FAQs

Is Bending Wave USA an authorized dealer or a distributor?

Both, depending on the brand. Bending Wave USA is the exclusive U.S. distributor for Göbel High End’s patented loudspeakers and cables, a Goldmund dealer, and an authorized dealer for WADAX and Martin Logan.

What audio brands does Bending Wave USA specialize in?

Bending Wave USA’s product lineup centers on Göbel High End (loudspeakers and cables), Goldmund (dealer), Von Schweikert (dealer), and WADAX (digital source components), along with Martin Logan, Riviera Audio Laboratories, and other high-end two-channel brands.

How do I get pricing or request more information on a product?

Submit the Request form with the product you’re interested in, or reach the team directly at (954) 579-7463 or elliot@bendingwaveusa.com

What price range do Bending Wave USA’s products fall into?

Products span a wide range. Göbel’s Divin Sovereign starts near $39,900, while flagship models like the Divin Majestic list above $650,000.

What Riviera products does Bending Wave USA carry?

Bending Wave USA carries seven Riviera Audio Laboratories components: four AFM/AFS power amplifiers, two APL line preamplifiers, and the AIC10Bal headphone amplifier, ranging from $21,995 to $94,995.

What is Göbel High End?

Göbel High End is a German manufacturer of handmade, patented loudspeakers and cables, founded in 2003 by Oliver Göbel. Its core innovation is bending wave loudspeaker technology, which reproduces sound closer to the way acoustic instruments naturally radiate it.

Is Bending Wave USA the exclusive U.S. distributor for Göbel High End?

Yes. Bending Wave USA, based in Boca Raton, Florida, is the exclusive U.S. distributor for Göbel High End’s patented loudspeakers and cables, all made in Germany.

How does bending wave technology differ from a conventional speaker driver?

Instead of pushing air with a rigid piston-style cone, a bending wave driver lets controlled waves travel across a specially engineered membrane, similar to how a musical instrument’s soundboard vibrates. Göbel’s design is built around this principle to deliver wide, even dispersion across the frequency range.

Where are Göbel loudspeakers and cables manufactured?

Every Göbel High End product is manufactured at the company’s headquarters in Landshut, near Munich, Germany, with each component individually inspected before, during, and after assembly.

What product lines fall under the Göbel High End brand?

Three families: the Divin loudspeaker series (Comtesse, Sovereign, Marquis, Noblesse, Monarque, and Majestic), the Epoque Aeon line of loudspeakers and Baforce subwoofers, and LaCorde Statement cables covering digital RCA, digital XLR, Ethernet, and power.

What brands does Bending Wave USA carry?

The shop features Riviera, Wadax, Göbel, Goldmund, EMM Labs–Meitner, Martin Logan, Reiki Audio, Revival Audio, Shunyata Research, and Von Schweikert. Bending Wave USA is the only Goldmund dealer in Florida.

What is Bending Wave USA’s relationship with Göbel High End?

Bending Wave USA is the exclusive U.S. distributor for Göbel High End loudspeakers and cables made in Germany, and is also an authorized dealer for WADAX and Martin Logan.

Does Bending Wave USA sell home theater or multi-room systems?

No, the shop is dedicated exclusively to high-end two-channel stereo components, not home theater, multi-room, or smart-home systems.

Which Riviera headphone amplifier does Bending Wave USA carry?

Bending Wave USA carries the Riviera AIC10Bal at $21,995, a Class A hybrid headphone amplifier that can also drive loudspeakers directly.

Which Riviera power amplifiers does Bending Wave USA carry?

Bending Wave USA carries four Riviera power amplifiers: the AFM25 ($39,800), AFM50 ($59,995), and AFM100 Special Edition ($94,995) monoblocks, plus the AFS32 stereo amplifier ($29,995).

What amplification and control does the Göbel Divin Sovereign use?

The Divin Sovereign is self-powered with 2,500-watt Class H amplification and proprietary German DSP, controlled via a WiFi dongle. Its stated frequency response is 10Hz-200Hz, depending on DSP settings.

