Taiko Audio Extreme Music Server
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Shoot a message to support@taikoaudio.com and we can take a look.
We have a custom Taiko USB driver, that is pre-configured to support the Horizon. Might well be that this used machine does not have it (yet).
As you say, Extreme + Horizon is a proven combination.
I would like to share with you my recent experience with the acquisition of an extreme Taiko server. I'm in the process of upgrading my system to what I consider to be my end-game system. I have a pair of Sasha DAW and a CH Precision M1.1 amp that are here to stay. I don't have a preamp. I made the choice not to disperse myself (i.e. my financial resources) and to concentrate on strictly digital listening. I have a DCS Bartok with Quboz, and I use the DCS volume control. I started upgrading my digital sources by acquiring an Extreme Taiko, which has now been installed in my system for two weeks. I bypassed the Bartok's streamer section, taking the Taiko out via USB - I've just acquired a MUON2 USB cable - to the Bartok's USB input. What a shock! I had no idea that the server could have such an influence on sound quality. I realize to what extent the Bartok was/is the bottleneck in my system - I can't say the weakest link, that's not what I think of the Bartok. The music flows more fluidly, the instruments stand out more, the soundstage has opened up in all directions, in short, a real revelation. I'm still doing comparative tests between XDMS and Roon, but what I can say at this stage is that the Extreme is a marvel, and I'm really delighted with this acquisition. I also realize that the M1.1 and the Sasha DAW are great gears.The next step in my upgrade path is the DAC, I'm still hesitating between Lampizator (Poseidon or Horizon) and the MDP-8. I will take the time to listen to both of them in the next months.
“The Extreme is here to stay and will get a lot better, I'm under a gag order by an overwhelmed support team, but once we're through the Olympus launch, you can expect some major updates coming up for the Extreme”
Keeping this thread alive for ‘25.
Emile, are there any crumbs of information you could throw our way without being set upon by the team ?
I understand a new backend for XDMS is due soon but anything else on the hardware or software side in Q1/2 ?
We’re all eager to get close to Olympus levels without adding an I/0.
Cheers
Blue58
Keeping this thread alive for ‘25.
Emile, are there any crumbs of information you could throw our way without being set upon by the team ?
I understand a new backend for XDMS is due soon but anything else on the hardware or software side in Q1/2 ?
We’re all eager to get close to Olympus levels without adding an I/0.
Cheers
Blue58
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For Extreme, we also have some exciting ideas that will elevate its performance but this is currently still in the concept stage, and we do not yet have a defined timeline for the rollout. For now, we must focus on fulfilling the overwhelming number of Olympus orders. That said, you can be sure that we will continue development for Extreme!
We have various new and exciting developments in the works. Here are some tidbits: XDMS is moving ever closer to Beta status, we are working on balanced outputs for the Olympus XDMI DAC board, and are working on a revolutionary manner of volume control for said board.
For Extreme, we also have some exciting ideas that will elevate its performance but this is currently still in the concept stage, and we do not yet have a defined timeline for the rollout. For now, we must focus on fulfilling the overwhelming number of Olympus orders. That said, you can be sure that we will continue development for Extreme!
I am sure you will have some surprises for the Extreme after you ship all the remaining backlog of Olympus. You should be receiving 150+ Extreme as part of the payment for the Olympus, so you should come with some upgrades to help sell them.
"we are working on balanced outputs for the Olympus XDMI DAC board, and are working on a revolutionary manner of volume control for said board." I hope that you include at least two digital inputs (AES and SPDIF Coax), even if optional, for the XDMI DAC board.
Digital inputs are also a consideration, but volume control and balanced outputs will likely be released first.
Dear Christian, for those who have digital inputs from either video or from a CD/SACD player, it is simply not possible to replace the regular DAC with the XDMI DAC until it has digital inputs. I hope you reconsider and put this feature as a priority, even if optional.
No worries, we understand the use case, and this is most definitely being considered. We just cannot provide timelines on the release of features that, for now, only exist in Emile's head. ;-) My earlier comment that volume control and balanced outputs will likely be released first is also an educated guess, not something already set in stone. Rest assured Emile will be the first to post news about these topics as soon as something materializes.
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