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Preamplifiers — Audiolab 9000Q
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Audiolab 9000Q
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The 9000Q is a preamplifier from Audiolab, built with comprehensive five-input connectivity and an exceptionally low distortion figure. The 9000Q brings Audiolab's more accomplished current engineering to line-stage preamplification.
Key specs that matter
One balanced XLR input and four single-ended RCA inputs are provided, with one balanced and two single-ended outputs. Input impedance spans a wide adjustable 20-600 ohms balanced. Frequency response spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio (unweighted) spans 113-117dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at an exceptionally low 0.001%. At 444 x 90 x 328mm and 8kg, the 9000Q represents Audiolab's more accomplished current preamplifier engineering.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptionally clean signal handling reflecting the strong 113-117dB signal-to-noise and low 0.001% distortion figures, combined with comprehensive five-input connectivity.
Pairing
The comprehensive five-input connectivity comfortably accommodates a source-rich system, and Audiolab's own 9000CDT transport shares the brand's coherent engineering philosophy.
Alternatives
Audiolab's own 6000A and 6000A MKII integrated amplifiers offer more accessible alternatives combining preamplification and power amplification within one chassis instead.
Key specs that matter
One balanced XLR input and four single-ended RCA inputs are provided, with one balanced and two single-ended outputs. Input impedance spans a wide adjustable 20-600 ohms balanced. Frequency response spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio (unweighted) spans 113-117dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at an exceptionally low 0.001%. At 444 x 90 x 328mm and 8kg, the 9000Q represents Audiolab's more accomplished current preamplifier engineering.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptionally clean signal handling reflecting the strong 113-117dB signal-to-noise and low 0.001% distortion figures, combined with comprehensive five-input connectivity.
Pairing
The comprehensive five-input connectivity comfortably accommodates a source-rich system, and Audiolab's own 9000CDT transport shares the brand's coherent engineering philosophy.
Alternatives
Audiolab's own 6000A and 6000A MKII integrated amplifiers offer more accessible alternatives combining preamplification and power amplification within one chassis instead.
Specifications
Model name
9000Q
Analog inputs (balanced)
1
Analog inputs (single-ended)
4
Analog outputs (balanced)
1
Analog outputs (single-ended)
2
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Input sensitivity (mV)
N/A
Output voltage (V)
N/A
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
20 - 600
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Maximum output level (balanced) (dBu)
N/A
Maximum output level (single-ended) (dBu)
N/A
Volume control range (dBu)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
20
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
20000
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR, unweighted) (dB)
113 - 117
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) (%)
0.001
Dimensions (mm)
444 x 90 x 328
Weight (kg)
8
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