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Taiko Audio Extreme

 

Preface 

Thank you for buying our Taiko Extreme. Taiko Audio is an innovative Dutch high-end audio 
laboratory. Our mission is to provide the best possible user experience for audiophile music 
reproduction utilizing the finest components and custom engineering to provide unmatched sound 
quality, customer service and support.  

This manual will help you with installing and using the server. Enjoy your Extreme and the 
improvement of audio quality that it brings! 

Your Taiko Audio Team 

Content 

About this document ....................................................................................................................... 2 

1.1 

Language ................................................................................................................................. 2 

1.2 

Used symbols ........................................................................................................................... 2 

1.3 

Copyright ................................................................................................................................. 2 

Product description ......................................................................................................................... 3 

2.1 

Intended and unintended use ................................................................................................. 3 

2.2 

Description .............................................................................................................................. 3 

2.3 

Part list ..................................................................................................................................... 3 

2.4 

Technical specifications ........................................................................................................... 4 

2.5 

Conformity ............................................................................................................................... 4 

Safety ............................................................................................................................................... 5 

3.1 

Safety symbols on the server .................................................................................................. 5 

3.2 

Safety instructions ................................................................................................................... 5 

Transport and storage ..................................................................................................................... 6 

Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 6 

5.1 

Tips for perfect audio quality .................................................................................................. 7 

5.2 

Contents .................................................................................................................................. 7 

5.3 

Installation location ................................................................................................................. 7 

5.4 

Connecting the server ............................................................................................................. 8 

5.5 

Powering the server ................................................................................................................ 8 

Digital setup ..................................................................................................................................... 9 

6.1 

Connecting the server to your DAC ......................................................................................... 9 

6.2 

Connecting with the app ......................................................................................................... 9 

6.3 

Setting up the app ................................................................................................................. 10 

6.4 

Accessing the file structure of the server .............................................................................. 13 

Содержание Extreme

Страница 1: ...t brings Your Taiko Audio Team Content 1 About this document 2 1 1 Language 2 1 2 Used symbols 2 1 3 Copyright 2 2 Product description 3 2 1 Intended and unintended use 3 2 2 Description 3 2 3 Part li...

Страница 2: ...safety warnings that may result in injury when ignored Each safety warning is indicated with a signal word The signal word corresponds with the level of risk of the described hazardous situation Dang...

Страница 3: ...use This server is not intended for installing additional software by the owner 2 2 Description The Extreme is a music storage and streaming server The server is designed to deliver the most realisti...

Страница 4: ...Custom Windows based OS Roon Core HQPlayer on request TeamViewer QuickSupport VNC Server Caution Do not install other software on the server Installing other software will degrade the audio quality C...

Страница 5: ...port and storage Caution Always transport and store the server in the original packaging Transporting the server in any other packaging may cause damage the server and void the warranty The server is...

Страница 6: ...en without supervision 4 Transport and storage Caution Always transport and store the server in the original packaging Transporting the server in any other packaging may damage the server and void the...

Страница 7: ...uses for experimental purposes If a fuse needs to be replaced the new fuse must be of the same rating Every USB cable has different characteristics We recommend experimenting with different USB cables...

Страница 8: ...quipped with a power switch at the rear side and a front panel button Use the power switch when the server is not used for a longer period of time In other cases use the front panel button 5 5 1 Switc...

Страница 9: ...2 Download the driver 3 Follow the installation wizard of the driver 4 Reboot the server 5 5 Tip Contact your Dealer or Taiko Support support taikoaudio com for assistance to install the appropriate...

Страница 10: ...th your e mail address and password If you don t have a Roon account click on Start Free Trial and make an account The app logs in and shows a setup screen 6 3 Setting up the app Tip All settings can...

Страница 11: ...f you have accounts at supported streaming services like TIDAL or Qobuz you can now connect the server to those services Tip Keep in mind that importing big music libraries can take a lot of time The...

Страница 12: ...ct your DAC do the following 1 Click the settings button 2 Click Audio The audio settings screen opens If your DAC driver is installed correctly you will find your DAC under Connected to core Caution...

Страница 13: ...Finder 2 Press Command K A new window pops up 3 Enter the IP address of the Extreme 4 Click Connect 5 Enter the name and password of the server Tip If you do not know the name and password of your se...

Страница 14: ...he server For some functions you need to access the desktop of the server To access the desktop do the following Tip If you have accessed the desktop of the server before and the IP address of the ser...

Страница 15: ...IP address of the server in the Roon app 4 Enter the IP address of the server and choose any name 5 Click Save You have now created a connection profile 6 Click the connection profile with the name y...

Страница 16: ...s shown and can now be controlled Tip If you need a keyboard you can click the keyboard icon in the toolbar at the top of the screen to enable a virtual keyboard 6 5 1 Alternative method only MacOS Wh...

Страница 17: ...of the screen to enable a virtual keyboard 6 6 Using network drives A network drive makes it possible to access stored music from different devices A network drive can for example be located on a NAS...

Страница 18: ...2 Open the Windows Explorer 3 Right click on This PC or tap with two fingers on a touchscreen device 4 Choose Add a network location...

Страница 19: ...his manual Visit https kb roonlabs com to find all information about Roon 7 1 Adding music via USB We recommend storing all your music on the internal storage of the server The server and the app will...

Страница 20: ...y 8 1 Updating the drivers and applications To update the drivers and applications on the server do the following 1 Access the desktop of the server 6 5 2 Search for the update in the browser 3 Downlo...

Страница 21: ...4 Click on System 5 Click on Apps and Features...

Страница 22: ...tructure of the server does not work The IP address has changed due to a LAN switch restart You can find the new IP address in the Roon app Connect to the server using the new IP address The connectio...

Страница 23: ...pport is already installed on the server To give the Taiko Audio Team access via TeamViewer do the following 1 Open TeamViewer 2 Share the ID and Password with the Taiko Audio Team 3 After the TeamVie...

Страница 24: ...rranty for parts and labor of the replacement of any item or component that fails during normal operation in an adequately ventilated space with a temperature less than 32 C Should you experience any...

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