Is it worth the Investment? Elevating the Game: Audiolab 9000a Review

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You can check my review for Audiolab 6000a:
• Longevity and Quality ...
Fantastic CD player, Audiolab 9000cdt:
• End Game CD Transport/...
0:00 Patreon
0:24 The story of Audiolab 6000a
1:25 Sequel anxiety
2:18 Immediacy of Audiolab 9000a
3:00 Lack of Uniqueness?
4:18 First Impression
5:36 Changing mindset
5:45 Bass
6:22 Midrange
8:17 Soundstage
8:47 Treble
9:51 DAC
11:05 Audiolab maturing in front of me
12:36 Conclusion

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@mrt6349 3 күн бұрын

I went for the Rega Aethos as a replacement for a Marants, that made my magellan duettos sw2 sing :) I was tempted with the Audiolabs but a good offer sealed the deal.

@HIFIDaydreaming 3 күн бұрын

Magellans are amazing speakers, once in store i dwell often i heard 40th anniversary of magellan, and they sounded amazing. But they are waaay above my budget. But great speakers indid. I think probably Aethos is better than any audiolab integrated, but it is priced above as well. 🙂 But you got a good price, so good for you!

@mrt6349 2 күн бұрын

I got the Aethos for 2000 euro and the magellans for 1500 euro both used.

@HIFIDaydreaming 2 күн бұрын

@@mrt6349 a beautiful deal indid!

@Carl-yx1ww 14 күн бұрын

Finally someone else with 9000a review..i have this amp and 6000a also which i had first.

@HIFIDaydreaming 14 күн бұрын

And how do you feel about upgrade, was it justified? I hope you are happy with your purchase?

@Carl-yx1ww 9 күн бұрын

The 9000a is better in every way. It's for mature listeners. But I still keep 6000a also because it's great also fir price and for 50 watts actually seems louder than 9000 but not as good quality'. 9000a is way above . Payed 1600 pounds brand new from my dealer so yes I got a good deal also makes it even better but I'd spend 1999 all day for this cheers for review mate enjoy. Keep it audiolab mate haha.

@Carl-yx1ww 9 күн бұрын

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@user-zx6oc3bi3b 23 күн бұрын

Thanks for the review. I have the 6000A and in truth have been absolutely happy with it. Though I tend to be one who is more into the music than the gear. But with that said. I have been potentially interested in possibly upgrading but certainly don’t want to upgrade to a more expensive integrated amp only to find small subtle improvements. I am still trying to find that next amp that will make significant differences and thus help me feel okay about the extra expense. Thanks again for taking the time to share the review. Appreciate you.

@HIFIDaydreaming 23 күн бұрын

Well jump from 6000 to 9000 is a bif one. To truly expiriance difference you need a equally talented speakers to follow it. To me the question of next amp should be, what did you like and what you did not like. And depending on that, maybe some other brand should be for you, or audiolab upgrade ladder is for you. Many people when they are happy, they tend to be brand loyal. And they should if they are happy.

@Carl-yx1ww 14 күн бұрын

I have one for sale 9000a

@Lovelacewatkins139 16 күн бұрын

Hi , i have the roksan and have been wondering about the 9000 , do you think it is a good upgrade from the roksan , keep the good work up , great review

@HIFIDaydreaming 16 күн бұрын

Is there something specifically you dislike about your roksan? In my opinion audiolab is more rich with details, in mids and treble. And does better soundstage. I think roksan have a more commanding authority and more weight and a bit batter bass. So it is all in what you need.

@Lovelacewatkins139 16 күн бұрын

@@HIFIDaydreaming hi thanks for your reply , . It is the streaming amp and cdt running neat ministra speakers in a small flat , the sound just seems to come from the centre of the speakers not much width, and I think it is rather flat sounding with no depth , I have a seven ft triangle for listening, with plenty of space behind my listening position , and speakers are plenty away from the front wall , , I keep thinking external dac or completely a new system , thanks , I will subscribe

@HIFIDaydreaming 15 күн бұрын

@@Lovelacewatkins139 add audiolab most definetly it will help you there. Eventually in future add some denafrips dac. And your sound will expend dramatically. So if you want larger soundstage, audiolab is a good choice.

@Lovelacewatkins139 15 күн бұрын

@@HIFIDaydreaming hi thanks again , there is to much good gear out there now , its a mine field ,

@Evolved_ue7 16 күн бұрын

It's a very grown up sound, at first it sounded slow but after a few hours, you realise just how good it sounds . My advice would be, if you buy it stick to the one amp, and you will never be disappointed..

@HIFIDaydreaming 16 күн бұрын

Haha, very zen approach to audiophile addiction. 😁

@colinhammond2008 20 күн бұрын

I compared this with the Arcam A25 and ended up with the A25. I felt the audiolab was a bit lacklustre for me.

@HIFIDaydreaming 20 күн бұрын

I can totally see that. Arcam have certainly more weightier and fuller sound. So if you prefer that type of sound it certainly will be a better choice.

@Carl-yx1ww 9 күн бұрын

Cheapskate

@1moderntalking1 23 күн бұрын

What do you think of its musicality and rhythmic timing?

@HIFIDaydreaming 23 күн бұрын

While I would not personally call audiolab devices musical, it is incredibly subjective terminology. To me they are level headed devices, that don't try to color that much sound to create that drama and emotion. But audiolab 9000 is probably among the lineup the most musical, as there are some bass and treble colorations, but honestly not like some other amps. Regarding timing it is excellent, transient response is great and there is not much decay to smear the next beat and create clutter ob soundstage. So that it can preserve some neutrality, while reproducing rhythm and also to remain clear and true to the beat.

@razisn 23 күн бұрын

Audiolab a new company? What are you talking about? They were first founded many decades ago.. I used to own an Audiolab 8000 amp back in the early 80s.. They have always been good in the value for money mid-fi space. Jeez, it shows how new YOU are in this scene.. lol

@HIFIDaydreaming 23 күн бұрын

I compleatly dropped the ball here sorry, as what I wanted to say, and said where to different things. Audiolab that was bought and rebuilded in 2005, and had their first devices in 2010... Have little to no connection to audiolab that was founded in 80s and stopped producing devices in late 90s. Beside branding and some leftover technology. But it is my mistake, and i should own it. Sorry for that.

@razisn 23 күн бұрын

@@HIFIDaydreaming They still operate and market their products in the same price tiers and mid-fi space.