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