Just a data point. Roon has never found the core on my Extreme through the home network with the Taiko router connected. Of course I always connected this way prior to acquiring the Taiko router. Now I always connect through Taiko Audio wifi. For me this hasn't been enough of a problem to pursue - yet. Way down the list.
Just a data point. Roon has never found the core on my Extreme through the home network with the Taiko router connected. Of course I always connected this way prior to acquiring the Taiko router. Now I always connect through Taiko Audio wifi. For me this hasn't been enough of a problem to pursue - yet. Way down the list.
That’s the biggest challenge with tech support, not being able to replicate and issue. My guess is that it has to do with the portforwarding rules set up to run XDMS from my home network. Something must be conflicting since when I lose the ability to run Roon from my home network I can still run it from my Taiko network. That seems to point to port forwarding. I should try eliminating all the XDMS portforwarding rules and test that out.
Thanks for responding. I know this stuff is a total PITA.
I encountered a similar problem as well when I first got my Taiko router and trialled XDMS. It turned out to be an IP address issue for me. I can't fully recall the specifics but my Extreme had 2 different IP addresses depending on whether I was on my home network or Taiko network. I too have XDMS and Roon on my Extreme. As you know XDMS only works on the Taiko network but Roon can work on either. I managed to fix it my resetting the IP address on Roon to the same as that assigned by the Taiko Router.
3 days ago I made a change to a couple port forwarding rules. They seemed to potentially conflict with the existing Roon rules. I was told to add them due to some changes in Roon’s port assignment. Since then I haven’t had any breaks in connectivity to Roon. Hoping this resolves the issue.
I'm a long-time lurker / learner, first time poster.
I just arranged purchase of a Taiko Extreme with a USB card and an Extreme Network Card. Would it be best to add the Extreme Switch first, and possibly the Extreme Router later, or vice versa? My understanding is that for the Extreme Server the switch is more beneficial to sound quality.
I'm a long-time lurker / learner, first time poster.
I just arranged purchase of a Taiko Extreme with a USB card and an Extreme Network Card. Would it be best to add the Extreme Switch first, and possibly the Extreme Router later, or vice versa? My understanding is that for the Extreme Server the switch is more beneficial to sound quality.
The audiophile switch typically has a more immediate and direct impact on the sound quality of your server. This is because the Extreme directly interacts with it for local data transfers.
The router is more critical for stabilizing and purifying the network signal coming into your system, which can have an upstream effect but may be less noticeable compared to the switch in your setup.
Don't forget to plan for an excellent DC power supply for one or both, as it significantly impacts sound quality. And use/trial the recommended DAC cable between switch and network card (not expensive, for once ;-)
A high-quality switch typically has a more immediate and direct impact on the sound quality of your server. This is because the Extreme directly interacts with it for local data transfers.
A router is more critical for stabilizing and purifying the network signal coming into your system, which can have an upstream effect but may be less noticeable compared to the switch in your setup.
Emile should comment on this but I think they are equally important and if I had to remove one of them from my setup it would be the switch. The router allows one to isolate the Extreme on its own network, eliminating all the other traffic on one’s home network. The results will vary from setup to setup. I don’t think one can generalize here.
For example, if one does a lot of streaming as opposed to playing only local files the router may be more impactful.
The reality is, they are both important and play a big role.
I'm a long-time lurker / learner, first time poster.
I just arranged purchase of a Taiko Extreme with a USB card and an Extreme Network Card. Would it be best to add the Extreme Switch first, and possibly the Extreme Router later, or vice versa? My understanding is that for the Extreme Server the switch is more beneficial to sound quality.
Most people would indeed most likely choose the switch over the router right now (to go with the Extreme), but the router is more future proof and there will be (free) software updates coming up benefiting the router more then the switch.
I know, but that doesn’t fully address the question of what to prioritize if one must choose ;-)
Taiko confirmed that it would be the switch today. But perhaps you have a particularly noisy and busy home network that demands more attention. Maybe isolating the Extreme on its own network and eliminating all other traffic from the home network could be achieved with an alternative dedicated router. Personally, both for streaming and local files, I’d prioritize the synergy between a switch and network card and dac cable, but of course, that’s all theoretical.
When comparing a switch to a router—hardware versus software for managing traffic—only the latter will continue receiving software updates. The point about streaming versus local files is also a good one.
I know, but that doesn’t fully address the question of what to prioritize if one must choose ;-)
Taiko confirmed today that it would be the switch. But perhaps you have a particularly noisy and busy home network that demands more attention. Maybe isolating the Extreme on its own network and eliminating all other traffic from the home network could be achieved with an alternative dedicated router. Personally, I’d prioritize the synergy between a switch and network card and dac cable, but of course, that’s all theoretical.
When comparing a switch to a router—hardware versus software for managing traffic—only the latter will continue receiving software updates. The point about streaming versus local files is also a good one.
Wonderful responses! Thanks for taking the time to answer.
Incidentally, the active discussion, the willingness of experienced forum members to respond to specific questions, and the participation of the Taiko support team in the conversation (who does that?) is what drew me to join the Taiko family. Thank you all!
I believe I'll start with the Switch connected to the Extreme network card using a DAC cable.
Wonderful responses! Thanks for taking the time to answer.
Incidentally, the active discussion, the willingness of experienced forum members to respond to specific questions, and the participation of the Taiko support team in the conversation (who does that?) is what drew me to join the Taiko family. Thank you all!
I believe I'll start with the Switch connected to the Extreme network card using a DAC cable.
i'd probably go with the switch also. however, the router does improve the sound of local file playback chez moi, as well as streaming. why?? no idea. (EFTM?)
