Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

[Taiko Audio]

Hi Emile.. Just wanted to clarify when it comes to ALT1 and ALT2 filters. I assume that we will be using ALT1 or ALT2 to power the SWITCH and NOT THE ROUTER? If we were to power the switch using either ALT1 or ALT2, what will be the recommendation to power the ROUTER? Use DEFAULT or UNFILTERED? Could you please clarify? - Thx

I recommend to start with both connected to the default filters. Then change your switch to alt1 and alt2. After establishing your preference, you can try swapping router and switch to see which way you prefer. This is highly individual, for example Christiaan preferred alt1 over alt2 where I preferred alt2 over alt1. However I’m running different amplifiers now (more neutral, the previous ones were more tilted up) and prefer default for both now.

 

[theaudiogeek]

I recommend to start with both connected to the default filters. Then change your switch to alt1 and alt2. After establishing your preference, you can try swapping router and switch to see which way you prefer. This is highly individual, for example Christiaan preferred alt1 over alt2 where I preferred alt2 over alt1. However I’m running different amplifiers now (more neutral, the previous ones were more tilted up) and prefer default for both now.

Thank you!

 

[John T]

I would suspect filter choice will be all over the map. As Steve suggested kick the tires with all of them. Multiple variables could influence what works best in each of our systems...

 

[Taiko Audio]

I would suspect filter choice will be all over the map. As Steve suggested kick the tires with all of them. Multiple variables could influence what works best in each of our systems...

I suspect the same but am highly interested in everybody’s experiences

 

[Taiko Audio]

Thanks for the info- tried that, it doesn't work. I'm tired, been at it for hours before I realised the DAC Cable connection was the issue. Going to just do it on ethernet cable and hope Taiko can help me out.

I see you’ve reached out to the support team meanwhile so I’ll leave it in their capable hands to help you out.

 

[John T]

I suspect the same but am highly interested in everybody’s experiences

Your suggestion as to start with default filter makes perfect sense. Establish your point of reference then go from there...

 

[Kris]

I recommend to start with both connected to the default filters. Then change your switch to alt1 and alt2. After establishing your preference, you can try swapping router and switch to see which way you prefer. This is highly individual, for example Christiaan preferred alt1 over alt2 where I preferred alt2 over alt1. However I’m running different amplifiers now (more neutral, the previous ones were more tilted up) and prefer default for both now.

That sounds interesting.
Could you please share what amps you used and for what reason you liked / disliked them ?
What are you using now and why ?
I know you had Jadis, Audinet, Alnico . Top performers .

 

[steve williams]

I recommend to start with both connected to the default filters. Then change your switch to alt1 and alt2. After establishing your preference, you can try swapping router and switch to see which way you prefer. This is highly individual, for example Christiaan preferred alt1 over alt2 where I preferred alt2 over alt1. However I’m running different amplifiers now (more neutral, the previous ones were more tilted up) and prefer default for both now.

so if one DC cable for alt1 goes to the switch does the other DC cable stay in default or....?

 

[steve williams]

Did I miss the post re the two unfiltered ports and what they are for

 

[Taiko Audio]

so if one DC cable for alt1 goes to the switch does the other DC cable stay in default or....?

That would be a good place to start.

 

[Taiko Audio]

Did I miss the post re the two unfiltered ports and what they are for

I did not post anything on those, they are unfiltered in case you prefer that and/or want an unfiltered reference.

 

[steve williams]

That would be a good place to start.

so the DCD can be a hodge lodge of mix and match

 

[Taiko Audio]

so the DCD can be a hodge lodge of mix and match

Yep Just try one and see what you think!

 

[theaudiogeek]

Up and running. Figured it out. Used Mac to connect to TaikoAudio wifi, fired up fing and got the new IP. Tried accessing the router admin page and had trouble with the router admin password with "I" or "". Tried both way and was able to login and changed the password immediately. Connected iPad to TaikoAudio wifi. Fired up XDMS and tried fetch for the new ipaddress... no luck. Manually entered the IP and XDMS connected to the Extreme server instantly. Its on a burn-in mode at the moment. Thank you Taiko team for all the help!

 

[steve williams]

Up and running. Figured it out. Used Mac to connect to TaikoAudio wifi, fired up fing and got the new IP. Tried accessing the router admin page and had trouble with the router admin password with "I" or "View attachment 117738". Tried both way and was able to login and changed the password immediately. Connected iPad to TaikoAudio wifi. Fired up XDMS and tried fetch for the new ipaddress... no luck. Manually entered the IP and XDMS connected to the Extreme server instantly. Its on a burn-in mode at the moment. Thank you Taiko team for all the help!

I must admit it really feels good when you see Taiko Audio as one of your available networks .

 

[theaudiogeek]

I must admit it really feels good when you see Taiko Audio as one of your available networks .

Yes.. the rest is easy once you are connected.

 

[steve williams]

It really is. And if for whatever reason you lose wifi the fix is quite simple as even I get it

Yes.. the rest is easy once you are connected.

 

[dminches]

I received the shipment about an hour ago and it took me about 30 minutes to get up and running without the DC power distributor. However, I noticed that the wall wart was not making a good connection with the router and the router power was going off and on. So, I added the DC distributor and that’s when all the issues started.

Roon keeps cutting in and out since it can’t find the core. If I do a network scan I can see the Extreme but Roon doesn’t think it is there.

If I go into XDMS I cannot connect.

I can’t tell if this is an XDMS issue or switch issue.

 

[Taiko Audio]

Up and running. Figured it out. Used Mac to connect to TaikoAudio wifi, fired up fing and got the new IP. Tried accessing the router admin page and had trouble with the router admin password with "I" or "View attachment 117738". Tried both way and was able to login and changed the password immediately. Connected iPad to TaikoAudio wifi. Fired up XDMS and tried fetch for the new ipaddress... no luck. Manually entered the IP and XDMS connected to the Extreme server instantly. Its on a burn-in mode at the moment. Thank you Taiko team for all the help!

You do need to reboot the Extreme, that will trigger XDMS to register the new ip-address. Then you can use “fetch”.

 

[theaudiogeek]

You do need to reboot the Extreme, that will trigger XDMS to register the new ip-address. Then you can use “fetch”.

Ah.. I remember you mentioning that Emile.. sorry and thank you. I will try that.