State-Of-The-Art Chipset
Taking heavy influence from the Audiolab 7000A, the D7 incorporates state-of-the-art digital-to-analogue signal conversion in the form of the ESS9038Q2M chipset. This enables digital sources to be introduced to analogue systems—a CD transport or wireless streamer, for instance.

Connectivity in Abundance
The D7 has four S/PDIF inputs—two coaxial and two optical— a USB HDD input for playback from external flash drives, and a USB type-B input for PCs, Macs, smartphones, or tablets. It also offers the option of coaxial, optical, or analogue RCA and fully balanced XLR outputs, making it a highly versatile digital audio hub. Bluetooth reception is included, too, with support for multiple codecs, including aptX HD, and Bluetooth 5.1 compliance for optimum range and speed.

High-Resolution Audio & Full MQA Decoding
The new-generation 32-bit Sabre chip – the ES9038Q2M- is a benchmark in DAC standards. However, accompanied by proprietary circuitry to make the most of the ESS HyperStream II architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator for ultra-low noise and high dynamic range, Audiolab engineers have the proven knowhow in implementation of this chip to make class-leading Digital Audio Conversion devices.

Above and Beyond
Users can opt to upsample digital audio signals to 352.8kHz or 384kHz. With the expertly implemented DAC reconstruction filter settings, the D7 offers five options to adjust performance to match source files or system components. This nuance will be much welcomed, given the sheer variety of digital file formats supported, not to mention headphone users or digital streaming service users.

No Compromises
Built to match the Audiolab 7000 or 6000 series in finish, feel, style, and quality, the D7’s aluminium chassis and tactile control interface ensure all-round Audiolab performance in a top-value DAC that offers unmatched function, performance, and versatility at this level.

Designed to match the Audiolab 6000 & 7000 series, the D7’s aluminium chassis, tactile controls, OLED display, and full remote control enhance usability while maintaining Audiolab’s signature sleek and sophisticated aesthetic.

The Audiolab D7 sets a new standard for entry-level DACs, proving that affordability doesn’t mean compromise.
ES9038Q2M 32-bit DAC
MQA Full decoder (PC USB, Coax / Optical)
OLED Display
Bluetooth 5.1 (aptX / aptX HD) streaming
Dedicated Current-Feedback Headphone Amp
Supports playing USB memory device (MP3 / WMA / APE / AAC / WAV / FLAC)
USB Firmware Upgrade

Model D7
General Description DAC
Design Philosophy and Core Technology ES9038Q2M 32-bit DAC
MQA Full decoder (PC USB, Coax / Optical)
OLED Display
Bluetooth 5.1 (aptX / aptX HD) streaming
Dedicated Current-Feedback Headphone Amp
Supports playing USB memory device (MP3 / WMA / APE / AAC / WAV / FLAC)
USB Firmware Upgrade
Inputs 2 x SPDIF (Coax), 2 x SPDIF (Optical), 1 x PC USB (USB B),
1 x USB HDD (USB A), 1 x Bluetooth (aptX / aptX HD)
Outputs 1 x RCA, 1 x XLR, 1 x Headphone, 2 x 12V Trigger, 1 x Optical, 1 x Coax
Sampling Frequency Optical/Coaxial: 44.1kHz–192kHz
USB HDD: 44.1kHz–96kHz
PC USB: 44.1kHz–768kHz (PCM) / DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512
DAC
D to A Converter ES9038Q2M
Output Level (0dBFS, 1kHz) 2.05Vrms (RCA), 4.1Vrms (XLR)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 115dB (A-weighted, RCA)
> 117dB (A-weighted, XLR)
Headphone Amplifier
Total Harmonic Distortion(THD) < 0.01% (1kHz, 50mW )
Output Impedance 2.35 ohm
Load Impedance 20-600 ohm
General
Standby Power Consumption <0.5W
Net Weight 1.42 kg
Gross Weight 2.2 kg
Dimensions (mm) (W x H x D) L: 180 x W: 208 x H: 56mm
Carton Size (mm) (W x H x D) L: 290 x W: 325 x H: 85mm

The Sound of Science
The 6000CDT is the latest CD transport from audiolab. Using the audio lab slot loading mechanism, the transport uses read-ahead digital buffering to reduce disc reading failures and deliver the highest level of digital signal extraction from a wide range of CDs, even capable of reading scratched and damaged CDs that are unreadable by conventional mechanisms. The onboard digital decoder utilises digital coax and optical outputs to deliver the maximum versatility. The master clock is controlled by a temperature-compensated crystal oscillator, enabling the digital output from both coaxial and optical sockets to exhibit vanishingly low levels of jitter (digital distortion).

In addition, the coaxial output is fed from a differential line driver to ensure a flawless digital signal reaches the accompanying DAC – naturally, the 32-bit DAC section in the 6000A integrated amp is a superb sonic match. By mounting the transport in its own, electromagnetically shielded enclosure, and including a dedicated power supply, the digital signal extraction from any CD is as accurate and precise as it is possible to achieve.

Specifications…
Digital Output Voltage Level 600±50mVpp
Frequency response <0.01dB @ 20-20kHz
Output Impedance 75±1Ω
Max Sampling Rate 44.1 kHz
Max. Power Consumption 15W
Standby Power Consumption <0.5W
Dimensions (mm ) (W x H x D) 445 x 80 x 307mm – including feet, terminals and controls
Weight 5.4kg (Net)

Overview

The Sound of Science

Outwardly, the 6000A bears strong resemblance to the 8300A with its rotary controls and large, central OLED display. Unlike its costlier, analogue-only sibling, it incorporates high-quality D/A conversion, enabling digital sources to be connected directly without an external DAC. It supplies four digital inputs, three line-level analogue inputs, an input for a turntable, wireless connectivity via Bluetooth and a dedicated headphone amp, in addition to its ability when driving loudspeakers.

Technology

Digital circuitry

Much effort has been made to ensure the 6000A’s digital circuitry delivers the level of quality one might expect of a high-performance standalone DAC. As ever, Audiolab has turned to the ES9018 Sabre32 Reference chip family to perform D/A conversion, utilising ESS Technology’s 32-bit HyperStream architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator to deliver ultra-low noise and high dynamic range.No company knows more about making the most of this technically excellent, but challenging, DAC technology than Audiolab.

Analogue circuitry

The 6000A’s discrete Class AB power amp stage delivers 50W per channel into eight ohms, with a maximum current delivery of 9 Amps into difficult loads. 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.A substantial 200VA toroidal transformer, followed by 4x15000uF reservoir capacity (60000uF in total), helps the amp to maintain firm control of the music whilst enabling excellent dynamic range.The preamp section is kept as simple as possible to maintain signal purity, with line input signals passing to a precision analogue volume stage. The latter covers the range from -80dB to +8dB in steps of 2dB and 1dB (step resolution increases with volume position). Much effort has gone into the physical layout of the 6000A’s circuitry, protecting the sensitive preamp section from noise interference.

Specifications

Gain (max.) +8dB (Line)
+55dB (Phono MM)
Input Sensitivity 720mV (Line, Volume = 0dB)
3.1mV (Phono MM, Volume=0dB)
Input Impedance 10K (Line)
47K//100pF (Phono MM)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 110dB (Line, A-weighted)
>76dB (Phono MM, A-weighted)
DAC
D to A converter ES9018K2M
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 112dB (A-weighted)
Digital Filters Fast Roll-off , Slow Roll-off , Minimum Phase
Power Amplifier Section
Gain +29dB
Rated Max. Power Output 2 X 50W (8Ω, THD<1%)
2 X 75W (4Ω, THD<1%)
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.3dB)
Input Sensitivity 720mV
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 110dB (A-weighted)
Max. Output Current 9A
Headphone Amplifier
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) < 0.01% (1kHz, 50mW)
Output Impedance 2.35Ω
Load impedance 20-600Ω
General
Standby Power Consumption <0.5W
Power Requirements 240V ~ 50 – 60Hz
230V ~ 50 – 60Hz
115V ~ 50 – 60Hz
100V ~ 50 – 60Hz
Dimensions (mm) (W x H x D) 445 x 80 x 330mm including feet, terminals and controls
Carton Size (mm) (W x H x D) 512 x 467 x 146
Weight 7.8kg (Net)

New Series, Same Standards
The 7000CDT uses a high-precision optical system with an electronic data buffer for accurate and seamless CD playback. Very similar technology to the 9000CDT, the 7000CDT uses a read-ahead digital buffer to reduce disc-reading failures, helping it plays scratched and damaged CDs that may be unreadable by conventional mechanisms. To ensure a flawless signal reaches the accompanying DAC, the coaxial output of the 7000CDT is fed from a differential line driver. The master clock is controlled by a high-accuracy crystal oscillator, enabling the digital output from both coaxial and optical sockets to exhibit vanishingly low levels of jitter (digital distortion).

Isolation From Vibration
The low-friction loading tray, sturdy aluminium base and chassis of the 7000CDT work to tackle vibrations that are experienced due to the mechanics of a high-spin-velocity motor. Further, the transport is mounted in its own, electromagnetically shielded enclosure with a dedicated power supply. All of these contribute to the exemplary digital signal extraction, while the proven resonance reduction further improves performance and onward effect in ancillary Hi-Fi equipment and signal chains.

Digital Files In Any Format
In addition to the class-leading CD playback design, the 7000CDT also offers digital music files compatibly via a dedicated USB ‘Type A’ connection, to the rear of the unit. Every significant hi-res and lossless audio format is catered for, including WAV, AAC and WMA, as well as compressed legacy MP3 formats.

