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

[Kingsrule]

I'm really interested in a Cascade to Cascade comparison, as my order is way back at the end of the column.

As soon as my Olympus arrives!

 

[Taiko Audio]

That is fantastic. So it looks like like close to order #100 might have chassis in house next week, assuming they are up to snuff, ready to be incrementally built out.

Yeah

 

[simorag]

My dealer just texted me he will deliver my Olympus XDMI on Sunday (!). I will be using it with the Horizon 360 through KBL Extrema cable. Expectations are fairly high .

 

[pleroma]

My dealer just texted me he will deliver my Olympus ...

Lucky you. Mine only has invoicing service.

 

[Stbo]

Have 34.1, 40, 42, 49 shipped?

Probably not, I have number 42 and it seems to be for approval with dangerous goods service.

 

[Emorante]

Il mio rivenditore mi ha appena scritto che mi consegnerà la mia Olympus XDMI domenica (!). La userò con Horizon 360 tramite cavo KBL Extrema. Le aspettative sono piuttosto alte .

Allora buon Natale!

 

[oldmustang]

Allora buon Natale!

E un felice anno nuovo!

Stefano Z

 

[Steve Williams]

My dealer just texted me he will deliver my Olympus XDMI on Sunday (!). I will be using it with the Horizon 360 through KBL Extrema cable. Expectations are fairly high .

you are in for something truly unexpected. I suggest playing through USB first before you switch to XDMI. BTW IMO smart move in getting the better KBL XDMI cable. I still have yet to listen to my XDMI analogue board.

 

[cmarin]

On thunderstorms threats and the O-I/O.

I was going to be out of town for a couple of days in which thunderstorms were predicted in my area.

I normally turn my system completely off in this situation, but was apprehensive about how to deal with it for the O-I/O.

Decided to put it in shipping mode as I believe Steve (Old Mustang) recommended.

I had to put my iPad right next to the O-I/O to make the connection between the Taiko BPS application and the O-I/O, but putting the system in shipping mode was a breeze. I then turned off the entire system. Turning everything back on when I got back and getting music going was another flawless breeze!

Great job Team Taiko on the BPS app!

P.S. A good friend/audio manufacturer had suggested that breaking-in goes faster if you turn the system on and off periodically through the break-in process. I could be lying to myself, but the system did show a nice uptick in SQ to boot after turning it back on!

 

[RUIN*ish]

On thunderstorms threats and the O-I/O.

I was going to be out of town for a couple of days in which thunderstorms were predicted in my area.

I normally turn my system completely off in this situation, but was apprehensive about how to deal with it for the O-I/O.

Decided to put it in shipping mode as I believe Steve (Old Mustang) recommended.

I had to put my iPad right on the O-I/O to make the connection, but putting the system in shipping mode was a breeze. I then turned off the entire system. Turning everything back on when I got back and getting music going was another flawless breeze!

Great job Team Taiko on the BPS app!

P.S. A good friend/audio manufacturer had suggested that breaking-in goes faster if you turn the system on and off periodically through the break-in process. I could be lying to myself, but the system did show a nice uptick in SQ to boot after turning it back on!

Ipad?

 

[cmarin]

Ipad?

Yes. I use an iPad to run the Taiko BPS application.

 

[Steve Williams]

On thunderstorms threats and the O-I/O.

I was going to be out of town for a couple of days in which thunderstorms were predicted in my area.

I normally turn my system completely off in this situation, but was apprehensive about how to deal with it for the O-I/O.

Decided to put it in shipping mode as I believe Steve (Old Mustang) recommended.

I had to put my iPad right next to the O-I/O to make the connection between the Taiko BPS application and the O-I/O, but putting the system in shipping mode was a breeze. I then turned off the entire system. Turning everything back on when I got back and getting music going was another flawless breeze!

Great job Team Taiko on the BPS app!

P.S. A good friend/audio manufacturer had suggested that breaking-in goes faster if you turn the system on and off periodically through the break-in process. I could be lying to myself, but the system did show a nice uptick in SQ to boot after turning it back on

I have the same issue. I think it is limited to O/IO owners trying to connect to Taiko BPS app as the antenna is in the IO which lies under the Olympus. I have the app on my mobile phone and my iPad and I have to be close to connect. I leave my I/IO always on as it’s a rarity here in SoCal to have thunderstorms. Maybe Emile could correct me if I’m wrong. The last time I used the BPS app was a few weeks ago when Emile was helping me with a Roon issue

 

[wil]

On thunderstorms threats and the O-I/O.

I was going to be out of town for a couple of days in which thunderstorms were predicted in my area.

I normally turn my system completely off in this situation, but was apprehensive about how to deal with it for the O-I/O.

Decided to put it in shipping mode as I believe Steve (Old Mustang) recommended.

I had to put my iPad right next to the O-I/O to make the connection between the Taiko BPS application and the O-I/O, but putting the system in shipping mode was a breeze. I then turned off the entire system. Turning everything back on when I got back and getting music going was another flawless breeze!

Great job Team Taiko on the BPS app!

P.S. A good friend/audio manufacturer had suggested that breaking-in goes faster if you turn the system on and off periodically through the break-in process. I could be lying to myself, but the system did show a nice uptick in SQ to boot after turning it back on!

As it used to be recommended to periodically turn the Extreme off to clear out static charge if I recall?

I’m wondering if this is a good idea with the Olympus as well?

 

[John T]

As it used to be recommended to periodically turn the Extreme off to clear out static charge if I recall?

I’m wondering if this is a good idea with the Olympus as well?

I'm pretty sure Emile responded with no...

 

[cmarin]

As it used to be recommended to periodically turn the Extreme off to clear out static charge if I recall?

I’m wondering if this is a good idea with the Olympus as well?

In my case, ymmv, I find that turning my totaldac off and on every 4 days or so is a prerequisite.

 

[simorag]

Up and running!

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[Bobvin]

Up and running!

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That looks amazing! taiko, lampi, diesis — glorious sound I’m sure. And I love your special edition diesis wood choice and the leather wrap, just beautiful!

 

[nonesup]

It really looks beautiful. Maybe the ventilation on the Olympus is a bit tight?

 

[2ndLiner]

Up and running!

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Gorgeous photo of a stunning system, Simone!

 

[oldmustang]

Up and running!

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Bellisimo!

Steve Z