Extreme Switch
5,904.00 € incl. VAT 23%
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The new Taiko Audio Extreme Switch is an external network device intended to replace and optimize the direct ethernet interface to the Extreme. Milled from a solid block of copper, the Extreme Switch has a smoothly polished Chrome finish, with more finish options to come later.
The provided connectivity is one in and one out. To this end, the switch contains one SFP+ input module slot and one SFP+ output module slot that both can be fitted with a range of options.
The Concept
The Switch turns a very noisy RJ45 interface into a very quiet SFP interface. The router allows full control over the data stream being delivered to the Switch/Extreme. It can define all networking parameters and controls the actual amount and flow of data present on the network. It also allows controlling a Wi-Fi Access Point to control wireless networking parameters. Whether or not you replace your internet modem is actually not that important, it will achieve what we want to do regardless. However, less is more, it supports a lot and if it can replace your ISP-provided device, why not. It has 5 network ports and can therefore create 5 separated networks.
In a Nutshell
The Switch reduces noise by cleaning the network and offloading (moving) processing from the Extreme music server to the Switch.
The Router reduces noise by controlling the actual DATA on the network, leading to another significant lowering of noise.
SFP+ Input options
– The input SFP+ slot can be fitted with either an RJ-45 connector module or a Fiber connector module.
SFP+ Output options
– The output SFP+ slot can be fitted with either an RJ-45 connector module, a Fiber connector module, or a DAC Cable in a variety of lengths ranging from 0.5 – 7m.
DAC Cable Length
– The length of a DAC Cable is not critical, simply use the length you need. Longer cable lengths require a larger wire gauge to compensate for the increased signal loss. There are some marginal differences between different lengths but not really a qualitative difference, more along the lines of slightly thinner/faster for shorter lengths, slightly fuller/slower for longer lengths, but again, really minor. At Taiko, we use any length without caring about these differences.
Gigabit / 1000Mbps
– The Taiko Extreme Switch facilitates a Gigabit / 1000Mbps SFP connection.
NOTE: It is not compatible with 100Mbps network components.
Ground terminal
– M6, with hex 4mm screwdriver hole.
Power
– The Switch consumes around 100mA @ 12V
– Standard DC barrel polarity (inside = +/Positive, outside = -/negative)
– Barrel size: 2.5mm internal / 5.5mm external diameter / 11.3mm length
– The Switch has a pretty wide range input of 12V-19V DC (12V is optimal)
– The switch and router will actually still function down to about 8V but performance will be compromised then as that will render the first regulation stage inoperable. The first regulator stage “needs” 11.5V minimum to function optimally, higher voltages don’t affect things significantly, it will be slightly less efficient but we’re talking about 0.5 watts of power “wasted” when you power them at 19V for router and switch combined. These factors will be influenced by how efficient and/or noisy your power supply is at the given supply voltage.
– A standard wall-wart power supply is included, but the switch will sound better with a higher-end power supply.
– For the best sound quality, we recommend powering the Switch with our upcoming battery power supply (BPS), but we cannot supply this before around May 2023.
– For Oyaide DC plug users – possibly the best option – they use a color-coding of red for 2.5mm and black for 2.1mm. 2.5mm to 2.1mm adapters are readily available.
– A forum user tip is to look into the Elecaudio DC plugs, which reportedly provide a great fit. They are made with solid copper rather than brass.
Taiko Audio
Taiko Audio™ is a cutting-edge Dutch audio lab that focuses on music and technology. Through extensive research and development, it creates new solutions where needed. It improves existing technologies. It has a strong professional background in development and IT. TAIKO Audio™ uses its expertise to make the music experience at home even more exciting. TAIKO Audio™ was founded by Emile Bok, who built his first loudspeaker at the age of twelve. In 2008, he designed and manufactured the first audio products with the goal of preparing listeners for the best possible audio experience. Today, he focuses on clients for whom superior sound quality is paramount.
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