What amplifier power does the Epoque Fine need?

The Epoque Fine is rated at 86 dB / 1W / 1m efficiency into a 4 Ohm nominal load – a relatively low sensitivity that typically calls for a high-current, high-power amplifier.

What is the price and power output of the Riviera AFM100 Special Edition?

The Riviera AFM100 Special Edition is priced at $94,995 and delivers 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms as a monoblock amplifier – Riviera’s most powerful hybrid Class A design carried by Bending Wave USA.

How does the AFM100 Special Edition differ from the rest of the Riviera AFM lineup?

As Riviera’s flagship monoblock, the AFM100SE shares the same hybrid Triode/BJT/Mosfet, Zero Feedback, Pure Class A architecture as the AFM25 and AFM50, but scales up to 100W per channel in a larger 35kg chassis (26×58.5×27.5h cm). It’s also covered by independent reviews from outlets including Mono and Stereo and bestofhighend.com.

What is the Riviera AFM25, and who is it designed for?

The AFM25 is Riviera’s most affordable monoblock power amplifier, priced at $39,800 and producing 25W per channel into 8 ohms in the same Zero Feedback, hybrid triode/BJT/Mosfet, Pure Class A topology used across the AFM series. It’s an entry point into Riviera monoblocks for listeners with efficient speakers who don’t need the AFM50 or AFM100SE’s extra headroom.

Has the Riviera AFM25 received independent editorial coverage?

Yes – the AFM25 monoblock has been covered independently, including a Twittering Machines review pairing it with a Riviera line preamplifier. Bending Wave USA in Boca Raton carries it at $39,800.

How does the Riviera AFM50 compare to the AFM25 and AFM100 Special Edition on power and price?

The AFM50 sits at the middle of Riviera’s monoblock range: 50W per channel into 8 ohms for $59,995, roughly double the AFM25’s 25W/$39,800 and half the AFM100 Special Edition’s 100W/$94,995. All three share identical Zero Feedback, hybrid Class A circuitry, so the choice mainly comes down to how much power a given speaker load needs.

What are the dimensions and weight of the Riviera AFM50 monoblock?

Each Riviera AFM50 monoblock measures 26×43.5×27.5h cm and weighs 22.5kg, connecting via a single RCA unbalanced or true-balanced XLR input.

Is the Riviera AFS32 a stereo amplifier or a monoblock?

The AFS32 is Riviera’s stereo power amplifier. Unlike the mono AFM25/AFM50/AFM100SE, it delivers both channels from one $29,995 chassis, rated at 2x32W into 8 ohms and 2x64W into 4 ohms, with two RCA and two true-balanced XLR inputs.

Can the Riviera AIC10Bal drive loudspeakers as well as headphones?

Yes. The AIC10Bal is a stereo integrated headphone amplifier that also includes switchable speaker outputs on its front panel. It delivers 10+10W into 8 ohms, suitable for medium-sensitivity loudspeakers, in addition to its two headphone outputs (6.3mm jack and 4-pin XLR).

What tube does the Riviera AIC10Bal use, and does it offer a balanced input?

The AIC10Bal uses a single ECC82/12AU7 valve for voltage amplification in a Class A, Zero Feedback hybrid circuit, and accepts one balanced XLR line input alongside two unbalanced RCA inputs. At $21,995, it’s the lowest entry price among Bending Wave USA’s Riviera electronics.

Can I hear Göbel loudspeakers in person before buying?

Bending Wave USA operates its showroom in Boca Raton, Florida, and inquiries about auditioning specific Göbel models can be submitted through the Request page. Appointment details are confirmed directly with the dealer.

How many models are in the Göbel Divin loudspeaker line, and how do they differ?

The Divin line includes six models: Divin Comtesse, Divin Sovereign, Divin Marquis, Divin Noblesse, Divin Monarque, and Divin Majestic. Prices range from $39,900 to $659,000, stepping up in driver size and scale from the petite Comtesse to the flagship Majestic.