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. Following the growing trend for direct living room integration of premium audio electronics and there for more in tune as the centrepiece of your home audio system, the 7000A takes connectivity to a new dimension with a built-in Audio Return Channel (ARC) connection for use with screens – thus bringing the audiolab dynamic to TV-app based music playback and home theatre. And let’s not forget the direct-to-PC connection via USB.

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. Enhancing the versatility claims of the 7000 series, the dedicated headphone amp with current-feedback circuitry caters for the head-fi that lurks in the audiophile! 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.

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. The detailed but simple-to-use GUI also carries through a general theme of information and structure from the 9000A, just in a more compact style. The GUI includes settings for the digital phase lock loop of the D/C converter

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. Regardless of the source material and format, the 7000A is lively and engaging but also never loses focus on the musicality and detail. Broadness, depth and toe-tapping rhythm are assured. The benchmark in this price class is elevated – it’s now in the 7000 series domain!

2 x 70W (8 ohms) / 2 x 110W (4 ohms) Class AB
– ES9038Q2M 32-bit DAC
– 2.8″ (480x640mm) Full View IPS LCD
– Built in Certified Hardware MQA Full Decoder (PC USB, Coax / Optical)
– Bluetooth 5.0 (aptX / aptX LL) Support
– Low Noise Moving Magnet Phono Stage
– Dedicated Current-Feedback Headphone amp
– Integrated / PRE-POWER / PRE only Modes
– VU Digital / VU Analogue Meter
– USB Upgrade Support
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) 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;
PC USB: PCM768kHz, DSD512
Power Amplifier Section
Gain +29dB
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) 110dB (A-weighted)
Max. Output Current 9A
Headphone Amplifier
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) < 0.01% (1kHz, 50mW)
Output Impedance 4.7 ohms
Load Impedance 20-600 ohms
General
Standby Power Consumption <0.5W
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

Streaming that feels less like technology and more like a direct line to the performance.

Developed to be the perfect digital streaming companion for the flagship audiolab
9000 series, the new 9000N is the result of over three year’s development and innovation
to provide a critically stable, high-resolution wireless (and wired) digital music playback.
Debuting earlier in 2022, the audiolab 9000 series exemplifies audiolab’s reputation for
delivering class-leading amplifiers and, more recently, CD playback. Having forayed into
entry-level streaming with the wildly successful, multi-award-winning 6000N Play and,
more recently, the 7000N Play, the more high-end 9000N has been eagerly anticipated!

Audiolab’s new 9000 Series represents a new standard in home audio for the connoisseur.
With CD still being a ‘go to’ medium for many audiophiles, the 9000CDT is a premium
offering bringing digital music playback to match the beast that is the audiolab 9000A.
The 9000CDT is a dedicated CD transport that incorporates a high-end mechanism
developed to suit the industry benchmarks set by audiolab performance philosophies.

Technological Features
A key to the audiolab performance is the Audiolab-standard CFB (Complementary FeedBack) topology, which ensures superior linearity and excellent thermal stability, as the idle current is kept independent of the temperature of the output transistors. An all-new and custom specified 320VA toroidal transformer, followed by 4 x 15,000uF reservoir capacity (60,000uF in total), helps the amp to maintain firm control of the music whilst enabling excellent dynamic range.

Power and Performance
The 9000P power amplifier matches the 9000A with a dedicated 100W per channel into 8 ohms, making it the perfect like-for-like accompaniment for the 9000Q preamplifier. However, following the success and acclaim of the Audiolab 8300MB mono power amplifier option, the 9000P offers dual functionality with bridged-mode functionality, thus converting it to a ‘monoblock’ power amplifier that offers 300W into 8 ohms.

Design and Build
Designed inline with the smart aesthetic of the 9000 series – solidly built and impeccably finished – the 9000P is the perfect match for all 9000 components. When it comes to power amplifiers, the 9000P stands unmatched at its price point, with few able to rival its exceptional specifications, performance, and quality. Its versatility is a testament to its greatness—whether used as a stereo power amplifier with a preamplifier, streamer, or transport, as an add-on to enhance an existing system, or in a monoblock setup for those demanding higher power. The 9000P truly sets a new standard in the world of audio excellence.

Specifications…
Design Philosophy and Core Technology

Power Amplifier: Class AB power amplifier
Technology: CFB (Complementary Feedback Technology)
Modes: Stereo/Bridge mode
Inputs:
1 x Analogue
1 x XLR
1 x 12V Trigger
Outputs:
1 x Stereo Speaker
Power Amplifier Section

Gain:
29dB (RCA)
23dB (XLR)
Rated Power Output:
Stereo:
2 x 100W (8 ohms, THD <1%)
2 x 160W (4 ohms, THD <1%)
Bridged (Mono):
300W (8 ohms, THD <1%)
380W (4 ohms, THD <1%)
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz (+/-0.3dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 112dB (A-weighted)
Max. Output Current: 15A
General

Net Weight: 9.2kg
Dimensions (W x H x D): 444 x 90 x 327 mm