HiFi & Records Germany
(together with EPS)

... high resolution hand in hand with beautiful sound colours and the right level of "body". In connection with the EPS power supply and the additional earth connection wire the MAP finally enters the highest preamplifier class.The MAP/EPS is frighteningly close to the best and most expensive components.

A surprise was the built-in D/A converter: When we connected the excellent CD player ART V2 conventionally with cinch wires and also to the digital input, we always came to rest at the even more smooth and naturally sounding digital input section of the MAP in the direct comparison...
From the pure stereophile point of view the MAP with EPS only gets the very best scores as a preamplifier and converter. And if one fancies multichannel technology or wishes to watch video DVDs, the MAP is the top-class center for all formats.
...This is the preamplifier of the future.

STEREO Germany
(together with VIP)

Wow - what a firstling! Audionet's multichannel preamplifier mainly impresses with its sound potential, that without a doubt comes from the constructive closeness to Audionet's own stereo preamplifiers. The decoding of digital audio signals is also done with flying colours.

Performance level: 95%

HighEnd Sound and Picture Magazine Greece

The result captivates. In one word: Glorious! ...The MAP produces a complete concert-like result where not a single tone is missing, not even a reflection of the concert hall. The louder we listened, the more we were part of the performance. ...Is a device able to reproduce music in a way that one completely forgets the device? The MAP can do it for sure!

Audiovision Germany

Audionet managed to combine highend music and home cinema on the highest level. When a live recording is played one forgets that in fact only a reproduction is heard.
An A/V preamplifier with intoxicating sound. Highest must-have factor.

Hemmabio Sweden

...how does the MAP sound? In fact quite excellent! This is really a case of pure High-end...
Compared to any other receiver or integrated amp on the market the Audionet MAP controls the music as well as the dialogues and sound effects with a real iron fist. The bass is deep as a pit, controlled to 100 % and eloquent in a way that we did not think possible with DD sound. The airy openness and formidable elaboration let out a number of sound details in the open, which normally would disappear in the overall sound picture...
Well, there is of course a great number of good pre-amps / processors out there on
the market, but Audionet MAP is really the best one we have ever put to the test! And in that regard the MAP is also very good value for money!

The complete test report can be downloaded here.

Heimkino Germany

The Audionet MAP combines in a skilful way classic stereo reproduction with state-of-the-art technology. ... Audionet turned special attention to the video section, that not only works as a video switching unit, but also is capable of converting FBAS signals (RCA) to S-video...
Finally someone thought about the handling comfort of multichannel systems! In spite of its enormous functional diversity MAP has only an easily read display and four buttons on its front. Together with the touchscreen remote control COM (included) the use is intuitive and can be managed without further knowledge. ...
After passing the measuring laboratory with stunning results it was time for the listening test. Thereby, not only some titles have been played partially - no, we have watched the concert ("The Corrs Live in London") completely, and several times!...
MAP was able to reproduce the live recording realistic, clear and enchaning. Seizable: The locating of all instruments and voices without tearing up the overall acoustic impression. Infatuating: The encasing concert hall atmosphere from all sides, nevertheless stable assignment of the stage without dips. A very important aspect became clear: The pleasure of music can not only be increased by multichannel reproduction, but turns - combined with impressive pictures - to new dimensions....
The capabilites of MAP in classic stereo mode are on an uncompromisingly high level and can easily take on stereophone highend components. In multichannel mode, this high level is not only maintained without deduction, but it is simply multiplied!
Conclusion: Without a doubt the Audionet MAP convinces as one of the best preamplifiers at all in every respect. Its uncompromising performance of the front channels should resolve all doubts of stereo-protectionists. But it is hard to imagine that MAP will only operate two speakers. If one still abandons pictures and multichannel sound while playing music, it is one's own fault!
Result: 1+ Reference class

The complete test report can be found in German magazine Heimkino 12 / 2001.

Stereoplay Germany

..as MAP shows, the team from Bochum really made no compromise. A proven, finest tuned stereo preamplifier (PRE I G2) is the base for processing usual analog signals. On this unquestionably solid ground, that in case of surround sound processes the front channels, Audionet dared to place the rich equipped digital circuit board. But also here the motto obviously was "no, and regarding stereo, twice no compromise".
MAP already uses Pro Logic II. So good, that huge parts of old two-channel recordings were replayed in surround mode during the listening tests. Though this method decodes analogue, MAP impressed already in this session with strong control and very fine and colourful high frequencies.
Switching to digital multichannel software additionally led to very impressive spatiality and transparence.
As a preamplifier, MAP is an achiever. The multi-channel part makes this one of the very rare, universal links between finest music reproduction and best movie sound.
Result: Nobel built-up surround preamplifier with outstanding equipment and handling comfort. An audiophile bridging of stereo and multichannel high end.

Absolute Top Class: Surround 58 points / Stereo 56 points

The complete test report MAP can be found in German magazine Stereoplay 12 / 2001.

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