Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème
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dc voltage can be easily filtered out of the mains it makes the transformers of devices hum or can lead to early loss of dynamics (saturation of the transformer) at high power.
interference frequencies in the150 hz -3 khz range are difficult to deal with. standard mains filters are of little help there.
DCT03 DC filter for toroidal transformers - heavy duty version
A DC filter for in particular toroidal transformers. It works for any mains voltage. The pcb has two layers and gold pads. It's an unpopulated pcb. Info here
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If it wasn't because of the insistence of the manufacturer that it was DC Off Set causing the issue I wouldn't have gone to such lengths to prove them wrong. I knew it wasn't a DC issue...dc voltage can be easily filtered out of the mains it makes the transformers of devices hum or can lead to early loss of dynamics (saturation of the transformer) at high power.
interference frequencies in the150 hz -3 khz range are difficult to deal with. standard mains filters are of little help there.
DCT03 DC filter for toroidal transformers - heavy duty version
A DC filter for in particular toroidal transformers. It works for any mains voltage. The pcb has two layers and gold pads. It's an unpopulated pcb. Info here
Hi John,
It is hard (at least for me) to compare outlets. After changing them it takes a while for the burn-in, so no A-B-A testing. So I would appreciate to hear Emile's recomendation for (in his oppinion) best brand/model of outlet.
Cheers,
VPN
If I listen to a jbl sound reinforcement system at a concert there is no way any system can reproduce the sound except for the same system be used as a playback. The sound of the space listened in, speakers used, amps etc all have contributions to the final sound heard. Your home system just can’t reproduce all these sounds or qualities of the pro sound reproducers that’s my opinion.
if you have problems with the mains voltage, there are two options: you complain to the energy supplier, they will then measure it, or you have to borrow something, solar or power battery pack. then you will know for sure if the problem really comes from the mains voltage. Good luck
It is difficult and time consuming, couldn't agree more. I have always tried to match the metallurgy between Power Cables and outlets.
dc voltage can be easily filtered out of the mains it makes the transformers of devices hum or can lead to early loss of dynamics (saturation of the transformer) at high power.
interference frequencies in the150 hz -3 khz range are difficult to deal with. standard mains filters are of little help there.
DCT03 DC filter for toroidal transformers - heavy duty version
A DC filter for in particular toroidal transformers. It works for any mains voltage. The pcb has two layers and gold pads. It's an unpopulated pcb. Info here
The type of DC blocker you refer puts electrolytic capacitors in series with the mains supply, increasing the mains impedance and distorting the mains - small electrolytic capacitors will not be able to supply the current peaks needed for more powerful amplifiers.
another question;maybe a stupid one, but it´s very late here in Sween
Every question has value, and I am aware of another ?????? switch that effectively enhances file quality when playing local files. It wouldn't be unexpected if the Taiko switch had a similar capability.
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It’s been awhile since I have commented on my Taiko Extreme - only because I was patiently waiting for XDMS to be available for installation and finding time to install the new NIC. Well, I can no longer be quiet - both tasks have been accomplished. Thanks to Ed he made the installation of XDMS to be a breeze without any hiccups. The instructions for the installation of the NIC and script were simple and easy to follow. The sound well…those that have XDMS, NIC and the switch already know what I am experiencing. I am totally blown away and haven’t even completed the burn-in phase. The sound is closest to a live performance I have ever experienced in my home. Digital has never approached this level and my analog system is looking over its shoulder. I have a DS Audio Grand Master cartridge being installed on Sunday and wondering if I am wasting my time and money. Thanks Taiko and great work achieving the level of performance of the Extreme and your new peripherals. Definitely worth the wait and investment.
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Technical dats
Max inrush current: Approx 120-200 A peak depending of chosen diode type.Max continuous current: See datasheet for used capacitors (102000uf =z impedance 0.032Ohms)1000?att
Runs 3 years in this little mono amps 740watt class a/ 2ohms perfect heard nothing out of the ordinary. testing is above studying.
I see you’re on Discord, if you ask there you’d probably get a quick response and/or help. Alternatively you can contact support@taikoaudio.com .
Hi @VPN ,
I don’t have any specific recommendations as this is highly dependent on personal taste, system setup and even your room. Furutech Rhodium plated plugs I do consider to be accentuating the top end but that could already be balanced out with a carpeted floor or a few curtains, or perhaps even loudspeaker off axis rolloff, however as @Kris complains about excessive brightness this might be an area to look into.
With that said I’m currently using pure copper outlets and silver plated copper power plugs which I consider to be the best compromise / closest to neutrality and/or naturalness. But I do have a relatively “neutral” (if such a thing exists) room with the walls almost fully covered with SMT type solid hardwood “diffusers”.
A vendor mentioned earlier in the thread offering these is Viborg but I didn’t have a change to test those yet. These I have tested with fairly satisfying results:
-Bocchino (silver plated copper) probably the best but rather costly
-Audioquest (silver plated copper)
-Vibex (“unplated copper”)
Further to this I do find the Oyaide 029 (brass) to be a bit coarse and slightly veiled but nonetheless reasonably natural and the Oyaide 004 is not bad though ultimately also a bit tilted up, less so then Rhodium though.
If I was using Fururech NCF plugs in my system our products would probably sound very rolled off in the top end as I would try to compensate.
@Taiko Audio:Emile was Oldenzaal affected by the bad weather yesterday? Unreal, 90pmh winds in the summer...
Was a bit windy yeah now that you mention it
Weather talk is a poetic way of getting off the subject
Well, in Lausanne we're expecting a heatwave after a refreshingly mild midweek.
Cheers,
Thomas
