Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

[Nils]

@Taiko Audio any update on sending off the new brackets?

 

[Steve Williams]

I spoke to Emile a short while ago and they were all ready and waiting to be picked up......

 

[Taiko Audio]

@Taiko Audio any update on sending off the new brackets?

All packed and ready but not collected by Fedex yet.

When you open the package you’ll find the bracket taped in between 2 wooden blocks. We packed them this way to prevent them from bending if something heavy is dropped on top.

 

[John T]

All packed and ready but not collected by Fedex yet.

When you open the package you’ll find the bracket taped in between 2 wooden blocks. We packed them this way to prevent them from bending if something heavy is dropped on top.

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Emile, for the router: 2.1MM or 2.5MM DC? I know the switch is 2.5. Making up some cables and thinking ahead...

 

[Taiko Audio]

Emile, for the router: 2.1MM or 2.5MM DC? I know the switch is 2.5. Making up some cables and thinking ahead...

2.5mm

While on that subject there are different 2.5mm DC connectors, the higher current versions clamp better, so if you’re rolling your own I’d recommend to get the stronger clamping (higher current) variety.

 

[John T]

2.5mm

While on that subject there are different 2.5mm DC connectors, the higher current versions clamp better, so if you’re rolling your own I’d recommend to get the stronger clamping (higher current) variety.

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I was going to use Oyaide 2.5 and solder. Should be fine?

 

[MarcelNL]

reading with interest, I was pretty underwhelmed (bendy, plasticky insulation, they do not accept 14AWG etc) by the few Oyaide DC plugs I've used recently but haven't found anything more decent.

 

[Taiko Audio]

I was going to use Oyaide 2.5 and solder. Should be fine?

I actually don’t know and can’t find the insertion depth but my preference would be a 11.1mm insertion depth plug.

This is a 8.3mm insertion depth plug:

 

[John T]

I actually don’t know and can’t find the insertion depth but my preference would be a 11.1mm insertion depth plug.

This is a 8.3mm insertion depth plug:

LOL! Let me see what I can find out...

 

[nonesup]

Oyaide

 

[John T]

Oyaide

I saw that Francisco. I would think 14MM would provide maximum contact?

 

[Taiko Audio]

I saw that Francisco. I would think 14MM would provide maximum contact?

Depends on if those plastic rings can be removed?

 

[John T]

I actually don’t know and can’t find the insertion depth but my preference would be a 11.1mm insertion depth plug.

This is a 8.3mm insertion depth plug:

As Francisco's attachment shows it 14MM maximum insertion depth. Better than 8.3

Depends on if those plastic rings can be removed?

LOL! I think the O-Rings can be attached and detached. I will dig a little deeper...

 

[dminches]

Depends on if those plastic rings can be removed?

there are 3 of them and they can all be removed. However, they aren’t spring loaded.

 

[John T]

The Ring Spacer can be varied to 9.5MM, 11mm, 12.5MM, and14MM.

 

[Taiko Audio]

The Ring Spacer can be varied to 9.5MM, 11mm, 12.5MM, and14MM.

Looks like a solid option then!

 

[MarkusBarkus]

...I have that fixture into the new switch and it feels firm to me. I removed one of the silicon rings, IIRC.

 

[MarkusBarkus]

...switch sounds excellent with DAC into old card, BTW. Just listened through a bunch of vocal tracks, male and female. This may have "fixed" Diana Krall, LOL!

...and the air in Tash Sultana "Musk" is kooky-good.

 

[theaudiogeek]

Emile, for the router: 2.1MM or 2.5MM DC? I know the switch is 2.5. Making up some cables and thinking ahead...

hi John,

Are you making your own DC cable? If so, what type of cable are you using to solder the dc barrel?

Thanks

 

[oldmustang]

I know! I have a huge repertoire of music Koko Taylor to Maria Callas and obscure, eclectic, music in between. Hard to believe I never came across Fink...Its a great change up...

I guess I started something. Happy that my random post found such receptive ears.

Steve