SET! Audiolab 6000A Amplifier and Audiolab 6000A Play Streamer black

SET! Audiolab 6000A Amplifier and Audiolab 6000A Play Streamer

Description Audioloab 6000A Amplifier

An amplifier remains the beating heart of any high-performance audio system, but in 2018 a truly versatile integrated amp needs to cover many bases – digital and analogue sources, wireless connectivity for portable devices, a phono stage to cater for vinyl playback, amplification for headphones as well as speakers… That’s a lot to pack in, whilst keeping performance high and the price tag affordable – and yet, that’s exactly what the 6000A delivers.

The sound of science

Outwardly, the 6000A bears strong resemblance to the 8300A with its rotary controls and large, central OLED display. Unlike its costlier, analogue-only sibling, it incorporates high-quality D/A conversion, enabling digital sources to be connected directly without an external DAC. It supplies four digital inputs, three line-level analogue inputs, an input for a turntable, wireless connectivity via Bluetooth and a dedicated headphone amp, in addition to its ability when driving loudspeakers.

Digital circuitry

Much effort has been made to ensure the 6000A’s digital circuitry delivers the level of quality one might expect of a high-performance standalone DAC. As ever, Audiolab has turned to the ES9018 Sabre32 Reference chip family to perform D/A conversion, utilising ESS Technology’s 32-bit HyperStream architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator to deliver ultra-low noise and high dynamic range.

No company knows more about making the most of this technically excellent, but challenging, DAC technology than Audiolab. If the circuitry that surrounds the ES9018 is not of sufficient standard, the resulting sound can seem a little cold and hard; treat it right, however, and the level of musical expression that this chip digs from the digital signal is captivating. Audiolab’s original, universally acclaimed M-DAC was one of the first home audio components to incorporate an ES9018 chip back in 2011, and the company has been honing its implementation ever since.

Analogue circuitry

The 6000A’s discrete Class AB power amp stage delivers 50W per channel into eight ohms, with a maximum current delivery of 9 Amps into difficult loads. The output stage of the discrete power amp circuits uses a CFB (Complementary Feedback) topology, ensuring superior linearity and excellent thermal stability, as the idle current is kept independent of the temperature of the output transistors.

A substantial 200VA toroidal transformer, followed by 4x15000uF reservoir capacity (60000uF in total), helps the amp to maintain firm control of the music whilst enabling excellent dynamic range.

The preamp section is kept as simple as possible to maintain signal purity, with line input signals passing to a precision analogue volume stage. The latter covers the range from -80dB to +8dB in steps of 2dB and 1dB (step resolution increases with volume position). Much effort has gone into the physical layout of the 6000A’s circuitry, protecting the sensitive preamp section from noise interference. This, plus the use of independent low-noise power supplies for critical stages, helps to deliver a performance that rivals significantly more.

Turntables and headphones

In recognition of the recent vinyl revival, Audiolab has included a phono stage for moving magnet phono cartridges – a high-quality, low-noise, JFET-based circuit with precise RIAA equalisation.

Similarly, an increasing number of people are using headphones for music listening, so Audiolab has incorporated a dedicated headphone amp 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.

Specifications

• Gain (max.): +8dB (Line) ; +55dB (Phono MM)
• Input Sensitivity: 720mV (Line, Volume = 0dB): 3.1mV (Phono MM, Volume=0dB)
• Input Impedance: 10K (Line): 47K//100pF (Phono MM)
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.0004% (Line, 1KHz @ 2V, Volume = 0dB)
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.1dB)
• Output Voltage: 2.3V max. (Volume = 0dB)
• Output Impedance: 120 ohm
• Signal-to-Noise Ration (S/N): > 110dB (Line, A-weighted): >76dB (Phono MM, A-weighted)

DAC

• D to A converter: ES9018K2M
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.0006% (1KHz @ 0dBFS)
• Output level (0dBFS, 1KHz): 2.05V
• Max. Sampling Frequency: 192KHz
• Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N)> 112dB (A-weighted)
• Digital FiltersFast Roll-off , Slow Roll-off , Minimum Phase

