Hi , The prior Nagra HD DAC had Amanero USB interface, but cannot find what USB interface the newer Tube DAC has...will XDMS new software work with Nagra Tube DAC USB input? Thx for any advice...
Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème
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The Nagra Tube DAC has the same USB receiver as the flagship HD-X
We have received reports from Tube DAC owners being very happy with the sound they are getting
OK that's a relief!!..Thx for the heads up. I am also very happy with Tube DAC, still on original Taiko OS from purchase, awaiting XDMS and new ethernet connection..
I am using the Tube DAC with Roon / USB Settings 2 and it sounds spectacular!
Update to my earlier post after adding a Daiza under the Tube DAC: the USB cord was not quite fully inserted and this likely caused the soundstage width to narrow. It pulled out slightly when I installed the Daiza. It’s amazing how everything matters!
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Does it take time for the Extreme to sound its best after a Restart? I keep it on 24-7, but I’m having trouble with Roon which requires a restart to fix. Another reason the switch to XDMS will be welcome: Roon company support is non-existent!
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It is a computer so a restart does temporarily change things. I haven’t felt the time to return to “best” sound is long. Frankly, I think there is value to doing periodic (every 2-3 weeks) restarts. Not sure if the Taiko team agrees.
Every 1-2 days it won’t play tracks. It runs through a track really quickly as if it’s playing it, but it doesn’t connect to the DAC. Restarting the Extreme does it. I suppose I could try quitting Roon and reloading it as well; but I just use VNC to restart the machine.
Not really a big deal since I won’t use Roon once XDMS arrives…
Thanks. They are not the same build number! The Remote is 1.8 (935) and the Core is 1.8 (936). It’s not prompting an update so not sure how to force the Remote to update?
I wish that I could listen to Roon
But every time that I test a track in TAS vs the same track in Roon there is such a sonic difference I can't bare to listen to Roon
But every time that I test a track in TAS vs the same track in Roon there is such a sonic difference I can't bare to listen to RoonRhapsody, is Roon sounding so bad compared to TAS because of some compatibly issue? Or is TAS just that much better? This is hard for me to comprehend. My Extreme won't be here until the end of the month. I'm currently using ROON, Emm's DV2/NS1 (upgraded opti-link) with a external hard drive into a Nucleus, LPS, and a M12 switch. With Qobuz and Tidal. My streaming with this setup is excellent. I'm expecting Taiko to completely out perform what I currently have whether its Roon or TAS. Just a little dumbfounded with the EXTREME difference in SQ...John
Good morning John,
There’s no real way to discuss this until you have your Extreme and can listen to the differences for yourself.
Many people are totally happy with the sound of Roon. And everyone’s room and system is different and their ears are different as well.
For many people convenience and the incredible user interface of Roon trumps sound quality.
I love the Roon interface. Although sound quality trumps convenience for me personally when I am listening.
In my system or I should say systems TAS sound significantly better than Roon. But that is for me maybe someone else would listen and feel differently.
I’m sure your system and Roon sounds great. I personally would not be worrying about this or thinking about this until you get your extreme and then you can make your own judgments. It’s very difficult to listen to other peoples experiences and understand exactly what they are hearing in different rooms with different systems and different music and different personal preferences.
Just hold on for a bit longer as you shall be entering the gateway to sonic bliss. Of course Imho.
Enjoy your Sunday!
There’s no real way to discuss this until you have your Extreme and can listen to the differences for yourself.
Many people are totally happy with the sound of Roon. And everyone’s room and system is different and their ears are different as well.
For many people convenience and the incredible user interface of Roon trumps sound quality.
I love the Roon interface. Although sound quality trumps convenience for me personally when I am listening.
In my system or I should say systems TAS sound significantly better than Roon. But that is for me maybe someone else would listen and feel differently.
I’m sure your system and Roon sounds great. I personally would not be worrying about this or thinking about this until you get your extreme and then you can make your own judgments. It’s very difficult to listen to other peoples experiences and understand exactly what they are hearing in different rooms with different systems and different music and different personal preferences.
Just hold on for a bit longer as you shall be entering the gateway to sonic bliss. Of course Imho.
Enjoy your Sunday!
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