Which Göbel Divin model should I choose for my room size?

Göbel states a room-size benchmark for each tier: the Divin Comtesse for petite spaces, the Divin Marquis for small rooms, the Divin Noblesse for mid-sized rooms, and the Divin Monarque or Divin Majestic for large rooms. Bending Wave USA can advise on the right match for a specific space.

What is Göbel’s bending wave technology used across the Divin speakers?

Bending wave technology is Göbel’s patented, proprietary approach applied to the midrange driver in every Divin model, developed over 15+ years to control resonance and reproduce sound closer to how musical instruments naturally radiate it.

Is Bending Wave USA the exclusive U.S. distributor for Göbel Divin loudspeakers?

Yes. Bending Wave USA is Göbel High End’s exclusive U.S. distributor for its patented loudspeakers and cables, including the entire Divin loudspeaker line, made in Germany.

Is the Divin Sovereign a full loudspeaker like the other Divin models?

No. The Divin Sovereign is a powered subwoofer, not a full-range loudspeaker. It’s Göbel’s high-power subwoofer for the Divin line, built to pair with the other Divin loudspeakers.

How much do Göbel Divin loudspeakers cost?

Prices across the Divin line range from $39,900 for the Divin Sovereign subwoofer up to $659,000 for the range-topping Divin Majestic, with the Divin Comtesse, Marquis, Noblesse, and Monarque priced between.

What sets Göbel’s Divin loudspeakers apart from other ultra-high-end brands?

Every Divin model centers on Göbel’s patented bending wave midrange driver paired with a waveguide-loaded AMT tweeter and hand-wired, point-to-point crossover — a driver and construction approach unique to Göbel among high-end loudspeaker makers.

What makes the Göbel Divin Majestic the flagship of the Divin loudspeaker line?

The Divin Majestic is Göbel’s range-topping model, built around two 18-inch long-throw bass drivers, two proprietary 8-inch bending-wave midrange drivers, and an AMT tweeter. It delivers 98 dB efficiency with a stated 21Hz-24,000Hz frequency response.

How much does the Göbel Divin Majestic cost?

The Divin Majestic is priced at $659,000, Göbel’s top model for high-efficiency, high-power ultra-high-end loudspeakers.

How large and heavy is the Göbel Divin Majestic?

Each Divin Majestic cabinet measures 226cm high x 79cm wide x 114cm deep and weighs 530kg (890kg with its flight case). It’s built from an aluminum-reinforced, constrained-layer-damped enclosure up to 110mm thick.

What are the key specifications of the Göbel Divin Noblesse?

The Divin Noblesse is a 3-way, symmetrical bass-reflex design with two 12-inch bass drivers, two 8-inch bending-wave midrange drivers, and an AMT tweeter. It’s rated at 95dB efficiency with a stated 21Hz-24,000Hz frequency response.

Where does the Göbel Divin Noblesse fit within the Divin lineup?

Priced at $299,000, Göbel positions the Divin Noblesse as the benchmark for its mid-sized high-efficiency loudspeakers, sitting between the smaller Divin Marquis and the larger Divin Monarque and Divin Majestic.

What are the Göbel Divin Marquis’ technical specifications?

The Divin Marquis pairs a single 12-inch long-throw bass driver with an 8-inch bending-wave midrange driver and AMT tweeter, in a cabinet measuring 118 x 41 x 72cm. It’s rated at 92dB efficiency with a stated 21Hz-28,000Hz frequency response.

How is the Göbel Divin Marquis positioned within the Divin line?

At $109,000, Göbel describes the Divin Marquis as the benchmark for its small high-efficiency loudspeakers — larger than the petite Divin Comtesse but more compact than the Divin Noblesse, Monarque, and Majestic above it.

Is the Göbel Divin Sovereign a subwoofer or a loudspeaker?

