Audiolab 7000A Integrated Amplifier

The New Audiolab 7000 series follows in the footsteps of the award-winning 8000 and 8200 series but also bridges the gap between the phenomenally successful 6000 series and the new high-end 9000 series.

Nestled between the 6000 and 9000, the 7000 fuses premium traits into a pricing category that follows the mantra of class-leading performance.

Outwardly resembling the sequential series and therefore offering a brand-wide visual aesthetic match, the Audiolab 7000A improves on the 6000A with a genuine 70W per channel output, a new DAC, a new full-colour IPS LCD screen and more! More compact than the 9000 series, it maintains crisp ergonomics, high-quality engineering, a useful range of facilities and an excellent all-around acoustic performance and connectivity.

Classes of A and B

Audiolab pulls no punches with the genuine nature of our power rating. The 7000A’s 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. Critically specified by Jan Ertner (lead engineer for the Audiolab brand); the newly developed power supply features a substantial 250VA 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.

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.

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!

 
Specifications
General Description     Integrated Amplifier
Design Philosophy and Core Technology     - 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)     < 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;
    Ethernet, WiFi: 192kHz;
    USB A: 48kHz;
    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)     <0.003% (1kHz @ 40W / 8 ohms)
Input Sensitivity     720mV
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N)     > 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
Power Requirements     220-240V ~ 50/ 60Hz;
(depending on region)     100-120V ~ 50/ 60Hz
Standard Accessories     Power Cord, Remote Control, User Manual, Antennas, etc.