Audiolab

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The Audiolab 6000A is an integrated amplifier featuring separate pre-amplifier and power amplifier stages. It’s versatility is ensured by accommodating both analogue and digital inputs, allowing a wide variety of sources to be used. Its separate pre-amplifier and power amplifier stages can be split, allowing even greater system versatility.

Unusual for an affordable integrated amplifier, the 6000A includes the latest, high-end in DACs; the ESS ES9018K2M. This revolutionary DAC operates at 32-bit level using 8x digital filters and offering up to x256 oversampling. Audiolab engineers have also incorporated a three digital filters (Fast, Slow, Phase) for optimum setup of your digital sources.

The twin stage nature of the pre and power amplifier is accentuated by the use of separate power supplies for each stage. So the preamplifier is driven by its own dedicated transformer and rectification circuit to ensure a clean power supply to all critical circuitry. This remains unsullied by any power supply fluctuation or interference from the power amplifier which, likewise, has its own dedicated transformer and rectification power source.

Audiolab engineers have chosen a high linearity Class AB output stage for the 6000A that drives 60W of clean power into any load. The output stage features precision matched transistor pairs for zero drift in operation characteristics with temperature. Able to drive any loudspeaker load, the 6000A is a perfect match for any mixture of analogue and digital sources and will deliver its musical signal reliably to the chosen loudspeakers.

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Audiolab's latest CD transport features a rubust stol loading mechanism, temperature controlled crystal clock and a differential line driver to ensure the highest quality digital transfer from its coaxial output to your chosen DAC.

The digital clock is controlled by a temperature compensated crystal oscillator that makes sure the digital output from both coax and optical sockets has minimum jitter. In addition the coax output is fed from a differential line driver, ensuring a robust, clearly defined signal reaches the accompanying DAC.

By mounting the transport in its own, electromagnetically shielded enclosure, and including a dedicated power supply, the digital signal extraction from any CD is as precise as can be managed.

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6000N PLAY NETWORK STREAMER

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The audiolab 6000N Play is a wireless audio streaming player and is the latest member of the acclaimed audiolab 6000 Series of components. Featuring DTS Play-Fi® Technology, music can be streamed over your wireless network in high-resolution format and can be easily expanded to a multi-room system if required. You can stream from any source on your wireless network, including smart-phones, tablets or PCs as well as a NAS Drive.

Using the same, top quality ESS Sabre32 DAC (Digital to Analogue Convertor) that’s used in the award-winning 6000A amp, this Audiolab music streamer get off to a head start. The DAC is also compatible with Hi-Res music files, giving the smoothest and most natural sound available. 

As well as standard analogue RCA phono outputs, the 6000N Play comes equipped with both optical and coaxial digital outputs. This makes it ideal for connecting to any stereo or home cinema amp. It also gives you the option of upgrading to a dedicated DAC at a later date.

More than just a single zone streamer, Play-Fi offers the potential for full multi-room music. Simply add other Play-Fi compatible sources and you'll quickly be able to build up a comprehensive music system around your home - all under the control of a powerful app.

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Completely redesigned from scratch, the 8300A integrated amplifier is miles ahead of what was already an industry-leader. Higher power, the addition of a phono stage and new Audiolab styling means the 8300A is more stylish and more versatile than ever.

Most importantly it's new, ultra-efficient circuitry and streamlined components create a listening experience which brings new definition to your favourite music. UK amp designer Jan Ertner led the amplifier design of the new 8300A, refining the performance of a Class AB output stage that is completely stable in performance into all loads and across a wide range of operating temperatures.

Whilst improving on an unfussy and easy to use design, the 8300A offers so much more. Efficiency of the amplifier has been improved, offering an increased 75W RMS of power while the addition of a phono input offers playback that caters for vinyl enthusiasts.

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Based on the 8300CD, the 8300CDQ Utilises the existing technology and of its predecessor offering all the same level of detail, transparency and dynamic range. It is both an exceptional CD player and a top-class external DAC/digital preamp, able to make the most of your CD collection. While delivering an enormous sonic boost to external digital audio sources, and the same as the 8300CD, it extends its resolution to 32-bit/384-kHz and DSD compatibility via USB.

Taking it to the next level the 8300CDQ now includes MQA technology, which enables you to play back MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master recording. MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) is an award-winning British technology that delivers the sound of the original master recording. The master MQA file is fully authenticated and is small enough to stream or download.

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The 8300MB is quite possibly the perfect example of Audiolab's goal to effortlessly reproduce music with exquisite detail. Not only is 8300MB an extremely powerful amplifier, offering 250W of pure power with high current drive capability, but it also features a fully balanced power stage.

Internally the 8300MB is arranged as two complete power amplifiers which are bridge coupled to the loudspeaker terminals. Each power amplification stage is fed from one of the terminals of the balanced input, therefore the 8300MB operates as a fully balanced amplifier right through to the speaker output.

The benefits are a high level of noise rejection and lower transient distortion plus the ability of the amplifier to draw maximum current from the power supply as required to follow the musical waveform accurately.

It all adds up to a startlingly vivid and highly impactful musical performance that will put more energy into your loudspeakers as well as control them like never before.

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The 8300XP is a classic Audiolab stereo power amplifier, with a sound as clean and crisp as its minimalist exterior.

Delivering 140W per channel into 8 Ohms, the 8300XP is capable of driving even the toughest of loudspeakers with sure-footed authority, combining Audiolab’s class-leading neutrality with an unerring ability to engage the listener throughout a musical performance.

Exemplary build quality and reliability ensure that this is a power amp for all seasons, its versatility increased by a choice of balanced XLR and single-ended RCA inputs, bi-wire speaker terminals and a pair of 12v trigger inputs. Internal circuit components are of the highest quality, right down to the power and signal wiring, which is made of ultra-pure OCC (Ohno Continuous Cast) copper – all in aid of minimising distortion and maximising sonic clarity.

