Audiolab 9000Q Pre-Amplifier

Description

Audiolab 9000Q Stereo Pre-Amplifier

The 9000Q is Audiolab’s flagship pre-amplifier, designed to offer outstanding performance and versatile connectivity. The 9000Q will work well with a wide range of power amplifiers but for ultimate performance pair it with Audiolab’s own 9000P power amplifier.

Audiophile ES9038PRO DAC

Fitted with an optimised version of ESS’s top 9038PRO 32-bit Sabre DAC, the 9000Q will maximise all your digital sources. For the ultimate sound quality, connect your computer via the USB-B and enjoy music file playback up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM and DSD512. There are also two optical and two coaxial connections that can be used for connecting traditional sources like a CD player, network streamer, TV or games console. These inputs will accept Hi-Res music files up to 24-bit/192kHz and benefit from selectable digital filters to optimise the sound quality.

4.3” Full Colour TFT display

The 9000Q features a high quality 4.3” colour TFT display that offers clear access to settings, functions, and other information like volume level, source input, file format, and signal information. The display can also show a VU meter in 'analogue' or 'digital' form or can be dimmed or turned off.

Bluetooth aptX HD for high quality, wireless sound

For top quality, wireless sound, the 9000Q is equipped with Bluetooth aptX HD. Pair with your compatible smartphone, tablet or laptop and enjoy Hi-Res sound quality, wirelessly. Ideal for getting the best sound quality from your premium music services or stored music files, aptX HD gives a more detailed and dynamic sound that’s a huge improvement on regular Bluetooth.

High performance turntable input

Designed to get the very best from your vinyl, the 9000Q’s dedicated turntable input is a match for many standalone phono pre-amps. Thanks to a high-quality, low-noise circuit with precise RIAA equalisation, sophisticated input filtering and an upgraded power supply, every drop of detail that’s dug from a record’s grooves is conveyed with engaging energy and crystal clarity.

Dedicated Headphone Amplifier

The headphone amplifier section in the 9000Q employs current-feedback circuitry with wide bandwidth and high slew rate, ensuring a dynamic, detailed and engaging performance with a wide variety of different headphone types.

The 9000Q raises the bar for pre-amplifiers in its price category, combining specification, price, and performance with intrinsic detail and quality.