Integrated amplifiers — Audiolab 8300A

The 8300A is an integrated amplifier with built-in DAC and phono stage from Audiolab, sitting above the 7000A with sophisticated current-sensing phono support and an exceptional damping factor. The 8300A brings Audiolab's more accomplished current engineering to a complete integrated chassis.

Key specs that matter

One balanced input and one single-ended phono input are provided. Input sensitivity is 840mV, with input impedance at a substantial 50,000 ohms balanced. Output impedance is 120 ohms. The phono stage uses a sophisticated current-sensing design at 47,000 ohms. Output power is 75W into 8 ohms, rising to 115W into 4 ohms. Gain is 29dBu. Frequency response spans a wide 1Hz to 100,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds 109dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise under an exceptionally low 0.001%. Damping factor exceeds an exceptional 100. At 80 x 444 x 330.3mm and 7.8kg, the 8300A represents a more substantial commitment than the 7000A.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally clean, tightly controlled amplification reflecting the exceptional over-100 damping factor combined with the strong over-109dB signal-to-noise figure, representing Audiolab's more accomplished current engineering above the 7000A.

Pairing

The sophisticated current-sensing phono stage handles both moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges directly without needing a separate step-up transformer.

Alternatives

Audiolab's own 7000A offers a more accessible alternative within the same broader integrated amplifier catalogue.