audiolab 6000A MKII Integrated Amplifier - Silver

A British Favorite, Refined

The original 6000A became one of Audiolab's best-selling amplifiers ever. The MKII sharpens nearly everything about it. Class AB amplification with Complementary Feedback delivers 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms. Into 4 ohms it delivers 75 watts.

An 11-amp peak current rating helps here. So does a substantial 213VA toroidal transformer. Together they keep the sound composed, even as speakers get harder to drive. A dedicated current-feedback headphone amplifier is built in.

Tune the DAC to Your Own Taste

An ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M DAC handles digital conversion. It uses HyperStream II architecture. Optical and coaxial inputs read up to 192kHz. Selectable digital filters are on board. They let you fine-tune the DAC's character to taste.

Your TV and Your Turntable Both Plug In

A new HDMI ARC input brings your TV's audio in over a single cable. A JFET-based moving-magnet phono stage welcomes a turntable straight into the system. It uses precise RIAA equalization.

Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX HD covers wireless streaming. Three analog line inputs cover your other sources. A 12-volt trigger handles automated systems. It all adds up to a connection panel built for a genuinely modern system. Not just a modern-looking one.

Built to Last, Easy to Live With

The 6000A MKII weighs just over 17 pounds. The chassis is slim and low-profile. It fits into any rack without dominating it. There is an OLED display. A stepped volume control makes level changes precise.

The amplifier switches between three modes. You can run it as a full integrated, as pre-power, or as a preamp only. That lets it follow your system as it grows. A remote control is included. Audiolab backs the 6000A MKII with a 3-year manufacturer warranty.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Ed Selley reviewed the 6000A MKII for AVForums on April 29, 2025. He called its performance "tremendously satisfying." He found "no rough edges." He wrote that "there is a richness and energy to what this amp does that makes material more of a performance."

Selley praised the "superb build" quality. He suggested it might be "the best looking amp under a grand." He singled out the new HDMI ARC input as "a very welcome new arrival." He said that puts it in "rarified territory" for the price.

The Score, and One Caveat

AVForums awarded the 6000A MKII 9 out of 10, Highly Recommended. Selley concluded it is "still standing unbeaten at the end." He did hit one instance of HDMI communication needing a reset during testing.

Who Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?

• You want a proven design refined, not reinvented — the original 6000A was a bestseller, and the MKII sharpens its DAC, phono stage, and connectivity.
• Your TV needs a real amplifier behind it — HDMI ARC brings television audio in over a single cable.
• You play vinyl on a moving-magnet cartridge — a built-in phono stage skips the need for an outboard preamp.
• You want room to grow your system — switchable integrated, pre-power, and preamp-only modes adapt as your setup changes.
• If your speakers demand serious current, 50 watts per channel is comfortable but not limitless — Audiolab's own 7000A steps up the power for harder-to-drive pairs.

How Does It Connect to Your System?

Connect your speakers to the binding posts and your turntable to the built-in phono input. Three analog RCA inputs, optical and coaxial digital inputs, and the new HDMI ARC input cover the rest of your sources, while Bluetooth handles wireless streaming from a phone or laptop. Headphones plug into the front panel, and a 12-volt trigger ties power-up to the rest of an automated system.

From there, the OLED display and included remote put the rest in your hands.

Pairs Well With

Building around the 6000A MKII? Here are some great companions:

• Turntable: Put the built-in MM phono stage to work — see our Turntables.
• Speakers: A responsive bookshelf pair suits its scale — see our Bookshelf Speakers.
• Headphones: The dedicated headphone amp deserves a good pair — see our Headphones.
• Cables: Quality RCA interconnects and speaker cable complete the system — see our Interconnect Cables.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much power does it deliver?

50 watts per channel into 8 ohms, or 75 watts per channel into 4 ohms.

Does it have a phono stage?

Yes, a built-in JFET-based moving-magnet phono stage with RIAA equalization.

Can I connect my TV directly?

Yes, a new HDMI ARC input brings television audio in over a single cable.

Does it have Bluetooth?

Yes, Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX and aptX HD support.

Does it have a headphone output?

Yes, a dedicated current-feedback headphone amplifier on the front panel.

What warranty does it carry?

Audiolab covers the 6000A MKII with a 3-year manufacturer warranty.

See It in Action

The Audiophile Man says the 6000A MKII is the amplifier all others must now be measured by:

A British Audiophile calls it the complete amplifier:

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