The Divin Sovereign is a dedicated powered subwoofer, not a full-range loudspeaker. It’s a closed-chamber design built around a single 18-inch long-throw driver, and it’s Göbel’s high-power subwoofer for the Divin line.

How much does the Göbel Divin Sovereign cost?

The Divin Sovereign is priced at $39,900, making it the most accessible entry point into the Göbel Divin line.

What are the specifications of the Göbel Divin Comtesse?

The Divin Comtesse is a 3-way, symmetrical bass-reflex loudspeaker with an 8-inch long-throw bass driver, an 8-inch bending-wave midrange driver, and an AMT tweeter. It’s rated at 89dB efficiency with a stated 28Hz-28,000Hz frequency response.

Is the Göbel Divin Comtesse the smallest model in the Divin line?

Yes. At 100 x 30.5 x 45cm and 75kg, the Divin Comtesse is Göbel’s smallest Divin model, priced at $66,000 as the benchmark for the line’s “petite” high-efficiency loudspeakers.

What are the Göbel Divin Monarque’s key specifications?

The Divin Monarque uses two 15-inch bass drivers, two 8-inch bending-wave midrange drivers, and an AMT tweeter with a large aluminum waveguide. It’s rated at 96dB efficiency with a stated 21Hz-24,000Hz frequency response.

How does the Göbel Divin Monarque compare to the Divin Majestic?

Priced at $529,000 versus the Majestic’s $659,000, the Divin Monarque uses two 15-inch bass drivers rather than the Majestic’s two 18-inch drivers. It’s Göbel’s benchmark high-efficiency loudspeaker just below the flagship Majestic.

What finish options are available on the Göbel Divin Monarque?

The standard finish is real piano lacquer black with black ultra-matte aluminum parts and 24-karat gold leaf highlights, and custom finishes are available.

What is the difference between the Göbel Epoque Fine, Epoque Reference, and Epoque Wall loudspeakers?

All three share Göbel’s patented Carbon Excellence bending wave driver and an impulse-compensated bass array, but differ in scale and form factor. The Epoque Fine ($140,000) is the compact model at 125 cm tall with 4 active/8 passive 7-inch bass drivers. The Epoque Reference ($220,000) is the full-scale flagship at 203 cm tall with the same driver count in a taller enclosure for greater bass loading. The Epoque Wall ($95,000) uses fewer bass drivers (2 active/4 passive) in a slim, steel wall-mounted enclosure for rooms where freestanding towers aren’t practical.

What makes a bending wave loudspeaker different from a conventional cone speaker?

Instead of a rigid cone acting as a piston, a bending wave driver (like Göbel’s patented Carbon Excellence element used across the Epoque Aeon line) lets a flexible diaphragm generate traveling waves across its own surface, closer to how a natural sound source radiates. Göbel’s specs describe this approach as producing wide, even dispersion (approximately 180 degrees) across the driver’s frequency range.

Is Bending Wave USA the exclusive U.S. distributor for Göbel Epoque Aeon loudspeakers?

Yes. Bending Wave USA is Göbel High End’s exclusive U.S. distributor for its patented loudspeakers and cables, including the Epoque Aeon loudspeaker and Baforce subwoofer lines, made in Germany.

Do the Epoque Aeon loudspeakers need a matching subwoofer?

Not necessarily – each Epoque Aeon loudspeaker (Fine, Reference, Wall) is a full-range design with a published frequency response down to 28 Hz. Göbel’s separate Epoque Baforce and Baforce Petite subwoofers extend response further into the 15-80 Hz sub-bass range for buyers wanting additional low-end reinforcement.

How tall is the Göbel Epoque Reference and what does it weigh?

The Epoque Reference stands 203 cm tall on a 43.6 cm x 55.7 cm base and weighs 180 kg unpackaged (220 kg with its flight case). It’s Göbel’s full-scale flagship loudspeaker, priced at $220,000.00.

How does the Epoque Reference differ from the Epoque Fine?

