The Audiolab 9000 series is the brainchild of chief designer Jan Ertner, reflecting Audiolab's reputation for providing top-notch amplifiers. It includes the 9000 CDT, which features CD playback, and the exquisitely crafted streaming component 9000N.
The 9000N, developed over three years of innovation, offers extremely stable high-resolution wireless digital music playback, ideally paired with the 9000A integrated amplifier and the 9000CDT transport for a perfect musical experience.
The 9000N is equipped with the flagship ESS Technology Sabre ES9038 PRO 32-bit / 8-channel DAC chip, supporting PCM sampling up to 768K and DSD 512. It also supports MQA playback, compatible with streaming platforms like TIDAL and Spotify, and is Roon compatible, catering to the needs of the new generation of audiophiles. The 9000N features the Lumin streaming system, allowing operation via the Lumin APP and 9000N APP, along with a clear 4.3-inch IPS color screen that displays playback information and album covers.
The Audiolab 9000A is a powerful and advanced integrated amplifier designed to meet the demands of modern audio enthusiasts. It combines digital and analog traditions, offering various connection options and wireless capabilities, with leading audio performance in its class. Whether listening from digital or analog sources, or enjoying the warmth of vinyl records, the 9000A delivers exceptional sound quality. It also features excellent amplification for speakers and headphones, allowing you to easily drive various speaker systems or enjoy personal headphone listening. Whether you prioritize audio performance or versatility, the 9000A is an outstanding choice.
For many audiophiles, CDs remain their preferred medium. The 9000CDT is a high-end CD playback device that matches the digital music playback performance of the powerful 9000A. In addition to its CD playback design, the 9000CDT offers digital music file playback via a dedicated USB 'Type A' port on the back. It supports all major high-resolution and lossless audio formats, including WAV, AAC, and WMA, as well as conventional compressed MP3 formats.
9000A Integrated Amplifier
Inputs: 3 x Analogue, 1 x XLR, 1 x Phono (MM), 1 x Power Amplifier,
2 x SPDIF (Coax), 2 x SPDIF (Optical), 1 x PC USB (USB B - Windows / mac OS only),1 x Bluetooth (aptX/aptX HD/LDAC), 1 x 12V Trigger
Outputs: 1 x PRE Amplifier,1 x Stereo Speaker, 1 x Headphone, 1 x 12V Trigger
Sampling Frequency:Optical / Coaxial: 44.1kHz-192kHz;
PC USB: 44.1kHz-768kHz (PCM) / DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512
Preamplifier Section
Gain (max.):+6dB (Line), +53dB (Phono MM)
Input Sensitivity:1Vrms (Line, Volume = 0dB);2Vrms (XLR, Volume = 0dB), 4.4mV (Phono MM, Volume=0dB)
Input Impedance:10K (Line); 47K // 100pF (Phono MM)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD):< 0.0004% (1kHz @ 2V, Volume = 0dB)
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.1dB)
Output Voltage: 2.3V max. (Volume = 0dB)
Output Impedance: 120 ohms
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 110dB (Line & XLR, A-weighted); > 80dB (Phono MM, A-weighted)
DAC
D to A Converter: ES9038Pro
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.001% (1kHz @ 0dBFS)
Output Level (0dBFS, 1kHz): 2.1Vrms
Max. Sampling Frequency Optical, Coaxial: 192kHz;
PC USB: PCM768kHz, DSD512
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N): > 117dB (A-weighted)
Power Amplifier Section
Gain: +29dB
Rated Power Output: 2 x 100W (8 ohms, THD<1%); 2 x 160W (4 ohms, THD<1%)
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.3dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.002% (1kHz @ 50W / 8 ohms)
Input Sensitivity: 1Vrms
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N): > 110dB (A-weighted)
Max. Output Current: 15A
Headphone Amplifier
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.01% (1kHz, 50mW )
Output Impedance: 2.35 ohms
Load Impedance: 20-600 ohms
General
Standby Power Consumption: <0.5W
Net Weight: 9.4kg
Gross Weight: 11.2kg
Dimensions (mm) (W x H x D): 444 x 89 x 342
Carton Size (mm) (W x H x D): 514 x 470 x 161
Power Requirements: 220-240V ~ 50/60Hz
9000N Network Player
Inputs: 1 x Network Streaming 1 x PC USB (USB Type-B) 1 x Ethernet 10/100 / 1000 Base-T Ethernet 1 x 12V Trigger
