{"product_id":"audiolab-6000a-mkii-integrated-amplifier-each","title":"Audiolab 6000A MKII Integrated Amplifier (Each)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/9500\/1374\/files\/6000A_MKII_Lifestyle_R2_1_1.webp?v=1780312017\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior to September 2018, the model of reference for the audiolab brand was naturally the illustrious 8000A. Yet, back in 2018, Audiolab rewrote the history book with the announcement of the 6000A - the most inexpensive model in a 40+ year history of the Great British brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 6000A earned What Hi-Fi? Five-Star status, Hi-Fi News Outstanding Product recognition, Hi-Fi Choice Editor’s Choice, and became a staple for thousands of new audiophiles entering the world of high-quality sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the 6000A inception - a design project that commenced in 2016 - the Audiolab brand’s evolution has been thick and fast. In recent times, award-winning models have been introduced in the digital music playback sources and integrated amplifier domains. Models like the 9000CDT, 9000N, 7000CDT, 7000N Play, 9000A, and 7000A have showcased Audiolab’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of performance at a variety of price points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/9500\/1374\/files\/6000AMKII_I-03.png?v=1780312047\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"t4s-image-text-heading\"\u003eKey Enhancements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"t4s-image-text-des t4s-rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImproved Power Supply and Transformer\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Audiolab 6000A MKII uses an improved transformer and implementation. Increased voltage delivered from the transformer secondary windings, and reduced impedance for better control of the power supply voltage. The effect of this is a typically Audiolab sound signature - remarkable sonic consistency that is thoroughly engaging with crisp definition, incredible dynamics, and rhythmic timing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA substantial 200VA toroidal transformer is followed by 4 x 15000uF reservoir capacitors for the power-amp power supply (30000uF per rail).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis helps the amp to maintain firm control of the music, whilst enabling excellent dynamic range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/9500\/1374\/files\/6000AMKII_I_1.png?v=1780312093\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpanded Connectivity\u003cbr\u003eThen, there’s the connectivity: the state-of-the-art digital-to-analogue signal conversion enables the four S\/PDIF inputs and new HDMI ARC input for convenient AV system integration – a key area of improvement over the original model and new ‘must’ for a growing number of modern audiophiles. Then there's a step up to a Bluetooth 5.1 aptX HD receiver. for optimum range, speed and performance when streaming over Bluetooth connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/9500\/1374\/files\/6000AMKII_I-14_1.webp?v=1780312133\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClass AB Amplification:\u003cbr\u003eAudiophile Pedigree\u003cbr\u003eUnlike the growing trend of Class D amplifiers offered by competitors at this price point, the 6000A MKII stays true to Audiolab's audiophile heritage with a Class AB power amplifier. The amplifier delivers 50W per channel, with a peak current delivery of 11 amps into difficult loads. The amplifier’s CFB (Complementary Feedback) topology ensures superior linearity and thermal stability, keeping the idle current independent of output transistor temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/9500\/1374\/files\/6000AMKII_I-04.webp?v=1780312162\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignal Purity and Flexibility\u003cbr\u003eThe preamp section of the 6000A MKII continues Audiolab’s philosophy of minimalism for maximum signal purity. The precision analogue volume control and independent low-noise power supplies ensure a performance that competes with significantly more expensive analogue amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther inputs continue to extend to analogue RCA and a phono stage with a dedicated high-quality, low-noise circuit with precise RIAA equalisation. Not to mention the now-Audiolab standard dedicated headphone amp also with current-feedback circuitry. Its gain bandwidth and high slew rate ensure a dynamic, detailed and engaging performance with all manner of headphone types – more boxes ticked for this most integrated of integrated amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/9500\/1374\/files\/6000A-MKII-Standard-Silver-1_I_1.png?v=1780312193\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-Functional Operation Modes\u003cbr\u003eThe multifunctional operation modes are implemented as standard too: ‘Integrated’ – a combination of the pre and power amp stages. ‘Pre’ - which turns the unit into a dedicated preamplifier. And ‘Pre Power’ mode: a unique mode that separates the pre and power stages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Pre-Power Mode’ disconnects the pre and power amp stages so the 6000A MKII can be used solely as a power amp—for example, connected to an AV processor in a home cinema system. It also enables additional signal processing by connecting the 6000A’s ‘preamp out’ socket to an external processor and returning the processor’s output to the amp’s ‘power amp in’ socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral Description\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated Amplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign Philosophy and Core Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2x50W (8 ohms) \/ 2x75 (4 ohms)\u003cbr\u003eClass AB Design\u003cbr\u003eES9038Q2M 32-bit DAC\u003cbr\u003eBluetooth 5.1 (aptX \/ aptX HD)\u003cbr\u003eDedicated High Performance Low Noise MM Phono stage\u003cbr\u003eDedicated Current-Feedback Headphone Amp\u003cbr\u003eIntegrated \/ Pre-Power \/ Pre Modes only Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 x Analogue, 1 x Phono (MM), 1 x Power Amplifier,\u003cbr\u003e2 x SPDIF (Coax), 2 x SPDIF (Optical), 1 x HDMI ARC,\u003cbr\u003e1 x Bluetooth (aptX \/ aptX HD), 1 x 12V Trigger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x PRE Amplifier, 1 x Stereo Speaker, 1 x Headphone, 1 x 12V Trigger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSampling Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical \/ Coaxial: 44.1kHz-192kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreamplifier Section\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+8dB (Line); +54dB (Phono MM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Sensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e720mV (Line, Volume = 0dB); 3.1mV (Phone MM, Volume = 0dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput lmpedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10K (Line); 47k\/100pF (Phono MM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.0004% (1kHz @ 2V, Volume = 0dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20Hz-20kHz (+\/-0.1dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.3V max. (Volume = 0dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;110dB (Line, A-weighted); \u0026gt; 79dB (Phono MM, A-weighted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDAC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD to A Converter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eES9038Q2M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.001% (1KHz @ 0dBFS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Level (OdBFS, 1kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.05Vrms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax.Sampling Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical, Coaxial: 192kHz;\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio (S\/N)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;116dB (A-weighted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Amplifier Section\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+29dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated Power Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 50W (8 ohms, THD\u0026lt;1%); 2 x 75W (4 ohms, THD\u0026lt;1%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20Hz-20kHz (+\/-0.3dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD) Input Sensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.003% (1kHz @ 50W \/ 8 ohms)\u003cbr\u003e720mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio (S\/N)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;109dB (A-weighted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. 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