Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

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The problem with placing an NCF Booster or any other accessory is that the Extreme is deeper than my stand and I can't use them.
 
The problem with placing an NCF Booster or any other accessory is that the Extreme is deeper than my stand and I can't use them.
You can try Audio Replas CPC-IEC43SZ-SE IEC Collar.
 

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I'll have to monitor the connection periodically, because Shunyata Sigma NR cables are heavy.
with the Gobel LaCorde USB with the Extreme, and other heavy cables i have used a clamp on the rack shelf above, and zip ties off the clamp handle to take the stress off the connector and keep the connection level and secure. hardware stores have heavy duty clamps that work well.
 
with the Gobel LaCorde USB with the Extreme, and other heavy cables i have used a clamp on the rack shelf above, and zip ties off the clamp handle to take the stress off the connector and keep the connection level and secure. hardware stores have heavy duty clamps that work well.
Hi Mike.. do you have picture or a link to that heavy duty clamp? Thx
 
Hi Mike.. do you have picture or a link to that heavy duty clamp? Thx

like this. the one's i have are yellow and better than this one. but this gives you an idea. what you want is a handle that will hold your zip tie or velcro wrap. i've posted pics of this before but can't find it. tonight at home i will take a pic of mine and post it.
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When clamping anything to a rack you want to make sure that there is no chance of vibration being transmitted in either direction i.e from the rack into the cable or from the cable
into the rack, I never let a cable touch the rack so to avoid that I make up these little things that are a few cents each and work quite reliably. I find them really useful for running cables along a skirting board for example. This is just a quickly knocked up example but you can work the cab tie and foam into a nice neat uniform circle. Size is governed simply by the length of open cell foam used. In use they are quite discreet and pretty much disappear 65AEE0C5-8B5A-44B6-BD21-BCE486031899.jpeg5014FA48-A782-4ED6-9EFE-37BBBED8F1ED.jpeg
 
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Shunyata now ships the Alpha and other PCs with a thin plastic sheath that goes over the end of the IEC plug. It greatly improves the hold of the plug in your equipment.

You can buy them online and I will post the link once I find it again.

 
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Shunyata now ships the Alpha and other PCs with a thin plastic sheath that goes over the end of the IEC plug. It greatly improves the hold of the plug in your equipment.

You can buy them online and I will post the link once I find it again.

Have got a photo of how it works?
 
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Have got a photo of how it works?
When I get home on Monday.

It’s pretty simple. A thin sleeve that fits over the IEC and makes the connection to your equipment tight.
 

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I saw this link but they only can be used when the components have the space around power connector. There is no space in my components.
I saw this link but they only can be used when the components have the space around power connector. There is no space in my components.
Not sure.. these are very thin with ridges on top of it to help secure the power cord. I think there are two variant. Not sure if you are using this one (https://www.sfcable.com/c14-secure-sleeve-yellow.html ) ? This may not fit. Mine is similar to the one in the link in my previous post.
 
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I know that this has been said many times already here, but it seems fair to me to repeat it. The customer service, in this case from Ed, is truly top notch. Thanks Ed and thanks Taiko team.
 
I know that this has been said many times already here, but it seems fair to me to repeat it. The customer service, in this case from Ed, is truly top notch. Thanks Ed and thanks Taiko team.
Not only is their service top notch, all of them are great guys with whom to talk. They truly love what they do and are always available to help.
 

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