Description
Audiolab 6000A MKII Integrated Amplifier
The Audiolab 6000 MKII Integrated Amplifier builds on the legacy of the award-winning 6000A, incorporating key upgrades inspired by the flagship 9000A and the versatile 7000A models. With improved circuitry and enhanced sonic performance, the 6000 MKII continues Audiolab’s tradition of delivering outstanding audio quality at an accessible price. It’s an ideal choice for audiophiles looking for premium sound from a trusted brand with over 40 years of innovation.
A Step Forward in Every Aspect
The 6000A MKII preserves the original’s position as an accessible yet remarkable “step-up” amplifier, perfect for entry-level audiophiles but with significant upgrades in sound and features. Visually, the MKII mirrors its predecessor, maintaining seamless integration with existing 6000, 7000, and 9000 series components.
Key EnhancementsImproved Power Supply and Transformer A substantial 200VA toroidal transformer is followed by 4 x 15000uF reservoir capacitors for the power-amp power supply (30000uF per rail). This helps the amp to maintain firm control of the music, whilst enabling excellent dynamic range. |
Advanced DAC TechnologyAudiolab has elevated the DAC performance with the new ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M chipset, an upgrade from the original 6000A’s ES9018. This flagship DAC supports 32-bit/768kHz PCM and incorporates HyperStream® II architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator for ultra-low noise and exceptional dynamic range. Building on the DAC design from the 7000A, the MKII also benefits from a new Class A circuit in the post-DAC active filter stage, offering a more refined listening experience. |
Expanded Connectivity
Then, 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 a 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 a Bluetooth connection.
Class AB Amplification:
Audiophile Pedigree
Unlike 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.
Signal Purity and Flexibility
The 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.
Other 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. It’s a 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.
Multi-Functional Operation ModesThe 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: ‘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. |
A New Benchmark in Integrated Amplifiers
The 6000A MKII builds upon the original 6000A’s reputation for offering exceptional value and high-quality sound in an accessible package. Audiolab’s unwavering commitment to improving performance—through incremental advancements—has resulted in an integrated amplifier that is more refined, versatile, and future-proof than ever before.
Specifications of the Audiolab 6000A MKII Integrated Amplifier
| General Description | Integrated Amplifier |
| Design Philosophy and Core Technology | 2x50W (8 ohms) / 2×75 (4 ohms) Class AB Design ES9038Q2M 32-bit DAC Bluetooth 5.1 (aptX / aptX HD) Dedicated High Performance Low Noise MM Phono stage Dedicated Current-Feedback Headphone Amp Integrated / Pre-Power / Pre Modes only Modes |
| Inputs | 3 x Analogue, 1 x Phono (MM), 1 x Power Amplifier, 2 x SPDIF (Coax), 2 x SPDIF (Optical), 1 x HDMI ARC, 1 x Bluetooth (aptX / aptX HD), 1 x 12V Trigger |
| Outputs | 1 x PRE Amplifier, 1 x Stereo Speaker, 1 x Headphone, 1 x 12V Trigger |
| Sampling Frequency | Optical / Coaxial: 44.1kHz-192kHz |
| Preamplifier Section | |
| Gain | +8dB (Line); +54dB (Phono MM) |
| Input Sensitivity | 720mV (Line, Volume = 0dB); 3.1mV (Phone MM, Volume = 0dB) |
| Input lmpedance | 10K (Line); 47k/100pF (Phono MM) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.0004% (1kHz @ 2V, Volume = 0dB) |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.1dB) |
| Output Voltage | 2.3V max. (Volume = 0dB) |
| Output Impedance | 120 ohms |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >110dB (Line, A-weighted); > 79dB (Phono MM, A-weighted) |
| DAC | |
| D to A Converter | ES9038Q2M |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.001% (1KHz @ 0dBFS) |
| Output Level (OdBFS, 1kHz) | 2.05Vrms |
| Max.Sampling Frequency | Optical, Coaxial: 192kHz; |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N) | >116dB (A-weighted) |
| Power Amplifier Section | |
| Gain | +29dB |
| Rated Power Output | 2 x 50W (8 ohms, THD<1%); 2 x 75W (4 ohms, THD<1%) |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.3dB) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) Input Sensitivity | <0.003% (1kHz @ 50W / 8 ohms) 720mV |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N) | >109dB (A-weighted) |
| Max. Output Current | 11A |
