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[Alrainbow]

I would mark the tubes so you don't confuse things when moving them.
The Se change from bal is also my thought.
But don't move tubes as well.
Pick a process and one step at a time.
What ever you do write the process down.
Maybe its just me but I get distracted and confuse the process .
Start with the small tubes since there is only 2 of them.
Tubes that develope noise either start as they get warmed up or when on a long time.
Warm up is better then noise when fully hot.

 

[Sampajanna]

i had this before. was tubes, but it took a gauntlet of tests to find the answer. i feel for you. best wishes that you resolve it quickly!

 

[godofwealth]

Taiko is Windows, this is what they told me at Munich HighEnd in 2024. Pink Faun uses a customized version of Euphony according to Euphony‘s website. Euphony is Linux based.

One reason I’m reluctant to invest in Taiko is precisely because of its use of Windows. Linux is a far more stable OS and runs large parts of the internet. It’s far less vulnerable to viruses and malware attacks. I prefer to run the Roon Rock for its simple and stable Linux kernel. Of course you could always buy a Taiko and install Roon Rock on it and wipe out the Windows OS.

 

[dminches]

One reason I’m reluctant to invest in Taiko is precisely because of its use of Windows. Linux is a far more stable OS and runs large parts of the internet. It’s far less vulnerable to viruses and malware attacks. I prefer to run the Roon Rock for its simple and stable Linux kernel. Of course you could always buy a Taiko and install Roon Rock on it and wipe out the Windows OS.

I don't understand your logic. If Taiko has created a custom, stable version of Windows and they fully support it why does it matter how Windows or any other OS runs elsewhere?

Second, why would one buy something for $50k or more and not use it as intended. Just buy something else.

 

[seatrope]

One reason I’m reluctant to invest in Taiko is precisely because of its use of Windows. Linux is a far more stable OS and runs large parts of the internet. It’s far less vulnerable to viruses and malware attacks. I prefer to run the Roon Rock for its simple and stable Linux kernel. Of course you could always buy a Taiko and install Roon Rock on it and wipe out the Windows OS.

As someone who’s run numerous Linux flavors at home and for audio (Audiolinux, Euphony, Dietpi, Fedora and TrueNAS Scale), I don’t disagree with the overall statement of stability and virus vulnerabilities.

However I doubt that’s Emile’s reason for going with Windows (and not just any windows but Windows 10 LTSC). My understanding is that is a choice made purely for sound quality. It would be cheaper for Emile to implement Linux if SQ were equivalent.

Having owned an Extreme for 4 years now I have never had a single instance of “instability” or other issue due to its windows underpinnings.

 

[godofwealth]

I don't understand your logic. If Taiko has created a custom, stable version of Windows and they fully support it why does it matter how Windows or any other OS runs elsewhere?

Second, why would one buy something for $50k or more and not use it as intended. Just buy something else.

As an IT professional who’s worked in industry and academia for 40 years and now is involved in high end AI projects on some of the largest compute platforms in the world, I see the issues with Windows all the time (has anyone forgotten the Blue Screen of Death that brought the world to a standstill last year with airlines, airports, hospitals, banks, businesses all completely frozen?). Huge lawsuits against Microsoft are pending on this debacle, one of countless many over the past four decades. Yet no one learns or cares. Apple and Linux are stable due to their Unix core. Period. Windows is not a stable compute platform. Years of IT experience have shown that. I’m not going to use it unless I have no choice. For media servers, where the compute is trivial compared to hundred billion dollar AI data centers, there’s just no need to use Windows. Particularly audio servers where compute is even more trivial than 4K or 8K video servers. That’s my take. I can’t speak for anyone else.

I’m not going to second guess Taiko on their choice of OS. I’m simply stating my preference as a consumer who is unlikely to invest in an OS I consider inherently unsafe. I’ve worked in over a dozen organizations over the past 40 years, including high security DOD sites. Every security break in was linked to Windows. These systems are just silly putty in the hands of professional hackers. Taiko may very well justify their choice on sound quality. But that’s not the only issue in choosing a compute platform. I don’t want to belabor this point. You might never have an issue with Taiko. But it’s always till you get hacked. If it’s a Windows installation, it’s vulnerable. But that’s my personal take. I’ve learned the hard way. Your experience may be different.

 

[ctydwn]

if someone hacks my Taiko and takes my Taylor Swift albums. I am ok with that. worth the risk in this hobby imho

 

[godofwealth]

if someone hacks my Taiko and takes my Taylor Swift albums. I am ok with that. worth the risk imho

Hmm…better get those colored vinyl discs that she’s making a fortune selling. At least those are hack proof.

FWIW, my go-to-recommendation for a media server is the Eversolo DMP-A8. It’s reasonably priced, has fabulous ergonomics and is absolutely state of the art in every measurement you can imagine. Look at the incredibly detailed measurements on the link below.

Eversolo DMP-A8 Balanced Streamer/DAC Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Eversolo DMP-A8 balanced DAC, Streamer, HDMI ARC, and Analog/digital Preamplifier with DSP support. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $1,980. The DMP-A8 is stylish and functional in every sense of the words. Running Android with a...

www.audiosciencereview.com

When’s the last time you saw a single measurement of a Taiko product?

