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

[jbrrp1]

I've had issues with DC barrels being a little loose on my Ghent Audio Angelique DC cables. Given how stiff they are, it is easy to get them no longer contacting if I touch anything in the "nest" of DCD/Router/Switch.

I did have an issue with this chain a few months ago that only could be resolved with a factory reset on the Router. Taiko Support walked me through that, but what a frustration until that point! Just another connection vulnerability to be aware of.....

 

[dminches]

The barrel connectors are definitely tricky. I really like the connectors that have a screw-on component but they take up more room so I get why companies opt for the barrel type. I wish those making cables would use better barrel connectors that are snug.

 

[John T]

I've gone so far as to fish a rubber band through a wire tie around the barrel connector where it connects then slip the rubber band over the chassis to create a pulling inward motion...Using Oyaide connectors which are not tight enough IMO...

 

[dminches]

I've gone so far as to fish a rubber band through a wire tie around the barrel connector where it connects then slip the rubber band over the chassis to create a pulling inward motion...Using Oyaide connectors which are not tight enough IMO...

That is a very good idea.

What are the best snug-fit barrel connectors?

 

[Stbo]

That is a very good idea.

What are the best snug-fit barrel connectors?

 

[dminches]

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Which cables use them or do you use them on a DIY cable?

 

[Stbo]

Which cables use them or do you use them on a DIY cable?

I use them on a DIY Mündorf 1,5mm gold/ silver cable.

 

[Stbo]

I use them on a DIY Mündorf 1,5mm gold/ silver cable.

 

[rau]

Speaking of connections, I went to install my MSB daughter card into my IO , yes I unplugged the connector first . Once card was removed the connector came apart so I'm down . Best part was trying to get the cover off that was machined a bit to big and stuck so tight I almost gave up because the fear of causing damage .

 

[dminches]

You can still use USB.

Can you post a picture of the connector?

 

[rau]

You can still use USB.

Can you post a picture of the connector?

 

[rau]

You can still use USB.

Can you post a picture of the connector?

The plate that gets removed to access the card was so tight , with all screws out you could lift IO off blanket and it would hold . It never was put on flush because it was a bit to wide . I don't want to put screws in and force it and end up with cosmetic damage .
As for USB I don't remember isn't the Nic card in IO now pretty sure

 

[dminches]

Since I don’t have an I/O I don;’t know which connector is broken. If it is the link between the I/O and the Olympus then I don’t think USB will work.

 

[rau]

Since I don’t have an I/O I don;’t know which connector is broken. If it is the link between the I/O and the Olympus then I don’t think USB will work.

It's the connector that plugs into the daughter card , I'm hoping I can get the harness and get back up and running

On your Olympus it would be this connector

 

[dminches]

If that is just for the “O” part of the I/O USB may still work. Only 1 way to find out.

 

[MarkusBarkus]

It never was put on flush because it was a bit to wide

...is your I/O powder coated or anodized?

 

[seatrope]

It's the connector that plugs into the daughter card , I'm hoping I can get the harness and get back up and running

On your Olympus it would be this connector

Looks like a molex type power connector to me.

Guessing but not sure that you need to just shove the wire ends into the correct part of the plastic connector. That will come apart if one pulls on the wire instead of the plastic connector part.

 

[rau]

Looks like a molex type power connector to me.

Guessing but not sure that you need to just shove the wire ends into the correct part of the plastic connector. That will come apart if one pulls on the wire instead of the plastic connector part.

Can't just shove them in they were welded to the tab.Like I said no idea why it would just come off never pulled on wires and it was unplugged. I'll wait to hear from Taiko

 

[Christiaan Punter]

Looks like a molex type power connector to me.

Guessing but not sure that you need to just shove the wire ends into the correct part of the plastic connector. That will come apart if one pulls on the wire instead of the plastic connector part.

Can't just shove them in they were welded to the tab.Like I said no idea why it would just come off never pulled on wires and it was unplugged. I'll wait to hear from Taiko

This is indeed a molex-type connector, into which individual clamp-ended wires can be clipped as needed. Each wire locks into place inside the connector via small clips on the sides. It is essential to observe the order and position of the wires.

We have sent a replacement wire harness, enabling a plug-and-play solution.

 

[nonesup]

Of the two Olympus USB connectors, is there a preference in SQ for one of them?