Riviera Audio

[Elliot G.]

Bending Wave is thrilled to be representing Riviera Audio .We have the AFM 100SE Mono Hybrid pure class A mono blocks and the APL-01Se tube all class A preamp coing back to our showroom from Capfest. This is really special electronics and needs to be experienced. I can say with no hesitation that this years room was the best sound we have ever produced at any US show. We again are proud and thrilled to be representing the brand.

 

[Sablon Audio]

I second that - my Levante is superb though you need to upgrade the input valves to realise its potential. Ecc40 are awesome phase splitters.

 

[donnedonne]

Really enjoyed my time with Riviera (had the Levante). Ultimately preferred Nagra, but there are many wonderful flavors out there.

 

[Sablon Audio]

Which valves did you use @donnedonne ? There’s a colossal difference between the stock JJ and the ecc40. I tried several leading 12at7 options in between but the ecc40 was cuts above.

 

[donnedonne]

Which valves did you use @donnedonne ? There’s a colossal difference between the stock JJ and the ecc40. I tried several leading 12at7 options in between but the ecc40 was cuts above.

Agree it's tube sensitive. My favorites were actually medical-grade 12at7 RCA black plates - YMMV. Wonderful amp (and great ppl behind it), enjoy.

 

[rgmd11]

Just before Covid hit, I heard the AIC10 with my Solitare P headphones and it sounded fantastic...very organic and natural sounding, spades of Class A niceness, one day I may go for the Levante which offers either pure class A or a Class A/B option as well...

 

[Elliot G.]

Im am very happy to say that we had another incredible showing and many thought that we were one of the best sounding rooms for the second show in a row. The Riviera Labs SE preamp and the 100 watt mono's did an amazing job with the Divin Noblesse and produced an award winning presentation. The"team" really works well together and this under the radar brand just keeps knocking it out of the park in every system we install it in.

 

[Opabin]

Im am very happy to say that we had another incredible showing and many thought that we were one of the best sounding rooms for the second show in a row. The Riviera Labs SE preamp and the 100 watt mono's did an amazing job with the Divin Noblesse and produced an award winning presentation. The"team" really works well together and this under the radar brand just keeps knocking it out of the park in every system we install it in.

Congratulations, Elliot!
I suppose Riviera will also have a presence at Munich. Are you aware of any announcements planned for the show?

 

[Elliot G.]

Congratulations, Elliot!
I suppose Riviera will also have a presence at Munich. Are you aware of any announcements planned for the show?

I know that they are at MOC Hall 3 , L07 but thats all I know so far.

 

[Elliot G.]

New install in the second available finish
I like it!

 

[Elliot G.]

Even the packaging is great

 

[Elliot G.]

got sound the se up begins

 

[Elliot G.]

Italian beauty!