Audiolab 6000A MKII
A high-performance integrated amplifier with a premium DAC and versatile connectivity for analog and digital sources
Overview
The Audiolab 6000A MKII is an integrated amplifier built to sit at the center of both analog and digital systems. It pairs a high-fidelity power amplifier with a sophisticated digital-to-analog converter, so it works with modern digital sources, turntables and line-level components. Multiple digital inputs handle high-resolution audio. There is also a dedicated phono stage for moving magnet cartridges.
Specifications
| Power output | 50W per channel into 8 ohms |
| Power output | 75W per channel into 4 ohms |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.003% (20Hz-20kHz, 8Ω, 50W) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) | >100dB (A-weighted) |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz (±0.1dB) |
| Inputs | 4 line-level RCA inputs, 1 moving magnet phono input (RCA), 1 balanced XLR input, 1 optical digital input, 1 coaxial digital input, 1 USB-B digital input |
| Outputs | 1 preamp output (RCA), 1 6.35mm headphone output, 1 subwoofer output (RCA) |
| USB Audio Support | PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz, DSD up to DSD256 |
| Digital Input Support | Optical and coaxial support up to 24-bit/192kHz |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 445mm × 77mm × 340mm |
| Weight | 8.2kg |
Design
The DAC in the 6000A MKII is built around the ESS Sabre32 Reference ES9018K2M chip, which gives precise digital audio conversion. The headphone amplifier is a dedicated discrete Class A design for high-impedance headphones. The unit also has a moving magnet phono stage, a preamp output and a subwoofer output. A "Power Amp Direct" mode bypasses the preamplifier section so external preamps can be used. A "Pre-Power Link" switch separates the preamp and power amp sections for future system expansion.
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