WADAX dedicated forum

[Mike Lavigne]

Id say main characteristics of wadax are detail retrieval articulation natural flow overall clarity
It seems some of the artificial harshness a lot associate with digital has been reduced/ dissapeared.
I ll be looking for some confirmation of this in the wadax set ups at MOC today.
From what i picked up from the presentation of Javier is that Wadax manufactures their own chips.

Your sonic view of the Wadax reference combination is spot on. And I would add: superb dynamics, great density, serene presentation and wide/deep soundstage.

hard to grasp it's significance when the Wadax Ref dac and server are heard by themselves, you hear those attributes you mention. and they are significant and something different.

yet; when directly compared to other 'uber' digital there is a clear absence of digital artifacts with the Wadax that is startling when first heard; one has to step back and realize how one's digital reference is fundamentally changed. you realize the issue is not the media, it's the hardware execution in the dac, the server, and the interface. there is a calmness and realism that invites very extended sessions and an opening up of musical possibilities. it's a physically different experience.

i look forward to your additional feedback.

 

[Ultrafast69]

From the photo, the power supply for the server is a beast! I look forward to learning more about this.

 

[Audiocrack]

Well, the reference dac and reference server are ‘beast’ as well. In that regard the new reference PSU for the server fits perfectly.

 

[Ultrafast69]

Well, the reference dac and reference server are ‘beast’ as well. In that regard the new reference PSU for the server fits perfectly.

Yes it fits the design profile.

 

[Steve Vu]

for the Wadax Reference Server. you have to hand it to Wadax, they said they would go all out on the power supply and they were not kidding. the beast likely weighs 100 pounds like the server does.

i saw that picture 2 days ago and was aghast at the size. where am i going to put it? and i will need 8 more RevOpods for it too.

below is from the Wadax Reference Server manual. it shows on the back where you add the external power supply.

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Hi Mike,

Do you know the retail price of PSU and DC cables?

 

[Mike Lavigne]

Hi Mike,

Do you know the retail price of PSU and DC cables?

the standard DC cables for the PSU and DAC are now $1200 USD for a 1 meter, and $1400 USD for a 2.5 meter. for the dac prior they were included at the 1 meter length. now they are extra. not sure the price of longer lengths.

the new upgrade silver/gold PSU cables are much more, but i don't know the exact price. you would need to inquire with a dealer.

 

[Audiocrack]

Hi Mike,

Do you know the retail price of PSU and DC cables?

This link answers part of your question, Steve:

The Wadax Room: Wadax Atlantis Reference Server with PSU Power Supply, DAC, and Transport X CD Player; Audio Research Reference 6SE Preamplifier and Reference 160 M Amplifiers, Wilson-Benesch Eminence Loudspeakers, Transparent Cable

The Wadax room brought huge gear and huge sound to Munich High End, along with a couple of new product introductions. Their main demo, in Atrium 4.2's E207 room presented the Wadax Atlantis Reference Server ($64,900) with a new, upgraded Reference PSU external power supply ($49,000) that's said...

www.stereophile.com

 

[Elliot G.]

I received the new Wadax price list today and it goes into effect on July 15, 2022. Any orders placed before that date will still get the current pricing.
The server and DAC did get price increases as shown in the post above and there are the new products the PSU and new high end power supply. The Akasa DC reference cable for the DAC and Server to the power supply are made with zero copper and are of a gold and silver alloy. THis cable sells for 19800 for 1m. Custom lengths are available if required.

 

[Audiocrack]

Wadax Reference Power Supply - The Audio Beat - www.TheAudioBeat.com

read audio reviews, ratings, and user opinions on audio equipment before you buy an audio system

www.theaudiobeat.com

 

[Stereophonic]

BAV Hi-End Show

 

[Stereophonic]

there are the new products the PSU and new high end power supply.

Aren’t these the same products?

 

[Elliot G.]

Aren’t these the same prod

Aren’t these the same products?

yes what i typed made no sense. There are the new power supply and the new power supply cables.

 

[Stereophonic]

Ultimate Audio Portugal
No experiments here. Rock solid system !!!
Wadax Ref. Server with USB output and new Gryphon Apex amp and Commander preamp.

 

[andromedaaudio]

Ultimate audio may be read my show comments , lol .
Thats probably the best cone system set up one could buy(together with kharma exquisites in my view )
Only thing they should may be do is get a completely restored Telefunken M15A with a tubed Eternal arts bufferstage and compare with the other tape set up.

Ps As its in portugal Micro can may be go hear it for us

 

[Audiocrack]

Axpona 2022: VTL, Stenheim, Wadax, Nordost (a Favorite) - Twittering Machines

Michael Lavorgna's Twittering Machines: HiFi with a twist

twitteringmachines.com

 

[bonzo75]

I sure wish for Ultimate Audio's sake video naysayers are right because their channel is hilarious. The choice of music will make an 8-year old proud.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJCBK_sTYfA1CuZDVtoWzQ/videos

 

[Audiocrack]

I sure wish for Ultimate Audio's sake video naysayers are right because their channel is hilarious. The choice of music will make an 8-year old proud.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJCBK_sTYfA1CuZDVtoWzQ/videos

They change audio gear very frequently but Wadax reference components are apparently there to stay.

 

[bonzo75]

They change audio gear very frequently but Wadax reference components are apparently there to stay.

It doesn't matter what gear they have, their choice of music and the sound is...I will let listeners/readers fill in the blanks, tells a lot.

Their choice for Carmen was "Crystal Plays Carmen". Crystal? Lol! That's one way to get Lagonda interested in classical

 

[rando]

Their choice for Carmen was "Crystal Plays Carmen". Crystal? Lol! That's one way to get Lagonda interested in classical

Ultimate Audio: Tidal Akira/Boulder/ Taiko/Aqua/Crystal plays Carmen​

Tidal Akira Speaker
Boulder 2110 preamp
Boulder 3060 power
Aqua Formula XHD Dac
Taiko Extreme server
Crystal Da Vinci cables
Isotek Genesis e Cad GC-R

I had high hopes you meant this.

 

[LL21]

Wow...cool...talk about playing with your food! He is really playing!!!