The 6000A Play is a streaming integrated amplifier by Audiolab that delivers 50 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 75 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms. It was released in 2020. It is a 2-channel design using a Class A/B output stage. A minimum impedance of 4 ohms makes it compatible with a wide range of loudspeakers. It has a built-in DAC (ES9018 Sabre32 Reference 32-bit/192kHz), so you can play digital sources directly with no separate DAC unit needed. It also has a phono input, so a turntable can connect straight to it. The Audiolab 6000A Play has an MSRP of $1,700.
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Performance Specs
One of the most important factors when deciding on an integrated amplifier is its power ratings and compatibility with your speaker's impedance requirements. The Audiolab 6000A Play is rated at 50 watts RMS into 8-ohms. Audiolab provides this wattage at a THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of 0.003% which is an important indicator of distortion at the given values (lower THD is better).
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 50 watts into 8-ohms (20 Hz-20 kHz) at 0.003%
- 75 watts into 4-ohms
- 4-ohms Min Impedance (allows compatibility with a wide range of loudspeakers)
- 76dB Signal to Noise Ratio
How loud will 50 watts actually play in your room? →
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Which speakers suit the Audiolab 6000A Play?
50 W into 8 ohms, 75 W into 4, rated down to 4 ohms.
We rank every passive speaker we cover against it on power, impedance safety and current
delivery.
Need more power?
Audiolab 6000A Play is rated at 50 watts into 8 ohms, which puts it in our Up to 60 watts band. The next band up is 61 to 90 watts, which is worth about 3.9dB more output. That is a real difference in headroom on peaks, and a modest one in how loud the system plays - power and loudness are not the same thing.
Before buying watts, check what your speakers actually need: the amp and speaker matcher works it out from their sensitivity, impedance and your room.
When pairing the Audiolab 6000A Play with a passive Bookshelf (Stand mount) or Passive Floor Standing (Tower) speaker, you have to check if their Max Power Range is below the max wattage of the amp for the given impedance levels.
Operating your amp outside of this max range may damage the speakers.
What size of room is the Audiolab 6000A Play Amplifier good for?
An essential deciding factor is the size of the room in which you intend to employ the Audiolab 6000A Play amplifier. Here, taking into account its maximum power parameters, we analyzed its applicability to various size environments:
| Listening Environment |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Average |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | Bad |
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the Audiolab 6000A Play, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
Audiolab 6000A Play has total of 4 Analog inputs including 1 Phono Input (MM).
Audiolab 6000A Play Back View (Click the image for the larger version)
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 4
- Phono Input
- 2 Optical Digital Input
- 2 Coaxial Digital Input
Outputs
- Speaker Outputs
- Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
- Pre-out/Main-in Loop
- 1/4 Headphone Output
Bluetooth Connectivity
Audiolab 6000A Play features built-in Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from your Bluetooth-enabled devices such as Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Windows PC, Mac computers/laptops.
Among the amps in the same price range, these are the 5 amps that have Bluetooth Connectivity:
Phono Input
Audiolab 6000A Play features one Phono Input which is compatible with
MM (Moving Magnet) type of phono cartridges, you can connect your turntable with MM cartridges directly to this amp without the need for a phono preamp. If you are using an MC cartridge on your turntable, you need to use a phono preamp that has MC phono stage such as the
Cambridge Duo or the
iFi ZEN Phono.
Subwoofer Output
Audiolab 6000A Play has Stereo RCA preamp outputs which can be used to connect to a powered subwoofer via an RCA cable ( as long as your sub supports this connection).
Check our
Powered Subwoofers page to find a subwoofer that will work with Audiolab 6000A Play amp and your speakers.
DAC and Digital Music
The Audiolab 6000A Play's built-in DAC allows the connection of digital sources directly, eliminating the need for an external DAC. The DAC chip that is used in the 6000A Play is the
ES9018 Sabre32 Reference 32-bit/192kHz, and supports resolutions up to
24-bit, 192KHZ.
Audiolab 6000A Play External Dimensions and Weight
Audiolab 6000A Play has external dimensions of (H x W x D) 3-1/8inch x 17-9/16inch x 14-1/16inch (80.0mm x 447.0mm x 358.0mm ). The unit weighs
7.91 kg (17.4 lbs).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of an integrated amplifier may become an important decision factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of the Audiolab 6000A Play is approximately 1600.3cm2 / 248.0inch2.
- Width: 447.0mm (17-9/16")
- Height: 80.0mm (3-1/8")
- