Audiolab 6000A MKII
Jul 2025 - The Audiophile Man
"...I have to come back once again to the cohesive nature of the sonic presentation. Sound here was presented as a well-designed and formulated whole. Nothing sounded out of place. There were no irritating frequencies sticking out from the sonic picture, making a nuisance of themselves...The 6000A MKII sounded correct. It sounded right...For under 1,000, the 6000A MKII is the reference design that all competitors need to test against...The 6000A MKII is the new default. It is the new standard..."
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May 2025 - HiFi Choice Recommended
"And it's definitely worth putting the effort in to find speakers that really gel with the 6000A MKII. If we do the simple business of crunching the specs, it delivers a collection of analogue and digital connections that are competitive with anything under a grand. It's what it does with that functionality that is really impressive, however. Across its connectivity, the Audiolab delivers a heady balance of hi-fi sensibilities and musical satisfaction that makes it very hard to beat. The 6000A MKII takes everything that the original did and proceeds to do it that little bit better. The already difficult business of choosing an affordable integrated amp just got a little bit tougher."
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Apr 2025 - AVForums
"It has more and better connectivity than either the Fell, Rega or Arcam. It is cheaper than the latter two and only 100 more than the Fell. It cannot match the sheer quantity of inputs on the Advance Paris X-i75 and it's not a powerful but that HDMI eARC connection is something little else at the price has. I can't lie; were it my own money, I would likely go with the Brio but I feel that the process by which people will reach a final decision is sufficiently broad that as many people will choose the 6000A MkII..."
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Apr 2025 - A British Audiophile
"The 6000A MKII offered a clean sound, fairly neutral tonal balance, and a very good built-in DAC. But what set it apart was its ability to drive a wide range of speakers, thanks to a generously sized power supply backed by 60,000 F of filter capacitance. Many amplifiers costing multiples more had less. The Audiolab 6000A MKII gets an update with an improved power supply and a revised DAC based on the latest ESS chip, plus HDMI ARC inclusion. But the competition is fierce. I compared it directly to the Rega Brio Mark 7, known for its mid-range resolution. The 6000A MKII held its own, with superior bass control, soundstaging, and imaging."
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Mar 2025 - What Hi-Fi?(UK)
"Audiolab upgrades its five-star 6000A amplifier with a new DAC chip, enhanced circuitry and HDMI ARC"
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Mar 2025 - stereonet
"Audiolab 6000A MkII Lands with Refined Sound and TV-Friendly Features"
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Mar 2025 - t3
"Audiolab's acclaimed amp gets a serious upgrade to match its sleek looks The popular 6000A amplifier gets a new DAC and several other key upgrades"
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Mar 2025 - avforums
"Audiolab has announced a fresh move into `new-and-improved' upgrade territory, with its 6000A MkII amplifier set to launch in April."
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Mar 2025 - Darko Audio
"Audiolab introduces 6000A MKII integrated amplifier w/ HDMI ARC"
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Mar 2025 - GEAR PATROL
"A British Hi-Fi Maker Gives Its Popular Affordable Amplifier a Stellar Upgrade"
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Mar 2025 - The Luxem Review
"Audiolab intros 6000A MkII: A surprisingly affordable next-generation Hi-Fi amplifier"
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Mar 2025 - Audio Visual Revolution
"New 6000A MKII - One of The Most Acclaimed Amplifiers Just Got Better"
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Audiolab 9000P & 9000Q
May 2025 - fairaudio
"Given the overall tonality, you can probably already guess what's coming next: The Audiolab components aren't for listeners who prefer a warm and cozy sound. They appeal more to fans of clear announcements without drifting into excessive nitpicking and getting lost in the details. Listeners who generally prefer a neutral sound and tolerate or appreciate small excursions into something a little fresher are part of the target audience – as are hi-fi fans with darker-toned speakers who desire more balance and drive in their system."
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Apr 2025 - HiFi Choice Recommended
"While building a two-box amplifier might initially look a firmly retro-inspired move, Audiolab has actually been rather savvy here. If you want to build on the performance of the 9000A, the Q and P combination (to say nothing of running two Ps as bridged monoblocks) is a useful step forward. Equally, if you have no need for the pair of them, on their own they bring qualities that the 9000A has been demonstrating since its launch to more specialist applications. The two-box Audiolab bridges classic and modern thinking in a way that is likely to win it a lot of friends."
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Mar 2025 - All Elite Audio
"Integrated Amps Are Great--Until You Hear What Separates Can Do. This is a great brand for someone who's getting into higher-end Hi-Fi but doesn't have a massive budget. They want something that's super good quality. We just think it's designed really well, and it sounds very good. It could be one of the biggest products on the market."
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Jan 2025 - Hi-Fi Pig Magazine
"At 2500 for the duo, it sits between the Cambridge Audio CX and EX integrated/network player range. I prefer the Audiolab build quality but features and soundwise they are very different, as are the IAG Audiolabs from the Quad offerings I mention. The Audiolab might not look as beautiful as a TAG McLaren from old, but it performed better, and with the excellent knowledge from Jan Ertner and his team they should be proud of the sound, build, and design of this series..."
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Feb 2025 - AREA DVD
"The two new Audiolab components 9000Q and 9000P have proven themselves to be excellent in testing. The characteristic, clear design and the high quality of workmanship, even in the details, are immediately apparent after unpacking the two HiFi components. Solidly processed aluminum dominates everywhere, and the preamplifier has an excellently fitted color display."
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Feb 2025 - AUDIO TEST
"9000Q: The Audiolab 9000Q impressively showcases what a high-quality preamp can achieve: with its large TFT display, a variety of connection options, and customizable sound filters, it offers enormous flexibility and comfort. Particularly noteworthy is the integrated MM phono stage, which convinces vinyl enthusiasts with a clear and well-defined sound. Thanks to its thoughtful operating concept and top-notch build quality, the 9000Q is a thoroughly successful preamp that sets the highest standards in sound quality when combined with the appropriate power amplifier.
9000P: The Audiolab 9000P impresses as a powerful Class AB power amplifier, offering fast and precise signal processing thanks to its current feedback technology (CFB). With a power output of 2 100 watts at 8 ohms (or 2 160 watts at 4 ohms), it effortlessly provides ample reserves for most speakers. Notably pleasing is the customizable operating mode: in stereo operation, it delivers a spacious, dynamic playback, while the 9000P can also be used as a mono power amplifier if needed. The minimalist, high-quality design with few control elements perfectly complements the overall impression. For those seeking a flexible and sound-powerful amplifier for demanding stereo use, the Audiolab 9000P is an excellent choice."
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Jan 2025 - A British Audiophile
"... there is a noticeable difference in clarity and focus. But I'm glad I had both here at the same time to pinpoint the differences. The 9000Q and P has a slightly wider sound stage, but it's considerably deeper and the location of performers within it is a lot more secure. The information comes from a darker place and also falls back into a quieter place" "If you've only got 2,500 to spend, the Audiolab 9000Q and P compares very favorably with other integrated amplifiers and preamps at that price."
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Dec 2024 - The Audiophile Man
"AUDIOLAB'S 9000Q PRE-AMPLIFIER AND 9000P POWER AMPLIFIER VS 9000A INTEGRATED AND OTHERS! The music is smooth to the ear, moving in a serene manner--there are no bumps along the sonic road here. Listening to the P and the Q is like enjoying a slow-moving river on a lazy, sunny summer afternoon; it's pure relaxation."
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Audiolab 7000A
May 2024 - hifi.nl
"Audiolab delivers a highly versatile set with the 7000 Series. Compared to the 6000 Series, the set brings along a bit more power and features. This trio, when paired with the Canton Vento 30 monitor speakers, delivers a very impressive performance. Looking at the total price tag of this combination, the interest of the true music lover should be piqued."
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Dec 2023 - HiFi Pig Magazine PICK OF 2023
"The amplifier and CD transport are very well matched and make an excellent pairing, as one would expect from components designed as part of a series. As such, both are definitely a worthy investment."
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Oct 2023 - HiFi Pig Magazine
"The 7000A (amp) would be ideal for anyone looking for a quality all-rounder to play a variety of musical styles, as well as providing the added bonus of implementing it as a core part of your audio-visual system."
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Oct 2023 - Hi-Fi Voice
"Audiolab seems to flourish and continues to capitalise on its heritage with very solid products. The star of the mid-range 7000 series is undoubtedly the integrated amplifier 7000A, which combines clean design with good features and, most importantly, a sound that belongs to a higher class than its price range would suggest. It offers distinguished control, solid purity, fine informativeness, and overall civility that can be enjoyed across genres. This is how "normal hi-fi" should function and sound. Audiolab's 7000 series sets a good standard for what affordable hi-fi should look like (and it doesn't always look that way). The amplifier, in particular, deserves full attention in this category."
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Sep 2023 - Best Hi-Fi Amplifier 600-1200
"Everything that Audiolab excels at is present in the 7000A but now combined with some useful extra features to make it even more flexible."
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Jul 2023 - Pursuit Perfect System
"... I want to say that all of these three integrated amplifiers, purely as integrated amplifiers massively exceeded my expectations... you can feel confident that they're going to be pushing really pushing good sound for the price points!" 9000A impressed me the most for its technical excellence for the actual sound quality that it delivered and how far it took me in terms of music quality and delivery. So the 9000A really really impressed me and it would be the one I would buy from this listening test. The 7000A delivers the best performance per pound from these. It's the kind of amplifier sitting exactly where you would expect them to be for their performance against their price."
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May 2023 - Stereonet APPLAUSE AWARD
"The new 7000A is always believably authentic and truthful. It is wholly natural, comfortable to listen to, and therefore easy to forget – you just hear the music. Yet it's also capable of snappy attack and crisp dynamics too. This company has always made quality amplifiers that do everything that needs to be done without getting into trouble. That neatly sums up this new design, which is unobtrusively competent and always in control. It offers great value for money, giving those on a restricted budget a large taste of Audiolab's flagship model for much less money."
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May 2023 - A British Audiophile BEST BUY AWARD
"It's 7000A's breadth and depth of abilities that were likely to have you admiring it long after the novelty of a new toy has gone. The Audiolab 7000A gets very highly recommended by this channel."
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May 2023 - Andrew Robinson
"The 7000A arrives on the market with one of the most thorough and comprehensive feature sets on the market and balances this with truly outstanding performance. It's not the best Audiolab amp but it is the best value. The matching CDT offers a genuinely pleasurable user experience that will work superbly in a variety of setups."
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Mar 2023 - What Hi-Fi?(UK)
"'What impressed me about audiolab, specifically the 7000A here, is just how much more powerful it sounds and feels than the specs would lead you to believe' 'For me Audiolab's new 7000A integrated amp sounds brilliant across all genres of music and now movies, and it just, it just works! I mean, what more do you really need?!'"
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Audiolab 7000CDT
May 2024 - hifi.nl
"Audiolab delivers a highly versatile set with the 7000 Series. Compared to the 6000 Series, the set brings along a bit more power and features. This trio, when paired with the Canton Vento 30 monitor speakers, delivers a very impressive performance. Looking at the total price tag of this combination, the interest of the true music lover should be piqued."
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Dec 2023 - HiFi Pig Magazine PICK OF 2023
"The amplifier and CD transport are very well matched and make an excellent pairing, as one would expect from components designed as part of a series. As such, both are definitely a worthy investment."
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Oct 2023 - HiFi Pig Magazine
"The amplifier and CD transport are very well matched and make an excellent pairing, as one would expect from components designed as part of a series. As such, both are definitely a worthy investment."
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Oct 2023 - Hi-Fi Voice
"Audiolab seems to flourish and continues to capitalise on its heritage with very solid products. The star of the mid-range 7000 series is undoubtedly the integrated amplifier 7000A, which combines clean design with good features and, most importantly, a sound that belongs to a higher class than its price range would suggest. It offers distinguished control, solid purity, fine informativeness, and overall civility that can be enjoyed across genres. This is how "normal hi-fi" should function and sound. Audiolab's 7000 series sets a good standard for what affordable hi-fi should look like (and it doesn't always look that way). The amplifier, in particular, deserves full attention in this category."
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May 2023 - BEST BUY AWARD
"The 7000A arrives on the market with one of the most thorough and comprehensive feature sets on the market and balances this with truly outstanding performance. It's not the best Audiolab amp but it is the best value. The matching CDT offers a genuinely pleasurable user experience that will work superbly in a variety of setups."
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Audiolab 7000N Play
May 2024 - hifi.nl
"Audiolab delivers a highly versatile set with the 7000 Series. Compared to the 6000 Series, the set brings along a bit more power and features. This trio, when paired with the Canton Vento 30 monitor speakers, delivers a very impressive performance. Looking at the total price tag of this combination, the interest of the true music lover should be piqued."
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Mar 2024 - AUDIO stereoplay
"GOLDENES OHR 2024 Network streamer/server/NAS (up to 1,000 euros) Gold awards"
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Oct 2023 - Hi-Fi Voice
"Audiolab seems to flourish and continues to capitalise on its heritage with very solid products. The star of the mid-range 7000 series is undoubtedly the integrated amplifier 7000A, which combines clean design with good features and, most importantly, a sound that belongs to a higher class than its price range would suggest. It offers distinguished control, solid purity, fine informativeness, and overall civility that can be enjoyed across genres. This is how "normal hi-fi" should function and sound. Audiolab's 7000 series sets a good standard for what affordable hi-fi should look like (and it doesn't always look that way). The amplifier, in particular, deserves full attention in this category."
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Audiolab 9000A
May 2024 - FWD
"With the 9000 series, Audiolab brings high-quality hifi components to the market that adhere to the manufacturer's original philosophy. The build quality, finish, and equipment are top-notch and the design is also pleasing to the eye. With Audiolab's new 9000 series, your analog or digital music albums always sound friendly, smooth, and delicate. Whether you want to listen to them through your speakers or your high-quality headphones. Forget about the 'technology'. Everything about the 9000 series is all about the 'music'."
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Mar 2024 - AUDIO stereoplay
"GOLDENES OHR 2024 Network Amplifier (up to 2,500 euros) Silver awards"
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Feb 2024 - HiFi Pig MAGAZINE
"IAG were in the Old Vic suite with the Audiolab 9000 series Streamer / CD player and amplifier powering the Wharfedale Aura 3 speakers which sounded like they were excellent value for money."
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Jan 2024 - TENDANCES
"Audiolab simply and faithfully delivers the music played here in brilliant fashion."
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Nov 2023 - LIKE HIFI (DE)
"Audiolab delivers the goods with an easy-to-use and easy-to-install package that will give you years of enjoyment."
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Jul 2023 - Pursuit Perfect System
"... I want to say that all of these three integrated amplifiers, purely as integrated amplifiers massively exceeded my expectations... you can feel confident that they're going to be pushing really pushing good sound for the price points!" 9000A impressed me the most for its technical excellence for the actual sound quality that it delivered and how far it took me in terms of music quality and delivery. So the 9000A really really impressed me and it would be the one I would buy from this listening test. The 7000A delivers the best performance per pound from these. It's the kind of amplifier sitting exactly where you would expect them to be for their performance against their price."
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Jun 2023 - Hi-Fi News Outstanding Product
"Audiolab's 9000A showcases a crowd-pleasing sound quality, well-balanced across the range as it segues seamlessly between energetic and contemplative when needed. The solid specification is essentially matched by its performance, and that's not damning with faint praise. While you might expect a mid/entry-level integrated to be `jack of all trades, master of none', the 9000A is a clear cut above, as evidenced by its low-end extension, articulate midrange and considerable power. And when coupled with the matching transport, CDs are afforded the same clean, musical treatment."
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Apr 2023 - BEST BUY AWARD
"Audiolab has taken everything it does, refined it and created an amplifier that manages to be effortlessly brilliant without losing its emotional edge. The result is an unquestionable Best Buy."
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Mar 2023 - Stereonet Applause Award
"Across all sources, Audiolab's new 9000A proved a highly capable performer that unlocks pretty much any type of music and lets the listener in. Indeed I would say that so far it's the company's best ever integrated amplifier by a good way – and thus represents great value for money."
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Dec 2023 - Pursuit Perfect System
"Cost No Object Category Nomincations" as "Easily a Standout Product" from 2023
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Mar 2023 - HiFi Magazine TRENDS
"The sound of the 9000A Integrated Amplifier is rich, refined, and effortless. It reminds me of walking into show room where a very expensive system is playing. You can hear the quality."
"audiolab has a winner here. This is a top quality amplifier...That is, the 9000A is sonically impressive and it captivates. It never forces music onto your ears. It doesn't tell you what to hear. It never dominates the rest of your HiFi. Instead, the 9000A sets out to charm and delight. And it does just that."
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Feb 2023 - The Audiophile Man (UK) DEEPLY GROOVY
"The 9000A is `A powerful and versatile amp. The neutrality and openness of the of the British amp proved to be exemplary for this price range."
"The 9000A takes all of the things I loved about the 6000A and elevates them..."
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Audiolab 9000CDT
May 2024 - FWD
"With the 9000 series, Audiolab brings high-quality hifi components to the market that adhere to the manufacturer's original philosophy. The build quality, finish, and equipment are top-notch and the design is also pleasing to the eye. With Audiolab's new 9000 series, your analog or digital music albums always sound friendly, smooth, and delicate. Whether you want to listen to them through your speakers or your high-quality headphones. Forget about the 'technology'. Everything about the 9000 series is all about the 'music'."
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Mar 2024 - AUDIO stereoplay
"GOLDENES OHR 2024 CD-SACD-Player (up to 2,000 euros) Gold awards"
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Feb 2024 - HiFi Pig MAGAZINE
"IAG were in the Old Vic suite with the Audiolab 9000 series Streamer / CD player and amplifier powering the Wharfedale Aura 3 speakers which sounded like they were excellent value for money."
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Jan 2024 - TENDANCES
"Audiolab simply and faithfully delivers the music played here in brilliant fashion."
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Nov 2023 - LIKE HIFI (DE)
"The 9000CDT is an audiophile CD transporter that focuses on the essentials. A high-performance motor drives an exceptionally smooth transport mechanism at high speed. The 9000CDT not only visually complements the 9000A perfectly but also guarantees audiophile performance for fans of the good old compact disc."
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Jun 2023 - Hi-Fi News Outstanding Product
"Audiolab's 9000CDT showcases a crowd-pleasing sound quality, well-balanced across the range as it segues seamlessly between energetic and contemplative when needed. The solid specification is essentially matched by its performance, and that's not damning with faint praise. While you might expect a mid/entry-level integrated to be `jack of all trades, master of none', the 9000CDT is a clear cut above, as evidenced by its low-end extension, articulate midrange and considerable power. And when coupled with the matching transport, CDs are afforded the same clean, musical treatment."
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Mar 2023 - HiFi Magazine TRENDS
"There are a lot of CD players and transports that you could buy for less money than the 9000CDT, but they won't sound like this! Is it the heavy frame, the shielding, the power sup- ply, the jitter management, the buffer? Probably all of them together. This is a seriously good CD transport... If you're looking for a new CD player, listen to the 9000CDT first. If you're looking to upgrade from your 6000CDT, listen to the 9000CDT first. If you are building a new HiFi system and you value the little silver disc, then listen to the 9000CDT first."
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Feb 2023 - The Audiophile Man (UK) DEEPLY GROOVY
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Audiolab 9000N
Nov 2024 - What Hi-Fi?(UK)
"Product of the Year - Best Music Streamer over 2000"
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Nov 2024 - Diapason Hi-Fi D'Or
"Although still affordable, this network player dares to challenge higher-end machines... This 9000N happily celebrates the union of two exceptional know-hows at a price that is not extravagant."
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Sep 2024 - stereonet.co.uk
"This new Audiolab really is rather special, and I would call it a game-changer at the price."
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Jun 2024 - What Hi-Fi?(UK)
"The 9000N proves that Audiolab is capable of scaling its streaming expertise to more premium price points. This is a strong performer that ticks pretty much every box as far as sound quality is concerned."
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May 2024 - FWD
"With the 9000 series, Audiolab brings high-quality hifi components to the market that adhere to the manufacturer's original philosophy. The build quality, finish, and equipment are top-notch and the design is also pleasing to the eye. With Audiolab's new 9000 series, your analog or digital music albums always sound friendly, smooth, and delicate. Whether you want to listen to them through your speakers or your high-quality headphones. Forget about the 'technology'. Everything about the 9000 series is all about the 'music'."
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Feb 2024 - Hi-Fi News Outstanding Product
"Audiolab has rounded out its premium 9000 series with a streamer/DAC of real charm. The modern-looking hardware design, plus excellent display and app, appeal from the off, and its performance is assured – music of any flavour is in its wheelhouse thanks to a clear, detailed and unfussy presentation."
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Feb 2024 - HiFi Pig MAGAZINE
"IAG were in the Old Vic suite with the Audiolab 9000 series Streamer / CD player and amplifier powering the Wharfedale Aura 3 speakers which sounded like they were excellent value for money."
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Jan 2024 - TENDANCES
"Audiolab simply and faithfully delivers the music played here in brilliant fashion."
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Dec 2023 - Pursuit Perfect System
"Best High End Product" of 2023 in the "Real World Category" As an overall package, based on the sound quality, how enjoyable it is to listen too... it's been the standout one for me..."
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Dec 2023 - Pursuit Perfect System
"I am a big fan of the audiolab 9000 range, purely because it wins my heart over every single time... I've really enjoyed my time with the 9000N.. it's been fantastic sounding, much better than I was expecting..."
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Nov 2023 - Lite Magazin (DE)
"In conclusion, Audiolab has created an excellent network player with the 9000N. Modern styling is combined with great Hi-res performance. Furthermore, the 9000N impresses with its excellent usability, both on the device itself and with the user-friendly app. It can be combined with any type of amplifier and equipped with practical multiroom capabilities, making it suitable for use in almost any setup. With its good build quality and sound performance, Audiolab makes its streaming flagship model competitive in a class that is actually above its fairly priced point."
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Audiolab Omnia
Oct 2022 - Pursuit Perfect System (UK)
"...the Omnia sounds clean, crisp and smooth in the main, with the sonic positives of sounding very open and three-dimensional for its sound stage, which is nice! ... I also enjoy the balance the OMNIA strikes between its leading-edge clarity and smoothness. There is the right amount of both with very good timing...There is also consistency in sound quality between CDs, streaming from Qobuz and listening to Vinyl... The phone stage really impressed me actually..."
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Aug 2022 - The Audiophile Man (UK) GROOVY
"All-in-one Hi-Fi products can be sort of swiss army knife affairs and the Omnia is certainly that! ...just about any important output you can think of is stuffed into the single chassis which means that it's jam-packed full of features and value for money ...if you're looking for a good quality sonic response, the Audiolab gives you all of those things and more ...I found the Omnia very easy to use indeed whether you're using the front fascia or the Play-Fi app, I had no issue. This excellent review is eloquently summarised for his subscribers by saying 'for the price, the Omnia is a bargain!'; thus rounding up to award a 'GROOVY' on the emphatic audiolab Omnia!"
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Jun 2022 - Gramophone Magazine (UK) Product of the Month
"[Omnia] is an exceptionally comprehensive music system, whether you want the 'plug and play' appeal of simply connecting it to a pair of speakers as a complete music system, or to upgrade an existing set-up by adding streaming capability... High-quality output stage and generous power supply come into their own in the [Omnia]'s ability to drive hard for large scale orchestral works... while still providing excellent levels of detail and maintaining reserves to handle the dynamics of music... By any standards this is a very well-sorted and considered system, and deserves to do very well indeed."
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Jun 2022 - Hi-Fi Choice (UK) - Recommended
"The digital section gives an excellent demo of Audiolab's know-how in this area.... There is very little anywhere near the price as well made as this, though ...everything feels carefully and extensively thought out... What you get in return is a device that offers a tremendous spec and sounds excellent across all of it... The Omnia's 'one box to rule them all, thinking has resulted in one of the best all-in-one systems available under two grand."
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Apr 2022 - Stuff Magazine (UK)
"If we're picking one word at a time to describe the Audiolab Omnia, where features are concerned we're going with `extensive'. If the Omnia can't do it for you (at least in stereo hi-fi terms), that's because it's not worth doing... no matter where you source your music from – a turntable, a streaming service app on a smartphone...you name it – the Audiolab Omnia sounds remarkably consistent... in every other respect, the Omnia veers between `good' and `great'. It is confident with rhythms and tempos. It can express tiny harmonic variances just as readily as big dynamic shifts... it creates a soundstage that's properly organised and is easy to understand. It really doesn't seem to care what sort of music you listen to... if you want a proper taste of a full-on hi-fi set-up without finding the money and the space for a full-on hi-fi set-up, the Audiolab Omnia will get you most of the way there... roper convenience with hardly any compromise, the Audiolab Omnia is a one-box hi-fi solution."
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Mar 2022 - Trusted Reviews - Recommended
"More functionality than seems feasible, and a full-on serving of Audiolab sound quality at the same time. Performance, meet convenience... It's built on the DTS Play-Fi platform, which means a stable and sensible control app along with plenty of multi-room possibilities – and it's simple to integrate your preferred music-streaming services and/or internet radio providers...You want a big system without having a big system. The Omnia will support any stereo equipment you care to mention."
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Jan 2022 - What Hi-Fi? (UK)
"Offering a killer combination of versatility and high-fidelity sound quality, it will play your music however you choose to listen to it, with none of the sonic compromise such systems often entail... No other comparably priced just-add-speakers music system can match the Omnia's versatile range of features and engaging, sophisticated sound quality across all manner of formats, from CD and vinyl to streaming via phones, tablets, computers, NAS drives and more. For music lovers seeking all-encompassing convenience without sonic compromise, it's the perfect system choice."
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Jan 2022 - Andrew Robinson (USA)
"When critically listening, at least to the ears, the Omnia proves to be ever slightly more refined with respect to detail, texture retrieval and spatial separation... Moving on to the Omnia's CD playback, I found it to be exemplary! ...the Omnia proves to be as resolute as other great transports... In fact when listening to the tracks... the internal CD transport provided for a new one presentation that was on par of my number one reference transport... with respect to the ability to grab and hold hang on every note and detail... Comparing to other competitors' brand, Andrew affirms that 'I will still lightly to go with the Omnia (over the rivals), because I just prefer the Audiolab sound!' and 'if I have to choose, I'm going with the Omnia!' ...Robinson summarises 'it's a fantastic, all-in-one integrated amp. This should come as no surprise seen as its built on already solid platform that is the 6000A PLAY and CDT'."
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Dec 2021 - SoundStage! Network (CA)
"Jeff Fritz, the well-respected editor-in-chief, interviews the IAG Global Sales & Marketing Director, Jamie O'Callaghan. In this interview, Jamie gives prominence to Audiolab's new Omnia as an all-in-one hi-fi solution. Jamie then gives us a rundown of the current Audiolab product range, what audiolab represents and what is coming next for the brand."
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Audiolab 6000A Play
Mar 2022 - HiFi & Music Source (UK)
"Audiolab's choice of Play-Fi, one of the biggest and best-supported platforms... is a good choice... I'm pleased to say connectivity and all-around functionality has been very good... At this price, this is ridiculous for all this functionality, and it looks great anywhere, it's proper HiFi. Solid amplification, a good streaming DAC and it does just about anything you can throw at it, from vinyl to Bluetooth and beyond, and it has the Play-Fi front end."
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Dec 2021 - Recovering Audiophile (USA) 2021 Amplifier of the Year & 2021 Overall Product of the Year
"It was maybe one of the hardest decisions to make. Audiolab, man, top notch product! ...in our time with it, it has not sounded bad with anything. It has power things where other amplifiers have had trouble! ...because it's the complete package. It never failed to perform, it always just worked... It's everything, it does it all!"
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Nov 2021 - Living Entertainment North Coast (AU)
"The quality of the digital analogue coversion of [6000A Play] is absolutely fantastic! If you like most people and you're more than satisfied than CD quality sound, this system will reward you in spades. And ,I don't know that I've heard another system at this price point, that's with DAC implementation. rips out the amount of detail or gives you the level of information that Audiolab implementation does here... If you're looking at getting into music streaming, this is really a fantastic option... it really does keep things simple. It is a great streamer, but you have all these fantastic inputs on the back for alternate sources as well. It fills as a whole that I don't know that many other products at this price point really do, offering you functionality and ease."
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Oct 2021 - Recovering Audiophile (USA)
"I had zero expectations going into this review... I can happy say that the 6000A Play is insanely impressive. This is an incredibly capable amplifier...While it has only 50w per dance of power, the control it has over any speaker connected to it, I would have swore that this amp was way, way more powerful! As impressed as I am with the (6000A) Play's sonic performance, I have to say that the built-in DAC is pretty damn good! The integrations and communication between the app (DST Play-Fi) and the audiolab is excellent. The audiolab as a standalone pre-amp is awesome!"
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Sep 2021 - SUONO Magazine (IT)
"A clean, complete, warm and open sound at the same time characterizes the performance.... even in the headphone output stage Audiolab did not skimp... we are faced with an all-purpose solution that still allows the enthusiast to enjoy absolute quality...it must be considered that the performance with high-resolution streaming services, such as Qobuz, is very high, and in certain conditions it seems even more pleasant than external solutions connected in spdif.... Overall, in short, the Audiolab 6000A Play is an all purpose solution where versatility is accompanied by a quality of the various sections that process it... and the result is heard on a musical level!"
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Jan 2021 - AVForums (UK) Recommended
"If you simply need an amp, the 6000A is in the range but if you're looking to create a system for the first time, the 6000A Play looks a solid buy! ...Everything the Audiolab delivers is done so as a performance, not merely a presentation...This is a seriously capable `smart integrated' that never loses sight of the amplifier part of its remit and delivers a performance that is never less than enjoyable. As such, the Audiolab 6000A Play comes enthusiastically Recommended."
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Dec 2020 - Hi-Fi World - 5 Globes Outstanding Amongst The Best
"Audiolab's 6000A Play is a comprehensive package... Fast powerful sound underpinned by great bass. Insightful and good digital quality... and the final deal is very attractive, especially with Play-Fi able to route external digital sources like Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify and Amazon music, plus internet radio... Well worth hearing!"
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Sep 2020 - Hi-Fi Trends Recommended Components
"I enjoyed listening to the 6000A Play/6000CDT combo. At just $300 more than the original 6000A, you get the same crisp, balanced sound I've been crowing about along with a beautiful sounding built-in streamer. You also get multi-room capabilities thanks to DTS Play-Fi. If you play discs, the 6000CDT is a perfect companion with its high-end disc mechanism and warm, natural sound. For many people, this combo, along with some of the speakers I've mentioned, could easily be their endgame system."
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May 2020 - What Hi-Fi?
"The 6000A Play is a jack of all trades, master of every one – guaranteed by its heritage and design DNA. Not only does it belong to Audiolab's highly acclaimed 6000 range of audio electronics and follow a long line of high-performing yet affordable amplifiers in the company's four-decade history, it is also the combination of two class-leading, What Hi-Fi? five-star products... Meticulously faithful to music, whether it's playing a Spotify stream or vinyl record, rock and roll or rhythm and blues, the 6000A Play is a does-it-all amplifier that is simple to use and beautiful to hear."
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May 2020 - What Hi-Fi?
"Audiolab's 6000A Play streaming amplifier is a fusion of two five-star products... Award-winning 6000N Play streamer + five-star 6000A amp = new 6000A Play"
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Audiolab 6000 Series
Apr 2019 - Hi-Fi Voice Magazine 10 Stars Recommended
"If you were to estimate the price lists of both components purely on the basis of listening, we bet that at least a few thousand extra would be attributed to each one! ...it's just a really good Hi-Fi gear... and is worth every penny! "
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Sep 2019 - SUONO Magazine (Italy)
"...we are faced with an all purpose system that still allows the enthusiast to enjoy an absolute quality... no source is neglected or considered of second importance and the result is heard at musical level. Even in terms of construction, it is difficult to find anything negative to say about it, especially in relation to the final price."
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Mar 2019 - Gramophone Magazine Product of the Month
"...the sound is just as persuasive as the package, with the usual Audiolab balance of detail and dynamics, plus a little more warmth than some still associate with the brand... creating impressive three-dimensional soundstage images and having all dynamic ability required to bring out the drama of a piece. "
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Nov 2018 - Hifi Pig - 5 Stars Outstanding Product
"If you are seeking to move to a dedicated CD transport you should definitely audition the 6000CDT for its smooth operation, sleek looks and constantly robust playback. The 6000A alone is a strong offering and I suspect as more people hear it the market rivals will be working hard to compete, as a combo for me this is a class leader and is punching up the weight class in spades. Solid, punchy, refined and delivering at time a truly detailed but analogue feel, this is one to watch. I suspect Santa may be visiting Audiolab this Christmas for many. I for one am seriously considering buying it."
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Audiolab 6000N Play
Mar 2023 - What Hi-Fi?(UK) A Great British Stereo System (British Hi-Fi Week)
"The Audiolab is an insightful and involving listen, with great clarity, openness and a down-the-middle tonal balance that keeps us agreeably entertained. It reveals a wide-open canvas, colouring it with well-imaged detail lavished with a welcome amount of subtlety and space. It has insight into a track too, and has the dynamic interest to grab the listener's attention and hold it for the duration of a piece."
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Nov 2020 - What Hi-Fi? Product of the Year 2020
"Proof you needn't spend loads to acquaint your system with great-sounding streaming."
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Oct 2020 - What Hi-Fi? Best music streamers 2020
"Best music streamer under 500. The 6000N Play remains proof that great sounding streamers needn't cost a lot!"
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Jul 2020 - T3 Magazine
"6000N Play included in T3's list of the seven `Best streaming DACs 2020'."
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Apr 2020 - Qobuz Store
"This network audio player is a success at the price at which it is offered.... Its easy-to-use application offers the possibility of multi-room and multi-brand listening. On the other hand, it excels in musical reproduction by being really pleasant to listen to.... The 6000N can become without any ulterior motive the heart of a good Hi-Fi system."
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Mar 2020 - Trusted Reviews 5 Stars Highly Recommended
"Bold, clear and confident sound, with stable control app... The 6000N Play is a great way of turning an existing stereo set-up into one with streaming at its centre. With a good feature, Hi-Res audio support and a sound that offers plenty of detail, clarity and precision. With a good feature, Hi-Res audio support and a sound that offers plenty of detail, clarity and precision, it's enough to give Bluesound's Node 2i a run for its money."
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Jan 2020 - Hi-Fi Choice - Yearbook 2019
"It feels entirely `undigital' to listen to with a natural, unfatiguing and effortless way it goes about making music and has an engaging manner that many rivals will struggle to emulate... this is the best-sounding streamer under 500, balancing realism with refinement and engagement."
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Jan 2020 - Hi-Fi Trends Product Of The Year 2019
"Being a digital guy, I think it's not only a perfect companion for the 6000A, but It's also an excellent Wi-Fi streamer for anybody looking to bring high-quality, high-resolution audio into their system without spending a ton of money... Audiolab has done it again with another well-designed component that gives you high-end performance without breaking the bank... Bulletproof build quality, easy to use, clear and tonally balanced."
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Nov 2019 - What Hi-Fi? Magazine Music Streamer of the Year
"Insightful and involving... a great, affordable way to implement streaming into your system."
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Oct 2019 - HiFi Test (DE) - 5-star Class
"Audiolabs 6000N Play combines all the advantages of streaming with a simple operation and good hardware. Anyone who misses to be able to simply enjoy music with a modern system without detours is exactly right with Audiolab."
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Oct 2019 - What Hi-Fi? - AWARDS 2019
"Best music streamer under 500. Great sounding streaming solutions needn't cost a lot! "
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Aug 2019 - What Hi-Fi? - 5 Stars
"Quite frankly, it's the best budget [streaming] solution we've had the pleasure of meeting."