Both use Göbel’s patented Carbon Excellence bending wave driver and the same 4 active/8 passive 7-inch bass-driver configuration, but they differ in scale: the Epoque Reference is a full-height 203 cm tower priced at $220,000, while the Epoque Fine is a compact 125 cm design priced at $140,000. The Reference’s taller enclosure is built for larger rooms and greater bass loading.

Can the Göbel Epoque Wall loudspeaker be mounted on a wall?

Yes – the Epoque Wall is Göbel’s wall-mountable loudspeaker, fitted with a massive steel wall mount that tilts for listening-position adjustment, priced at $95,000.00.

What are the dimensions and weight of the Epoque Wall?

The Epoque Wall measures 185 cm H x 26.8 cm W x 13.8 cm D (203 cm total height including its wall mount) and weighs 70 kg unboxed or 100 kg with its flight case.

What connectors come standard on the Lacorde Statement Speaker cable?

It terminates in proprietary Göbel spade connectors made from high-purity tellurium copper and silver, engineered for optimal contact pressure and minimal transition resistance. That’s a different termination approach than the WBT, Neutrik, or Furutech connectors used on the rest of the LaCorde Statement range.

Can the Riviera AFS32 drive harder-to-drive, lower-impedance speakers?

The AFS32’s output doubles from 2x32W at 8 ohms to 2x64W at 4 ohms, indicating meaningful current delivery into lower-impedance loads.

Why do Göbel Epoque Aeon loudspeakers cost $95,000 to $220,000?

Each Epoque Aeon model uses Göbel’s patented Carbon Excellence bending wave driver and an impulse-compensated bass array. The line spans three form factors that differ in scale and driver count: the wall-mounted Epoque Wall ($95,000), the compact freestanding Epoque Fine ($140,000), and the full-scale Epoque Reference ($220,000).

What is the difference between the Epoque Baforce and Epoque Baforce Petite subwoofers?

The full-size Epoque Baforce uses 16 custom 9-inch long-throw aluminum bass drivers in a 216 cm enclosure, while the Epoque Baforce Petite uses 8 of the same 9-inch drivers in a smaller 119 cm enclosure. That’s roughly half the driver count and cabinet height, for systems with less space or lower output needs. Both share the same 15-80 Hz frequency response and come in active or passive versions.

What is the difference between the active and passive versions of Göbel’s Epoque Aeon subwoofers?

Active versions of both the Baforce and Baforce Petite include built-in amplification — 16 x 250W (4kW total) for the Baforce and 8 x 250W (2,000W total) for the Petite — and weigh slightly more as a result. Passive versions instead rely on an external amplifier and are rated by impedance (4 Ohm nominal) rather than onboard wattage.

How much does the Göbel Epoque Fine cost?

The Göbel Epoque Fine is priced at $140,000.00.

How low does the Göbel Epoque Baforce subwoofer play?

Göbel rates the Epoque Baforce’s frequency response at 15 Hz to 80 Hz, using 16 custom 9-inch long-throw aluminum drivers arranged in a symmetrically impulse-compensated array.

Is the Epoque Baforce available as an active or passive subwoofer?

Both versions exist. The active Epoque Baforce includes 16 built-in 250W amplifiers (4kW total at 1% THD) and weighs 345 kg (395 kg with flight case). The passive version weighs 335 kg (385 kg with flight case) and requires external amplification.

What does the Epoque Baforce Controller do?

It is Göbel’s fully analog, symmetrical active crossover/controller for integrating the Epoque Baforce or Baforce Petite subwoofers into a system, with two outputs and adjustable level, low-frequency cutoff (15-35 Hz), Q (0.7-4), high-frequency cutoff (40-80 Hz), and phase (0°/180°).

How many subwoofers can the Epoque Baforce Controller run at once?

The Controller provides two outputs, allowing simultaneous integration of up to two Göbel subwoofers into one system.

How is the Epoque Baforce Petite different from the full-size Epoque Baforce?

