AudioLab 6000A Play - Streaming Integrated Amplifier

The Audiolab 6000A Play - Streaming Integrated Amplifier is a richly specified, all-encompassing audio solution.

Adapting to the modern world of music streaming but retaining all of the awarding-winning analogue and digital audio circuitry from the 6000A, the 6000A Play offers almost universal source compatibility.

Product Features

DTS Play-Fi Enabled

The Audiolab 6000A Play incorporates the acclaimed DTS Play-Fi® platform for built-in high-resolution wireless streaming playback (up to 24bit / 96kHz with compatible services such as TIDAL or Qobuz). You can stream from any source on your wireless network, including smartphones, tablets or PCs as well as a NAS Drive. So, however you want to play your music, audiolab ’s 6000A Play will deliver outstanding performance.

Perfect Partnership

The DTS Play-Fi platform offers a wealth of music options from around the globe. Spotify, Qobuz, Tidal, HD Tracks, Deezer, Amazon Music, Napster, KKBox and Sirius XM, to name a few. Browse a radio guide with thousands of stations and podcasts, or stream from a home media server with DLNA compatibility.

Above all, the audiolab 6000A Play offers flexibility without compromise. With deep, well-defined bass, expressive midrange and sweet, subtle treble – the 6000A Play offers an open window on the music being played, as all great hi-fi should, engaging the listener with natural, unforced energy that is fully reflective of the source material.

Wireless Streaming Technology

DTS Play-Fi is premium whole-home wireless audio, now available from the largest ecosystem of brands in the world. Stream your favourite content with astounding audio quality, from every device that you’ve got.

All DTS Play-Fi products are seamlessly interoperable, so you can find the perfect speaker for every room, and know that they will all make beautiful music together.

Whole Home Audio, Made Easy:

DTS Play-Fi sends audio from mobile devices to speakers throughout the home using proprietary streaming, synchronization, and authentication technology.

Freedom of Choice, at Last

Every single DTS Play-Fi product works perfectly with all the rest, regardless of brand, so you get a huge range of options to customize your home, and one simple, elegant listening experience.

DTS Play-Fi offers an unparalleled selection of audio products for your home, from compact battery-powered speakers to powerful soundbars, built by the most respected audio brands in the business. No more compromising your style or taste to get a high-quality wireless audio solution.

Works with Every Device you’ve Got

Of course, your music is always close by. And we know you have all kinds of devices in your life. That’s why DTS Play-Fi is built especially for smartphones, tablets, and PCs.

We have easy-to-use software for Android, iOS, Kindle Fires , and Windows. We support streaming via Spotify Connect, too. Any way you want to play, it just works.

DTS Play-Fi offers an unparalleled selection of audio products for your home, from compact battery-powered speakers to powerful soundbars, built by the most respected audio brands in the business. No more compromising your style or taste to get a high-quality wireless audio solution.

External Review

What Hi-Fi Magazine gave the AudioLab 6000A Play a 4-Star rating. Read the Full Review HERE.

What's in the Box?

• The AudioLab 6000A Play
• One IEC Power Cable for your Area
• One Remote Handset with 2 AAA Batteries
• Instruction Manual

Technical Specifications

• Analogue Inputs: 3 x AUX , 1x Phono (MM), 1x Power In
• Digital Input: 2 x Coaxial, 2 x Toslink Optical, Bluetooth (aptX/aptX LL)
• Analogue Output: 1x RCA Pre Out

Pre-Amplifier Section

• 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): < 0.0004% (Line, 1KHz @ 2V, Volume = 0dB)
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.1dB)
• Output Voltage: 2.3V max. (Volume = 0dB)
• Output Impedance: 120Ω
• Signal-to-Noise Ration (S/N): > 110dB (Line, A-weighted), >76dB (Phono MM, A-weighted)

DAC

• D to A converter: ES9018K2M
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.0006% (1kHz @ 0dBFS)
• Output level (0dBFS, 1KHz): 2.05V
• Max. Sampling Frequency: 192kHz
• Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N): > 112dB (A-weighted)
• Digital Filters: Fast Roll-off , Slow Roll-off , Minimum Phase

Power Amp 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): <0.003% (1kHz @ 40W/8Ω)
• 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: 2.35Ω
• Load impedance: 20-600Ω

General

• Standby Power Consumption: <0.5W
• Power Requirements: 220-240V ~ 50 - 60Hz 100-120V ~ 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 155
• Weight: 7.9kg (Net)

Further Information

AudioLab 6000A Play - User Manual (PDF)

HiFi Bundle offer available for the AudioLab 6000A Play

At Studio Incar we offer expertly curated systems based off our personal listening experience and knowledge. These systems use components that, when combined, allow them to play to their strengths and compliment each other in the best possible way.

We are offering 10% off these systems, when bought as a package.

Digital Based System

• Amplifier / Streamer - AudioLab 6000A Play - Integrated Amplifier - £849.95
• Speakers - Dynaudio Emit 10 - Standmount Speakers £630
• Cables - Chord Sarsen Speaker Cables - £8 per metre (bare cable)

AudioLab 6000A - Play / Dynaudio Emit 10 - HiFi Bundle - Product Link