Flexibility is further enhanced by the ability to add a second 8300XP and operate in bridged mode, thus increasing the power output to 480W per channel into 8 Ohms. All Audiolab amplifiers are gain-matched, ensuring perfect integration with other Audiolab components.

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The fourth model in the M-DAC range: The M-DAC mini. As the name suggests, the M-DAC Mini is the smallest hi-res DAC/headphone amp in the range.

The M-DAC Mini’s design deliberately blurs the lines between home hi-fi DACs and pocket-size portable units. It is ideally sized to sit discretely on a desk or table, with accessible, easy-to-use controls and a traditional analogue volume knob.

There is also sufficient internal space to enable in the inclusion of discreet audiophile-grade components in key circuits, eschewing the space-saving compromise often inherent in portable DAC designs. Yet its diminutive form factor makes the M-DAC Mini easy to carry and place wherever it is needed, untethered to the mains supply thanks to its rechargeable battery.

Like the M-DAC+, the M-DAC Mini is equipped to process PCM audio data up to 32-bit/384kHz via USB, ensuring it is primed to take full advantage of hi-res digital sound both now and in the future. The USB input also supports DSD64, DSD128 and DSD256 – a significant inclusion, as DSD has an important role to play in the developing hi-res audio scene.

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The M-DAC nano is a multi-function portable headphone amplifier and DAC combination. Designed to enhance your portable music playback experience, the M-DAC nano transforms your digital music signal to a level of high-fidelity, wirelessly and on-the-go. Universally suited to in-ear or over-ear headphones of various impedance levels, the M-DAC nano, the M-DAC uses sophisticated digital filtering with upscaling to give an impressive sonic boost to whatever you’re listening to.

Hi-res 32-bit/384kHz-capable DAC technology lies at its heart, with upsampling of data received over Bluetooth to enhance sound quality. The integrated Bluetooth v4.2 receiver supports the aptX and AAC codecs, in addition to Bluetooth’s standard SBC format. All this advanced digital processing is coupled to Class H analogue amplification, with auto-sensing to adapt the output to suit the load.

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M-DAC Plus enhances the performance of the original M-DAC in so many ways.

M-DAC Plus adds to the enormous capabilities of the M-DAC by adding 32 bit / 384kHz resolution for the USB input and 24-bit /192kHz for coaxial and optical inputs, M-DAC Plus can also link directly to your apple devices to make the most of all your stored music via an A-type USB input, configured specifically for iOS devices.

If you’re a fan of DSD audio, M-DAC Plus caters to that too, and with its choice of 4 different decoding filters for DSD audio and 7 filters for PCM audio, you can select the right filter to get the best performance from each source right from the comfort of your listening seat.

In addition, Audiolab’s engineers have dug into the depths of the digital decoding capabilities of the Sabre 32-bit DAC that is at the heart of M-DAC Plus, extracting every ounce of musical detail and displaying it in a stunningly realistic, rich and believable 3D acoustic.

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Two celebrated names from the UK audio scene - audiolab and ACS - have teamed up to deliver a range of British-made, multi-driver in-ear monitors called audiolab M-EAR. The M-EAR 2D is a two-way, two-driver design, with one driver handling mid/high frequencies and the other dedicated to bass.

Balanced Armature drivers use an electronic signal to vibrate a tiny reed suspended between two magnets; this movement is transferred to an aluminium diaphragm which generates soundwaves. Balanced armature drivers deliver greater efficiency and are extremely compact, enabling several drivers to be combined in small, and lightweight sound-isolating in-ear monitors.

Another feature integrated in both M-EAR models is SSI (Sound Stage Imaging). This widens the soundstage and creates more space around individual instruments and voices, enhancing sonic definition and the feeling of being present at a live musical performance.

Both M-EARs are supplied with a high-quality detachable cable with an in-line microphone, included for hands-free convenience when making calls. This is no ordinary miniature mic – it is a Knowles SiSonic^TMMEMS-based microphone, selected as a result of ACS’s pro-audio experience for excellent wide-band voice reproduction in noisy environments. To ensure a snug fit and superb noise isolation, the M-EARs come with six pairs of ear tips in three different sizes.

The result, in the case of the M-EAR 2D, is a pair of discrete IEMs (In Ear Monitors) delivering taut, punchy bass, captivating midrange clarity and crisp, clean high-frequency detail, with no harmonic interference. 

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Two celebrated names from the UK audio scene - audiolab and ACS - have teamed up to deliver a range of British-made, multi-driver in-ear monitors called audiolab M-EAR. The M-EAR 4D is a three-way design sporting four drive units - one for high frequencies, another for midrange and two to handle bass.

Balanced Armature drivers use an electronic signal to vibrate a tiny reed suspended between two magnets; this movement is transferred to an aluminium diaphragm which generates soundwaves. Balanced armature drivers deliver greater efficiency and are extremely compact, enabling several drivers to be combined in small, and lightweight sound-isolating in-ear monitors.

Another feature integrated in both M-EAR models is SSI (Sound Stage Imaging). This widens the soundstage and creates more space around individual instruments and voices, enhancing sonic definition and the feeling of being present at a live musical performance.

Both M-EARs are supplied with a high-quality detachable cable with an in-line microphone, included for hands-free convenience when making calls. This is no ordinary miniature mic – it is a Knowles SiSonic^TMMEMS-based microphone, selected as a result of ACS’s pro-audio experience for excellent wide-band voice reproduction in noisy environments. To ensure a snug fit and superb noise isolation, the M-EARs come with six pairs of ear tips in three different sizes.

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