audiolab 9000A – Integrated Amplifier with DAC & Bluetooth
Modern reference integrated with serious power and flexibility. The audiolab 9000A is a premium Class AB integrated amplifier that combines a powerful dual-mono power stage, ES9038Pro DAC, high-quality MM phono stage and Bluetooth connectivity in a sleek, user-friendly chassis. It is designed as the digital and analog hub of a demanding hi-fi system.
- 2 × 100 W into 8 Ω (2 × 160 W into 4 Ω) Class AB amplification
- ES9038Pro 32-bit DAC with PCM up to 768 kHz and DSD512
- High-performance MM phono stage and dedicated headphone amp
- Multiple digital & analog inputs plus Bluetooth with aptX HD and LDAC
Product Overview
The audiolab 9000A takes the brand’s acclaimed integrated amplifier concept to a higher level. Its discrete Class AB power amp stage delivers genuine 100 W per channel into 8 ohms, backed by a custom 320 VA toroidal transformer and 60,000 µF of reservoir capacitance for excellent dynamic headroom and loudspeaker control. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
A large full-color IPS display and intuitive front panel make day-to-day use simple, while the internal ESS ES9038Pro DAC unlocks high-resolution playback from USB, coaxial, optical and Bluetooth sources with full MQA decoding support. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Three operating modes—Integrated, Pre-Power and Pre-only—allow you to integrate the 9000A into a wide variety of systems, from simple two-channel setups to advanced AV or bi-amped configurations. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Listening Experience
The 9000A offers a clean, dynamic and highly controlled sound. The CFB (Complementary Feedback) topology delivers excellent linearity and thermal stability, resulting in low distortion and a neutral yet engaging presentation. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Bass is firm and articulate, giving rhythm sections real drive. The midrange is open and natural, presenting vocals and instruments with clarity and presence. High frequencies are detailed and airy without harshness, letting the ES9038Pro DAC reveal fine micro-details, spatial cues and ambience in high-resolution recordings. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Recommended Room Size
With 2 × 100 W into 8 Ω and 2 × 160 W into 4 Ω, the 9000A comfortably drives a wide range of loudspeakers in small, medium and larger rooms. Its high-current design and 15 A maximum output current make it suitable for both standmount and demanding floorstanding loudspeakers. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Speaker Pairing
The audiolab 9000A is designed to partner a broad spectrum of hi-fi loudspeakers, from easy-to-drive bookshelf designs to more complex, low-impedance floorstanders.
• Neutral or revealing speakers will showcase the amplifier’s transparency and low noise floor.
• Warmer loudspeakers create a richly textured, relaxed presentation ideal for long listening sessions.
• High-sensitivity speakers benefit from the amplifier’s low-level resolution and fine volume control.
Thanks to its balanced (XLR) and multiple line inputs, you can combine the 9000A with quality sources while letting its power stage and DAC take full control of system performance.
Ideal Applications
- Modern two-channel hi-fi systems based on digital and analog sources
- Setups combining computer audio, TV, CD transport and turntable
- Systems needing an integrated hub with serious power and onboard DAC
- Headphone listening with a high-quality, dedicated headphone stage
Technical Specifications
-
Type: Integrated amplifier with DAC, MM phono stage and Bluetooth
-
Amplifier topology: Class AB, dual-mono with CFB (Complementary Feedback)
-
Power output: 2 × 100 W (8 Ω, THD < 1%), 2 × 160 W (4 Ω, THD < 1%)
-
Frequency response (power amp): 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.3 dB)
-
THD (power amp): < 0.002% (1 kHz @ 50 W / 8 Ω)
-
Max output current: 15 A
-
DAC: ESS ES9038Pro 32-bit
-
Digital support: Optical/Coax up to 192 kHz; USB up to PCM 768 kHz and DSD512; full MQA decoding
-
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and AAC
-
Analog inputs: 3 × RCA line, 1 × balanced XLR, 1 × MM phono
-
Digital inputs: 2 × optical (Toslink), 2 × coaxial (S/PDIF), 1 × USB-B (PC audio)
-
Outputs: Speaker terminals, pre-out, power-amp in, headphone output (6.3 mm)
-
Phono stage: MM, JFET-based with precise RIAA equalisation
-
SNR: > 110 dB (Line & XLR, A-weighted); > 80 dB (Phono MM, A-weighted)
-
Dimensions (W × H × D): 444 × 89 × 342 mm
-
Weight: 9.4 kg
-
Finish options: Black or Silver
Why Choose the audiolab 9000A?
The audiolab 9000A is ideal for enthusiasts who want a powerful, refined integrated amplifier that also serves as a high-end DAC and system hub. With serious Class AB power, an ES9038Pro-based digital stage, flexible connectivity, MM phono input and a high-quality headphone amp, it offers a sophisticated, future-ready core for demanding hi-fi systems in a single, elegant component.