Outputs: 1 x RCA (pair) 1 x XLR (pair) 1 x Optical 1 x Coaxial 1 x 12V Trigger (Link)
Supported File Formats: DSD Lossless: DSF (DSD), DIFF (DSD), DoP (DSD) PCM Lossless: FLAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC), WAV, AIFF Compressed (lossy) Audio: MP3 MQA
Sampling Frequency: PCM: 44.1kHz-768kHz (705.6kHz / 768kHz Fixed-point supported via Audiolab 9000N App streaming) DSD: DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512 (Native)
Digital Section
Digital Output Voltage: 500mV +/- 50mVpp
Output Impedance: 75Ω
Frequency Response: -0.01dB (20Hz - 20kHz, ref.1kHz)
Max. Sampling Frequency: 192kHz / 24bit
Digital Outputs: 1 x Coaxial , 1 x Optical
D to A Converter
Variable Output Voltage: 0 – 2.05V
DAC: ES9038Pro
Frequency Response: +/-0.5dB (20Hz - 20kHz, ref.1kHz)
Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.001% (1kHz @ 2.05Vrms)
Max. Sampling Frequency: 768kHz / 32bit
Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted): >116dB(RCA), >120dB(XLR)
Output Impedance: 120Ω
General
Standby Power Consumption: <0.5W
Net Weight: 6.2kg
Gross Weight: 8kg
Dimensions (mm)(W x H x D): 444 x 89 x 333
Carton Size (mm)(W x H x D): 514 x 470 x 161
Power Requirements (depending on region): 220-240V ~ 50/ 60Hz
9000CDT CD Transport and USB HDD player
USB Storage Device Audio Format: MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV file compatible
USB Storage Device File System: FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 device compatible
Digital Output Amplitude: 500mV +/-50mVpp
Output Impedance: 75Ω
Frequency Response: -0.01dB (20Hz-20kHz, ref.1 kHz)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.002%
Sampling Rate: 44.1kHz (48kHz files can be played via the 9000CDT
but will be resampled to 44.1kHz)
Digital Output Interface: 1 x Coaxial , 1 x Optical
Standby Power Consumption: < 0.5W
Power Requirements: 220-240V - 50/60Hz
Product Size (mm) (W x D x H): 444 x 89 x 342
Carton Size (mm) (W x D x H): 514 x 470 x 161
Net Weight: 5.74kg
Gross Weight: 7.6kg
Mission 770
A new 20cm polypropylene mid/bass driver was developed for the re-engineered 770, mimicking the extended response and low coloration of the original, while upgrading the motor system to take account of modern power handling and dynamic requirements. Like the original,the driver is built onto a die-cast chassis with large rear ‘windows’ to reduce early reflections back through the cone. Special care has been taken to marry a low-density nitrile surround to the cone,to match its impedance and reduce reflections from the cone edge.
The new polypropylene cone is loaded with minerals to make it stiffer than the original, yielding fast, tight bass that enables the listener to hear exactly how bass instruments are being played. This is balanced by tuning the cabinet and reflex port to a very low frequency, avoiding the ‘one note bass’ that is typical of a lot of bass reflex systems. In addition, the port is strongly flared at both inlet and outlet to smooth airflow and eradicate distortion. Bass extends powerfully and cleanly to below 30Hz in room, which is remarkable for this size of speaker.
In the original 770 design, Farad Azima focused on the midrange performance, which was always the strength of hi-fi reproduction from vinyl records. For today’s digital sources and superior turntables, the performance of a speaker at the frequency extremes is now considered of equal importance to the midrange. The new 770’s treble unit uses a lightweight, damped microfibre dome with an ultra-smooth response, backed by a damped rear chamber that pushes the fundamental resonance well below the crossover region. The quality of this 28mm dome marries perfectly with the mid/bass driver to ensure evenness of character throughout the range of the whole speaker.
Mission 770
Speaker type:Two-way standmount
Enclosure type:Bass reflex
Treble driver:28mm microfibre dome
Mid/bass driver:200mm mineral-loaded polypropylene cone
Sensitivity (2.8V @ 1m):88dB
Nominal impedance:8 Ohms
Recommended amp power:25-200W
Frequency response (+/-3dB):42Hz-20kHz
Bass extension (-6dB):30Hz
Crossover frequency:2.9kHz
Cabinet volume:38.5 litres
Speaker dimensions (HxWxD):590x300x322mm (inc. cable terminals)
Weight (each speaker):19.2kg
Stand dimensions (HxWxD):445x300x300mm
Weight (each stand):17.9kg