The Baforce Petite uses 8 of the same 9-inch long-throw aluminum drivers (versus 16 in the full-size Baforce) in a 119 cm enclosure rather than 216 cm. That makes it a compact option for smaller rooms or systems, while keeping the same 15-80 Hz frequency response.

What does the Epoque Baforce Petite weigh?

The passive version weighs 190 kg (230 kg with flight case) and the active version weighs 200 kg (240 kg with flight case), reflecting the built-in 2,000W amplification (8 x 250W) in the active model.

Which Riviera line preamplifiers does Bending Wave USA carry?

Bending Wave USA carries two all-tube Riviera preamplifiers: the entry-level APL1 at $28,995 and the flagship APL01 Special Edition at $57,995.

What distinguishes the Riviera APL01 Special Edition from the standard APL1 preamplifier?

The APL01 Special Edition ($57,995) is Riviera’s flagship all-valve preamplifier, adding a TKD motorized ladder-type volume potentiometer, transformer-coupled balanced inputs and outputs, six separate stabilized power supplies, and a machined-aluminum 27kg chassis. That’s a substantially more elaborate build than the entry-level APL1 ($28,995), though both share an all-tube, Class A, Zero Feedback circuit.

What tubes and inputs does the Riviera APL01 Special Edition use?

The APL01SE runs on two 6350/6463 valves and offers five unbalanced RCA inputs, two transformer-coupled balanced XLR inputs, a customizable auxiliary input, and a tape loop. Outputs split into two balanced and two unbalanced pairs suited to multi-amping setups, and the preamp comes with an included remote.

Does the Riviera APL1 preamplifier include a remote control and balanced connections?

Yes. The APL1, Riviera’s entry-level line preamplifier at $28,995, is fully tube-based with a remote control. It offers two transformer-coupled balanced inputs, three unbalanced inputs, a tape loop, and outputs split between one balanced and two unbalanced pairs.

Is the Riviera APL1 a tube or solid-state preamplifier?

The APL1 is an all-tube preamplifier running in Pure Class A with a Zero Feedback, double PI-filter stabilized power supply, the same core design philosophy Riviera applies across its APL and AFM lines. It ships in a more compact 19.6kg chassis than the flagship APL01 Special Edition.

What components make up WADAX’s Reference-tier digital source system?

WADAX’s Reference-tier digital source has four building blocks: the Atlantis Reference DAC, the Atlantis Reference Server, the Reference Power Supply, and the Akasa DC Reference Cables that connect them.

What does Bending Wave USA’s WADAX Studio Player lineup include?

Bending Wave USA carries the WADAX Studio Player Collection, a one-box CD/SACD player, streamer, and DAC.

What is the difference between WADAX’s Reference-tier and Studio-tier digital sources?

WADAX’s Reference tier separates digital-to-analog conversion, streaming/file playback, and power supply into individual chassis: the Atlantis Reference DAC, Reference Server, and Reference Power Supply. The Studio Player Collection instead combines a CD/SACD player, streamer, and DAC into a single chassis, built on the same core DAC circuitry as the Atlantis Reference DAC. Bending Wave USA carries both tiers.

Is Bending Wave USA an authorized WADAX dealer?

Yes. Bending Wave USA is an authorized dealer for WADAX and Martin Logan, alongside its role as the exclusive U.S. distributor for Göbel High End loudspeakers and cables made in Germany.

Do WADAX digital sources support streaming services like Tidal, Qobuz, and Roon?

The WADAX Studio Player Collection offers certified direct-connect support for Spotify, Tidal, and Qobuz, and the Atlantis Reference Server integrates a Roon-ready browser for streamed and high-resolution file playback.

What is musIC feed-forward error correction in the WADAX Atlantis Reference DAC?

musIC is WADAX’s proprietary dual-differential, 128-bit feed-forward error-correction technology built into the Atlantis Reference DAC, designed to reduce digital artifacts and preserve temporal resolution rather than relying on conventional oversampling alone.

