The Audiolab 9000A Integrated Amplifier from Audiolab is the latest evolution of a now mythical series of amplifiers – the 8000 series. It represents the best of what the team at Audiolab have to offer in terms of technology and performance with a classy new look.
Back To The Future
Audiolab and the team behind the previous generation of amplifiers (the 6000 series) have taken the impressive technology that changes with each generation and turns it up to 11, with an outstanding digital DAC (the ES9038PRO from ESS) that delivers amplification that is tuned to bring out the best in digital performance.
Wireless Connection
This amplifier is not just a plug-in baby, not at all – it also packs a Bluetooth 5 module that is capable of handling LDAC and aptX HD audio meaning that your setup can benefit from streaming from your phone to it – opening up even more options for audio.
Analogue Roots
The Audiolab 9000A doesn’t just do digital, it can handle analogue signals too thanks to the class AB amplifier which is capable of handling output at 100W per channel at 8 ohms & 160w at 4 ohms which is double what the previous 6000A could output, meaning that it will happily power any loudspeaker.
Channel Power
The power amplifier of the 9000A is designed with separation in mind, with the left and right channels receiving their own power supply that ensures a spacious and clean sound without any unwanted background fluff that detracts from your listening experience.
A Triple Threat
Audiolab by tradition bring three different modes to their amplifiers and on the new 9000A this is not an exception with the options being an integrated mode, pre mode and pre-power mode that are specifically tuned to suit the needs of any setup at any point.
Specifications…
2 x 100W (8 ohms) / 2 x 160W (4 ohms) Class AB ES9038Pro 32-bit DAC
4.3″ (800 x 480mm) Large Size Full View IPS LCD
Built-in Certified MQA Full Decoder (PC USB, Coax/Optical)
Bluetooth 5.1 (aptX/aptX HD/AAC/LDAC) Support
Dedicated High-performance, Low-noise MM Phono Stage
Dedicated Current-Feedback Headphone AMP
Integrated / PRE-POWER / PRE Only Modes
USB Upgrade Support
Inputs: 3 x Analogue, 1 x XLR, 1 x Phono (MM), 1 x Power Amplifier, 2 x SPDIF (Coax), 2 x SPDIF (Optical), 1 x PC USB (USB B), 1 x Bluetooth (aptX/aptX HD/LDAC), 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;
PC USB: 44.1kHz-768kHz (PCM) / DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512
Preamplifier Section
Gain (max.): +6dB (Line), +53dB (Phono MM)
Input Sensitivity: 1Vrms (Line, Volume = 0dB), 2Vrms (XLR, Volume = 0dB), 4.4mV (Phono MM, Volume=0dB)
Input Impedance: 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 & XLR, A-weighted); > 80dB (Phono MM, A-weighted)
DAC
D to A Converter: ES9038Pro
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 2.1Vrms
Max. Sampling Frequency: Optical, Coaxial: 192kHz, PC USB: PCM768kHz, DSD512
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N): > 117dB (A-weighted)
Power Amplifier Section
Gain: +29dB
Rated Power Output: 2 x 100W (8 ohms, THD<1%), 2 x 160W (4 ohms, THD<1%)
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.3dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.002% (1kHz @ 50W / 8 ohms)
Input Sensitivity: 1Vrms
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N): > 110dB (A-weighted)
Max. Output Current: 15A
Headphone Amplifier
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.01% (1kHz, 50mW)
Output Impedance: 2.35 ohm
Load Impedance: 20-600 ohms
General
Standby Power Consumption: <0.5W
Net Weight: 9.4kg
Gross Weight: 11.2kg
Dimensions (mm) (W x H x D): 444 x 342 x 89
Carton Size (mm) (W x H x D): 514 x 470 x 161
Finish: Black / Silver