where does extreme + i/o fit into this with regard to xdms? does the i/o hardware also solve the gapless/track manipulation "issues"?
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where does extreme + i/o fit into this with regard to xdms? does the i/o hardware also solve the gapless/track manipulation "issues"?
The Olympus IO noise landscape is very different and lower than the Extreme delivering audio data over usb.
The performance of XDMS will be at a new level of realism with Extreme to Olympus IO
The performance of XDMS will be at a new level of realism with Extreme to Olympus IO
@EuroDriver is it correct that XDMS will continue to function via USB, albeit with improved SQ you note above, when *only* adding I/O to the Extreme? The delay impacting XDMS for Olympus does not apply? Cheers...
That's great news... Does that mean Olympus server can operate without plugging in, for ultimate sound quality ?Yes, we actually managed to adjust the Olympus to now be fully battery powered. I will dig into the details on how we did that when time permits, aka when the first batch of Olympus servers is powered up and running. Unfortunately the power cord still makes a difference, less impactful then with the Extreme for which it's more or less mandatory, but still very audible. It does sound good with a stock power cord, but still better with something .. better
We do not recommend to unplug the Olympus, because of a special way we implemented the battery power supply. It would only run for a very limited amount of time.
The I/O is configured differently, but also there we do not recommend unplugging the unit while listening. Emile will soon drop some infos on the technical details - it is quite something!
Many of us forget that for the ultimate sound reproduction you need not only to unplug for the grid BUT to have a very solid grounding.
Ground might be needed for all battery supply if the extreme low level of noise is required.
So even If we would have 100% battery supply Olympus it might require AC power cable for charging and for grounding.
Grounding the Olympus will actually likely increase noise levels
It’s why it has 2 grounding posts. More details on that to follow!Grounding the Olympus will actually likely increase noise levels
This is truly innovative than.
The first batch returned from the anodiser today!
Steve Williams
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A thing of beauty is a sight to behold"
Best of luck at Munich Emile.
Now you have all of us drooling
Best of luck at Munich Emile.
Now you have all of us drooling
I prefer single colors, but the black top on the silver base is sharp.
I'd say there's no accounting for taste.
Options like that would probably be a real headache when it came to ordering. Not to mention the Olympus I/O, when addded
But why not!
As for me, I prefer single colour.
But what would be nice is a bit of exposed copper. It would look good on both the silver and black versions.
Have you put together a complete machine?
Have you decided what materials to use for the feet?
It would be cool to have a few more pictures, especially an Olympus and an Olympus I/O stacked.
Cheers,
Thomas
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Not to mention the Olympus I/O, when addded
Good point, adding a single color I/O would probably not look that great.
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