Audiolab 9000A Integrated Amplifier

Yes, the 9000A features three distinct operating modes: Integrated, Pre-Power, and Pre Only. This allows you to integrate it into a variety of system setups, whether you want to use it as a full integrated unit, just as a power amp, or strictly as a preamplifier.

Yes, the 9000A includes full MQA decoding capabilities. Combined with its flagship ESS 9038PRO DAC, it is designed to handle high-resolution digital files with exceptional clarity.

The 9000A features a dedicated Moving Magnet (MM) phono stage designed specifically for vinyl playback. It provides a clean, accurate signal path that is well-suited for most standard MM cartridges.

The 9000A supports Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX HD and LDAC codecs, which offer significantly higher audio quality than standard Bluetooth. While a wired connection remains the gold standard for critical listening, these codecs allow for high-fidelity wireless streaming that is very close to CD quality.

With a power output of 100W per channel into 8 ohms and 160W into 4 ohms, the 9000A has enough headroom to drive a wide range of bookshelf and floorstanding speakers. Its Class AB design provides a balance of power and musicality suitable for most home audio environments.

The user-selectable digital filters allow you to fine-tune the sound profile of the DAC to match your personal preference or the specific characteristics of your speakers. You can experiment with these settings to find the balance of detail and smoothness that sounds best to your ears.