiko server and go with another brand of server?

I had both N30 and the Taiko , I sold the Taiko because the N30 was easier to use software wise and bullet proof, at the time Taiko just started with XDMS and it was a hassle to me to make long story short . But I will admit when XDMS worked it was best I've ever heard I remembered that . Now I went back to the Taiko and Switch and it's jaw dropping. Taiko came along ways and I think it would be impossible to beat .

 

[Steve Williams]

Welcome back to the lair rau...we've been missing you. Stay tuned for the next version of XDMS which according to Emile creates a huge sonic up tick

I had both N30 and the Taiko , I sold the Taiko because the N30 was easier to use software wise and bullet proof, at the time Taiko just started with XDMS and it was a hassle to me to make long story short . But I will admit when XDMS worked it was best I've ever heard I remembered that . Now I went back to the Taiko and Switch and its jaw dropping. Taiko came along ways and I think it would be impossible to beat .

 

[jbrrp1]

And Emile also says that, what the Switch + NIC did SQ uplift, the Router will do again. I cannot wait for them to ship!

 

[Steve Williams]

And Emile also says that, what the Switch + NIC did SQ uplift, the Router will do again. I cannot wait for them to ship!

Agreed. I thought Emile said that of all the sonic up ticks the upcoming XDMS-NSM ranks second with only the BPS as the best of the best

 

[Audire]

Agreed. I thought Emile said that of all the sonic up ticks the upcoming XDMS-NSM ranks second with only the BPS as the best of the best

Any idea on the size and price of the BPS unit yet?

 

[Steve Williams]

I have no idea and I bet Emile doesn’t either. He’s been waiting on a boat to arrive before he would know availability. I am also wondering if final design has been decided. FWIW if youre interested it has been my goal for quite a while now to have a soft launch of the BPS at my house whenever Emile can find time You are more than welcome to attend. In fact I’m shocked how many inquiries I’ve had from all I’ve the world.

 

[Audire]

I have no idea and I bet Emile doesn’t either. He’s been waiting on a boat to arrive before he would know availability. I am also wondering if final design has been decided. FWIW if youre interested it has been my goal for quite a while now to have a soft launch of the BPS at my house whenever Emile can find time You are more than welcome to attend. In fact I’m shocked how many inquiries I’ve had from all I’ve the world.

Thanks for the invite Steve, but my doctor tells me I can’t fly. I’ll wait to hear all your reports from the soft launch. Again, thanks for the invite as I’d like to hear your system and meet many here ….