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A Step Forward in Every Aspect

The 6000A MKII preserves the original’s position as an accessible yet remarkable “step-up” amplifier, perfect for entry-level audiophiles but with significant upgrades in sound and features. Visually, the MKII mirrors its predecessor, maintaining seamless integration with existing 6000, 7000, and 9000 series components.

A New Benchmark in Integrated Amplifiers

The 6000A MKII builds upon the original 6000A’s reputation for offering exceptional value and high-quality sound in an accessible package. Audiolab’s unwavering commitment to improving performance—through incremental advancements—has resulted in an integrated amplifier that is more refined, versatile, and future-proof than ever before.

Key Features:

Improved standards – The 6000A set the benchmark for the entry-level to Audiolab’s award-winning portfolio, the MKII continues the evolution. The revised power supply and transformer provide depth, clarity, dynamics and timing that made the original 6000A so great.. and adds some!
Class of AB – Differing from the growing numbers of Class D options offered by rival brands, the 6000A MKII stands to audiophile pedigree with a Class AB design. Offfering high-efficiency amplification, the output stage of the discrete power amp circuits uses a CFB (Complementary Feedback) topology, ensuririg superior linearity and excellent thermal stability, as the idle current is kept independent of the temperature of the output transistors.
Extra Source – In addition to the standard optical, COAX and analogue inputs, an HDMI input is added for implementation the modern audiophile’s AV set-up.
Bluetooth Connectivity – The 6000A MKII is updated with support for the sonically superior aptX codec for higher quality streaming from smart devices that also benefit from the quality of the amp’s DAC section and 5 digital filters are available.
Turntable Friendly – A built-in phono pre-amp with precise RIAA equalisation offers exceptional performance for turntable users.
Mode on – Three distinct operational modes use the amp’s discrete internal architecture, enabling it to adapt to its user’s evolving requirements as an integrated amplifier, preamplifier, or even a power amplifier.
DAC changes – Taking from the 7000A with the ESS ES9038Q2M flagship 32-bit DAC chip, it uses the critically acclaimed patented HyperStream® II architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator for the highest level of DAC performance.

Key Enhancements:

New Transformer & Power Supply – Firstly, the Audiolab 6000A MKII uses an improved transformer and implementation. Increased voltage delivered from the transformer secondary windings, and reduced impedance for better control of the power supply voltage. The effect of this is a typically Audiolab sound signature – remarkable sonic consistency that is thoroughly engaging with crisp definition, incredible dynamics, and rhythmic timing. A substantial 200VA toroidal transformer is followed by 4 x 15000uF reservoir capacitors for the power-amp power supply (30000uF per rail). This helps the amp to maintain firm control of the music, whilst enabling excellent dynamic range.

Advanced DAC Technology – Audiolab have elevated the DAC performance with the new ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M chipset, an upgrade from the original 6000A’s ES9018. This flagship DAC supports 32-bit/768kHz PCM and incorporates HyperStream® II architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator for ultra-low noise and exceptional dynamic range. Building on the
DAC design from the 7000A, the MKII also benefits from a new Class A circuit in the post-DAC active filter stage, offering a more refined listening experience.

Expanded Connectivity – Then, there’s the connectivity: the state-of-the-art digital-to-analogue signal conversion enables the four S/PDIF inputs and new HDMI ARC input for convenient AV system integration – a key area of improvement over the original model and new ‘must’ for a growing number of modern audiophiles. Then there’s a step up to a Bluetooth 5.1 aptX HD receiver. for optimum range, speed and performance when streaming over Bluetooth connection.

Class AB Amplification – Audiophile Pedigree – Unlike the growing trend of Class D amplifiers from offered by competitors at this price point, the 6000A MKII stays true to Audiolab’s audiophile heritage with a Class AB power amplifier. The amplifier delivers 50W per channel (tested to stringent FTC standards), with a peak current delivery of 9 amps into difficult loads. The amplifier’s CFB
(Complementary Feedback) topology ensures superior linearity and thermal stability, keeping the idle current independent of output transistor temperatures.

Signal Purity and Flexibility – The preamp section of the 6000A MKII continues Audiolab’s philosophy of minimalism for maximum signal purity. The precision analogue volume control and independent low-noise power supplies ensure a performance that competes with significantly more expensive analogue amplifiers. Other inputs continue to extend to analogue RCA and a phono stage with a dedicated high-quality, low-noise, JFET-based circuit with precise RIAA equalisation. Not to mention the now-Audiolab standard dedicated headphone amp also with current-feedback circuitry. Its gain bandwidth and high slew rate ensure a dynamic, detailed and engaging performance with all manner of headphone types – more boxes ticked for this most integrated of integrated amplifiers.

Multi-Functional Operation Modes – The multifunctional operation modes are implemented as standard too: ‘Integrated’ – a combination of the pre and power amp stages. ‘Pre’ – which turns the unit into a dedicated preamplifier. And ‘Pre Power’ mode: a unique mode that separates the pre and power stages: ‘Pre-Power Mode’ disconnects the pre and power amp stages so the 6000A MKII can be used solely as a power amp—for example, connected to an AV processor in a home cinema system. It also enables additional signal
processing by connecting the 6000A’s ‘preamp out’ socket to an external processor and returning the processor’s output to the amp’s ‘power amp in’ socket.

Specifications:

General
Inputs – 3 x Analogue, 1 x Phono (MM), 1 x Power Amplifier, 2 x SPDIF (Coax), 2 x SPDIF (Optical), 1 x HDMI ARC, 1 x Bluetooth (aptX / aptX HD), 1 x 12V Trigger
Outputs – 1 x PRE Amplifier, 1 x Stereo Speaker, 1 x Headphone, 1 x 12V Trigger
Sampling Frequency – Optical / Coaxial: 44.1kHz-192kHz
Standby Power Consumption – <0.5W
Power Requirements – 220-240V – 50/60Hz, 100-120V – 50/60Hz
Net Weight – 7.78kg
Gross Weight – 9.7kg
Dimensions (W x D x H) – 444mm 299mm 65mm
Standard Accessories – Power Cord, Remote Control, User Manual, Antennas, 2 x AAA batteries

Preamplifier Section
Gain – +8dB (Line); +54dB (Phono MM)
Frequency Response – 20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.1dB)
Output Voltage – 2.3V max. (Volume = 0dB)
Output Impedance – 120 ohms
Signal-to-Noise Ratio – >110dB (Line, A-weighted); > 79dB (Phono MM, A-weighted)
Input Sensitivity – 720mV (Line, Volume = 0dB); 3.1mV (Phone MM, Volume = 0dB)
Input Impedance – 10K (Line); 47k/100pF (Phono MM)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) – <0.0004% (1kHz @ 2V, Volume = 0dB)

DAC
D to A Converter – ES9038Q2M
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) – <0.001% (1KHz @ 0dBFS)
Output Level (0dBFS, 1kHz) – 2.05Vrms
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N) – >116dB (A-weighted)
Max. Sampling Frequency – Optical, Coaxial: 192kHz;

Power Amplifier Section
Gain – +29dB
Rated Power Output – 2 x 50W (8 ohms, THD<1%); 2 x 75W (4 ohms, THD<1%)
Frequency Response – 20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.3dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) – <0.003% (1kHz @ 50W / 8 ohms)
Input Sensitivity – 720mV
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N) – >109dB (A-weighted)
Max. Output Current – 11A

Headphone Amplifier
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) – <0.01% (1kHz, 50mW)
Output Impedance – 2.35 ohms
Load Impedance – 20-600 ohms

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