Riviera Labs AFM-100 SE Class A Monoi amplifiers- something new and different

The Riviera Lavante is absolutely stunning. Given MSRP's, wish more hi end manufacturers would pay closer attention to visual aesthetics.
 
Beautiful
 
thanks Gary!!
 
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." I own a Levante that is just like that, and I find it a bit ungainly in aspect ratio, and a bit gaudy in aesthetic. That front "wave" touch just doesn't make sense to me visually, and the gold.....not my cuppa. My artist daughter just arrived here for a visit from her home in Copenhagen and observed this changed piece in our living room system, giving me a scrunched nose shake of the head as commentary.

That said, I think it sounds really good mated with my Stenheim Alumine 2SE speakers that, due to WAF, must remain literally in bookshelves on either side of a fireplace. To my ears, the Levante brings a richer tonal palette that is just a little forgiving, and helps the speakers have a bit more gravitas than their bass-limited capability might muster otherwise. And it does this while still bringing excellent musical information and insight. Horses for courses!
 
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