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Audiolab 9000A
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The 9000A is the centre of the Audiolab focus in being the beating heart of any high-performance audio system. It’s more powerful, capable and feature-packed than any of the preceding models – the most advanced audiolab integrated amplifier yet. Versatility is key to Audiolab’s integrated amplifier appeal, and the 9000A offers to cater for audiophiles of all creeds. Loaded with digital and analogue source connection, wireless connectivity for portable devices, an all-new phono stage to cater for vinyl playback and the usual, class-leading amplification for loudspeakers and headphones.
Digital Face
Matching the modern hi-fi enthusiast’s requirements, the 9000A features a full-colour IPS LCD screen, offering clear and informative playback, source and file information. Not to mention a host of menu options for optimum performance and user-defined settings. Various display options are provided, which also include two VU meter options, allowing the 9000A to be visually informative or, in the case of ‘display off’ settings, a discreet centrepiece of any audio system.
Flexible and capable
Differentiating itself from rivals within its category, the audiolab 9000A blends digital capability with an analogue pedigree. Premium level D/A conversion, as one would always expect from audiolab, allows a range of digital sources (over four digital inputs) to be connected directly to this high-power integrated unit. Yet, based on over 40 years of amplifier design pedigree, not to mention a recent history of multi-award-winning audio solutions, the 9000A also caters for analogue device integrations (via three AUX, balanced XLR and a dedicated phono input).
The world of modern audio enjoyment is not limited to wired playback devices though, hence the 9000A also supports wireless connectivity via Bluetooth and digital audio via a PC USB connection.
Flagship DAC
The 9000A features the latest ESS 9038PRO flagship 32-bit DAC chip. Using the critically acclaimed patented HyperStream® II architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator, the ES9038PRO delivers an unprecedented performance level that will satisfy the needs of the most demanding audio applications – fitting an amplifier of the 9000A’s calibre.
Years of experience and countless ESS-equipped models mean that Audiolab is more than familiar with making the most of this technically excellent but challenging DAC technology. Great attention has been paid in developing a system that allows Audiolab Electronics and ESS DAC technology to offer the best in audiophile performance.
ROON
Further to this, the Audiolab 9000A is also Roon tested, thus opening up to the world of Roon. Roon’s fundamental goal is to provide a consistently stellar user experience. This goal doesn’t stop at the software… the experience extends all the way down to the audio playback hardware, regardless of manufacturer. As a Roon Tested partner, Audiolab has provided equipment to Roon for testing with a variety of different operating systems and computers and shared information about its design and capabilities. We have a direct relationship with Roon and in many cases, the Roon support team has our devices on hand, so you can confidently choose to use Audiolab hardware with Roon.
High-Performance Phono Stage
With every iteration of integrated amplifier design, audiolab works to improve on the bench-mark, built-in phono stage section. The 9000A is no different; pushing the boundaries of performance of an onboard phono pre-amp section. The all-new phono pre-amp for 9000A offers compatibility for moving magnet – a JFET-based circuit with precise RIAA equalisation offers the best of both worlds for the turntable using audiolab fans.
Similarly, for the headphone output stage employing current-feedback circuitry with wide bandwidth and high slew rate; the 9000A ensures a dynamic, detailed and engaging performance with all manner of headphone types, with that extra added audiolab sparkle from the consistent signal integrity from all inputs.
The audiolab 9000A continues with the theme of flexibility in audio system integration. As is a staple to the audiolab integrated amplifier design, the 9000A offers three variations of operating mode, making it a versatile and essential component in any system.
Power to the People
The primary mode is ‘Integrated’ – this combines the pre and power amp stages, for the connection of digital and analogue sources to the amp’s inputs and a pair of speakers to its binding posts.
‘Pre-Power Mode’ disconnects the pre and power amp stages. The allows the 9000A to be used solely as a power amp – for example, connected to an AV processor in a home cinema system. It also enables additional signal processing to be added, by connecting the 9000A’s ‘preamp out’ socket to an external processor, then returning the processor’s output to the amp’s ‘power amp in’ socket, making the most of its gargantuan 100W per channel performance and critical performance characteristic of the 9000A’s pre-section, regardless of what magic the users wants to implement in between!
Specifications
| Model | 9000A |
| General Description | Integrated Amplifier |
| Design Philosophy and Core Technology | 2 x 100W (8 ohms) / 2 x 160W (4 ohms) Class AB ES9038Pro 32-bit DAC 4.3" (800 x 480px) 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 - Windows / mac OS only), 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) | < 0.001% (1kHz @ 0dBFS) |
| Output Level (0dBFS, 1kHz) | 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 ohms |
| 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 89 x 342 |
| Carton Size (mm) (W x H x D) | 514 x 470 x 161 |
| Finish | Black / Silver |
| Power Requirements | 220-240V ~ 50/60Hz; |
| (depending on region) | 100-120V ~ 50/60Hz |
| Standard Accessories | Power Cord, Remote Control, User Manual, Antennas, etc. |