help me choose between Audionet and Constellation Audio


I am looking for help with my decision between Audionet and Constellation Audio. Both would be the entry level models. The Audionet amp 1 v2 and the Audionet pre G3. The Constellation would be the initiation series. Amp 1.0 and the pre 1.0. I am currently using Bat 51se pre and 75se amp with Totem Wind Design speakers. I am trying to get a little more detail without being harsh. Not sure how else I'd describe the sound I'm hoping to achieve.

thanks for the help.

dpm2340

To my ears Audionet is extremely fast and dynamic, with exceptional detail, yet not fatiguing.  Fast is a word my friend and I often say...yet easy. N0t dry or analytical, yet very resolving.

thanks. i have also thought about keeping the bat pre. starting at the introductory  level on the audionet amp 1 v2 i was curious if it is any good. one thing i see is to get the next step pre is a little salty. is antbody using the v2 amp with a different manufacturer preamp.

This is not exactly what you asked, but if you had to pick Audionet amp(s) vs preamp, I would pick the amp(s).

So, when buying gear in such limited circulation, it really becomes difficult to come up with a buying strategy. 

Comparing amplifiers to preamplifiers doesn’t seem, to me, to be a reasonable thing to do. This is especially true when you aren’t even discussing specific models.  I’ll be interested in the response to your question.  I get the impression, upon reading post here, that few people own Audionet gear, so how many can actually compare Audionet to Constellation?  When I look at @fastfreight system page, I doubt that there are many downsides to such high level gear….oh..other than cost.