Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

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The sides almost look like wood grain

 

[Azjya]

Yes, those are at 95%.

Emile, I can well imagine the frustration at your end. It was understood that there were persisting issues with finishing but it wasn't at all clear that these are no better than when you first described them here months ago and, indeed, the profound extent to which they are still crippling production. I suspect that sharing a little bit more detail, as you've done in the last few posts, goes a long way to generating understanding, goodwill and renewed patience within the order-holder group - thank you. As an aside, has offering customers a switch from silver to black been considered? Even if only a few take up the offer, that might help...

 

[Taiko Audio]

Emile, I can well imagine the frustration at your end. It was understood that there were persisting issues with finishing but it wasn't at all clear that these were no better than when you first described them here months ago and, indeed, the profound extent to which they are still crippling production. I suspect that sharing a little bit more detail, as you've done in the last few posts, goes a long way to generating understanding, goodwill and renewing patience within the order-holder group - thank you. As an aside, has offering customers a switch from silver to black been considered? Even if only a few take up the offer, that might help...

If anyone is willing to change their order from silver to black, please do!

 

[Taiko Audio]

I like the wave effect, too. Kind like a more understated pattern similar to my Playback Designs ADC. But theirs is actually machined into the surface.

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I'm all for alternative finishes, particularly powder-coating if you can get a finish that meets your stringent requirements. And I would love a discounted price on an I/O that is, shall we say, cosmetically challenged. Might be a way to move blemished product rather than just writing it off completely. In fact, I'd take a really grim example and just have the chassis powder-coated at our local hot rod shop.

Just sayin'

Steve Z

Regular powder coating is not that great, a bit too “industrial”, but there are very thin layer options nowadays, we’re exploring those as well. This is an example of “regular” powder coating:

 

[oldmustang]

Regular powder coating is not that great, but there are very thin layer options nowadays, we’re exploring those as well. This is an example of “regular” powder coating:

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Well, maybe my standards are much lower or perhaps I'm just different (I've been told that before) -- I kind of like the smooth, almost "wet look" of your powder-coated example.

Steve Z

 

[dminches]

If anyone is willing to chance their order from silver to black, please do!

I have made that request through my dealer. Is there someone at Taiko that can be notified as well?

 

[seatrope]

I have made that request through my dealer. Is there someone at Taiko that can be notified as well?

Already changed to black months ago, heh.

 

[VPN]

I must say that I find my black Olympus quite beautiful. No regrets here.

 

[Taiko Audio]

I have made that request through my dealer. Is there someone at Taiko that can be notified as well?

Your dealer already did

 

[Taiko Audio]

Well, maybe my standards are much lower or perhaps I'm just different (I've been told that before) -- I kind of like the smooth, almost "wet look" of your powder-coated example.

Steve Z

This would be a much better option if you would not attempt to recreate a silver anodised aluminium look. If you do this in an entirely different colour like red, blue, purple the finish is more appealing, but quite a different look and feel relative to your other gear. Will share photos if we get a cool looking sample back which I feel warrants real consideration! Ultimately there’s a degree of manufacturers pride involved.

 

[Steve Williams]

This would be a much better option if you would not attempt to recreate a silver anodised aluminium look. If you do this in an entirely different colour like red, blue, purple the finish is more appealing, but quite a different look and feel relative to your other gear. Will share photos if we get a cool looking sample back which I feel warrants real consideration! Ultimately there’s a degree of manufacturers pride involved.

as the saying goes, " no good deed goes unpunished"

I think we all feel your pain

 

[DW101]

MSB has verified our XDMI PRO ISL implementation meanwhile, so we're good to go there! I'm very excited about this and very eager to get feedback from the field on this. We'll update on when we can start shipping this next week.

Very happy to hear that indeed, congratulations!

Thanks for all the updates on the production issues, and the lengths you are having to go to get it sorted - more power to you (as always).

I'm happy to get updates on shipments, don't care if they are here or the webpage (or anywhere else) so if it eases even a tiny part of the current burden, you have my 10 million votes to delete the webpage!

 

[oldmustang]

This would be a much better option if you would not attempt to recreate a silver anodised aluminium look. If you do this in an entirely different colour like red, blue, purple the finish is more appealing, but quite a different look and feel relative to your other gear. Will share photos if we get a cool looking sample back which I feel warrants real consideration! Ultimately there’s a degree of manufacturers pride involved.

I'm actually all about the colors and have slowly been anodizing transformer covers and other accent parts of my tube equipment. So my look and feel is slowly migrating from all audiophile gear silver to rainbow of many colors.

I understand about manufacturer pride, however.

Steve

 

[seatrope]

Perhaps it's time for the "Taiko Special Cardboard Edition" where you throw all the components into a cardboard box and give 5% discount

 

[fbhifi]

Regular powder coating is not that great, a bit too “industrial”, but there are very thin layer options nowadays, we’re exploring those as well. This is an example of “regular” powder coating:

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What about a chrome finish like the DCD, Switch and Router? Too Wadax???

 

[fbhifi]

I believe the Riviera units are powder coated and then clear coated. This adds a dimension to the look of the finish that is more pleasing, IMO, than just powder coating.

 

[Levitator]

If anyone is willing to chance their order from silver to black, please do!

I’ve gone black and couldn’t be happier - jump on board guys if you can and save yourself some waiting time!

 

[wil]

I’ve gone black and couldn’t be happier - jump on board guys if you can and save yourself some waiting time!

The Black is beautiful! A no brainer imho considering the ongoing difficulties. Let Emile get back to Research and Development!

 

[John T]

Anyone who understands production realizes changing such a big aspect mid stream (in the middle of a roll out) is just not a prudent direction to take...No doubt Taiko and Emile understand this...

 

[Taiko Audio]

What about a chrome finish like the DCD, Switch and Router? Too Wadax???

The Olympus is too big for that, would be cool though!