Router and Power Distributor Install and Preliminary Sound
Re: install, while I initially grappled with a handshake, my only recommendation is if you do not get connection to Taiko wifi after powering down Extreme (front button), Switch and Router then powering back up in that order..... power down in that same order, then unplug the power cables from the back of the power distributor and reinsert, then (more importantly) unplug and replug the dc cables from the back of the router and switch. I also unplugged and replugged the antennae as well before powering back on in order. And there it was...Taiko wifi and I was fully up and running 30 seconds later!
Re: performance. for context, I cannot pull my closed box speakers very far into the room for functional reasons. The moment sound played with the router and power distributor in place, dominique fils, jack johnson, tracy chapman all stepped forward 1 to 2 feet toward me into the room, which is like 20% closer.
the instruments were easily discernible back into the sound stage. every song i played had this beautiful instrument imaging and soundstage, intoxicating. due to my setup limitations i have always struggled w soundstage depth. the speakers now are gone. every tonal attribute seems to have benefitted.
I cannot imagine the effect with a system that has the fully adequate room to breathe. I am smitten after the last 3 hours of listening. Headed back for some more and truly excited to see how the sound develops further, not to mention the other filters, etc. etc.
Again, thanks to this thread for all the advice and to Team Taiko. wow