Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

[Rhapsody]

The fact that Lukasz and MSB is interested speaks volumes to me that Emile is again onto something. Perhaps it would highly improve the entry level DACs but I'd love to know what TOTL Taiko and TOTL Lampi sounds like with this new interface

Steve, You are all in with what Emile says. You believe the new card, the switch, the router and the BPS will improve performance. This is another additive technology that the Taiko team developed. Why question why this new interface will or will not increase performance over the existing usb interface?

If Emile/team says it will, then like everything else he/they say, will be a reality.

 

[steve williams]

Steve, You are all in with what Emile says. You believe the new card, the switch, the router and the BPS will improve performance. This is another additive technology that the Taiko team developed. Why question why this new interface will or will not increase performance over the existing usb interface?

If Emile/team says it will, then like everything else he/they say, will be a reality.

Then the question to Emile would be, in the last list of 1-7 , this would be an 8th update. Where in the great scheme of things does this 8th compare to number one which I called the Full Monty

 

[Rhapsody]

Imagine how good we have it now with XDMS today. Add EIGHT more significant upticks in SQ. Hard to comprehend.

 

[steve williams]

I listened all day to XDMS and it is spectacular now. The platform is looking better every day. As I said yesterday one could stop at XDMS and be eternally happy.

 

[Taiko Audio]

It appears the pre sale is active:

Switch only
Network card only
Switch + Network card bundle

 

[dminches]

Can someone explain what the "DAC Cable" is? I guess this runs between the switch and the Extreme?

 

[Taiko Audio]

The new technology interface card is CPU / PCIe direct to DAC - Analogue out AND CPU / PCIe direct to SPDIF (with rca, bnc and toslink connectors)

It does not replace the USB card

Its exciting technology leading to a whole range if future technologies.

 

[Taiko Audio]

Can someone explain what the "DAC Cable" is? I guess this runs between the switch and the Extreme?

Yes, Direct Attach Cable.

 

[Taiko Audio]

Hi Emile,
please, please consider a batch which is compatible with Mac if there is sufficient demand.......
Thank you

Matt

Sorry, not likely to happen..

 

[Taiko Audio]

"yes it does, SPDIF RCA, SPDIF BNC and Toslink, more options can be developed / added but that would require a different card."
What about AES/EBU ?

That would require a different card.

 

[Taiko Audio]

As I understand the PCIe card allows analog outputs in high quality but the owner has the option to connect via the digital outputs external DACs.

Matt

yes.

 

[cat6man]

It appears the pre sale is active:

Switch only
Network card only
Switch + Network card bundle

Only silver available so far?

 

[Taiko Audio]

Emile,

The BD34301EKV DAC is an excellent chip and probably a great choice, but it is a tuneable chip - manufacturers can easily model the sound to their particular preference tuning the filter coefficients. I always admired the Taiko system for their their theoretical and technical pursuit of digital neutrality - aren´t you affraid that committing the brand to a preferred sound quality affects your image?

Doesn‘t that apply to any DAC?

 

[Taiko Audio]

Hi Emile,
please can you shed some light on the TACDD interface between Extreme and external DAC?
Thx

Matt

To be designed and launched later.

 

[Taiko Audio]

Only silver available so far?

Chrome, or mirror. Yes it’s the first to arrive as the surface finish is the fastest (and cheapest). All other finish options take longer and will add an as of yet unknown amount. We will add the other finish options once the delivery dates and pricing is known.

 

[Taiko Audio]

It‘s really a mirror like finish:

 

[dminches]

It‘s really a mirror like finish:

But the edge is a glossy white or cream?

 

[Taiko Audio]

But the edge is a glossy white or cream?

No, identical, all chrome.

 

[jelt2359]

There is only a choice of RJ45 OR fibre as input, right?

 

[SwissTom]

It appears the pre sale is active:

Switch only
Network card only
Switch + Network card bundle

Order placed

Thanks Emile!


I believe I asked you this question before, but I'm not sure I understood correctly.

It will be possible to send you back the Extreme for modification in order to include the battery power supply.

But it will keep the same design.

The power supply will power the Extreme internaly and the external switch as well.

Is this correct?

Do you already know what the dimensions of the case will be?