audiolab 6000A Integrated Amplifier - Black

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Audiolab 6000A User Manual (PDF Format)

Outstanding Product Award – hifipig.com

"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 times 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."

- Alan McIntosh, hifipig.com

"The audiolab, more than any other amp we've reviewed this year, has been able to slot into the signal chain and make every speaker sound its absolute best without fail…"

"It's pretty obvious that the 6000A from audiolab is incredible. I want to listen to it more than just about anything else we've had in house. If you can get by with 50 to 75 watts of total power and are looking for a streamlined easy-to-use solution that sounds beyond fabulous, I would urge you to consider this amp above all others, regardless of price. Yes, I believe the audiolab is that level of great."

- Andrew Robinson, aka the Recovering Audiophile, YouTube, October 3, 2021

"Looking though my listening notes, what stood out with almost every single recording was the 6000A’s remarkable transparency. The 6000A’s sense of drive, and detail retrieval is not what one normally expects at this price point and that it achieves such a high level of playback quality without ever sounding too strident or forward is a huge positive."

"For its asking price, the Audiolab 6000A is a remarkable component that delivers excellent sound quality, build quality, functionality, and the composure to comfortably drive large floor-standing loudspeakers with any genre of music you might throw at it."

- Ian White, ecoustics.com, June 2, 2021

"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."

- Hi-Fi Trends, September 1, 2020

"From the fit and finish of its metalwork to the feel of its controls to its bright OLED display, it’s more up- than downmarket. The 6000A is also highly flexible – it can be used as a preamp and power amp or an integrated amp– and it has a built-in DAC, phono stage, and headphone amp."

"I had nothing to complain of about its sound -- it mostly got out of the way of the music, letting my speakers and room sound as good as I’m accustomed to."

"Compared to my reference DAC-preamp-power-amp combo, which costs an order of magnitude more, the 6000A performed more than admirably. It was almost as quiet, with only subtle differences in sound in certain circumstances, and none at all in others – the sounds of these models’ DACs and headphone amps were the same, and the sounds of their amps, preamps, and phono preamps were very close."

"At this price, what’s to complain about? The Audiolab 6000A is extremely easy to recommend – and would be even at twice the price."

- Diego Estan, SoundStage! Access, October 1, 2019

"The 6000A provides the perfect balance of performance to a build budget. It’s the perfect compromise. Every part of the sound envelope has been looked at and enhanced to the point when the money ran out. Then Audiolab stopped at that point."

"The 6000A is even handed, offers great sound and is one of the best value amplifiers on the market. If you want to hear how your money has been spent, buy a 6000A." "Bottom line? The Audiolab 6000A is better than you think."

- Paul Rigby, The Audiophile Man, July 1, 2019

"We really did our best to catch the Audiolab 6000a on an error but in vain. This is a very fine integrated amplifier and not only in its price range. For us, the very best components are the ones that inspire you and draw you into the music. Of all the qualities that the Audiolab 6000a possesses, that involvement is the most important. It is therefore the reason why we give this amplifier a well-deserved Alpha Approved award. Congratulations!"

- Geoffrey Van Houwaert, Alpha-Audio, April 10, 2019

"Audiolab’s 6000A is a cracking budget integrated with 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."

- Hi-Fi Choice, March 19, 2019

"Its sound is musically engaging, yet also refined. The soundstage it produces is broad and deep, with crisply defined detail revealing the character of voices and instruments. Impressive dynamic range conveys natural impact, while the amp's transient ability keeps feet tapping with rhythmic music. Deep, well-defined bass, expressive midrange and sweet, subtle treble - the 6000A delivers an adroitly balanced performance with all kinds of music, from rock and electronica to classical and jazz. In short, it delivers 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."

- Tomasz Karasiński, stereolifemagazine.com, November 16, 2018