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Audiolab 6000A integrated amplifier
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Audiolab 6000A integrated amplifier

50 W/8 Ω, 75 W/4 Ω · min load 4 Ω · class AB · phono MM, BT, DAC, pre-out, sub-out, HT bypass, headphones · current: good; drive: strong; neutral (spec.); speakers ≥ 89.6 dB/W; drives hard loads · room 10–20 m² · mid

61,990 RUB99,990 RUBeachpromoin store· Elektrozavodskaya (Moscow)

Delivery by: 2026-11-09

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prices and stock as of 2026-11-05

Audiomania expert verdict

A class-AB integrated, 2 × 50 W (8 Ω) / 2 × 75 W (4 Ω) with 9 A peak current, four digital inputs on an ES9018K2M, an MM phono stage, aptX Bluetooth and a power-amp direct input. In Audiomania specialists' experience a neutral, composed amplifier for bookshelf speakers in 13–20 m² at moderate volume; for hard-to-drive Dynaudio/B&W and larger rooms take the 7000A. AI draft, under review

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In brief

Best if you are looking for:

  • bookshelf speakers in 13–20 m² at low to medium volume: ELAC Carina / BS 312, Monitor Audio Silver 50 / Bronze 100, DALI Oberon 1, Radiotehnika Sigma 1.01 AI draft, under review
  • quiet evening listening — “balanced sound at any volume level” AI draft, under review
  • four digital inputs (2 optical + 2 coax) on an ES9018K2M DAC, an MM phono stage and aptX Bluetooth — every source without extra boxes AI draft, under review
  • a power amp for home-cinema fronts: the power-amp direct input from an AV receiver's pre-out (a real setup with Marantz NR1506 and ELAC UBR62) AI draft, under review
  • for purists: an analogue volume control, relay switching, no tone-control stage — “the same school” as the legendary 8000A AI draft, under review

Keep in mind:

  • no tone controls — only three DAC filter presets; one buyer was surprised (“the recommendation didn't explain this”) AI draft, under review
  • moderate power reserve: for Dali Ikon 6, Dynaudio Emit 20 and B&W 707 S3 specialists advise the 7000A or something “a class higher and more dynamic” AI draft, under review
  • no dedicated sub output — via Pre-Out or at high level from the terminals (REL) AI draft, under review
  • USB is service-only, no HDMI, no network: a computer over optical/coax, the TV over optical AI draft, under review
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Product DNA

L183%

A structured sound passport: every value carries a source and a confidence.

Current capability
good (4/8 Ω = 1.5)calculated1
Drive class
strongcalculated1
Sound character
neutralAudiomania specialist0.5
± 1

Alternative value

  • soft customers0.25

    «спокойный и нежный звук, разборчивая сцена» (один покупатель, сравнение с Hegel H190 и Roksan Attessa)

Speaker fit
speakers from 89.6 dB/W, at least 4 Ω; rooms up to 28 m² at 88 dB/Wcalculated1
Drives difficult loads
yescalculated1
Use scenarios
no confirmed data
Optimal room area
10–20 m² (8–30)Audiomania specialist0.5
Tier
midcalculated1
What else you need
speaker cablecalculated1
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Sound profile

The profile appears after an Audiomania expert audition.

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What the experts say

  • «P.Cash по результатам тестирования выставил этому усилителю высокие оценки за звук: 10.0/10, функциональное оснащение: 9.0/10 и конструкцию: 10.0/10, а также общую оценку – 9.7 баллов!»

    hifitrends.com, P. Cash Read the review

  • «Audiolab 6000A - замечательный компонент, обеспечивающий превосходное качество звука»

    ecoustics.com, Ian White Read the review

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Sound character

The delivery is calm and composed: a specialist notes “good delivery and bass control, excellent detail”; a buyer at a showroom audition — “calm, gentle sound, a legible stage”; another — “powerful, rich sound” on Rachmaninov and “the same school” as the 8000A. AI draft, under review[4]

Against its neighbours: the Rotel A11 Tribute is “the most detailed yet not harsh”, the 7000A “more dynamic, wider stage, more detailed”, the NAD C368 and Arcam SA10 give “tighter bass” — the 6000A stays the neutral middle, neither bright nor overly soft. AI draft, under review[4]

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Use scenarios

Suits:

  • bookshelves in 13–20 m², not loud — neighbours included AI draft, under review
  • jazz, lounge, electronic, brit-pop on ELAC / Monitor Audio / DALI AI draft, under review
  • a power amp in a home cinema via the power-amp direct input AI draft, under review

Less suited to:

  • hard loads (Dynaudio Emit 20, B&W 707 S3, Dali Ikon 6) and big rooms — the 7000A AI draft, under review
  • metal with an emphasis on tight bass — a specialist preferred the NAD C368 / Arcam SA10 AI draft, under review
  • TV over HDMI and network streaming — neither HDMI nor network AI draft, under review
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Technologies and construction

  • Class A/B, discrete CFB stages

    What it is: Class-A/B output stages on separate boards per channel, discrete components, CFB (complementary feedback) topology.

