Preamplifier with DAC
Featuring the characteristic aesthetics of the "9000" models from Audiolab and designed by the prestigious Jan Ertner, the 9000Q is a stereo preamplifier that stands out for the care with which its key subsystems have been fine-tuned.
This is the case of the phono circuitry, compatible with moving magnet (MM) capsules and based on a single stage configured in Class A, or the power supply, in which a custom-made toroidal transformer ensures a higher current delivery capacity and the consequent improvement in terms of dynamic behaviour and response optimisation.
Naturally, the DAC section has been very carefully considered, with an ES9038PRO D/A conversion chip from the American ESS Technology, whose exceptional technical characteristics are ideal for reproducing the complex micro-information contained in high-resolution recordings.
Versatility of use has also been carefully considered, with new tone controls, an extensive range of connections (balanced stereo pair, PC-USB and Bluetooth included), a headphone socket with dedicated amplifier and the beautiful, unmistakable full-colour TFT display, which is one of the main hallmarks of the 9000 Series from Audiolab.
Features:
- Exceptional value for money stereo pre-amplifier.
- Designed and developed in the UK.
- Executed with high quality components.
- DAC section compatible with PCM up to 32 bit/768 kHz and DSD up to DSD512.
- Digital inputs coaxial (2), optical (2), PC-USB (1) and Bluetooth (5.1).
- 3 unbalanced (RCA) and 1 balanced (XLR) Line inputs.
- 1 Phono input compatible with MM capsules.
- Phono section configured in Class A.
- Dedicated headphone amplifier compatible with 20-600 ohms loads.
- TFT display screen.
- Frequency response 20-20,000 Hz, +/-0.1 dB.
- Signal to noise ratio: greater than 117 dB (XLR line).
- Dimensions: 44.4 x 9 x 32.8 cm (W x H x D).
- Weight: 6.2 kg.
