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

[RUIN*ish]

Thank you to Vassil who explained to me that Roon was doing different tasks in the background..
Roon snapped back after about ~30 minutes to its "normal" self.

 

[StefanK]

Any chance to get the "biweekly" Olympus production update? Thank you

 

[RUIN*ish]

Will the upcoming Taiko lps be with battery output?

 

[nenon]

Any chance to get the "biweekly" Olympus production update? Thank you

Yes - an update is about to go out. I spent most of this week refining the process behind these emails, which should make future updates easier to put together.

 

[ton77]

I want to change the capacitor to Duelund pure silver foil. Can you tell me the capacitor value that I circled in the picture?

 

[Taiko Audio]

I want to change the capacitor to Duelund pure silver foil. Can you tell me the capacitor value that I circled in the picture?

Although you can safely do that (needless to say this does void warranty), they’re 100 nF, I would advise against it. In this type of filtering application, this modification adds a whitish hue to the sound, reduces contrast, and softens/weakens the bass.

It’s a different story when used as a bypass in an LPS feeding the DCD or switch, in that case, I’d actually highly recommend it, provided the main capacitance you’re bypassing is reasonably large (≈10,000 µF or higher).

 

[joet]

Although you can safely do that (needless to say this does void warranty), they’re 100 nF, I would advise against it. In this type of filtering application, this modification adds a whitish hue to the sound, reduces contrast, and softens/weakens the bass.

It’s a different story when used as a bypass in an LPS feeding the DCD or switch, in that case, I’d actually highly recommend it, provided the main capacitance you’re bypassing is reasonably large (≈10,000 µF or higher).

I think Taiko/Emile is the only audio manufacturer who would so politely discuss this possibility with a customer, let alone have such detailed knowledge of the sonic implications of the change. It makes me even more excited about eventually enjoying the Olympus.

 

[ton77]

thank you for the advice

 

[RUIN*ish]

If Taiko were built in the 1950s...

 

[Steve Williams]

Although you can safely do that (needless to say this does void warranty), they’re 100 nF, I would advise against it. In this type of filtering application, this modification adds a whitish hue to the sound, reduces contrast, and softens/weakens the bass.

It’s a different story when used as a bypass in an LPS feeding the DCD or switch, in that case, I’d actually highly recommend it, provided the main capacitance you’re bypassing is reasonably large (≈10,000 µF or higher).

welcome back Emile. It's been a long time since I've awarded you The Pearl of the Day award

 

[spiritofmusic]

If Taiko were built in the 1950s...
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Haha, in the 50s when wives ruthlessly ran the home, that monstrosity would get short shrift, lol.

 

[Billgates307]

If Taiko were built in the 1950s...
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in the future, 2125 to be exact,....

 

[RUIN*ish]

in the future, 2125 to be exact,....

I'm thinking this.. 2125

 

[Billgates307]

I'm thinking this.. 2125

Ditch the Taiko, give me the girl.

 

[RUIN*ish]

Ditch the Taiko, give me the girl.

Hey..
Leave my mother out of this..

 

[MarkusBarkus]

Leave my mother out of this..

...what! We're brothers?!

 

[jbrrp1]

No, I think this makes you his Daddy.

 

[joet]

I just wired to Taiko more than the cost of the house I grew up in. Can it be that the Olympus is near? Exciting times.

 

[MarkusBarkus]

I just wired to Taiko more than the cost of the house I grew up in

...and my mom's car!

 

[RUIN*ish]

...and my mom's car!

In 1960 my parents bought land and built a modest house with a basement for $16k..