    Practical benefit: Thermal stability and linearity; a buyer: “the same school” as the 8000A.

  • 200 W toroid, 9 A peak current

    What it is: A 200 W toroidal power supply; up to 9 A peak current; 60,000 µF of filtering (review).

    Practical benefit: A good current reserve (75/50 = 1.5): bookshelf impedance dips are no problem; for hard Dynaudio Emit 20 still not enough.

  • ES9018K2M DAC with three filters

    What it is: Four digital inputs (2 optical, 2 coax) on an ES9018K2M, up to 24-bit/192 kHz; Fast / Slow / Phase filters.

    Practical benefit: TV, CD transport and computer digitally; the filters are the only sound “tuning” (no tone controls).

  • Analogue volume and relay switching

    What it is: An analogue volume control in 1/2 dB steps over −80…+8 dB; relay-switched analogue inputs.

    Practical benefit: A short signal path; the dB readout “counts down as you turn up” (review).

  • Pre-out and power-amp direct input

    What it is: A preamp output and a power-amp direct input; 12 V trigger in and out.

    Practical benefit: A power amp for the fronts from an AV receiver (a real Marantz NR1506 setup) or an external power amp.

  • MM phono stage

    What it is: A built-in MM phono stage, S/N over 76 dB (A).

    Practical benefit: A turntable with an MM cartridge (Audio-Technica AT-LPW50PB — a real pairing) directly.

  • aptX Bluetooth

    What it is: Bluetooth reception with the aptX codec.

    Practical benefit: “A nice bonus of aptX support” (review); no transmission to headphones.

  • 2.35 Ω headphone output

    What it is: A headphone output with 2.35 Ω impedance; a dedicated amplifier stage (review).

    Practical benefit: Low output impedance — correct behaviour with low-impedance headphones too.

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Which speakers it drives

Speaker fit
speakers from 89.6 dB/W, at least 4 Ω; rooms up to 28 m² at 88 dB/Wcalculated1
Current capability
good (4/8 Ω = 1.5)calculated1
Drives difficult loads
yescalculated1
Minimum load
4 Ωcalculated0.5
Proven speaker pairings
neutral, slightly bright — Specialists pair the 6000A with ELAC (Carina BS 243.4 — “brighter midrange”, BS 312, Debut Reference), Monitor Audio (Silver 50 7G, Bronze 100), DALI Oberon 1 and Radiotehnika Sigma 1.01; dark, hard-to-drive Dynaudio Emit 20 / B&W 707 S3 it will not open upAudiomania specialist0.75
Output power
50 W / 8 Ω, 75 W / 4 Ωspec sheet1

Suitable speakers in stock

  • Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary bookshelf speakersadequate

    89,313 RUB · in stock

    Why

    Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary: 4 Ω nominal — Audiolab 6000A is rated for loads from 4 Ω, compatible. Audiolab 6000A delivers ≈65 W into 6 Ω; the practice band for Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary in 15 m² at an average level is 27–46 W. Adequate.

  • Radiotehnika Sigma 1.01 bookshelf speakersadequate

    61,990 RUB · in stock

    Why

    Radiotehnika Sigma 1.01: 8 Ω nominal — Audiolab 6000A is rated for loads from 4 Ω, compatible. Audiolab 6000A delivers ≈55 W into 8 Ω; the practice band for Radiotehnika Sigma 1.01 in 15 m² at an average level is 32–54 W. Adequate.

  • Wharfedale Diamond 12.3i floorstanding speakersadequate

    54,552 RUB · in stock

    Why

    Wharfedale Diamond 12.3i: 8 Ω nominal — Audiolab 6000A is rated for loads from 4 Ω, compatible. Audiolab 6000A delivers ≈55 W into 8 Ω; the practice band for Wharfedale Diamond 12.3i in 15 m² at an average level is 28–47 W. Adequate.

