Audiolab Introduces New 9000 Series Preamplifier and Power Amplifier
28.11.2024 09:00 | ~2 minutes read
Audiolab is expanding its top-of-the-line 9000 electronic components lineup with the Audiolab 9000Q preamplifier and the Audiolab 9000P stereo power amplifier. The new 9000P is Audiolab's first power amplifier since the 8300XP, released in 2016, which is complemented by the new 9000Q preamplifier.
The Audiolab 9000Q preamplifier is equipped with a DAC unit based on the ES9038PRO chip from ESS Technology. The DAC module is capable of decoding PCM audio up to 32-bit/768 kHz and DSD up to 22.5 MHz (DSD512), as well as MQA. There is also Bluetooth version 5.0 with support for aptX HD and LDAC codecs. Analog connectivity includes three unbalanced line inputs on RCA connectors and one balanced XLR, as well as a phono input for working with moving magnet (MM) cartridges, which has been further improved compared to that installed in the 9000A integrated amplifier. The power supplies of the 9000Q and 9000P models feature filtering technology developed for Audiolab's DC Block and DC Block 6 power supply optimisers, aimed at eliminating interference from the mains.
The Audiolab 9000P power amplifier is implemented in the "dual mono" concept with separate power supplies for each channel and is equipped with transistor output stages operating in class A/B. The new amp delivers 100 watts per channel when working with a load with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms. This power can be increased to 300 watts (with the same load) by activating the bridged mode.
Both new products will be offered in black and silver finishes and will be available in December 2024. The Audiolab 9000Q preamplifier has a suggested retail price of $1,999, while the Audiolab 9000P power amplifier is priced at $1,499.
Specifications
This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database
Preamplifiers — Audiolab 9000Q
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
Official link
Image source - https://www.audiolab.co.uk
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