Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

[dminches]

Yes, I think we are saying the same thing. The Taiko Router would have to be connected to the Eero as there is no way I can hardwire the Taiko Router to the main router in my setup.
So in my diagram, the Taiko Router is wired to the Eero. Eero is getting all data wirelessly from the Eero connected to the modem.
Would this cancel out most of the benefits?

This is what I have now, I would just be inserting the Taiko Router between the Eero and the Taiko Switch.

It looks like the Extreme would not be isolated from the Apple TV which would reduce the advantages of having an audio-only network.

 

[Zeotrope]

Perhaps this is more clear, in the "OLD situation" all networked devices in your home are connected to the same network, all of them tend to create continuous activity. In the "NEW situation" we add a second router and Wi-Fi Access Point to create an entirely new network, your home network becomes the "internet" for this second network. This setup has 2 benefits:

1) It is unaffected by the activity generated by all of our home networked devices
2) We have a high degree of control over the activity which is left on this network

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Yes but are you saying that the Taiko Router must be hardwired to the main modem/router for optimal SQ, or connecting via a Wifi satellite is not going to compromise SQ?

 

[Zeotrope]

It looks like the Extreme would not be isolated from the Apple TV which would reduce the advantages of having an audio-only network.

Yes, but I'm also interested in the SQ improvement on the Apple TV, which I noticed from the network card and switch. My Apple TV is the "X", so it has significantly lower noise and jitter (the inventor also owns an Extreme) than a stock ATV.

 

[dminches]

Yes, but I'm also interested in the SQ improvement on the Apple TV, which I noticed from the network card and switch. My Apple TV is the "X", so it has significantly lower noise and jitter (the inventor also owns an Extreme) than a stock ATV.

I understand why you want to do that but it will have an effect on the audio side. That’s all I am saying.

 

[kswanson27]

Yes but are you saying that the Taiko Router must be hardwired to the main modem/router for optimal SQ, or connecting via a Wifi satellite is not going to compromise SQ?

If I put a switch between my modem and the Taiko router will I compromise SQ?

 

[Rhapsody]

If I put a switch between my modem and the Taiko router will I compromise SQ?

My two cents is you won't know until you try it. My guess is that once the signal gets to the Taiko router and then to the Taiko switch card, they will take care of any slight noise that was picked up with the switch.

 

[Taiko Audio]

Yes but are you saying that the Taiko Router must be hardwired to the main modem/router for optimal SQ, or connecting via a Wifi satellite is not going to compromise SQ?

Wi-Fi sattelite (Eero) - Taiko router - Taiko switch - Extreme and an additional AP connected to the Taiko Router for remote control purposes.

 

[Taiko Audio]

If I put a switch between my modem and the Taiko router will I compromise SQ?

No.

 

[Taiko Audio]

I understand why you want to do that but it will have an effect on the audio side. That’s all I am saying.

Indeed, but you could power off the ATV X while listening to music.

 

[adyc]

If I play local files from a NAS, the NAS will connect to Taiko router. Will it compromise sound quality?

 

[Taiko Audio]

If I play local files from a NAS, the NAS will connect to Taiko router. Will it compromise sound quality?

Yes, a better solution would be to connect an USB drive to the Router which can serve as a NAS.

 

[RUIN*ish]

Yes, a better solution would be to connect an USB drive to the Router which can serve as a NAS.

Nice

 

[7ryder]

Indeed, but you could power off the ATV X while listening to music.

Looks like it's time for Christiaan to create a new FAQ! That said, since we're guys, there's no guarantee that we'll RTFM!

 

[John T]

I need some input: I installed the new card, had to move a few things to make a 1M DAC cable work. I reached out to Support. XDMS nor Roon is being detected, does the script/driver need to be downloaded/installed for the new card to work?

 

[marty]

No, you'll have 2 Wi-Fi networks, one for your Hi-Fi, one for the rest of the house. You can either switch your remote control device between the two when you are listening to music, or get a second remote control device for audio only.

Actually, it seems you may have 3 networks. 1) the ISP modem wireless 2) A "mesh" network created by a device such as Orbi/Netgear/other for whole home coverage (created by a LAN from the ISP modem) and 3) the dedicated Taiko Wi-Fi from the Taiko router.

For homes that create a home mesh network or equivalent, turning off the ISP wireless network makes sense (I think).

I presume a single external BPS will be able to power the Extreme, Switch and Router?

 

[Steve Williams]

Yes but are you saying that the Taiko Router must be hardwired to the main modem/router for optimal SQ, or connecting via a Wifi satellite is not going to compromise SQ?

I will be connecting my Router to my satellite router in my sound room. I use Wi-Fi to connect from my router on the first floor to my satellite router in my sound room I’ve never had a problem. My switch is hard wired from the satellite by RJ45 and then DAC from switch to Extreme. My router will sit beside my switch and connected to the switch in a similar fashion. Ultimately my router and switch ( which sit on the shelf under my Extreme will be powered by the BPS I plan on following Emile’s recommendation as shown in his schematic. It makes the most sense to me. Less is more. I also like the fact that Taiko will supply an AP for a total system .Oresentky I will be using two separate LPS to power the satellite and switch until BPS becomes available and the LPS will be sold

 

[Taiko Audio]

Dear Emile,
Will we still have the private session in Munich to hear the regular Extreme vs. BPS Extreme? This is the main reason for me to go to Munich this year.
Cheers.

Ask me again in ~2 weeks

 

[Kris]

Wi-Fi sattelite (Eero) - Taiko router - Taiko switch - Extreme and an additional AP connected to the Taiko Router for remote control purposes.

Currently I have dedicated for audio ISP service (febre) with modem and Router .
Home is on totally separate Service with its own modem and router.

Could I use just one ISP service, one modem and one router when using Taiko router
and the SQ will be same as on totally separated chains ?

 

[Taiko Audio]

For homes that create a home mesh network or equivalent, turning off the ISP wireless network makes sense (I think).

Can’t hurt

I presume a single external BPS will be able to power the Extreme, Switch and Router?

Yes.

 

[Armsan]

I need some input: I installed the new card, had to move a few things to make a 1M DAC cable work. I reached out to Support. XDMS nor Roon is being detected, does the script/driver need to be downloaded/installed for the new card to work?

The network card has a new IP address. Have you discovered it?