Please Welcome WADAX To Audiophile Style

    Audio: Listen to this article.

A handful of years ago I’d never heard of WADAX. I cautiously pursued the company because of its flagship Reference DAC, Server, and PSU. As someone who espouses the wonders of fine digital audio, I felt compelled to at least give the components a spin. In addition, I started asking around about the company, to see if anyone knew its CEO Javier Guadalajara. Sure I wanted to meet him, from a business perspective, but more importantly I wanted to know about him and his team as people. In other words, are they good guys.

Fast forward a couple years, at the Munich High End show. I had a chance to listen to the Reference DAC and very briefly talk to Javier. The room was buzzing with activity, and I didn’t feel right about asking for specific music or pulling Javier away from everyone else seeking his attention. When I eventually left the WADAX room, I thought there was definitely “something” there, but I’d need more time with both the product and people.

All the stars aligned this year at the Munich show. Thanks to WADAX Director of Sales and Marketing Brandon Lauer, who not only made time for me at the show, but also made sure I talked to Javier and COO Cayetano Castellano, as well as sat in the sweet spot for a listening session. I left Munich this year knowing that I really like these guys, Brandon, Javier, and Cayetano, and feeling excited about the new WADAX Studio Player’s eventual arrival in my own listening room.

To be honest, things don’t always go this way. Sometimes the product is great, but the people have, let’s just say “different” ways of conducting themselves and their business that don’t align with my beliefs. Other times, the people are wonderful, but the products aren’t ready for prime time. This time, with WADAX, it was a home run.

I’m thrilled that, as of today, WADAX now has its own sponsored forum here on Audiophile Style because it will enable everyone in this community to learn about the products AND the people, in an interactive way. I’ve spent a little time with the team, learning about the products, but I’m far from a definitive source on the unique aspects of what WADAX is doing digitally. There’s nothing better than getting the information straight from the horse’s mouth, and having a real conversation with the people creating the products.

It’s also important for everyone to see that there are humans on both sides of this wonderful hobby, who often share a passion for recorded music going back many decades. We, myself included, aren’t just screen names behind a keyboard, and manufacturers aren’t just products and logos. I have a feeling that the great people who’ve helped build this community will interact with WADAX in the forum and eventually say hello to Brandon at audio shows around the world, revealing their screen names from Audiophile Style with a big smile and a handshake.

Please help me welcome @WADAX to the Audiophile Style community!

Join the conversation here - WADAX sponsored forum