AudioLab 9000AIntegratedAmplifier

AudioLab 9000A - Integrated Amplifier Overview

The AudioLab 9000A is a premium integrated amplifier delivering exceptional sound quality and versatile connectivity. Featuring the latest ESS Sabre DAC capable of decoding up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD256, this amplifier combines analogue heritage with modern digital performance.

Key Features

• 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms
• Built-in ESS Sabre DAC
• Supports up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD256
• Integrated phono stage for turntables
• Bluetooth wireless connectivity
• High-quality headphone amplifier
• Multiple digital and analogue inputs including balanced XLR
• Full-colour IPS LCD display with VU meter options
• Remote control included

Performance and Design

The 9000A is designed for transparency and minimal distortion, using high-quality components and a minimalist circuit layout. The DAC chips are mounted on a separate PCB to reduce interference, ensuring a clear, detailed, and dynamic soundstage. It reveals subtle nuances in your favourite recordings, making it ideal for audiophiles seeking precision and clarity.

With over 40 years of amplifier design expertise, the 9000A blends analogue pedigree with modern digital capabilities. It supports multiple digital sources via four digital inputs, including a PC USB connection, and offers wireless Bluetooth streaming for convenient playback.

Digital Face and User Interface

The amplifier features a full-colour IPS LCD screen that provides clear playback, source, and file information. Users can customise display options, including two VU meter styles or a discreet display-off mode, making the 9000A both visually informative and an elegant centrepiece in any audio system.

Designer Legacy

Lead designer Jan Ertner, renowned for award-winning audio electronics, has evolved the 9000A from previous models like the 8300A and 6000A to achieve the highest performance standards in the AudioLab integrated amplifier range.

Specifications

• Power Output: 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms
• DAC: ESS Sabre, supports 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD256
• Inputs: 4 digital inputs including USB, 3 analogue AUX, balanced XLR, dedicated phono input
• Connectivity: Bluetooth wireless streaming
• Display: Full-colour IPS LCD with multiple display modes including VU meters
• Headphone Amplifier: Integrated high-quality amp for private listening
• Remote Control: Included for convenient operation