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

[Koegz]

Just got my Olympus I/O . The I/O section is flashing can I get help? surhttps://share.icloud.com/photos/0b4x3-_ZfOHDlGacJOTZMie7g

 

[VPN]

Taiko should consider transfering the final assembly of Olympus to the USA ASAP (for those units sold to USA clients). Transfer cost of parts could save a lot on taxes.

 

[M27HF]

As far as I can tell, it appears that the EU tariffs of 20% on products exported to the United States will apply to all upcoming Taiko shipments to the US because tariff liability is generally determined by the date of importation, not the date of purchase order or payment. If that is not correct, I would love to hear about it. I am not clear on what value would be assigned to an Olympus server, for purposes of levying the 20% tariff. In any event, this is all very unfortunate for those of us, like me, who ordered an Olympus (and/or I/O) in December 2023 or very early 2024 and are projected to receive the gear later this year. When my Olympus is ready to be assembled, I will be in touch with Taiko to explore these issues.

Import duties are applied based on date of entry

 

[Koegz]

Got it going

 

[Koegz]

Got it up and running

 

[Taiko Audio]

Would any of these work through a dedicated, hand-held remote control? Or all through a remote controller such as an iPad?

Half can be made to work that way yes, and it is high on my personal want to have list (meaning high priority).

 

[Taiko Audio]

As far as I can tell, it appears that the EU tariffs of 20% on products exported to the United States will apply to all upcoming Taiko shipments to the US because tariff liability is generally determined by the date of importation, not the date of purchase order or payment. If that is not correct, I would love to hear about it. I am not clear on what value would be assigned to an Olympus server, for purposes of levying the 20% tariff. In any event, this is all very unfortunate for those of us, like me, who ordered an Olympus (and/or I/O) in December 2023 or very early 2024 and are projected to receive the gear later this year. When my Olympus is ready to be assembled, I will be in touch with Taiko to explore these issues.

Kindly give us a few days to find an appropriate and fair solution.

 

[Taiko Audio]

That assumes all the parts can be sourced in the US. If not, there will still be a tariff effect.

I think the idea is you receive a tax break that should help partially counterbalance the impact of the tariffs. But I think we're getting danger close to discussing politics which is not allowed on WBF

Regardless of tariffs, we are committed to manufacturing and servicing our products in the US.

 

[RUIN*ish]

"Regardless of tariffs, we are committed to manufacturing and servicing our products in the US."

Respect...

 

[John T]

I think the idea is you receive a tax break that should help partially counterbalance the impact of the tariffs. But I think we're getting danger close to discussing politics which is not allowed on WBF

Regardless of tariffs, we are committed to manufacturing and servicing our products in the US.

Politics aside, keep in mind (this is only meant for you to have a clearer understanding) many of us are retired. For some we don't have to file taxes so we wouldn't be able to get a tax break. Same thing when I looked into a solar system, no tax advantage as I don't have to file taxes. The advantages of being poor and destitute. We understand you are attempting to come up with a fair solution...

 

[seatrope]

Politics aside, keep in mind (this is only meant for you to have a clearer understanding) many of us are retired. For some we don't have to file taxes so we wouldn't be able to get a tax break. Same thing when I looked into a solar system, no tax advantage as I don't have to file taxes. The advantages of being poor and destitute. We understand you are attempting to come up with a fair solution...

I suspect what Emile means is a tax break to Taiko, not to end users., which would make more sense since Taiko is the one importing in that situation (parts imported). who knows....

 

[Taiko Audio]

Politics aside, keep in mind (this is only meant for you to have a clearer understanding) many of us are retired. For some we don't have to file taxes so we wouldn't be able to get a tax break. Same thing when I looked into a solar system, no tax advantage as I don't have to file taxes. The advantages of being poor and destitute. We understand you are attempting to come up with a fair solution...

Sorry for being unclear, I was replying to @dminches remark that manufacturing in the US does not negate the effect of tariffs on parts purchases, which indeed would be unavoidable as a significant percentage of parts used in the Olympus are not manufactured in the US, and there aren’t US manufactured alternatives to these parts. Hence these are still subject to tariffs. However, if I understood correctly, there is, or there’s going to be, a tax break for companies moving manufacturing to the US, which may offset some of that.

 

[RUIN*ish]

Sorry for being unclear, I was replying to @dminches remark that manufacturing in the US does not negate the effect of tariffs on parts purchases, which indeed would be unavoidable as a significant percentage of parts used in the Olympus are not manufactured in the US, and there aren’t US manufactured alternatives to these parts. Hence these are still subject to tariffs. However, if I understood correctly, there is, or there’s going to be, a tax break for companies moving manufacturing to the US, which may offset some of that.

Corporate tax could be 15%(if passed) and if you manufacture your product in the usa, there's no usa reciprocal tariff...
Though, the floor is 10% right now for all without having been designated an exception..
I know... New math.

 

[John T]

If I had read the entire thread I would/should have caught on! dah on my part!

 

[Lobster]

What's the best way to go from Olympus analog RCA output to my XLR-only pre amp?

Maybe an adapter like this? https://www.neutrik.com/en/product/na2mpmm

An recommendations for a high quality solution?

 

[joet]

Kindly give us a few days to find an appropriate and fair solution.

@alwayslearning thanks for the well worded and rational description of the situation. I am similarly affected. Emile, I will be grateful if you could let me know, privately or via the forum, of any solution you come up with.

 

[Rhapsody]

What's the best way to go from Olympus analog RCA output to my XLR-only pre amp?

Maybe an adapter like this? https://www.neutrik.com/en/product/na2mpmm

An recommendations for a high quality solution?

I use them all the time. They work fine.

 

[MarkusBarkus]

...I used the Cardas Clear adapters for a few months, and they were excellent. Good build quality and good sound quality. Eventually, I fully committed to the Taiko analog workflow via RCA, and purchased the SE module for my pre-amp, which is even better.

 

[Rhapsody]

I use the Cardas as well at times. I don’t notice a difference when I use one set of adapters or the other.

 

[Lobster]

"There's already a version that sounds significantly better than this"

At 5:35

@Taiko Audio what significantly better version is he taking about?