What digital inputs does the WADAX Atlantis Reference DAC accept?

The Atlantis Reference DAC accepts USB (up to DSD256), dual SPDIF (RCA/BNC), dual AES-EBU, and WADAX’s native Link input (3x AES-EBU), plus Bluetooth, giving it compatibility with most transports, servers, and streamers.

Is the WADAX Atlantis Reference DAC a dual-mono design?

Yes. It uses a fully balanced dual-mono architecture with complete physical and electrical separation of the left and right channels, built across 23 individual circuit boards with more than 5,500 discrete components.

What does the WADAX Atlantis Reference Server do?

The Reference Server is a dedicated streaming and file-replay transport built to partner with the Atlantis Reference DAC, supporting WAV, WAV64, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, OGG, and DSD formats with an integrated Roon browser and over-the-air software upgrades.

How does the WADAX Reference Server connect to the Reference DAC?

It connects via WADAX’s proprietary AKASA optical interface, a fiber-optic link developed with a Japanese optical engineering firm and Neutrik, requiring dedicated driver and receiver boards in both the Server and the DAC.

What did The Absolute Sound say about the WADAX Reference Server?

In an April 2022 review, The Absolute Sound’s Robert Harley described the Reference Server’s sound as delivering “greatly increased clarity, dimensionality, resolution, lifelikeness, rhythmic drive, and musical vividness.”

What does the WADAX Reference Power Supply improve over the Reference Server’s stock supply?

WADAX states the Reference Power Supply delivers RMS noise below 100nV (0.01Hz-20kHz) under full load through a precision-machined, segmented, mechanically damped chassis housing roughly 1,500 parts, calling it “the quietest power supply we have ever built.”

What do WADAX’s Akasa DC Reference Cables connect?

These cables carry DC power from a WADAX external power supply, such as the Reference Power Supply, to a WADAX DAC or Server, using a long-crystal silver/gold alloy conductor designed to minimize induced and mechanical noise on the power feed.

What formats does the WADAX Studio Player play?

The Studio Player reads Red Book CD and Scarlett Book SACD discs and adds certified direct-connect streaming for Spotify, Tidal, and Qobuz, combining disc playback, streaming, and DAC conversion in one dual-mono chassis.

How is the WADAX Studio Player different from the Atlantis Reference DAC?

The Studio Player is a single integrated chassis combining a CD/SACD transport, streamer, and DAC, built on the same core digital-to-analog circuitry as the standalone Atlantis Reference DAC. The Atlantis Reference DAC, by contrast, requires separate DAC, Server, and Power Supply chassis for a full system.

Can the WADAX Studio Player be upgraded after purchase?

Yes. WADAX offers optional expansion components for the Studio Player, including the Studio PSU (external power supply), Studio Clock (master clock with six configurable outputs), and the Akasa DC Studio Cable to connect them.

What cable types are included in Göbel’s LaCorde Statement series?

The LaCorde Statement line from Göbel High End covers eight cable types: Digital RCA (S/PDIF), Digital XLR (AES/EBU), Ethernet, Power, analog RCA, analog XLR, Speaker, and USB. All of them share the same proprietary alloy, resonance-control, and multi-stranded webbing platform, and are available exclusively in the U.S. through Bending Wave USA in Boca Raton, FL.

How do the LaCorde Statement Digital RCA and Digital XLR cables differ?

Both use the same proprietary alloy conductor and pressed-Teflon dielectric, but they connect differently: the Digital RCA terminates in modified WBT RCA plugs for S/PDIF connections, while the Digital XLR uses modified Neutrik XLR plugs for AES/EBU digital transmission. The connector and interface, not the core cable technology, are what separate them.

What core technologies are shared across every LaCorde Statement cable?

Every cable in the line, from the Ethernet to the Speaker cable, shares the same core build: a proprietary high-purity conductor alloy, conductor geometry designed to control skin effect, and a multi-stranded webbing design arranged in a 3D matrix. Each cable also uses dedicated resonance-control hardware, such as milled aluminum connector housings.