Power Amplifier Section

• Gain: +29dB
• Rated Max. Power Output: 2 X 50W (8 ohm, THD<1%); 2 X 75W (4 ohm, THD<1%)
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.3dB)
• Input Sensitivity: 720mV
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.003% (1kHz @ 40W/8ohm)
• Signal-to-Noise ratio (S/N): > 110dB (A-weighted)
• Max. Output Current: 9A

Headphone Amplifier

• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.01% (1kHz, 50mW)
• Output Impedance: 2.35 ohm
• Load impedance: 20-600 ohm

General

• Standby Power Consumption: <0.5W
• Power Requirements: 240V ~ 50 - 60Hz; 230V ~ 50 - 60Hz; 115V ~ 50 - 60Hz; 100V ~ 50 - 60Hz
• Dimensions (mm) (W x H x D): 445 x 65.5 x 300
• Carton Size (mm) (W x H x D): 512 x 467 x 146
• Weight: 7.8kg (Net)

Description Audiolab 6000A Play Streamer

Wireless Audio Streaming Player

The audiolab 6000A Play, is the latest addition to the globally acclaimed 6000 series.

A combination of the illustrious and class-leading 6000A integrated amplifier with the acclaimed 6000N Play wireless audio streaming player, the audiolab 6000A Play is a richly specified, all-encompassing audio solution.

Adapting to the modern world of music streaming but retaining all of the awarding-winning analogue and digital audio circuitry from the 6000A, the 6000A Play offers almost universal source compatibility.

DTS Play-Fi Enabled

The audiolab 6000A Play incorporates the acclaimed DTS Play-Fi® platform for built-in high-resolution wireless streaming playback (up to 24bit / 96kHz with compatible services such as TIDAL or Qobuz). You can stream from any source on your wireless network, including smartphones, tablets or PCs as well as a NAS Drive. So, however you want to play your music, audiolab ’s 6000A Play will deliver outstanding performance.

Perfect Partnership

The DTS Play-Fi platform offers a wealth of music options from around the globe. Spotify, Qobuz, Tidal, HD Tracks, Deezer, Amazon Music, Napster, KKBox and Sirius XM, to name a few. Browse a radio guide with thousands of stations and podcasts, or stream from a home media server with DLNA compatibility.

Above all, the audiolab 6000A Play offers flexibility without compromise. With deep, well-defined bass, expressive midrange and sweet, subtle treble – the 6000A Play offers an open window on the music being played, as all great hi-fi should, engaging the listener with natural, unforced energy that is fully reflective of the source material.

Key Features

• Full analogue and digital circuitry retained from the award-winning and class-leading audiolab 6000A integrated amplifier with built-in wireless streaming technology
• Class AB power amplification: 2x50W into 8 ohms; 2x75W into 4 ohms aptX Bluetooth streaming
• ESS Sabre32 ES9018K2M Reference DAC – as seen in the award-winning audiolab 6000A
• Three user-selectable digital filters
• Class A post-DAC active filter
• Low noise JFET MM phono stage
• Dedicated current-feedback headphone amp
• Three operational modes – Integrated Mode; Pre-Power Mode; Pre Model
• Ethernet connection – wired internet connection for high bandwidth applications
• Dedicated high-performance MM phono input
• Separate pre-power sections for flexibility of operation
• Automatic equipment activation via 12V trigger
• Auto standby function
• Wi-Fi® Technology DTS Play-Fi streams music over standard Wi-Fi networks, delivering perfectly synchronized audio, with no lag and zero loss in sound quality.
• Lossless Audio Streaming Stream in 24-bit/192kHz with compatible streaming services and files formats.
• Multi-room Enjoy music in every room of your house. All at once, perfectly synchronized, with no lag. You’re in control.
• DTS Play-Fi App Simply download the free app and immediately send songs via Wi-Fi to any speaker in any room of the house.
• Easy Setup No logins, no complicated computer-based setups. Just download the app and within minutes, you’re ready to listen.
• Any Operating System Fully compatible with all operating systems: Apple iOS, AndroidTM, Windows® PC, and Fire OS.

