Audio System
Audio System: Custom Taiko DIY Server using a SotM SMB-Q370 MB w/SCLK-EX Board; Intel i9 9900K Processor, AfterDark X1 Network Card, Apacer Memory and a Dark Force M.2 Drive for Euphony OS & HQ Player Embedded. Server is powered by Nenon’s DIY Unregulated Linear Power Supply and a Taiko DC to DC ATX. Front end is a Bricasti M12 Controller, Bricasti M-25 Stereo Amp, Sonore Signature Rendu SE Optical Deluxe, After Dark Emperor Giesemann EVA Trifecta Ultra Clock, AfterDark BlackIce Ultra Ground Box. Speakers: Totem Acoustic Mani-2 Signatures. Cabling: QSA/Lanedri XLR, Speaker and Power Cables, Audio Magic Power Cables, Hapa Audio Aero Silver USB Cable & Aero Silver BNC Clock Cables, AfterDark & QSA/Lanedri Ethernet cables. ISOAcoustic Oreas, various Audio Magic Tweaks.
Network: Verizon Fios ONT direct to Router, Ubiquiti Edge Router (ER-4) modified by AfterDark and housed in Ultra Chassis.
Sonore Optical Module Deluxe, Uptone Audio EtherRegen, AfterDark Giesemann NetOne Mini Network Switch (PA2) and AfterDark Giesemann Reference SFP Optical Isolator (PA1).
Power: Dedicated Sub-Panel for Audio System, Network & Home Theater. Environmental Potentials EP-2050EE, EP Ground Filters, Gigawatt Circuit Breakers. Audio Magic Nexus Power Conditioner in Main System. Multiple QSA Fuses and Outlets.
Revised: 08/10/2024