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    Sigma X NR or Alpha X NR for MPD-8 & MPS-X

    Hi there, I compared the previous (v2) versions of both Alpha (8 gauge) vs Sigma (6 gauge) and Omega QR (6 gauge) vs QRs (8 gauge) with DAC and streamer. In both cases to me the higher gauge sounded more lush and relaxed. Although the Alpha and Omega QR-s are superb(!) cables. So I would assume...
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    Taiko Audio Extreme Router

    Thank you all for the suggestions! Team Taiko is following up under which park bench FedEx put my parcel and my local dealer has access to the Melco DAC suggested above. So let's see, which arrives first. Will report when I tried both cables in case anyone is interested.
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    Taiko Audio Extreme Router

    Hi Taiko-Router Users, can anyone recommend a DAC cable to use with the Taiko Router that can be ordered via an Online Store - preferably here in Germany? I don't wanna tweak or anything like that. Just want to get my Router up and running. DAC cable wasn't included in my router box - probably...
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    Taiko Audio Extreme DC Power Distributor

    The DCD has been out for a year or so, but I just ordered one recently and received mine this week. What can I say?! This is one magic little box. I know these high end forums are fully of hyperbole so everything needs to be put in the proper perspective. But having the DCD installed 3 days...
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    Taiko Audio Extreme Router

    Hehe, I'd like to but hoped that somebody else who already has a second LPS could run this test. If it's indeed better/equal, this alone would already save nearly the price of the DCD. With high-end being also so high-end in price these days, a bit of thriftiness is welcome. :)
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    Taiko Audio Extreme Router

    ... ok so the "logic" would be that the DCD's magic offsets the higher current draw of the LPS, which would effect the Switch and Router. In any case, thank you for the input!! That might save around 2k for a LPS, if this solution is preferable Anyone else who tried this (or wants to give it a...
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    Taiko Audio Extreme Router

    Hi VPN, I was wondering how you like your Zayin Suprareg vs the Plixir Statement for powering the Taiko Trio (Switch, Router & DCD). Since I want to move my home router to a separate LPS, it's either the Zayin Suprareg or a second Plixir Statement. I'm open to both, also because they cost...
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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    Steve, how many Horizons do you have by now… 15?!
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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    … together with some lightly dressed ladies and smoking weed for the Ultimate Amsterdam edition. It‘ll of course be signed by Emile with the original *Dutch Boy Paints* brush!
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    Shunyata Grounding System

    Hi there, I have my two connected each directly to a separate of the four Everest grounding posts. Think that’s called a „star“ configuration. My feeling is that in this way the two Altairas (eg one for analog, one for digital) are better separated than when the units are daisy chained. But who...
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    Shunyata Grounding System

    These Omega Grounding cables are really special and for what they deliver a steal in the crazy money world of audiophilia. Enjoy your birthday gift!!
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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    Yeah, I also feel from Emile‘s posts and adding to that the findings from Mola‘s experiments that the new XDMI Interface is the biggest contributing factor to the sonic leap of the Olympus over the Extreme - Eg bigger than even the BPS (vs an Extreme connected to a proper power distributor and a...
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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    If one goes on a vacation for a couple of weeks and would shut-down the system completely: Would that „hurt“ the battery longevity? Would it be recommended to recharge the batteries fully before unplugging or are do they not care if charged or fully depleted?
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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    Haha, for sure! I‘ll track you down at that Schnitzel place like Steve suggested!
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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    Been there today. Sound was magnificent!! Had a lovely chat with Edward and Bob. … and of course missed out on Emile the phantom of the opera for the third straight year! Must have been busy tweaking that battery power supply.
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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    I appreciate that all things are relative in this universe. This also is part why this hobby is so much fun… and the cause of some frustration, but definitely a major source of the fascination! In that sense, Emile, I grant you absolution for that remaining power cord influence, haha…
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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    Emile, now with the Olympus running 100% of battery, has the power cord still an audible influence when not recharging?
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    Shunyata Theta/Gamma Lines - Do they surpass the Delta/Venom of the previous generation?

    Hi Grant, I hope that the new cables don‘t turn the while product range upside down. The Omega signal cable line came out just one year prior and doesn’t feature the KPIP v2. Having purchased these cables which are a substantial investment, I‘d not be too happy seeing a new range of cables at...
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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    Some parts are, others like aren‘t. That‘s why the powercord still has an/some influence. Emile, not to start a futile powercord discussion, just one general question: Does the guideline that the Extreme prefers high-current „amp“ powercords (vs source specific ones) also apply to the Olympus?
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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    Can you share the orientation of the central pin? In other words where the „nose“/narrow part is pointing towards (Up/down/left/right)? The powercords these days are rather unwieldy…
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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    Emile, do you have a back view of the Olympus XDMI with it‘s various outputs and IEC inlet from the assembly line? I want to check, if I need to rearrange the rack / placing of cables due to the inlet being on the other side (compared to the Extreme). I think you mentioned this somewhere… Cheers!
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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    Emile is a phantom! In the last two years of visiting the Taiko room I gave a hug to Edward, had a chat with Bob, said Hello to the Taiko crew… but Emile… that felt like looking for Nessie at Loch Ness.
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    1.) Are we still talking here about the four USB drivers that are on the Extreme‘s desktop, which were introduced 2(?) ago? 2.) Can the profiles 1-4 be selected within XDMS by now or is right click on the profile and run on the Extreme‘s desktop still the way to select / change? 3.) How can I...
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    Shunyata Interconnects

    I feel for you regarding the funds necessary to upgrade to Omega XLRs. Although, with those you should be well equipped for at least the next 5 years with SOTA performance and comparing to other upgrades including expensive components I think they are outstanding value for the money despite...
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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    Alright. Either way would be fine, because I could re-use the Daizas from the Extreme and DAC and put them under my monos.
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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    Emile, if I remember correctly the Olympus is a mixture of aluminium (outer casing) and copper (part of the inside): Does that mean our beloved Daizas are still a good starting point as they are targeted at aluminium vibrations (not good for copper though) or would you recommend not using the...
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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    Being what I feel is a rather youngish audiophile age at below 40, I didn’t have the funds yet to invest in a SOTA DAC. So for me the new XDMI board sounds like a perfect solution. Emile spoke about the younger generation (probably 20-40y) often preferring a headphone centered setup. I‘m not...
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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    … well all I know is that Olympus Mons is the heighest mountain on Mars and with approx. 22-26 km in peak nearly 3x the height of Mount Everest. For me this means Emile is quite confident in his latest creation. ;)
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    Omega speaker cables

    I can confirm this 100%. Richard is the friendliest and most down to earth customer support you can imagine. He never wants to oversell, takes all the time for a comprehensive reply, checks with Caelin, Grant and the manufacturing department for all the questions should he not be able to answer...
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    Omega speaker cables

    I auditioned the Omega speaker cables plus the Sigma v2 end of October against my AQ Thunderbird. While the Sigma vs. Thunderbird could be argued as a matter of taste. The AQ having that clear, energetic AQ house-sound, while the Sigma has all the Shunyata attributes of detailed...

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