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Audionet Stern Pre Amplifier Best of the Best of Editors’ Choice of 2022 from The Absolute Sound Award. For sell : Audionet Stern preamplifier Finishing : Silver Voltage : 220 - 240 volts original Format : square Bought new in July 2022 from Australian distributor. Low hours used since I am too busy for this hobby for the time being. Condition : 9.5 of 10 Has original remote control , manual book , accessories & original flight case. Perfect working condition . Never serviced / repaired / modified . Condition: As New / Mint Payment Method: Any Region/State: (ACT) Australian Capital Ter
The asking price of A$29,000 is a genuine bargain for the Audionet STERN preamplifier, sitting well below the typical used market range. With a new retail price of A$73,500 (and USD $45,000 internationally), this listing represents roughly 40% of the original cost, placing it near the 25th percentile of used values—a clear strong deal for a flagship unit that was bought new in January 2022 and shows minimal use.
This is a timely buying opportunity for a world-class preamp renowned for its silkiness, ultra-wide frequency response (0–2.2MHz), and massive 176,000 µF capacitance that delivers unmatched dynamic control. The STERN’s National Design Award 2017 pedigree, original-owner condition, and inclusion of the dedicated controller for seamless pairing with Heisenberg amps make it exceptionally rare and worthwhile. No caveats apply at this price and condition.
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Audionet emerged in 1994 from the innovative labs of Ruhr University in Bochum, Germany, where founder Thomas Gessler and fellow electronics researchers developed cutting-edge sensor and measurement amplifiers. Born from a decade of work on low-noise, high-resolution analog circuits for scientific applications, the company—initially Idektron & Co.—launched its first sensation, the Audionet preamplifier, translating to "sound network." All products are designed and handcrafted in Germany, with roots later shifting to Berlin, embodying a rigorous scientific heritage that prioritizes precision engineering over convention.
The brand excels in high-end solid-state electronics, spanning preamplifiers, power amplifiers, monoblocks, integrated amps like the Humboldt, phono stages, CD/DVD players, network components, and external power supplies. Signature technologies include the Ultra-Linear Amplifier (ULA), originally engineered for medical use, ensuring ultra-pure signal paths via custom miniaturized components. Industrial design by Hartmut Esslinger—creator of the Apple IIc—elevates models like the Scientist Series Stern linestage and Heisenberg monoblocks, blending functionality with award-winning aesthetics.
Audionet commands reverence in the ultra-high-end market as a reference-level boutique, setting benchmarks for transparency, power, and stability that audiophiles worldwide anticipate as events. Handmade in small batches, its electronics deliver uncompromised performance for discerning systems, from stereo purists to advanced home theaters, backed by a global reputation for pushing hi-fi boundaries with scientific rigor.
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