  • KEF Q750 floorstanding speakersadequate

    99,000 RUB · in stock

    Why

    KEF Q750: 8 Ω nominal — Audiolab 6000A is rated for loads from 4 Ω, compatible. Audiolab 6000A delivers ≈55 W into 8 Ω; the practice band for KEF Q750 in 15 m² at an average level is 39–65 W. Adequate.

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Which sources connect

Inputs
Phono MM, RCA line ×3, optical ×2, coaxial ×2, main in (HT bypass), Bluetooth receive
Outputs
Pre Out, 6.3 mm headphone, speaker outputs, 12 V trigger
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Recommended right now

over the 45-product sample

In-stock, current models only; refreshed with prices (2026-11-05). Not indexed.

  • Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary bookshelf speakersadequate

    89,313 RUB · in stock

    Why

    Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary: 4 Ω nominal — Audiolab 6000A is rated for loads from 4 Ω, compatible. Audiolab 6000A delivers ≈65 W into 6 Ω; the practice band for Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary in 15 m² at an average level is 27–46 W. Adequate.

  • Radiotehnika Sigma 1.01 bookshelf speakersadequate

    61,990 RUB · in stock

    Why

    Radiotehnika Sigma 1.01: 8 Ω nominal — Audiolab 6000A is rated for loads from 4 Ω, compatible. Audiolab 6000A delivers ≈55 W into 8 Ω; the practice band for Radiotehnika Sigma 1.01 in 15 m² at an average level is 32–54 W. Adequate.

  • Wharfedale Diamond 12.3i floorstanding speakersadequate

    54,552 RUB · in stock

    Why

    Wharfedale Diamond 12.3i: 8 Ω nominal — Audiolab 6000A is rated for loads from 4 Ω, compatible. Audiolab 6000A delivers ≈55 W into 8 Ω; the practice band for Wharfedale Diamond 12.3i in 15 m² at an average level is 28–47 W. Adequate.

  • KEF Q750 floorstanding speakersadequate

    99,000 RUB · in stock

    Why

    KEF Q750: 8 Ω nominal — Audiolab 6000A is rated for loads from 4 Ω, compatible. Audiolab 6000A delivers ≈55 W into 8 Ω; the practice band for KEF Q750 in 15 m² at an average level is 39–65 W. Adequate.

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Audiomania ready systems

Assembled by the rules from in-stock products around this model; prices as of 2026-11-05.

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Comparison with similar models

  • How it differs from Rotel A11 Tribute integrated amplifier

    Audiolab 6000A and Rotel A11 Tribute are the same tier; they differ in character and in the figures below.

    Full comparison →

  • How it differs from Radiotehnika RTM01 network integrated amplifier

    Audiolab 6000A is a tier above Radiotehnika RTM01 (mid vs entry).

    Full comparison →
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Specifications

Main

Output power
50 W / 8 Ω, 75 W / 4 Ω
Power rating conditions
THD, %: 1
Topology
class ABmanufacturer
Peak current
9 Amanufacturer
Minimum load
4 Ωcalculated
A/B switch
nocalculated
DAC
chip: ES9018K2M; PCM up to: 24/192; filters: Fast, Slow, Phase; no: MQA
Main in (HT bypass)
yes
Tone controls
no: presentAudiomania specialist
Display
дисплей по центру: выбранный вход и уровень громкостиmanufacturer
Firmware
version: V0.33ST_V0.34GD; link: https://www.audiolab.co.uk; verified: 2025-11-06Audiomania specialist

Construction

Finishes
Black, Silvercustomers

Connection

Speaker output pairs
1
Inputs
Phono MM, RCA line ×3, optical ×2, coaxial ×2, main in (HT bypass), Bluetooth receive
Outputs
Pre Out, 6.3 mm headphone, speaker outputs, 12 V trigger
Phono input
MM; no: MC
HDMI ARC
none
HDMI CEC
nonecalculated
USB audio input
none
Bluetooth
receive; codecs: aptX, SBC; no: transmit
Pre Out
yes
Sub Out
via pre-out
Rec Out
no
Headphone output
jack: 6.3 mm; impedance, Ω: 2.35
12 V trigger
in-ear, out of stock
Remote
IR remotecustomers

Dimensions

Dimensions (W×H×D)
445 × 80 × 330 mm

Weight

Weight
7.8 kg

Box contents

Warranty
12 months
In the box
Пульт ДУcustomers
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Documents

