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Audionet Humboldt Integrated Amplifier Boxed with Remote Audionet Audionet Humboldt Integrated Amplifier Boxed with Remote Posted On 26.01.2021
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Audionet Humboldt Integrated Amp

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Audionet Humboldt Integrated Amplifier Boxed with Remote

Audionet Humboldt integrated amp with remote What then began can quite certainly be counted among the greatest moments of a hi-fi life. As a STEREO editor, one can justifiably count oneself among a rather privileged group of people when it comes to dealing with exorbitantly expensive and high-class components. However, seeing how effortlessly the Humboldt was able to destroy and overshadow its opponents was an almost shocking experience. The first loudspeaker we connected to the Humboldt was not really suited to unleash the qualities of this amp, considering it was the semi-active Avantgarde Acoustic Duo XD (Reviewed here). This one already had plenty of efficiency and its own amplifier for the woofer. Still: The way the Duo now presented itself came close to a transformation that reminded us of the capabilities Photoshop has when it comes to image editing. "The End" was played right at the beginning this time. The Doors classic from 1967, on the one hand, floated almost weightlessly through the room, while the apocalyptic mood pressed more intensely than ever before on your mind at the same time. What amounts of power and intensity was tickled out of the recording, technically anything but audiophile, was quite hard to grasp. The differences became even more tangible when the Humboldt was also allowed to prove its worth in the low frequencies. Our STEREO reference speakers B&W 800 D3 go really deep down to the lowest frequencies, and then also demand corresponding power and at the same time expect that the preceding components do not gloss over or even withhold any information. As drummer John Densmore works the drums and cymbals with power and similar impulsivity the Humboldt clearly distances itself from the competition. The differences are so tangible, in a way that is normally not seen in other amplifiers. We kicked it up a notch when we heard the funky, soulful song "Compared to What" by Philip Bailey. Bone-dry, deep bass, ultimate joy of playing, and a stage reproduction that made you feel like you were transported into the recording room. Don't like funk music? Listen to the Humboldt with that music, and I'm pretty sure you'll change your mind. This amplifier makes access to music so easy and in such a way that after a short time we are left with the anxious question of how we are going to manage to deal with this "point of no return"... You will open yourself to new music The Humboldt is also in a class of its own when it comes to revealing differences between various cables and components. It's not picky or even moody about synergies, but it does clarify the characteristics of the preceding equipment, as speakers are sometimes said to do. One example: the HMS Suprema cable has adjustment options to optimize the harmony between amplifier and loudspeaker. The differences are often so small that it takes days to decide on one position as the "right" one. The Humboldt not only shortens this time span, but at the same time reveals that previously held truths regarding switch positions must be questioned. No questions were left unanswered regarding the class and uniqueness of Martha Argerich. The "Lioness", this time in duo with Mikhail Pletnev, and enjoyed over the Humboldt, breathed new life into both Prokofiev and Ravel. Here, too, the Audionet "über-amp" acted as a giant refreshment, providing lightness and precise accentuation, and demonstrating along the way that control and passion need not be opposites. This performance was complemented by an audibility and richness of detail, especially in the presentation of the most delicate keystrokes and subtle spatial information, so that listening to it was nothing but pure pleasure. Since the Humboldt's power range is also more than rich, there was no breathlessness in the form of compression effects or even audible distortions even at very high levels, such as we entered with Radiohead's "Amnesiac" album or various Beethoven symphonies. The contours as well as the tonality were always preserved, and spaces did not narrow, no matter how complex the program might be. Weaknesses? – Not a single one! We listened for a long time and looked to see if we could find a, possibly even bad, compromise at any point – but we did not discover even the slightest one in our search. From today's point of view, the concept of this amplifier, which is consistently handcrafted by a specially trained Audionet employee, seems to us to be absolutely flawless. The Humboldt is positioned above any possible criticism, it simply does not show any weakness. Those who can afford it and have so far considered spacious pre/power amplifier combinations in order to reach the sonic nirvana may need to rethink. From now on, even the best separate amplifier combos have a serious opponent in this milestone from Berlin. However, it is withdrawn from a classic rating in view of the price tag.

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