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

[Christiaan Punter]

Dear all,

Please note that the Olympus server and I/O dimensions have been updated. Changes are reflected below in blue and concern the addition of modular footers and the height of the units.

Modular Footers

Both Olympus Server and I/O units come with modular footers attached via an M6 thread, providing compatibility with any M6-equipped aftermarket footers. This affects the total height of the unit. Please find the final measurements below.

Height

Olympus Server 190 mm including removable footers
Olympus I/O 105 mm including removable footers

Width

Olympus 480 mm
Olympus I/O 480 mm

Depth

Olympus 480 mm
Olympus I/O 480 mm

Weight

Olympus ~ 60 kg
Olympus I/O ~ 25 kg



This has also been updated in the Introduction and FAQ document, which can be downloaded from the Downloads section on the Taiko website.

 

[Taiko Audio]

So on the XDMI digital output daughter board I see you've provided a place next to the existing RCA style output for another connector. XLR for AES/EBU?

I can make either work into my DAC, but I already have the AES/EBU cable. . .

Steve Z

Yes, those pads are for a XLR connector (AES/EBU).

 

[jeremya]

We changed the LED indicators to being as unobtrusive as possible (visible underneath Taiko Audio) :

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[ctydwn]

Need a drooling emoji... incredible pics/manufacturing

 

[SwissTom]

@Taiko Audio

Hi Emile!

It's nice to see the first production pieces!

I'm planning to stack the Olympus and the Olympus I/O.

Has anything been designed for this purpose?

By that I mean: will there be something similar to the MSB Select DAC?

In other words, will it be possible to have the Olympus on top of the Olympus I/O without damaging the latter?

Will there be sufficient ventilation?

Cheers,

Thomas

 

[Taiko Audio]

@Taiko Audio

Hi Emile!

It's nice to see the first production pieces!

I'm planning to stack the Olympus and the Olympus I/O.

Has anything been designed for this purpose?

By that I mean: will there be something similar to the MSB Select DAC?

In other words, will it be possible to have the Olympus on top of the Olympus I/O without damaging the latter?

Will there be sufficient ventilation?

Cheers,

Thomas

No problem to stack the two, the I/O below the Server would indeed be preferable.

 

[Longtimeaudiophile]

is anyone familiar witrh the BACCH-SP which essentially provides 3-D Sound surrounding the listener.reviews have been uniformly superb. relevant to this discussion is because it is computer audio, that the Taiko is no longer necessary. Does anyone have any experience with setup?

 

[jeremya]

 

[jeremya]

is anyone familiar witrh the BACCH-SP which essentially provides 3-D Sound surrounding the listener.reviews have been uniformly superb. relevant to this discussion is because it is computer audio, that the Taiko is no longer necessary. Does anyone have any experience with setup?

I suggest checking out the dedicated thread for that product over here:

(1) BACCH-SP: The future of high-end audio? Yes. | What's Best Audio and Video Forum. The Best High End Audio Forum on the planet! (whatsbestforum.com)

This thread is for discussing the new Taiko Olympus and Olympus I/O.

 

[Ackcheng]

I am currently using Bacch dsp with Taiko Extreme server. While Bacch is good, Taiko makes it even better. The reverse is also true.

 

[wil]

I am currently using Bacch dsp with Taiko Extreme server. While Bacch is good, Taiko makes it even better. The reverse is also true.

Can you describe in detail how are you have Bacch DSP integrated with your extreme?

 

[Ackcheng]

My Bacch dsp is in my Mac mini. Taiko server out to Mac mini then Mac mini out to dac

 

[Longtimeaudiophile]

I am currently using Bacch dsp with Taiko Extreme server. While Bacch is good, Taiko makes it even better. The reverse is also true.

What is plugged in the White if you don’t mind me asking

 

[m-bolt]

On the digital output daughterboard will there also be a BNC connector?

 

[Ackcheng]

@longtimesudiophile. I’ll take this conversation offline as it is getting off topic here. Please check pm

 

[SwissTom]

Modular Footers

Both Olympus Server and I/O units come with modular footers attached via an M6 thread, providing compatibility with any M6-equipped aftermarket footers. This affects the total height of the unit. Please find the final measurements below.

@Christiaan Punter @Taiko Audio

What shape/dimensions will the feet have?

Is there a prototype available/showable?

Cheers

Thomas

 

[Taiko Audio]

@Christiaan Punter @Taiko Audio

What shape/dimensions will the feet have?

Is there a prototype available/showable?

Cheers

Thomas

The feet fit in here, the cutout depth is 8mm (the feet are 9mm thick) but I forgot the diameter, cannot tell you what it is till Tuesday:

 

[SwissTom]

The feet fit in here, the cutout depth is 8mm (the feet are 9mm thick) but I forgot the diameter, cannot tell you what it is till Tuesday:

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Thanks Emile,

Have a great Easter weekend

Cheers,

Thomas

 

[Taiko Audio]

Thanks Emile,

Have a great Easter weekend

Cheers,

Thomas

Thanks, same to you!

 

[VPN]

The production revision of XDMI arrived yesterday! The power supply PCBs have shipped and are scheduled to arrive next week.

Altogether this is later than initially projected because we had to increase the order sizes from 25 sets to 150 sets, IOW it delays the initial batch but shaves months of the wait time for people who didn't order inside the first 12 hours. We should be able to produce all 150 Olympus servers inside of 3 months in stead of 6. Photos and video of the Olympus I/O XDMI PCB stack:

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Dear Emile, when do you expect to ship the first 20-25 units?