Audiolab 6000N Play

Audiolab 6000N Play – High-Resolution Wireless Network Audio Streamer

Key Advantages

• High-resolution wireless streaming up to 24-bit / 192 kHz
• DTS Play-Fi multiroom audio platform built in
• Reference-grade ESS Sabre DAC for premium sound quality
• Compatible with all major streaming services
• Wired Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity
• Optical and coaxial digital outputs for flexible system integration
• Low-noise isolated power supply for improved audio performance

The Audiolab 6000N Play is a high-performance wireless network audio streamer designed for audiophiles who want true high-resolution streaming with maximum convenience and uncompromised sound quality. As part of the acclaimed Audiolab 6000 Series, it combines advanced digital engineering with refined musical performance, transforming any existing hi-fi system into a modern connected audio solution.

🌐 High-Resolution Wireless & Network Streaming

Using DTS Play-Fi technology, the 6000N Play streams music in lossless quality up to 24-bit / 192 kHz over standard Wi-Fi networks. It provides seamless access to popular streaming platforms, Internet radio, podcasts, and your personal music library stored on computers or NAS drives via DLNA.

Multiroom playback is fully supported, allowing synchronized music across multiple rooms with simple app-based control from iOS, Android, Windows and Fire OS devices.

🎧 Reference-Grade Digital-to-Analog Conversion

At its core, the 6000N Play uses the ESS Sabre ES9018K2M reference DAC, delivering exceptional resolution, low noise and ultra-low distortion. This ensures clean, transparent and highly detailed sound reproduction that remains faithful to the original recording.

🔌 Flexible Digital Connectivity

The streamer features both coaxial and optical digital outputs, making it easy to integrate with a wide range of DACs, integrated amplifiers and AV receivers. A variable analog output allows direct connection to power amplifiers or active speakers.

⚡ Precision Power Supply Design

Inspired by the award-winning Audiolab CD transports, the 6000N Play incorporates a low-noise isolated power supply that minimizes interference and ensures optimal performance of the digital audio circuitry.

🏠 Room Size Recommendation

• Ideal room size: Any size (streamer performance is independent of room size)
• Perfect for small listening rooms, large living rooms and multi-room audio systems

🔊 System Pairing Recommendations

• Ideal partner for Audiolab 6000A, 6000A Play and Omnia amplifiers
• Perfect upgrade for any integrated amplifier with digital inputs
• Excellent source for both stereo hi-fi systems and AV receivers
• Works seamlessly with both bookshelf and floorstanding speaker setups

📐 Technical Specifications

• Streaming Platform: DTS Play-Fi
• Maximum Resolution: 192 kHz / 24-bit
• DAC: ESS Sabre ES9018K2M
• Digital Outputs: 1 × Coaxial, 1 × Optical
• Variable Analog Output Voltage: 0 – 2.1 V
• Digital Output Level: 500 ± 50 mVpp
• Output Impedance: 75 Ω (digital), 100 Ω (analog)
• Frequency Response: ±0.5 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.003%
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 115 dB (A-weighted)
• Network: Wi-Fi and Ethernet
• Standby Power Consumption: < 0.5 W
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 445 × 80 × 330 mm
• Net Weight: 4.9 kg

The Audiolab 6000N Play is the perfect solution for listeners who want to bring high-resolution network streaming and multiroom audio to their existing hi-fi system with the sound quality expected from a true audiophile brand.