AudioLab 6000A MKII Integrated Amplifier retains the original’s reputation as an accessible yet outstanding “step-up” amplifier, ideal for budding audiophiles while offering notable improvements in sound and functionality. Aesthetically, it remains consistent with its predecessor, ensuring seamless compatibility with the 6000, 7000, and 9000 series.
The Audiolab 6000A MKII features an upgraded transformer and power supply design. The transformer secondary windings now deliver higher voltage with reduced impedance, providing superior voltage regulation. This results in Audiolab’s signature sound—engaging clarity, precise dynamics, and excellent rhythmic timing. A robust 200VA toroidal transformer is complemented by 4 x 15000uF reservoir capacitors for the power amplifier’s supply (30000uF per rail), ensuring tight musical control and outstanding dynamic range.
Audiolab has enhanced DAC performance with the upgraded ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M chipset, replacing the original 6000A’s ES9018. This high-end DAC supports 32-bit/768kHz PCM and features HyperStream® II architecture and a Time Domain Jitter Eliminator for ultra-low noise and outstanding dynamic range. Borrowing from the 7000A’s DAC design, the MKII also incorporates a new Class A circuit in the post-DAC active filter stage, delivering a more refined listening experience.
Connectivity is another highlight, with advanced digital-to-analogue conversion supporting four S/PDIF inputs and a new HDMI ARC input for seamless AV integration—an essential upgrade over the original model. Additionally, the Bluetooth 5.1 aptX HD receiver ensures superior range, speed, and performance for high-quality wireless streaming.
Unlike many competitors shifting to Class D amplifiers in this price range, the 6000A MKII upholds Audiolab’s audiophile tradition with a Class AB power amplifier. It delivers 50W per channel, with a peak current of 11 amps to handle demanding loads. Its CFB (Complementary Feedback) topology enhances linearity and thermal stability, ensuring idle current remains unaffected by output transistor temperatures.
The 6000A MKII’s preamp section follows Audiolab’s minimalist approach to preserve signal integrity. A precision analogue volume control and independent low-noise power supplies allow it to compete with higher-end analogue amplifiers. Connectivity includes analogue RCA inputs, a phono stage with a high-quality low-noise circuit featuring precise RIAA equalization, and a dedicated headphone amplifier with current-feedback circuitry. With a high slew rate and gain bandwidth, it delivers a dynamic, detailed, and immersive listening experience across various headphone types—making it one of the most complete integrated amplifiers available.
The 6000A MKII offers multiple operation modes for enhanced flexibility. ‘Integrated’ mode combines the pre and power amp stages, while ‘Pre’ mode transforms it into a dedicated preamplifier. ‘Pre-Power’ mode uniquely separates these stages, allowing the unit to function solely as a power amp—ideal for integration with an AV processor in a home cinema setup. This mode also enables external signal processing by routing the preamp output to an external processor and feeding the processed signal back into the power amp input.
Building on the original 6000A’s legacy of outstanding value and high-fidelity sound, the 6000A MKII elevates performance with thoughtful refinements, making it more versatile and future-ready than ever. Audiolab’s dedication to continuous improvement ensures this amplifier remains a top choice for discerning listeners.
Before September 2018, the benchmark for Audiolab was the iconic 8000A. However, the 6000A redefined expectations, becoming the most affordable model in the brand’s 40+ year history. This groundbreaking amplifier earned accolades, including What Hi-Fi? Five-Star status, Hi-Fi News Outstanding Product recognition, and Hi-Fi Choice Editor’s Choice, becoming a favorite among new audiophiles.
Since its inception—beginning as a design project in 2016—Audiolab has rapidly evolved, introducing award-winning digital playback sources and amplifiers. Models such as the 9000CDT, 9000N, 7000CDT, 7000N Play, 9000A, and 7000A highlight the brand’s commitment to pushing sonic boundaries across different price points.
With the flagship 9000A and the mid-tier 7000A bridging affordability and high-end performance, Audiolab engineers developed cutting-edge technologies that now culminate in the 6000A MKII—a true evolution of world-class audio design.
Upgraded Power Supply: Enhanced transformer delivers greater depth, clarity, dynamics, and timing over the original 6000A.
Class AB Amplification: Audiophile-grade design with CFB topology ensures high linearity and excellent thermal stability.
Expanded Connectivity: HDMI input added alongside optical, coaxial, and analogue inputs for modern AV setups.
