Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

[jelt2359]

The thing to note when removing the PCIe card- there’s a little clip at the back of the slot on the extreme which you have to unlock first by toggling it upwards. I didn’t do it at first and spent a long time wondering what was stuck.

 

[jelt2359]

Here's a diagram showing precisely how the Taiko Switch, Network Card, and Router can be employed.View attachment 104877

One question here: Taiko Router to Taiko Switch uses RJ45? Not DAC cable?

 

[Malcng]

Be careful unpacking as the switch is much heavier than you might expect based upon its size. You wouldn’t want to drop it on your toes, that’s for sure!

 

[Kris]

One question here: Taiko Router to Taiko Switch uses RJ45? Not DAC cable?

As far as I know you can go with DAC cable from Router to switch
But there is only 1 SFP in Router , so modem to router with RJ 45.

 

[R S]

There was a huge amount of work to be done to enable timely shipping and with much of the staff now on holiday, an instruction video may not materialize soon. Although... I heard through the grapevine that a combo may or may not be headed my way. This is TBC. If so, I will see if I can whip up an instruction vid.

There is a video for USB card installation on the Taiko website. Is the process for the network card materially different or is this a useful starting point?

 

[jelt2359]

As far as I know you can go with DAC cable from Router to switch
But there is only 1 SFP in Router , so modem to router with RJ 45.

That's what I thought too, but it's not what the picture says...

 

[Kris]

That's what I thought too, but it's not what the picture says...

Here it is
1 sfp for DACcable
4 times RJ45
all 5 configurale any way you want

 

[Christiaan Punter]

One question here: Taiko Router to Taiko Switch uses RJ45? Not DAC cable?

That's what I thought too, but it's not what the picture says...

The diagram illustrates the most common use cases. But indeed, between Taiko Router and Taiko Switch, both RJ45 and DAC can be used.

We're still testing the firmware and software and at this point, we do not yet have a definitive answer as to the preferred order of the connection methods from router to switch.

 

[Christiaan Punter]

There is a video for USB card installation on the Taiko website. Is the process for the network card materially different or is this a useful starting point?

The process is indeed similar. The only differences are to use slot 2 instead of slot 5 and replace the single DC cable with the split DC cable.

 

[Kris]

But if we are lucky it is possible to use one of the ports to act as an modem , but we would need to check the settings and to enter them into router.
than Router will act as modem and router at the same time.

 

[Rhapsody]

Just a note on the file networkcard.ps1. When I downloaded the file to my Macbook it already unzipped the file so unzipping was not necessary. I just had to move the file to the Extreme Music folder and then drag and drop from the Extreme music folder to the Extreme desktop. Easy

 

[Christiaan Punter]

Just a note on the file networkcard.ps1. When I downloaded the file to my Macbook it already unzipped the file so unzipping was not necessary. I just had to move the file to the Extreme Music folder and then drag and drop from the Extreme music folder to the Extreme desktop. Easy

I think this depends on the software you have installed on the Mac. I have a Macbook Air M1 with the latest OS and it does not automatically unzip on my end. In any case, as long as the .ps1 file is transferred and used, you will be ok either way.

 

[John T]

The thing to note when removing the PCIe card- there’s a little clip at the back of the slot on the extreme which you have to unlock first by toggling it upwards. I didn’t do it at first and spent a long time wondering what was stuck.

I don't mean to beat a dead horse, however this is where a video will be very helpful. I do understand the effort it took and is taking to get everything out the door. In the long run you will save time with a video...

 

[Rhapsody]

I think this depends on the software you have installed on the Mac. I have a Macbook Air M1 with the latest OS and it does not automatically unzip on my end. In any case, as long as the .ps1 file is transferred and used, you will be ok either way.

I have an M1 MacBook Pro with Ventura 13.2.1 which was released in February 2023. Like you said no big deal, the Mac either unzips or doesn't either way it's good.

 

[jelt2359]

The diagram illustrates the most common use cases. But indeed, between Taiko Router and Taiko Switch, both RJ45 and DAC can be used.

Thanks- would it be fair to say that in order of best performance, from router to switch, the diagram should read:
1) DAC
2) RJ45
3) Fiber ?

Asking cos I'm wondering whether to sell all my RJ45's

 

[jelt2359]

This is what the installed dual head splitter cable looks like.

 

[jelt2359]

This clip at the base of the PCIe slot is what you need to toggle upwards (to unlock) before you can remove the old PCIe card. Toggle it down again (to lock) after you insert the new PCIe card.

 

[jelt2359]

Single slot on the other end of the splitter cable

 

[nonesup]

There is a video for USB card installation on the Taiko website. Is the process for the network card materially different or is this a useful starting point?

I can't find the video. Could you send the url?

 

[Kris]

View attachment 105658This is what the installed dual head splitter cable looks like.

hi, you better clean all that dust !
This is piece of Taiko ART called extreme.
Mine is super clean after 3,5 years but I heve no carpets in my house.