Audiolab 9000A Integrated Stereo Amplifier is a high-end integrated amplifier produced by the British audio equipment manufacturer Audiolab. It is a Class A/B amplifier that is capable of delivering 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms and is designed for use with high-end audio systems. It features a variety of inputs, including analog, digital, and phono, and includes a built-in USB audio interface for playing music from a computer. The 9000A is known for its high-quality sound reproduction and build quality and is considered a flagship product in the Audiolab line.
The 9000A has a sleek and modern design, with a large OLED display that shows important information such as the input source, volume level, and sample rate. The amplifier also has a remote control for easy operation and a headphone amplifier for personal listening.
Matching the modern hi-fi enthusiast’s requirements, the 9000A features a full-colour IPS LCD screen, offering clear and informative playback, source and file information. Not to mention a host of menu options for optimum performance and user-defined settings. Various display options are provided, which also include two VU meter options, allowing the 9000A to be visually informative or, in the case of ‘display off’ settings, a discreet centrepiece of any audio system.
Differentiating itself from rivals within its category, the Audiolab 9000A blends digital capability with an analogue pedigree. Premium level D/A conversion, as one would always expect from Audiolab, allows a range of digital sources (over four digital inputs) to be connected directly to this high-power integrated unit. Yet, based on over 40 years of amplifier design pedigree, not to mention a recent history of multi-award-winning audio solutions, the 9000A also caters for analogue device integrations (via three AUX, balanced XLR and a dedicated phono input).
The world of modern audio enjoyment is not limited to wired playback devices though, hence the 9000A also supports wireless connectivity via Bluetooth and digital audio via a PC USB connection.
The 9000A is the brainchild of lead designer, Jan Ertner. Famed for a plethora of class-leading and award-winning audio electronic models, Jan has pushed the 9000A to the highest levels of performance by evolving and redeveloping the principles that created the 8300A and uber-successful 6000A, to deliver the most exceptional performance ever seen in an audiolab integrated amplifier.

The 9000A features the latest ESS 9038PRO flagship 32-bit DAC chip. Using the critically acclaimed patented HyperStream® II architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator, the ES9038PRO delivers an unprecedented performance level that will satisfy the needs of the most demanding audio applications – fitting an amplifier of the 9000A’s calibre.
Years of experience and countless ESS-equipped models mean that audiolab is more than familiar with making the most of this technically excellent but challenging DAC technology. Great attention has been paid in developing a system that allows audiolab electronics and ESS DAC technology to offer the best in audiophile performance.