Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème
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Christiaan Punter
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You could indeed replace the USB card in Slot 5. As far as we are aware, Slot 4 is not in use in any Extreme for example, slot 5 is normally used by the USB card, and slot 6 by the VGA connector which is rarely actually used and is as good as redundant. You could opt to remove the VGA card. it’s just a bracket with a flatcable connecting to the motherboard.
Is there a sq advantage to only having the dac card installed without the usb on the mb?
Thank you Emile
This makes a great sense.
CPU / memory data -> is transported unaltered over our interconnect -> converted to I2S by our audio processor inside the DAC
Question:
Can your audio processor inside DAC convert your memory signal into:
i2s format AND also AES / spidf format ?
That could make implementation and industry adoption much easier for most of DACs available Now.
This makes a great sense.
CPU / memory data -> is transported unaltered over our interconnect -> converted to I2S by our audio processor inside the DAC
Question:
Can your audio processor inside DAC convert your memory signal into:
i2s format AND also AES / spidf format ?
That could make implementation and industry adoption much easier for most of DACs available Now.
AES and SPDIF are always intermediates.
I2S -> AES -> I2S
I2S -> SPDIF -> I2S
So that wouldn't make sense.
Easier adoption is why we switched to the modular format so we can supply AES/EBU, SPDIF, I2S outputs and proprietary formats like PRO ISL.
pci i2s bridge works perfect , most used hdmi output
What specifically are you referring to?
It's a competitor's product, but they do their job well. i2s transmission from pc directly to the dac. definitely sounds different than a usb connection. we tried that, more relaxed and finer sound . more definition in bass you hear more gradations and between tones. just a recommendation from me. with standard cable usb and hdmi used by the same manufacturer.
Pink Faun I2S Bridge - Pink Faun
The Pink Faun I2S bridge realizes a high-quality I2S (PCM) connection between the music computer and the DAC. Read more here.www.pinkfaun.com
That however uses an ancient off the shelf chip subject to the same limitations as SPDIF & AES/EBU.
@Taiko Audio , is there any sq downside to using the Extreme ethernet port direct to iPad remote?
This would allow me to eliminate the extra switch (and another psu for that switch) which I could imagine might be advantageous.
On the other hand, it also brings to mind whether some especially restless audiophiles stacking switches before the Taiko switch?
Just to remind people, this is the Taiko Audio thread. If you want to discuss products that compete with the Taiko offering please post them in a separate thread.
I never tried that but doubt that will actually work.
The Router has integrated Wi-Fi though which does sound better then a wired remote.
I still have 2 Buffalo switches with PinkFaun Ultra clocks. ( had 4 of them in chain in past)
As of now this is a must.
Tried to remove them many times but they give a magical touch to the SQ presentation.
Please note I use them as an ACCESS POINT isolators , between router and AP.
( not in between the router and Taiko switch) .
I am unable to remove and sell them .
Buffalo + PF clock is the best cost effecive solution to improve the SQ. Nothing else is as cheap In regards to what it offers in return.
I hope Taiko Router with its build in access point that I ordered already will finally Solve all issues
and I could sell Buffalo switches.
But you can also try to add a second Taiko switch in between!
And this is what we all want !
Taiko solution that works better than everything we tried In our tests.
Emile,
We are probably purchasing a loom of top of the line Albedo cables for our system. However, they don‘t make an Ethernet cable at this time.
Will an A-B Tech REN Ethernet Isolator work well with the Extreme + Switch. Or would you suggest something else?
PS: If my dealer can make it here (traffic at the beaches is horrible and he’s normally 2 + hours away in regular traffic) I will be ordering a black Xtreme and black Switch later this week.
We are probably purchasing a loom of top of the line Albedo cables for our system. However, they don‘t make an Ethernet cable at this time.
Will an A-B Tech REN Ethernet Isolator work well with the Extreme + Switch. Or would you suggest something else?
PS: If my dealer can make it here (traffic at the beaches is horrible and he’s normally 2 + hours away in regular traffic) I will be ordering a black Xtreme and black Switch later this week.
I would actually start out with just regular cat5 or cat6 cabling to the Taiko Switch without any additional tweaks. It’s ultimately preferred by the majority of our customers.
Happy to hear you decided to jump onboard!