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Jul 2019 - Hi-Fi Choice - Recommended
"It feels entirely `undigital' to listen to with a natural, unfatiguing and effortless way it goes about making music and has an engaging manner that many rivals will struggle to emulate... this is the best-sounding streamer under 500, balancing realism with refinement and engagement. "
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Jul 2019 - i-fidelity.net
"Equipped with the DTS Play-Fi technology, music can now be streamed in high-resolution format over the home Wi-Fi network and easily expanded to a multi-room system. so the British manufacturer. Whether Tidal, HD tracks or Spotify: The DTS Play-Fi platform supports all popular streaming services, podcasts and radio stations around the world. Streaming is via the home network, which allows a delay-free music playback and loss-free sound quality over the available bandwidth."
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Jul 2019 - STEREO Magazine (Germany)
"Thanks to DTS Play-Fi technology, the device can access all popular music streaming services via LAN or WLAN and, of course, play music from the home network via DLNA. It is also multi-room compatible."
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Jul 2019 - AUDIO.de Magazine Good & Affordable
"Homogeneous sound with high fluency at a reasonable price. The sound of the 6000N was a round thing. It served the music without drawing attention to any disturbing peculiarities and remained very neutral, but never seemed sober or distant. One of his virtues was the meticulous sounding out of the recording situation. A high, wide and above all really deep stage presentation was accompanied by a sharp focus, stable imaging and great timing. The Audiolab 6000N is therefore really the partner for purists."
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Jul 2019 - Audiophil-online
"The player was equipped with the Reference DAC of the award-winning audiolab 6000A and the isolated power supply of the 6000CDT. Depending on the format and streaming compatibility, the player can play a maximum resolution of 192 kHz at 24-bit. For optimal playback in the home network, an additional Ethernet port is installed - with this, the maximum sound experience is guaranteed. "
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Audiolab 6000A (integrated amplifier)
Jul 2023 - Pursuit Perfect System
"... I want to say that all of these three integrated amplifiers, purely as integrated amplifiers massively exceeded my expectations... you can feel confident that they're going to be pushing really pushing good sound for the price points!" 9000A impressed me the most for its technical excellence for the actual sound quality that it delivered and how far it took me in terms of music quality and delivery. So the 9000A really really impressed me and it would be the one I would buy from this listening test. The 7000A delivers the best performance per pound from these. It's the kind of amplifier sitting exactly where you would expect them to be for their performance against their price."
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Nov 2021 - Gramophone (US)
"Generally, it's my preference for audio products to be... to be well put together, easy to set up, not draw too much of attention, but of course value with the sound experience... the Audiolab 6000A is a very, very value packed equation in this kind of entry level of hi-fi space, getting you a bundle of digital and analogue inputs... the Audiolab 6000A is ready to deliver and offer you a plethora of great listening option."
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Jan 2020 - Hi-Fi Choice - Yearbook 2019
"Just the right amount of facilities, a snappy and engaging sound, sufficient power and fine build. A great buy for the modern music fan who wants plenty of flexibility... this brilliant integrated does it all."
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Oct 2019 - Soundstage! Access Reviewer's Choice
"The 6000A is a screaming bargain.... At this price, what's to complain about? The Audiolab 6000A is extremely easy to recommend - and would be even at twice the price."
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Aug 2019 - SoundSatge Network
"The Audiolab 6000A is one of the most exciting products I've reviewed in some time, and one of the best values I've come across in years. It's an absolute steal... With the 6000A, Audiolab not only belongs on the short list of companies that own the market in integrated amplifiers for under $1000, it's a name that now comes to the tip of my tongue whenever anyone asks me what they should buy in that range."
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Jul 2019 - HVT Magazine (Holland)
"Air and openness are keywords that come to mind when I listen to the reproduction of the 6000A... the 6000N is simply a very pleasant streamer with a very competitive price tag."
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Jul 2019 - Hi-Fi Trends
"The more I listen to the 6000A, the more I love it... Because of this, I plan to buy the unit I have right now, it will be my new reference amp for testing speakers. Great job, Audiolab."
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Jul 2019 - The Audiophile Man
"Paul bestows the amp with a score of 9/10 and an extremely rare `Deeply Groovy' Award, praising its confident bass, instrumental separation and upper midrange detail, without a single note of criticism in his verdict. I really haven't heard anything like it under 1,000... supremely balanced... one of the best-value amplifiers on the market."
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Jul 2019 - Square Mile Magazine (London)
"In simple terms, 6000A is a fantastic piece of equipment for the price. The price won't put off people looking to upgrade their home audio setup to get the best out of vinyl and to offer the kind of versatility that'll render cheap portable speakers and home cinema systems alike all but useless; but it's enough to suggest, as is the case, a high level of engineering and an aspirational bit of kit. For the punch, power, clarity and richness of sound it provides, even with merely decent speakers, it's a steal"
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Mar 2019 - WEKA Media Publishing GmbH Golden Ear 2019 (amplifier category below 2000)
"Once a year, the "Golden Ear" prize is awarded by the professional magazines AUDIO and stereoplay. Readers vote on the best audio product in various categories. "
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Feb 2019 - Hi-Fi News - Outstanding Products
"The new 6000A really is a great value modern integrated... the build and finish are first-rate. Indeed, this is just what attracted those '80s and '90s buyers to Audiolab's original 8000A, all those years ago. And so the legend lives on... "
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Feb 2019 - Hi-Fi Choice - Group Test Winner
"Tough competition for Audiolab 6000A in the latest Hi-Fi Choice integrated amplifier group test."
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Feb 2019 - Hi-Fi World - 5 Globes Outstanding Amongst The Best
"A superb performer - one of the best amplifiers you can buy at this price. As amplifiers go you'll be hard pressed to beat this Audiolab for its versatility - but most importantly its sound quality."