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FAQ

›Are there tone controls?
“There is no tone control, only digital filters” — three DAC presets (Fast, Slow, Phase); “individual frequencies cannot be adjusted” (specialist).
›What do filters 1/2/3 change and which should I pick?
They are DAC filters: Fast — flat response with a steep roll-off above Fs/2; Slow — an earlier, gentler roll-off; Phase — a gentle minimum-phase roll-off. “Try all three to find your preference” (specialist).
›6000A or 7000A for DALI Oberon 1?
“The difference is not only power — the AudioLab 7000 sounds more dynamic, with a wider stage and better detail” (specialist). For Oberon 1 in a small room the 6000A “fits without issues, a very good amplifier in its class”.
›6000A, Rotel A11 Tribute or Denon PMA-600NE for ELAC DBR62, jazz and lounge in 20 m²?
Specialist: “definitely the Rotel A11 Tribute as the most detailed yet not harsh — it pairs organically with the ELAC Debut Reference DBR62”. Another specialist: the 6000A and Rotel are “in the same class, the difference is the digital inputs” (the 6000A has four); a Bluetooth alternative is the Leak Stereo 130.
›Which bookshelf speakers for the 6000A?
Specialists: ELAC BS 312 (“balanced sound at any volume”, 17–18 m², quiet); under 80k — Monitor Audio Silver 50 7G; for lounge and EDM at low volume — ELAC Carina BS 243.4 (“brighter midrange”) or B&W 707 S3; DALI Oberon 1 in 13 m² — “no problem”. Dynaudio Emit 20 “will not open up”.
›Is the 6000A enough for Dali Ikon 6 instead of a Cambridge Azur 640A at low volume?
Specialist: “for your speakers the AudioLab 6000A will be a bit weak — look at the 7000A”; it is “less powerful than the Cambridge Azur 640A, you will lose dynamics and have to turn it up more”. By rule §4.9.17, 100 dB peaks at 3 m need speakers of 89.6 dB/W or more.
›How do I connect a subwoofer without a Sub Out?
Via Pre-Out (low level) or at high level from the speaker terminals — bananas for the speakers plus the REL sub's wires at once: “yes, you can do that” (specialist).
›Can the 6000A be a power amp for home-cinema fronts, and which interconnect?
Yes — via the power-amp direct input from an AV receiver's pre-out (a real setup: Marantz NR1506 + ELAC UBR62). For the interconnect specialists recommended “proven solutions... Van den Hul The Name and AudioQuest Golden Gate”.
›What is the current firmware version?
“On the manufacturer's site it is called V0.33ST_V0.34GD; the archive includes instructions on which variant applies to your unit” (specialist, November 2025).
›Will it suit Radiotehnika Sigma 1.01 (16 m², blues/rock, loud)?
Yes: in the RTM01 thread a specialist called the 6000A “a higher-level amplifier” that “will take the speakers to an even higher level” — class AB, 2 × 50 W into 8 Ω with the 8 Ω Sigma 1.01 bookshelf.
›Can I connect a centre channel?
No: a stereo amplifier drives two channels; multichannel cinema needs an AV receiver.
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Customer reviews

4.9 of 5 · 15 ratings

  • Павел С., Москва · 2026-09-06Excellentverified purchase

    Брал по рекомендации Александра и данную позицию оставил целиком на рекомендации менеджера, чтобы в меру раскачивали акустику. Просто, a/b класс, да ещё приятный бонус в виде поддержки Aptx. Самое то под мои хотелки и минимализм.

  • Владимир Л., Оренбург · 2026-09-05Excellentverified purchase

    Хороший усилитель. Несмотря на отсутствие темброблока ничего не хочется добавлять. Наличие 60 тысяч микрофарад в конденсаторах питания внушают уверенность, что запаса тока, при просадках и скачках импеданса в колонках, хватит, чтобы без слышимых проблем справиться с пиками воспроизведения. Слушаю с винтажными восьмиомными колонками закрытого типа. Для комнаты 14 кв. метров хватает за глаза.

  • Анатолий У., Тихвин · 2026-04-13Excellentverified purchase

    Звук в сравнении моим старым ресивером Pioneer сразу стал более детализированным, не смотря на то, что у меня еще и акустика отстала от жизни и ее тоже нужно менять.