Bluetooth with aptX: Supports aptX codec for high-quality wireless streaming via smart devices.
Built-in Phono Stage: MM phono preamp with accurate RIAA equalisation for superior vinyl playback.
Flexible Operating Modes: Functions as an integrated amp, preamp, or power amp to suit user needs.
Premium DAC: ESS ES9038Q2M DAC with HyperStream® II and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator for top-tier digital audio performance.
Selectable Digital Filters: Five filter options to tailor sound to your preferences.
| Brand | Audiolab |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Design | Class AB |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.1dB) |
| Input Sensitivity | 720mV (Line, Volume = 0dB); 3.1mV (Phone MM, Volume = 0dB) |
| Input Impedance | 10K (Line); 47k/100pF (Phono MM) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >110dB (Line, A-weighted); > 79dB (Phono MM, A-weighted) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.0004% (1kHz @ 2V, Volume = 0dB) |
| HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) | Yes |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth, aptX™, aptX™ HD |
| App Remote Control | 1 |
| Phono Input | 1 |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs | 2 |
| Optical Digital Inputs | 2 |
| Headphone Output | 1 |
| 12V Trigger | 1 |
| Warranty | Australian Manufacturer Warranty |
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Digital Cinema strives to make every purchase a happy one.
Please read our Refund, Return Warranty Policy before making a purchase from Digital Cinema, our Outlined are Our policy on refunds, returns and repairs and your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
Always inspect any products that we have delivered to you or that you picked up from the Digital Cinema store, to make sure you are completely satisfied with the condition of the products, including that the products are of merchantable quality.
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact our staff on 1300 859 905 or click here to email.
Please choose carefully as refunds for change of mind would only be accepted with a restocking fee subject to approval. We recommend you carefully choose any products before adding them to your cart and continuing with your order. The restocking fee is 25% if approved.
If any products are delivered damaged, please contact our Customer service Staff as soon as possible. Digital Cinema will organise to have your products returned to Digital Cinema and to arrange for a replacement of your products fast. Damaged products need to be returned in the same condition received by you with all original packaging, accessories and manuals.
Digital Cinema uses the eWAY Payment Gateway for its online credit card transactions. eWAY processes online credit card transactions for thousands of Australian merchants, providing a safe and secure means of collecting payments via the Internet.
All online credit card transactions performed on this site using the eWAY gateway are secured payments.
Digital Cinema will refund all delivery charges in the event an item has to be returned due to a fault or damage and no replacement items can be found. Delivery refund will only be approved within 14 days of purchase and all original packaging, accessories and manuals are included.
Refer to Consumer Guarantee laws for more information.
Any Refunds will be made by Digital Cinema using the same method of payment used to make your purchase. Refunds will normally be processed within five (5) days.
Digital Cinema reserve the right to refund and cancel any order when the below occurs.
You will be contacted by email to explain why a refund has been issued and products not delivered.
Before returning any goods please contact our service team for approval and return merchandise number 1300 859 905
You may also contact Digital Cinema on 1300 859 905 or visit the store where the items were collected. A Digital Cinema team member will help you with any return or repair. This will include inspecting the products, organising for the products to be repaired, or offering you a replacement.
Products need to be returned within a reasonable time period. This timeframe may vary from product to product and may depend on the type of product you purchased and the price you paid.
If any goods cannot be easily returned to the Digital Cinema store, due to where you are located please contact our service staff for help with logistics 1300 859 905
Products returned under warranty will be assessed and/or repaired within a reasonable time period. You will be provided with a repair time after the item is assessed. This time may vary due to reasons beyond our or the manufacturer's control, such as parts availability and incorrect fault advice given.
You may be required to pay labour, assessment or freight costs, such as where goods are assessed to have been damaged by misuse or accident, or where the goods are assessed not to be faulty. We will provide you with a cost if this case arrises.
If any electrical goods that you returned may lose settings or user-saved preferences during the resetting and rebooting phases in a repair sequence.
Please note that if you choose to cancel an online order before it has been dispatched and a request for refund is approved, a 1.4% fee will be applied to your refund amount. This fee covers charges that we are unable to recover from the Visa and Mastercard networks.
Thank you for your understanding.
Purchasing from Digital Cinema is an acceptance of the above policies.
If you have any questions relating to your Order, please contact us on 1300 859 905 or email customer support on [email protected].