WIRELESS STREAMING TECHNOLOGY

DTS Play-Fi is premium whole-home wireless audio, now available from the largest ecosystem of brands in the world. Stream your favourite content with astounding audio quality, from every device that you’ve got.

All DTS Play-Fi products are seamlessly interoperable, so you can find the perfect speaker for every room, and know that they will all make beautiful music together.

Whole home audio, made easy:

DTS Play-Fi sends audio from mobile devices to speakers throughout the home using proprietary streaming, synchronization, and authentication technology.
Freedom of choice, at last

Every single DTS Play-Fi product works perfectly with all the rest, regardless of brand, so you get a huge range of options to customize your home, and one simple, elegant listening experience.

DTS Play-Fi offers an unparalleled selection of audio products for your home, from compact battery-powered speakers to powerful soundbars, built by the most respected audio brands in the business. No more compromising your style or taste to get a high-quality wireless audio solution.

Works with every device you’ve got

Of course, your music is always close by. And we know you have all kinds of devices in your life. That’s why DTS Play-Fi is built especially for smartphones, tablets, and PCs.
We have easy-to-use software for Android, iOS, Kindle Fires, and Windows. We support streaming via Spotify Connect, too. Any way you want to play, it just works.
DTS Play-Fi offers an unparalleled selection of audio products for your home, from compact battery-powered speakers to powerful soundbars, built by the most respected audio brands in the business. No more compromising your style or taste to get a high-quality wireless audio solution.

Specifications

• DTS Play-Fi TechnologyIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Supports global, popular streaming content (Amazon Music, Spotify, TIDAL, KKBox, SiriusXM, Napster, Internet Radio, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Pandora, SoundMachine, Qobuz, QQmusic ) Supports Speaker Groups Supports Android/iOS/Kindle Fire/Windows PC Control
• Analogue Inputs3 x AUX , 1x Phono (MM), 1x Power In
• Digital Input2 x Coaxial, 2 x Toslink Optical, Bluetooth (aptX/aptX LL)
• Analogue Output1x RCA Pre Out
• Gain+8dB (Line) +55dB (Phono MM)
• Input Sensitivity720mV (Line, Volume = 0dB) 3.1mV (Phono MM, Volume=0dB)
• Input Impedance10K (Line) 47K//100pF (Phono MM)
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)< 0.0004% (1KHz @ 2V, Volume = 0dB)
• Frequency Response20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.1dB)
• Output Voltage2.3V max. (Volume=0dB)
• Output Impedance120 ohm
• Signal-to-Noise Ration (S/N)> 110dB (Line, A-weighted)
• > 76dB (Phono MM, A-weighted)
• D To A ConverterES9018K2M
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)< 0.0006% (1KHz @ 0dBFS)
• Output Level (0dBFS, 1KHz)2.05V
• Max. Sampling Frequency192KHz
• Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N)> 112dB (A-weighted)
• Digital FiltersFast Roll-off , Slow Roll-off , Minimum Phase
• Gain+29dB
• Rated Max. Power Output2 X 50W (8 ohm, THD<1%) 2 X 75W (4 ohm, THD<1%)
• Frequency Response20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.3dB)
• Input Sensitivity720mV (Volume=0dB)
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)< 0.003% (1kHz @ 40W/8ohm)
• Signal-to-Noise ratio (S/N)> 110dB (A-weighted)
• Max. Output Current9A
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)< 0.01% (1kHz, 10mW into 20ohm)
• Output Impedance2.35 ohm
• Load impedance20-600 ohm
• Standby Power Consumption< 0.5W
• Power Requirements (depending on region)220-240V ~ 50 - 60Hz 100-120V ~ 50 - 60Hz
• Dimensions (mm) (W x H x D)445 x 65.5 x 300
• Carton Size (mm) (W x H x D)512 x 467 x 155
• Weight7.9kg (Net) 10kg (Gross)