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Feb 2019 - Hi-Fi Choice - Group Test Winner
"The 6000A is exceptionally well made too. Everything feels immaculately assembled and finished to a high standard while details like the clear and easy to read display are very welcome... impressive sonic performance; excellent feature set and build. A brilliant integrated that delivers all the basics with useful extra features. Other competitors: Cambridge CXA80 4-Star MF Mssi 4.5-Star NAD D3045 4-Star Rega Brio 4.5-Star Yamaha R-N803d 4.5-Star*"
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Jan 2019 - Hi-Fi Choice - Editor's Choice
"Just the right amount of facilities, a snappy and engaging sound, sufficient power and fine build. A great buy for the modern music fan who wants plenty of flexibility... this brilliant integrated does it all."
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Nov 2018 - lite Das Lifestyle & Technik Magazin - Outstanding (middle class category)
"The 6000A from Audiolab can already call itself almost unrivalled with its outstanding qualities in all respects. Its outstanding price-performance ratio finally makes it a hot tip in the upper middle class. As known from the traditional British company, flawless design, best material quality and an outstanding sound go hand in hand here as well. So you don't want to give the 6000A out of the same..."
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Nov 2018 - Hi-Fi Choice
"The company is well regarded for its DACs and traditional components and the arrival of the new 6000 Series shows it hasn't forgotten its roots."
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Nov 2018 - AUDIO.de Magazine - Recommended (price, performance)
"There is an enormous amount of sensible integrated amplifier equipment here, contemporary, easy to understand - but also good sounding... We immediately fell in love with its musicality."
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Sep 2018 - WHF - 5 Stars
"A hugely capable stereo amplifier... clear, refined and articulate sound... big, spacious presentation."
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Audiolab 6000CDT, CD transport
Feb 2020 - Audio Cinema Em Casa (Portugal)
"This is a transport that shows in a very evident way that the CD is still a great format, and it is exactly equipment like this we need. That Audiolab get sell it at this price is that it's a real miracle that I expect many of audio readers have opportunity to enjoy."
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Jan 2020 - Hi-Fi Choice - Yearbook 2019
"The Audiolab 6000CDT is a CD transport bargain – a true quality item at a price that often doesn't buy you very much of anything. Everything from its look and feel to the way it plays compact discs is worthy of respect."
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Jan 2020 - Sound Stage Network
"It looks and feels like a component that costs twice, maybe even thrice the price... If you're one of the rare audiophiles still in the market for a CD transport and looking for a great piece of equipment for the future Audiolab purchases – or if you just want a well-made, attractive-looking CD transport to mate with pretty much any DAC – don't hesitate to buy a 6000CDT. At the price, it's a very good value."
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Feb 2019 - Hi-Fi Choice - Recommended
"The Audiolab 6000CDT is a CD transport bargain – a true quality item at a price that often doesn't buy you very much of anything. Everything from its look and feel to the way it plays compact discs is worthy of respect."
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Oct 2018 - stereonet
"Extremely robust and reliable, it uses a digital buffer to reduce disc-reading failures. Audiolab tells us that it is even able to play scratched and damaged CDs that are unreadable by conventional mechanisms."
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Audiolab 8300CDQ, CD player
Jan 2020 - Hi-Fi Choice - Yearbook 2019
"Superb CD performance and great hi-res sound... The arrival of Audiolab's 8300CDQ is likely to cause much grinding of teeth among its price rivals. It takes the recipe of the original 8200CDQ, polishes it and adds useful functionality that will stand it in good stead for many years to come."
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May 2019 - Hi-Fi World - 5 Globes Outstanding Amongst The Best
"The new Audiolab 8300CDQ player is a stellar performer. Along with an impressive CD player you also get a full range of digital inputs, allied to a selection of filters that allow fine-tuning of the sound. Audiolab have excelled here. There's nothing to fault in terms of sound quality and operational performance."
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Apr 2019 - Trusted Reviews
"Also included in the 8300CDQ's specs is MQA decoding. MQA or Master Quality Authenticated, is a high-resolution digital audio format for music streaming that's available via a number of sites including Tidal's Master streaming service. With MQA, the idea is that you hear the original recording's full resolution in a way that's adapted and maximised for the highest quality playback on your device."
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Apr 2019 - Stereo & Video Magazine - 5 Stars Outstanding
"Very audiophile combination of CD player, D/A converter and preamplifier with outstanding digital technology that even supports MQA. Replaces single components of the upper class, at least. Sounds very fine, precise and musical."
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Mar 2019 - Hi-Fi Choice - 5 Stars Award
"Superb CD performance and great hi-res sound... The arrival of Audiolab's 8300CDQ is likely to cause much grinding of teeth among its price rivals. It takes the recipe of the original 8200CDQ, polishes it and adds useful functionality that will stand it in good stead for many years to come."
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Mar 2019 - Hi-Fi Choice - Recommended
"Superb CD performance and great hi-res sound... The arrival of Audiolab's 8300CDQ is likely to cause much grinding of teeth among its price rivals. It takes the recipe of the original 8200CDQ, polishes it and adds useful functionality that will stand it in good stead for many years to come."
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Audiolab M-DAC+, integrated DAC amplifier
Jan 2020 - Hi-Fi Choice - Yearbook 2019
"All the DAC you'll ever need at a bargain price. Inviting, full-bodied sound quality; great features and build quality."
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May 2019 - Hi-Fi Choice - Recommended
"All the DAC you'll ever need at a bargain price. Inviting, full-bodied sound quality; great features and build quality."
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Mar 2018 - BBC Music - High End Choice
"Refined, natural and expressive, whether you're listening to a virtuoso soloist or richly textured orchestration."
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Nov 2017 - Hi-Fi Choice - Editor's Choice
" It brings worthwhile improvements to pretty much every aspect of M-DAC."
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May 2016 - H-Fi Choice - Recommended
"A clear step up from the original M-DAC... excellent sound... packed with the latest tech."
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Jun 2016 - Hi-Fi News - Highly Commended
"Clean, powerful and commanding in a way completely unexpected at its price."
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Jun 2016 - Hi-Fi World - 5 Globes Award
"A DAC that offers the best performance available today - and afforadble too. The new M-DAC+ has it all."
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Aug 2016 - WHF - 5 Stars Test Winner
"Combining authority with fluent musicality... lavishly detailed... it absolutely demands an audition."
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