Description
The Audiolab 7000A discrete Class AB power amp stage delivers 70W per channel into eight ohms, with a maximum current delivery of 9A amps into difficult loads. A new standard in audiolab amplifiers, the output stage of the discrete power amp circuits uses a CFB (Complementary Feedback) topology, ensuring superior linearity and excellent thermal stability, as the idle current is kept independent of the temperature of the output transistors.
Name Your Source
Whatever the input source – analogue, digital, wireless or TV – the 7000A has been crafted to the same level of detail one has come to expect from audiolab, all with the latest tech to be fully equipped to cover many bases, yet it maintains a price point that keeps the audiolab brand at the forefront of quality home audio. Dual analogue inputs cater for CD players and line-level sources, dual Coax and SPDIF inputs expand this for the digital sources while a Bluetooth aptX receiver serves up a solution for wireless audio playback and smart devices.
Flagship DAC
As is standard with audiolab integrated amplifiers, the 7000A reaffirms the natural integration and synergy with an ESS ES9038Q2M chip. Improving on the 6000A with this latest iteration and taking learnings from the 9000A, the 7000A utilises ESS Technology’s 32-bit HyperStream architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator. As with the 9000A, the 7000A uses a post-DAC filter based upon Class A topology and proprietary DC-coupled high-gain electronic amp designs to deliver ultra-low noise and high dynamic range for the digital audio connoisseur.
Streaming Technology
What’s more, the 7000A also delivers full decoding of MQA, the hi-res streaming technology from a custom-engineered MQA-certified DAC solution. This means that the complete ‘three unfold’ decoding process is performed internally, as opposed to just the final unfold in the manner of an MQA ‘renderer’, which makes the 7000A an excellent system choice for subscribers to Tidal’s ‘HiFi Plus’ tier where Tidal Masters (MQA) content can be found.
Tables Are Turning
The 6000A is applauded for its ability to offer an integrated phono pre-amp solution. The 7000A builds on this with a further improved phono stage for moving magnet phono cartridges – using an improved version of the high-quality, low noise MM Phono circuit and precise RIAA equalisation that sets the benchmark in ‘built-in’ phono preamplifier solutions. Same with the dedicated headphone output.
Improved Interface
As the engineers in the audiolab camp have learned with every model and series; greatness can be improved upon. Taking the 6000A as the standard, audiolab know that the regular audio enthusiast’s thirst for specification and features would mean that the eagerly anticipated linear upgrade from the 6000A would instinctively also offer an improved display and general user interface (GUI); hence the vibrant and visually informative 2.8″ (48 x 64mm) IPS display.
Satisfying Graphics
(DPLL), brightness, and operational modes. It can even be set to display a VU meter in ‘analogue’ or ‘digital’ form; showing real-time decibel levels for the left and right channels – a satisfying graphical representation of the music as it plays. As with all audiolab electronic hi-fi components, the audiolab 7000A yet again delivers with remarkable sonic consistency, a plethora of source and connectivity options and crisp styling.
Specifications
Integrated Amplifier
Design Philosophy and Core Technology
– 2 x 70W (8 ohms) / 2 x 110W (4 ohms) Class AB
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 PC USB (USB B), 1 x Bluetooth (aptX/aptX LL), 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;
PC USB: 44.1kHz-768kHz (PCM) / DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512
Preamplifier Section
Gain
+6dB (Line); +55dB (Phono MM)
Input Sensitivity
820mV (Line, Volume = 0dB); 3.1mV (Phone MM, Volume = 0dB)
Input Impedance
10K (Line); 47K // 100pF (Phono MM)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
< 0.0005% (1kHz @ 2V, Volume = 0dB)
Frequency Response
20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.1dB)
Output Voltage
2.3V max. (Volume = 0dB)
Output Impedance
100 ohms
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
> 110dB (Line, A-weighted); > 76dB (Phono MM, A-weighted
DAC
D to A Converter
ES9038Q2M
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
< 0.0005% (1KHz @ 0dBFS)
Output Level (0dBFS, 1kHz)
2.1Vrms
Max. Sampling Frequency
Optical, Coaxial: 192kHz;
Rated Power Output
2 x 70W (8 ohms, THD<1%); 2 x 110W (4 ohms, THD<1%)
Frequency Response
20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.3dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
<0.003% (1kHz @ 40W / 8 ohms)
Headphone Amplifier
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
< 0.01% (1kHz, 50mW)
Output Impedance
4.7 ohms
Load Impedance
20-600 ohms
General
Net Weight
8.4kg
Gross Weight
10.7kg
Dimensions (mm) (W x D x H)
444 x 340 x 78
Carton Size (mm) (W x D x H)
500 x 455 x 140
Finish
Black / Silver
Power Requirements
220-240V ~ 50/ 60Hz;
(depending on region)
100-120V ~ 50/ 60Hz
Standard Accessories
Power Cord, Remote Control, User Manual, Antennas, etc.
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