  • Дмитрий К., Москва · 2026-02-10Excellentverified purchase

    На прослушивании в салоне Аудиомании были несколько "клиентов": AudioLab 6000A, Hegel H190 (младшего H95 не было), Roksan Attessa. По акустике остановился на Elac Debute F5.3, на ней и слушали. Итог: 1. AudioLab 6000A - спокойный и нежный звук, разборчивая сцена, ничего не хотелось подрегулировать темброблоками (их там и нет), просто сидел и слушал. Внешний вид своеобразен с продолговатым окошечком. Серый цвет более "веселый" в интерьере, но мне не понравился (выглядит бюджетно), в черном он "скучен", но универсален и не отталкивает. 2. Hegel H190 - немного приукрасил звук, сцену немного выпятил, хотелось попробовать что-то отрегулировать темброблоками (я не знаю, есть они в нем). Я ожидал лучшего, ведь это HEGEL, но моим ушал звук не понравился, требует привыкания, на любителя. Внешний вид - симметричная классика, придраться не к чему. 3. Roksan Attessa - отличный внешний вид в современно стиле, но на этом плюсы и закончились. Звук усилитель выдал настолько "яркий", что вокалисты прямо кричали из динамиков, больше слушать не стал, видимо требует какую-то свою акустику.

  • Александр Г., Москва · 2026-01-08Excellentverified purchase

    Отличный усилитель, работающий в классе AB с множеством входов, включая четыре цифровых: два оптических и два коаксиальных. Bluetooth работает хорошо, хотя им не пользуюсь. 9 ампер максимальный выходной ток. По звучанию сравнительно со старой знаменитой моделью 8000a практически ничем не отличается, та же школа. Усилитель линейный, без темброблока, и так всё хорошо, но кому-то может не понравиться, дело вкуса. Возможность использовать как полный усилитель и как усилитель мощности, для наушников предусмотрена выделенная схема усиления. Имеется регулировки баланса каналов, фильтров для ЦАП. Пульт удобный. Сейчас использую с полочной акустикой Attitude omega b1500, акустические кабели Radiotehnika Volna 2.5. Пробное прослушивание Рахманинова показало мощное и насыщенное звучание, как в концертом зале. Далее роковые композиции достойно отыграли. Это учитывая то, что система не прогрета.

  • Андрей Д., Иркутск · 2025-12-05Goodverified purchase

    Внешний вид, я бы сказал, скромный, 3 крутилки и индикатор, много выходов AUX, нет раздельного регулирования тембра и баланса, всё регулирует автоматика( в рекомендации мне этого не объяснили). Общался через Телеграм, не знаю бот или человек. В описании усилителя не заметил этого, и индикация уровня звука не обычная, цифры уменьшаются по мере прибавления. С телевизора звук отличный, но не мощный (громкость на спутниковое ресивере на полную). Не хватает сабвуфера для объёма, моё мнение. С BT- в вполне всего хватает.

  • Карен М., Ростов-на-Дону · 2025-12-03Excellentverified purchase

    Пока все отлично. Позже более подробно. Пока в процессе… Спасибо

  • Роман Е., Чита · 2025-11-20Excellentverified purchase

    Брал данный аппарат по программе рассрочки, понравилось все: от сроков оформления до доставки — все быстро и оперативно. Качество усилителя хорошее, но пришлось заземлить, т.к. щипал током. Звук приличный, с Радиотехникой Вита 2.04 спелись нормально. Теперь слушаю музыку по оптике с Apple Music.

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AI summary of customer reviews

Based on 11 customer reviews.

Most often noted:

  • detailed, calm sound with no urge to adjust anything AI draft, under review
  • current reserve on peaks, and “more than enough” for 14 m² AI draft, under review
  • bought on an Audiomania specialist's recommendation AI draft, under review

Sometimes mentioned:

  • the lack of tone controls surprises AI draft, under review
  • “not powerful” from the TV, a sub is wanted AI draft, under review
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Audiomania expert opinion

The 6000A is the amplifier “a manager recommends so the speakers are driven in moderation”: specialists pair it with ELAC, Monitor Audio, DALI Oberon 1 and the Sigma 1.01 and praise its “good delivery, bass control and excellent detail” at low to medium volume. A buyer comparing it in the showroom with a Hegel H190 and a Roksan Attessa chose it for its “calm, gentle sound”. AI draft, under review[4]

The limits are honest: against a Cambridge Azur 640A “you lose dynamics”, Dynaudio Emit 20 “will not open up”, and the 7000A “sounds more dynamic, with a wider stage and better detail”. There are no tone controls — only DAC filters — and it is worth knowing in advance. AI draft, under review[4]