Is Bending Wave USA the exclusive U.S. distributor for Göbel LaCorde Statement cables?

Yes. Bending Wave USA, based in Boca Raton, Florida, is the exclusive U.S. distributor for Göbel High End’s patented loudspeakers and cables, including the entire LaCorde Statement line.

What is the Lacorde Statement Digital RCA cable used for?

It’s Göbel’s S/PDIF digital cable, terminated in modified WBT RCA plugs, built to carry a coaxial digital signal between a transport or streamer and a DAC using the same skin-effect-controlled conductor geometry found across the LaCorde Statement line.

What length does the Lacorde Statement Digital RCA come in?

It ships in a standard 1.2-meter length, with custom lengths available in 40cm increments.

What connector and interface does the Lacorde Statement Digital XLR use?

It uses modified Neutrik XLR plugs to carry an AES/EBU digital signal, sharing the same proprietary alloy conductor and pressed-Teflon dielectric as the rest of the LaCorde Statement digital cables.

How is the Digital XLR different from the standard Lacorde Statement XLR interconnect?

The Digital XLR is built for AES/EBU digital transmission between a transport and DAC, while the standard Lacorde Statement XLR is an analog interconnect for line-level signals between components like a preamp and amplifier. Both share the modified Neutrik XLR termination but serve different signal paths.

What makes the Lacorde Statement Ethernet cable suited for high-end streaming?

It’s Göbel’s Ethernet cable for high-end streaming, using deeply modified connectors engineered for optimized contact pressure and low transition resistance, plus the same resonance-control and webbing-design technology used across the LaCorde Statement line.

What length options are available for the Lacorde Statement Ethernet cable?

It comes in a standard 1.2-meter length with custom lengths available in 40cm increments.

What connectors does the Lacorde Statement Power cable use?

It’s terminated with resonance-optimized, top-tier Furutech connectors – the only LaCorde Statement cable in the line to use Furutech terminations rather than Göbel’s own modified WBT, Neutrik, or spade connectors.

What length does the Lacorde Statement Power cable come in?

It ships in a standard 2.0-meter length, longer than the 1.2m standard used for the interconnect cables, with custom lengths available in 50cm increments.

What is the difference between the Lacorde Statement RCA and Digital RCA cables?

Both use modified WBT RCA plugs and the same core alloy and dielectric construction. But the (analog) RCA is a line-level interconnect for components like a preamp and amplifier, while the Digital RCA is built specifically for S/PDIF digital signal transfer.

What dielectric and conductor does the Lacorde Statement RCA use?

It uses a high-purity proprietary conductor alloy with a pressed-Teflon dielectric, arranged in Göbel’s multiple stranded 3D webbing design with dedicated resonance control.

What length does the Lacorde Statement Speaker cable come in?

It ships in a standard 3-meter length, the longest standard length in the LaCorde Statement range, with custom lengths available in 50cm increments.

What makes the Lacorde Statement USB cable different from a standard USB cable?

It’s Göbel’s USB cable in the LaCorde Statement line, using modified USB connectors with enhanced contact pressure plus the same proprietary alloy and resonance-control construction as the rest of the series.

What length does the Lacorde Statement USB cable come in?

It ships in a standard 1.2-meter length, with custom lengths available in 40cm increments.

What’s the difference between the Lacorde Statement XLR and Digital XLR cables?

Both are terminated in modified Neutrik XLR plugs, but the (analog) XLR is a balanced line-level interconnect for components such as a preamp and amplifier, while the Digital XLR is built specifically for AES/EBU digital signal transfer.

What core construction does the Lacorde Statement XLR share with the rest of the LaCorde line?

It uses the same high-purity proprietary conductor alloy, pressed-Teflon dielectric, and multiple stranded 3D webbing design with resonance control found across every LaCorde Statement cable, in a standard 1.2-meter length with 40cm custom-length increments.