Hi Lee - I just wanted to add some clarity to your post, which is inaccurate and not true. WADAX has had an industrial designer working full-time since the inception of the company. Every WADAX product is designed by Alberto, both aesthetically and functionally. Additionally, the Atlantis Reference DAC chassis starts from over 320kg of aluminum alloy, with each chassis component milled from a solid block.To achieve the performance of the DAC, extremely tight tolerances are required, which only machining can provide. While the aesthetic of the Atlantis Reference series is unique and sometimes polarizing, it is not arbitrary. Javier Guadalajara, founder and chief engineer for WADAX, is a big Formula 1 fan. He asked Alberto to design a front panel reminiscent of a Formula 1 car. The front of the DAC and Server incorporate a shape similar to that of a Formula 1 steering wheel, including the shift paddles. I hope this clears up any confusion.
As for pricing, the Atlantis Reference DAC and Server, including the Akasa Optical System, is right around $250k. This is considered a Level 2 system. A Level 4 system, which adds the Akasa Reference DC cables and the external power supply for the Server, is about $370k.