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cost no object integrated amps

folks,
what are some cost no object  , no compromise super integrated amps that rivals separates. would love to hear some thoughts, ownership experience and which ones must be considered in the shopping list.may be in 30k to 60k price range
 some of them which come to my mind are

1. dan d'agostino momentum
2. audionet HUMBOLDT
3. soulution 530
4. dartzeel CTH-8550
5. ch precision I1
6. vitus SIA 30

feel free to add or suggest any other ones. or if someone can comment on each of these or rank in the order of preference with their reasoning.
goodsource
goodsource OP
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so far from what iam hearing is audionet humboldt seems to be top contender for cost no object integrated.as it is cut out of the same dna of stern and heisenberg separates and looks like a great piece of engineering.
does somebody have thoughts and notes on how humboldt sounds compares to vitus or even grphon mephisto or CH separates.
 
highend666
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The $18K Audionet Watt Integrated amp gets you really close too for a lot less money !  167 Watts of the best of both worlds !


https://positive-feedback.com/audio-discourse/audionet-watt-integrated-amplifier/
goodsource OP
114 posts
 
does anyone here own audionet humboldt or has demoed or listened extensively and critically to it.
can someone describe the sonic characteristics or compare to any other amps they have listened or owned.
also if some one can pitch in on how it compares to MAX monoblocks with pre-g2 preamp combo
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thieliste
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I absolutely don't agree regarding the Audionet Watt being close to the Humboldt.The Humboldt is in a complete different league, you get 90% of Stern-Heisenberg sound for a fraction of the cost with the Humboldt.The humboldt is uber transparent and ultra fast, you get a huge holographic soundstage, very solid bass and very smooth organic sound.It is not cold or analytical at all.IMO It is the world's best integrated up to msrp 50k period.Second place you have either the Vitus SIA-030 or the d'Agostino Momentum integrated.Third place you have CH Precision I1, Absolare integrated, and Aavik U-380.
Unless you have the budget for Stern-Heisenberg get the Humboldt.Watt and Max series is midfi compared to Stern-Heisenberg and Humboldt.Just my two cents.

goodsource OP
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@thieliste 
yes HUMBOLDT no doubt should be much better than their other integrated and may be also better than their separates pre-g2 and max.
does any one know how it compares to any other brands like dan d'agostino momentum or even say CH separates L1 / A1.5 mono's or ypsilon phaeton silver edition(50k).
anything to understand comparatively. although the design and engineering specs look impeccable, there are not much reviews i can find.
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