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

[Tuckia]

I placed an order with Taiko's dealer (Volent Hong Kong) back in August 2024 and have been waiting ever since for delivery. Each time I follow up, I’m given the same explanation — that the chassis finishing from their vendor was not up to standard, and new batches continue to fail Taiko’s QC. While I appreciate the commitment to quality, this same reason has been repeated for months with no clear corrective action plan or timeline provided.

For a reputable manufacturer, I would expect concrete steps to resolve the issue and a clear commitment on how and when it will be rectified. Instead, the chassis-finishing explanation keeps resurfacing without any meaningful update, resolution, or sense of accountability toward customers who have supported the brand.

I hope Taiko can address this more transparently and provide a realistic plan moving forward.

Sorry to hear this Ben. Thought you had received by now.

 

[Taiko Audio]

Geez, it took a whole minute for you to respond, Emile! Truthfully, thanks for the timely response and expanding my knowledge base It's quite amazing to be able to connect with you so directly, the creator and driving force behind these wonderful components, as you sit half-way around the world. This remains a wonderful exception in the world of high-end audio. Have a lovely Christmas and a fruitful, gratitude-rich 2026!

A whole minute, I’m clearly slowing down!

Thanks for the kind words. Always happy to chat and share what I can. Wishing you a great Christmas and an even better 2026!

 

[wil]

Hi @Zaphod Beeblebrox ,

Maybe this helps ease the “audiophile nervosa” a bit: you don’t actually need to play music for burn-in to happen, simply having the unit powered on is enough. Unlike interconnects, the ~1.5" of copper PCB tracing that actually carries signal has so little dielectric involvement that any “signal-path burn-in” effect would be vanishingly small, if noticeable at all.

Hopefully that takes a bit of pressure off while you’re traveling

Is there a way you could recommend to burn in the analog card without it actually being installed in the Olympus or I/O?

 

[fbhifi]

Is there a way you could recommend to burn in the analog card without it actually being installed in the Olympus or I/O?

Throw it in your oven and bake at 375 degrees for 21 days, if you set for convection bake 16 days should do it.

Sorry, I couldn’t resist.

 

[oldmustang]

Throw it in your oven and bake at 375 degrees for 21 days, if you set for convection bake 16 days should do it.

Sorry, I couldn’t resist.

I was thinking similar thoughts involving thermite and Semtex. But it could be difficult to get the military-grade stuff. . .

Besides, I've already been admonished once about mentioning things burning or blowing up!

Steve Z

 

[Taiko Audio]

Throw it in your oven and bake at 375 degrees for 21 days, if you set for convection bake 16 days should do it.

Sorry, I couldn’t resist.

I usually just leave the card outside during a full moon and let the universe handle the voicing.

 

[Taiko Audio]

Is there a way you could recommend to burn in the analog card without it actually being installed in the Olympus or I/O?

Unfortunately no.

 

[fbhifi]

I usually just leave the card outside during a full moon and let the universe handle the voicing.

So there is another way to skin the cat?

 

[Taiko Audio]

So there is another way to skin the cat?

Of course. I just try to avoid the ones that end in smoke.

 

[LR319]

Sorry to hear this Ben. Thought you had received by now.

Thanks Greg, I still have my Extreme working fine so the wait is just about frustration and disappointment. I am looking at 2026 now.

 

[jbrrp1]

Here in the US it is Green Wednesday, so there will be lots of stuff burning-in today.
But on the audio side of the spectrum, Schiit has Brown Wednesday going on. Choose your preference, or both.

Have a good "cousin walk", dude!

 

[Tuckia]

Thanks Greg, I still have my Extreme working fine so the wait is just about frustration and disappointment. I am looking at 2026 now.

Think Black Friday

 

[nenon]

Black Friday / Cyber Monday Special:

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Taiko Audio is offering the North American market a limited number of certified pre-owned Taiko Extreme servers, recently traded in by customers upgrading to the new Taiko Olympus. Each unit will be fully refurbished before shipping and will be available for $15,000 with a full 1-year warranty. This is a rare opportunity to own a Taiko Extreme at a special, limited-time price—available only while supplies last.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

 

[ctydwn]

Wishing anyone celebrating a festive Thanksgiving. More importantly/relevant toasting to the incredible global community here and the next evolutions from Taiko.

 

[ray-dude]

The grand cat approves

 

[simorag]

The grand cat approves


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Wow that's a panther

A scary gaze also ...

 

[Bobvin]

Smart kitty! We have a little black cat as well but she’s not fond of the music room so seldom ventures in. Warm server surely a fav spot for pussy-gato.

 

[ray-dude]

Background noise level gets even darker with him on the O...

 

[nonesup]

And besides, any cat hair that might fall inside is surely fantastic for the Olympus. I don't even want to think about what would happen if something else fell in...

 

[John T]

And besides, any cat hair that might fall inside is surely fantastic for the Olympus. I don't even want to think about what would happen if something else fell in...

Lol! Ray is a lot more adventurous than me, allowing the Pussy Cat on the O. Mine knows, DON"T THINK ABOUT GOING NEAR THE GEAR!