Audiolab 9000A Integrated Amplifier
WATT HAVE YOU BEEN MISSING?
Without serious wattage, the true talent within your loudspeakers lies waiting to be revealed. But with 100W per channel into 8ohms (160W per channel into 4 ohms) of discrete Class AB power, 9000A lifts the curtains on the full show.
EVERYTHING IN ITS RIGHT PLACE
The output of poor city planning is noise and congestion; amps are no different. Audiolab’s world-famous complimentary feedback topology, in conjunction with 9000A’s all-new and custom specified 320VA toroidal transformer, produce clean, quiet, and highly dynamic power for unparalleled audio quality.
AN UNFORGETTABLE FORMAT
Music streaming, stored albums, and CDs explode with texture, timbre, and depth thanks to the flagship ESS 9038PRO 32-bit DAC chip. Using critically acclaimed, patented HyperStream II architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator, 9000A makes digital music an unforgettable experience.
STORE OR STREAM IT, 9000A SUPPORTS IT
Lossless audio formats FLAC, ALAC, AIFF and WAV, including compressed legacy formats, are all catered for. Two coaxial and optical inputs a piece support an incredible 24-bit/192kHz of data, with PC USB supporting an astonishing 32-bit/768kHz, alongside DSD512.
ASSISTING YOUR EVOLUTION
Serious listening is an evolution. That’s why 9000A offers three future-proof operational modes capable of making it an Integrated, Pre or Power amplifier. So when your tastes evolve and your demands grow, 9000A can adapt, assisting you through every evolution.
PLUG IN. TUNE OUT
Want to tune out the world? 9000A incorporates a dedicated headphone amp with current-feedback circuitry. It’s gain bandwidth and high slew rate ensure a dynamic, detailed and engaging audio experience to help you be alone with your music.
MQA ALL THE WAY
MQA technology folds up huge packets of data to seamlessly stream high resolution original master recordings. But to unfold everything and enjoy the complete experience you need MQA compatible technology. And 9000A is fully Master Quality Authenticated.
NO WIFI? NO WORRIES
Wifi not working? Thanks to 9000A’s inbuilt aptX Bluetooth, you can still enjoy wireless connectivity to music on your smart devices in true CD quality. Now you’re wired for sound even when the Wifi’s down.
FOR EVERY OBSESSION
9000A features 2 x Optical, 2 x Coaxial, 1 x PC USB, 3 x Analogue, 1 x XLR, 1 x Power Amplifier, and 1 x Phono (MM) inputs. With a full suite of both analogue and digital connections, 9000A offers a wealth of entertainment options for all your audio obsessions.
Power Amplifier Section
Rated Power Output 2 x 100W (8ohms) 2 x 160W (4ohms)
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.3dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 115dB (Line & XLR, A-weighted)
Total Harmonic Distortion <0.003% (1kHz @ 0dBFS)
Preamplifier Section
Gain +8dB (line & XLR), +55dB (Phono MM)
Input Sensitivity 1Vrms (Line, Volume = 0dB); 2Vrms (XLR, Volume = 0dB), 4.4mV (Phono MM, Volume=0dB)
Input Impedance 10K (Line & XLR); 47K // 100pF (Phono MM)
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.3dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 112dB (Line & XLR, A-weighted)
Total Harmonic Distortion <0.004% (1kHz @ 2V, Volume = 0dB)
Input/Output
Analogue Inputs 3 x Aux, 1 x XLR, 1 x Phono (MM), 1 x Power Amplifier
Digital Inputs 2 x SPDIF (Coax), 2 x (Optical), 1 x PC USB (USB B)
Audio Outputs 1 x PRE Amplifier, 1 x Stereo Speaker, 1 x Headphone, 1 x 12V Trigger
DAC
D to A Converter ES9038Pro
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.001% (1kHz @ 0dBFS)
Max. Sampling Frequency Optical/Coax: 192kHz; PC USB PCM768kHz, DSD51
Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 117dB (A-Weighted)
General
Included Accessories Remote Control
Dimensions
( H x W x D ) 89 x 444 x 342mm
Weight 8.4kg
Colour Choice
Black or Silver