Integrated amplifiers — Audiolab 6000A MKII

The 6000A MKII is an integrated amplifier with DAC and phono from Audiolab, an updated revision of the original 6000A with exceptionally lower distortion. The 6000A MKII brings Audiolab's more accomplished current engineering to a complete integrated solution.

Key specs that matter

Four single-ended inputs plus a dedicated phono input are provided. Input sensitivity is 720mV, with input impedance at 10k ohms single-ended and output impedance at 120 ohms. Phono MM/MC current-sensing input impedance is the standard 47,000 ohms. Output power is 50W into 8 ohms, rising to 75W into 4 ohms, matching the original 6000A. Gain is 8dBu for line-level or 54dBu for phono MM. Frequency response spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds 110dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise under an exceptionally low 0.0004% - considerably lower than typical entry-level integrated amplifier figures.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally clean amplification reflecting the remarkable sub-0.0004% distortion figure, combined with the strong over-110dB signal-to-noise figure, representing Audiolab's revised and more accomplished current engineering.

Pairing

The built-in DAC and phono input cover digital and vinyl sources directly without needing separate outboard components.

Alternatives

Audiolab's own original 6000A offers the predecessor model within the same broader integrated amplifier catalogue.