Taiko Audio Extreme Router

[VPN]

Hi VPN,

I was wondering how you like your Zayin Suprareg vs the Plixir Statement for powering the Taiko Trio (Switch, Router & DCD).

Since I want to move my home router to a separate LPS, it's either the Zayin Suprareg or a second Plixir Statement. I'm open to both, also because they cost nearly the same.

Many thanks for your thoughts and listening experience.

... and of course pleasant Christmas holidays.

Having compared both in my system, my view is that both are great LPS. The Plixir is much heavier, probably with a larger transformer. In my system, I preferred the timbre of instruments using the Zayin, but this may vary depending on system and preferences. I am currently plugging Taiko Router, Taiko Switch, SSD NAS, and fiber modem, all in the Taiko DCD. At some later date I will take out the NAS and/or Fiber modem and use the Plixir to power them, reducing the load on the Zayin, and hear if it makes a positive difference.

 

[Kingsrule]

Just migrated my library to a new QNAP NAS getting ready for Olympus delivery. Trying both LAN connection and Taiko Router connection from the NAS the Taiko connection is preferred (with Extreme and Roon)
So I'm a bit confused as to the best way to implement a static IP from my NAS to Taiko Router. Do I set the adapter in the NAS to static( this is what I'm doing now) or there appears to be a way to change a dynamic address to static in the Taiko switch software (which I have a feeling is the better way). Not wanting to mess up the router settings I am reluctant to get into without guidance.
Any thoughts or recommendations?

 

[Taiko Audio]

Just migrated my library to a new QNAP NAS getting ready for Olympus delivery. Trying both LAN connection and Taiko Router connection from the NAS the Taiko connection is preferred (with Extreme and Roon)
So I'm a bit confused as to the best way to implement a static IP from my NAS to Taiko Router. Do I set the adapter in the NAS to static( this is what I'm doing now) or there appears to be a way to change a dynamic address to static in the Taiko switch software (which I have a feeling is the better way). Not wanting to mess up the router settings I am reluctant to get into without guidance.
Any thoughts or recommendations?

The Taiko Router will retain the IP address it assigned to your NAS indefinitely.

 

[nonesup]

The Taiko Router will retain the IP address it assigned to your NAS indefinitely.

Emile, could you post here what are the latest numbers sent?

 

[Armsan]

Hi @Armsan ,

That firmware version is the current "old" version and your serial number is not in the "beta test" router group.

Depending on login timing to the router interface though, it can occur the firmware button briefly shows "refreshing firmware". This indicates it's checking if there's a new firmware version available but could easily be perceived as if it's installing new firmware. We'll take a look into making this more clear, for example change "refreshing" in "checking for".

Emile,
As soon as your time permits, please, remember this subject, the new firmware, I mean.
Thank you and I wish you an excellent new year.

 

[Taiko Audio]

Emile,
As soon as your time permits, please, remember this subject, the new firmware, I mean.
Thank you and I wish you an excellent new year.

Good news, we have it working for NTFS, ext and fat filesystems! We’re going to release it shortly.

 

[Armsan]

Good news, we have it working for NTFS, ext and fat filesystems! We’re going to release it shortly.

Excellent news!
Fantastic job, Emile.
Thank you.

 

[MusicFellow]

Hi Taiko-Router Users,

can anyone recommend a DAC cable to use with the Taiko Router that can be ordered via an Online Store - preferably here in Germany?
I don't wanna tweak or anything like that. Just want to get my Router up and running. DAC cable wasn't included in my router box - probably due to the Christmas / Olypmus order frenzy and the later on DAC cable shipment hasn't arrived.

So I just need a Router compatible plain vanilla DAC cable.

 

[Taiko Audio]

Hi Taiko-Router Users,

can anyone recommend a DAC cable to use with the Taiko Router that can be ordered via an Online Store - preferably here in Germany?
I don't wanna tweak or anything like that. Just want to get my Router up and running. DAC cable wasn't included in my router box - probably due to the Christmas / Olypmus order frenzy and the later on DAC cable shipment hasn't arrived.

So I just need a Router compatible plain vanilla DAC cable.

Hi @MusicFellow ,

Track&trace shows a failed delivery attempt. @Christiaan Punter has shared the tracking information in your support call.

Apologies for the inconvenience!

 

[nonesup]

Hi Taiko-Router Users,

can anyone recommend a DAC cable to use with the Taiko Router that can be ordered via an Online Store - preferably here in Germany?
I don't wanna tweak or anything like that. Just want to get my Router up and running. DAC cable wasn't included in my router box - probably due to the Christmas / Olypmus order frenzy and the later on DAC cable shipment hasn't arrived.

So I just need a Router compatible plain vanilla DAC cable.

Melco DAC cable. Very good

 

[oldmustang]

Hi Taiko-Router Users,

can anyone recommend a DAC cable to use with the Taiko Router that can be ordered via an Online Store - preferably here in Germany?
I don't wanna tweak or anything like that. Just want to get my Router up and running. DAC cable wasn't included in my router box - probably due to the Christmas / Olypmus order frenzy and the later on DAC cable shipment hasn't arrived.

So I just need a Router compatible plain vanilla DAC cable.

FS.com has well-constructed cables for very reasonable prices and is a world-wide organization so likely they have a distributor near you. I've tried FS.com and another (don't remember the name now) brand from an IT enterprise supplier and could not hear any difference. FS prices were a bit better and delivery a lot quicker.

Best of luck!

Steve Z

 

[MusicFellow]

Thank you all for the suggestions! Team Taiko is following up under which park bench FedEx put my parcel and my local dealer has access to the Melco DAC suggested above. So let's see, which arrives first. Will report when I tried both cables in case anyone is interested.

 

[MarkusBarkus]

...I am about 35 hours in with a new Taiko router, and it sounds *very* nice. Great detail and revealing sonic flow, which I assume comes from an even-cleaner-presentation of the signal.

I am late to add the router to my Taiko switch and DCD grouping, as I have a fiber ISP dedicated to audio, and that already sounded pretty amazing. The Nokia ISP modem is on Uptone JS-2 power, but I removed the Netgear Nighthawk router (was on JS-2) and now it's:

modem=>35' BJC Cat6=>Taiko Router=>Taiko Switch=>Olympus.

DAC cables between router/switch, and into Olympus.

DCD is *currently* fed with a Farad Super3 linear ps. Synology NAS is on the DCD as well.

I have a mix of DC umbilicals in use, Taiko OEM and Uptone Sapphire. A solid-core Mundorf Angelique loaner sounded very nice during demo. Also should note, I was *not* able to get two new shorty Ghent Angelique Stranded/Viborg umbilicals to work in this system, and not for lack of trying.

They seem to fit well into DCD and Router, but not as "positively" into the switch fitting. They do fit as well as some others, but I speculate it is a poor connection with the switch that prevents good contact.

Yes, yes, no silicon spacers added. And three other known-good cables work fine. You can swap them in/out and Roon will connect. FYI. I know others are using these cables/fixtures without issue, but that was not my experience. I won't be doing further testing with them here.

Perhaps I will experiment with swapping the power supplies, but everything is doing so well, I want to just enjoy it.

Lastly, the shipping on the router, for whatever reasons, was protracted. Plan your expectations accordingly.