Prior to September 2018, the model of reference for the audiolab brand was naturally the illustrious 8000A. Yet, back in 2018, Audiolab rewrote the history book with the announcement of the 6000A – the most inexpensive model in a 40+ year history of the Great British brand.
The 6000A earned What Hi-Fi? Five-Star status, Hi-Fi News Outstanding Product recognition, Hi-Fi Choice Editor’s Choice, and became a staple for thousands of new audiophiles entering the world of high-quality sound.
Since the 6000A inception – a design project that commenced in 2016 – the Audiolab brand’s evolution has been thick and fast. In recent times, award-winning models have been introduced in the digital music playback sources and integrated amplifier domains. Models like the 9000CDT, 9000N, 7000CDT, 7000N Play, 9000A, and 7000A have showcased Audiolab’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of performance at a variety of price points.
| Integrated Amplifier | |
| Design Philosophy and Core Technology | 2x50W (8 ohms) / 2×75 (4 ohms) Class AB Design ES9038Q2M 32-bit DAC Bluetooth 5.1 (aptX / aptX HD) Dedicated High Performance Low Noise MM Phono stage Dedicated Current-Feedback Headphone Amp Integrated / Pre-Power / Pre Modes only Modes |
| Inputs | 3 x Analogue, 1 x Phono (MM), 1 x Power Amplifier, 2 x SPDIF (Coax), 2 x SPDIF (Optical), 1 x HDMI ARC, 1 x Bluetooth (aptX / aptX HD), 1 x 12V Trigger |
| Outputs | 1 x PRE Amplifier, 1 x Stereo Speaker, 1 x Headphone, 1 x 12V Trigger |
| Sampling Frequency | Optical / Coaxial: 44.1kHz-192kHz |
| Preamplifier Section | |
| Gain | +8dB (Line); +54dB (Phono MM) |
| Input Sensitivity | 720mV (Line, Volume = 0dB); 3.1mV (Phone MM, Volume = 0dB) |
| Input lmpedance | 10K (Line); 47k/100pF (Phono MM) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.0004% (1kHz @ 2V, Volume = 0dB) |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.1dB) |
| Output Voltage | 2.3V max. (Volume = 0dB) |
| Output Impedance | 120 ohms |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >110dB (Line, A-weighted); > 79dB (Phono MM, A-weighted) |
| DAC | |
| D to A Converter | ES9038Q2M |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.001% (1KHz @ 0dBFS) |
| Output Level (OdBFS, 1kHz) | 2.05Vrms |
| Max.Sampling Frequency | Optical, Coaxial: 192kHz; |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N) | >116dB (A-weighted) |
| Power Amplifier Section | |
| Gain | +29dB |
| Rated Power Output | 2 x 50W (8 ohms, THD<1%); 2 x 75W (4 ohms, THD<1%) |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.3dB) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) Input Sensitivity | <0.003% (1kHz @ 50W / 8 ohms) 720mV |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N) | >109dB (A-weighted) |
| Max. Output Current | 11A |
