Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

[cat6man]

0. damn, this extreme is heavy. how did i ever get this into the rack?
1. where are my allen wrenches?
2. why won't the screws on the top come off, turn the wrench harder wimp
3. slot 2 doesn't look like what i want, oh, count from the other end
4. wrong size philips head screwdriver, need a bigger one, screw comes out fine
5. the stupid pcie board in slot 2 doesn't want to come out, time to get a slotted screwdriver and pry the top of the bracket up
6. the rest is a piece of cake, except for getting the extreme back into the rack
7. added switch (damn, this is heavy) to ethernet and new network card via DAC cable, power on everything
8. scan for new IP address, updated vnc viewer with new IP, but now it wants the password.......go look it up (again)
9. run new script to install latest parameters and settings, restarts
10. connect via android tablet xdms control app, everything looks fine
11. turn on tube amps

back in a few days

 

[nonesup]

This is what I did and the combo has been playing flawlessly for hours and hours. I just made sure that the DAC cable was somehow anchored so the card wouldn’t move.

Did you also have the same problem as Nils?

 

[dminches]

Did you also have the same problem as Nils?

Yes

 

[Taiko Audio]

Did you also have the same problem as Nils?

So far there are 7 people with a misaligned bracket, I found 3 more amongst the network cards we still have here. This causes the cards to be seated incorrectly which in turn causes a loss of connectivity after a while. We're shipping out replacement brackets.

 

[theaudiogeek]

So far there are 7 people with a misaligned bracket, I found 3 more amongst the network cards we still have here. This causes the cards to be seated incorrectly which in turn causes a loss of connectivity after a while. We're shipping out replacement brackets.

Hi Emile,

I had my card seated properly. When I secured the bracket to the chassis, I observed that back end of card got lifted like a mm or two. I did not make a big deal out of it. Now that other are experiencing the issue, the card that I have is supposed to do that when I secure it to the chassis? I did not loose any connectivity. Just wondering if the card I have is supposed to exhibit that behavior when secured? Thx

 

[Taiko Audio]

Hi Emile,

I had my card seated properly. When I secured the bracket to the chassis, I observed that back end of card got lifted like a mm or two. I did not make a big deal out of it. Now that other are experiencing the issue, the card that I have is supposed to do that when I secure it to the chassis? I did not loose any connectivity. Just wondering if the card I have is supposed to exhibit that behavior when secured? Thx

You can check if it’s seated correctly horizontally referencing it to the nearest adjacent card.

 

[theaudiogeek]

You can check if it’s seated correctly horizontally referencing it to the nearest adjacent card.

I think my issue is the slot on the bracket is not aligned with the hold on the chassis. Here is what I see when took the card out and re-aligned it.

If I push the bracket to get it aligned to the hole, the back side gets lifted like an mm or two.

 

[Taiko Audio]

Ok, can you leave a note at support@taikoaudio.com? We'll send you a new bracket.

 

[theaudiogeek]

Ok, can you leave a note at support@taikoaudio.com? We'll send you a new bracket.

Thank you.

 

[John T]

I think my issue is the slot on the bracket is not aligned with the hold on the chassis. Here is what I see when took the card out and re-aligned it. View attachment 105796

If I push the bracket to get it aligned to the hole, the back side gets lifted like an mm or two.

Is there no give to where you secure to the chassis? Just thinking out of the box, was wondering if you could put a little torque on the tab that connects to the chassis to keep it from lifting that MM? Manipulate it a tad...

 

[Taiko Audio]

Is there no give to where you secure to the chassis? Just thinking out of the box, was wondering if you could put a little torque on the tab that connects to the chassis to keep it from lifting that MM? Manipulate it a tad...

It's copper, so relatively soft, you could bend it into shape, but we can also send a replacement.

 

[John T]

It's copper, so relatively soft, you could bend it into shape, but we can also send a replacement.

I don't expect all people to do it but another option re-drill the hole wider and use a thin washer. Or with a dremel take a little copper off of the lip so the screw aligns...

 

[MarkusBarkus]

Dremel tool in a pinch...

 

[John T]

Dremel tool in a pinch...

Good timing Mark!! My after thought was the Dremel....I think the Dremel would work better...

 

[theaudiogeek]

It's copper, so relatively soft, you could bend it into shape, but we can also send a replacement.

I did just that and here is after the mod and the screw hole alignment. Much better and the card is seated all the way with zero movement.


The pan head screw can catch on the bracket by securing it in place. Sorry about the poor picture quality.

 

[Taiko Audio]

I did just that and here is after the mod and the screw hole alignment. Much better and the card is seated all the way with zero movement. View attachment 105797
View attachment 105798
Sorry about the poor picture quality.

Well done! But that looks horrible so we’ll send you a new one anyway

 

[theaudiogeek]

Well done! But that looks horrible so we’ll send you a new one anyway

Looks like I did not meet the QA standards.. Thanks for sending me another bracket Emile.

 

[John T]

I did just that and here is after the mod and the screw hole alignment. Much better and the card is seated all the way with zero movement.
View attachment 105797
View attachment 105798
The pan head screw can catch on the bracket by securing it in place. Sorry about the poor picture quality.

I don't think it looks so bad!

 

[Taiko Audio]

Looks like I did not meet the QA standards.. Thanks for sending me another bracket Emile.

Well it's a very nice curve but I just have a preference for straight lines, YMMV

 

[theaudiogeek]

Is there no give to where you secure to the chassis? Just thinking out of the box, was wondering if you could put a little torque on the tab that connects to the chassis to keep it from lifting that MM? Manipulate it a tad...

Yes.. that is what I did and I have posted the pictures. It is much better than before and its fully seated with zero movement.