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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,365
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    That's because of the sound. It is highly regarded and Taiko is at the forefront of audio technology, breaking barriers along the way. The thread about Taiko is the WBF's most popular thread, with well over a million views. The only real competition that users are reporting is the also ridiculously priced Wadex server. But Taiko also has switches, the XDMI and other accessories that boost the performance of the Taiko server. Not so sure if Wadex has the same or similar things, as they aren't discussed as much as the Taiko.

    Anyhoo, here is a rather unique R2R -

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    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • SeleniumFalcon
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    I guess having tape on the reel would spoil the looks.
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  • SeleniumFalcon
    SeleniumFalcon Posts: 4,395
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    In the same bling category:

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  • maxward
    maxward Posts: 1,743
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    Both of those would go well in the current Oval Office.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 26,160
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    billbillw wrote: »
    newbie308 wrote: »
    Can someone tell me what the thing on the top right is? It looks like a fancy photo copier...
    Taiko Olympus and IO according to Google Lens search. Some over the top music server stuff from the WBF world.
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    It is basically a standard server put into a very fancy custom case with custom passive cooling and a custom linear power supply. Price is pushing €90k.

    My current server cost me about $1000 to build including 32TB (4x8TB) of SAS drives, plus a spare drive. I use my server for more than just audio though. It hosts my entire movie collection and 20+ years of digital photos.

    You up for building another one? Asking for a friend... B)
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon MiND2 Shunyata Triton/Typhon Rotel RP9400 Turntable

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson

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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 8,344
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    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    billbillw wrote: »
    newbie308 wrote: »
    Can someone tell me what the thing on the top right is? It looks like a fancy photo copier...
    Taiko Olympus and IO according to Google Lens search. Some over the top music server stuff from the WBF world.
    4aqebq7vht3c.jpg
    It is basically a standard server put into a very fancy custom case with custom passive cooling and a custom linear power supply. Price is pushing €90k.

    My current server cost me about $1000 to build including 32TB (4x8TB) of SAS drives, plus a spare drive. I use my server for more than just audio though. It hosts my entire movie collection and 20+ years of digital photos.

    You up for building another one? Asking for a friend... B)

    I could but shipping gets expensive. I could also help guide anyone who is mildly computer literate using a slightly used enterprise gear. If that main part is already assembled, it's just a matter of populating drives and letting something like TrueNAS do the rest.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,365
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    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,497
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    It gets to a point where the equipment exceeds the hearing quality of my ears.
    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • newbie308
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    skrol wrote: »
    It gets to a point where the equipment exceeds the hearing quality of my ears.

    I'm already there with my meager system. My hearing is only getting worse, and now I can add tinnitus to that list. I still love the pursuit of better sound, though!
    Enjoying the journey while never attaining the destination.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,365
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    Now, THAT's a horn system!

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    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 26,160
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    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon MiND2 Shunyata Triton/Typhon Rotel RP9400 Turntable

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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  • treitz3
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    Trey would say that this would be good enough for a powder room setup...

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • nooshinjohn
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    treitz3 wrote: »
    Trey would say that this would be good enough for a powder room setup...

    Tom

    I was thinking it was Joey's setup for the kid's playroom. :p
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon MiND2 Shunyata Triton/Typhon Rotel RP9400 Turntable

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 35,562
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    SeleniumFalcon wrote: »
    In the same bling category:

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    Yeah, but that was a factory finish for the (IIRC) 1000ZXL. B)
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 35,562
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    ahem... 1000ZXL Limited :blush:
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    source: https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Audio/Archive-Audio/80s/Audio-1982-09.pdf#search="nakamichi 1000zxl"
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 8,344
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    treitz3 wrote: »
    Now, THAT's a horn system!

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    Tom

    Is that real or some AI generated pic? Why the nautical water-tight door and port hole?
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  • maxward
    maxward Posts: 1,743
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    Instead of, “You gotta come over to hear my speakers!”, it’s “You gotta come over and go inside my speakers!”
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 6,079
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    billbillw wrote: »
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Now, THAT's a horn system!

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    Tom

    Is that real or some AI generated pic? Why the nautical water-tight door and port hole?

    Captain Nemos quarters on the Nautilus
    Gustard X26 Pro DAC
    Belles 21A Pre Upgraded with Mundorf Supremes
    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)

    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
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  • skipshot12
    skipshot12 Posts: 2,166
    edited December 2025
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    SeleniumFalcon wrote: »
    In the same bling category:

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    Yours today for the low price of $12,999.95 on the flea...
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    Personally I prefer the Dragon.



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  • skipshot12
    skipshot12 Posts: 2,166
    edited December 2025
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    Here's one I could only drool over, The Nak Dragon TT...
    Automatically centered the LP.
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    And this crazy one was nuckin futs, The mighty Nak TX-1000...
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    Never seen either in person.
    Anyone ever owned either or seen/heard one in person?
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,365
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    This post is solely for the ribbing of a fellow forum member who does not like old threads resurrected. His moniker will be kept confidential, but the post is still on topic, relevant and at the end of the day? Who would not want this masterpiece of art and sonic bliss in their rig?

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    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • VR3
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    could you imagine keeping that bad boy clean?
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • treitz3
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    LOL....no doubt! Too funny.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • joecoulson
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    This one has been at the top of my experience for 7 years standing.
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  • joecoulson
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    It was 2019 and I believe the system was well over $1mil
    Can't imagine what it is now
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  • VR3
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    1 million in 2019 is easily 2 to 3 million today
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • billbillw
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    It would actually only be $1.31 million if strictly counting inflation rates. Now, tariffs, chip shortages, and company profit greed might bump it higher...
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  • joecoulson
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    What made that system stand out, was the fact it was in a massive room, with tons of folks and chairs in there - and it still sounded like you were smack in the middle of an orchestra - truly unforgettable.
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  • billbillw
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    Does anyone remember the components in the system? Just curious. The speakers remind me of my old SS-M9 ES, but that shape is popular for high end speakers, so it's no surprise.
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