 

[Steve Williams]

As an IT professional who’s worked in industry and academia for 40 years and now is involved in high end AI projects on some of the largest compute platforms in the world, I see the issues with Windows all the time (has anyone forgotten the Blue Screen of Death that brought the world to a standstill last year with airlines, airports, hospitals, banks, businesses all completely frozen?). Huge lawsuits against Microsoft are pending on this debacle, one of countless many over the past four decades. Yet no one learns or cares. Apple and Linux are stable due to their Unix core. Period. Windows is not a stable compute platform. Years of IT experience have shown that. I’m not going to use it unless I have no choice. For media servers, where the compute is trivial compared to hundred billion dollar AI data centers, there’s just no need to use Windows. Particularly audio servers where compute is even more trivial than 4K or 8K video servers. That’s my take. I can’t speak for anyone else.

I’m not going to second guess Taiko on their choice of OS. I’m simply stating my preference as a consumer who is unlikely to invest in an OS I consider inherently unsafe. I’ve worked in over a dozen organizations over the past 40 years, including high security DOD sites. Every security break in was linked to Windows. These systems are just silly putty in the hands of professional hackers. Taiko may very well justify their choice on sound quality. But that’s not the only issue in choosing a compute platform. I don’t want to belabor this point. You might never have an issue with Taiko. But it’s always till you get hacked. If it’s a Windows installation, it’s vulnerable. But that’s my personal take. I’ve learned the hard way. Your experience may be different.

I think we all get it that Taiko is just not for you. I think all your posts however are really you trying to convince yourself. We get it. To each our own. We all make decisions in life. I think we respect yours. We just don’t necessarily agree with you. It’s all good.
Peace

 

[Steve Williams]

When’s the last time you saw a single measurement of a Taiko product?

We users do it every day. We use the best measuring devices. It’s called our ears

 

[msimanyi]

As an IT professional who’s worked in industry and academia for 40 years and now is involved in high end AI projects on some of the largest compute platforms in the world, I see the issues with Windows all the time (has anyone forgotten the Blue Screen of Death that brought the world to a standstill last year with airlines, airports, hospitals, banks, businesses all completely frozen?). Huge lawsuits against Microsoft are pending on this debacle, one of countless many over the past four decades. Yet no one learns or cares. Apple and Linux are stable due to their Unix core. Period. Windows is not a stable compute platform. Years of IT experience have shown that. I’m not going to use it unless I have no choice. For media servers, where the compute is trivial compared to hundred billion dollar AI data centers, there’s just no need to use Windows. Particularly audio servers where compute is even more trivial than 4K or 8K video servers. That’s my take. I can’t speak for anyone else.

I’m not going to second guess Taiko on their choice of OS. I’m simply stating my preference as a consumer who is unlikely to invest in an OS I consider inherently unsafe. I’ve worked in over a dozen organizations over the past 40 years, including high security DOD sites. Every security break in was linked to Windows. These systems are just silly putty in the hands of professional hackers. Taiko may very well justify their choice on sound quality. But that’s not the only issue in choosing a compute platform. I don’t want to belabor this point. You might never have an issue with Taiko. But it’s always till you get hacked. If it’s a Windows installation, it’s vulnerable. But that’s my personal take. I’ve learned the hard way. Your experience may be different.

I don't know how Taiko's system works, but if you're running it behind a properly configured firewall... is the risk you're presenting material? (And yes, I know no firewall is perfect, but I doubt there's a compelling reason for State hackers to seek out Taiko media servers...)

Not to diminish your opinion about the reliability of Windows, but - and I haven't experienced this personally as I don't own a Taiko - I understand their service and support is unparalleled. With that support behind the product, I'll let them run whatever OS they prefer.

 

[Taiko Audio]

As an IT professional who’s worked in industry and academia for 40 years and now is involved in high end AI projects on some of the largest compute platforms in the world, I see the issues with Windows all the time (has anyone forgotten the Blue Screen of Death that brought the world to a standstill last year with airlines, airports, hospitals, banks, businesses all completely frozen?). Huge lawsuits against Microsoft are pending on this debacle, one of countless many over the past four decades. Yet no one learns or cares. Apple and Linux are stable due to their Unix core. Period. Windows is not a stable compute platform. Years of IT experience have shown that. I’m not going to use it unless I have no choice. For media servers, where the compute is trivial compared to hundred billion dollar AI data centers, there’s just no need to use Windows. Particularly audio servers where compute is even more trivial than 4K or 8K video servers. That’s my take. I can’t speak for anyone else.

I’m not going to second guess Taiko on their choice of OS. I’m simply stating my preference as a consumer who is unlikely to invest in an OS I consider inherently unsafe. I’ve worked in over a dozen organizations over the past 40 years, including high security DOD sites. Every security break in was linked to Windows. These systems are just silly putty in the hands of professional hackers. Taiko may very well justify their choice on sound quality. But that’s not the only issue in choosing a compute platform. I don’t want to belabor this point. You might never have an issue with Taiko. But it’s always till you get hacked. If it’s a Windows installation, it’s vulnerable. But that’s my personal take. I’ve learned the hard way. Your experience may be different.

Dear @godofwealth ,

The security of a system depends on its function, operator and administrator. The operating system is merely a building stone of that system. I'm sorry to learn you don't trust us (the administrator) of the system while having posted a lot of content, and therefor I assume are actively following, the threads discussing our products.

Our music servers run Windows as it has a clever automated prioritising and thread scheduling mechanism for audio tasks we have not been able to replicate in Linux. This significantly aids SQ which is likely the reason why some other popular manufacturers on these forums use windows for their music servers as well, like Wadax, LDMS, Pachanko Labs.

From a management POV Linux is surely easier to maintain, which is the reason we run it on our routers.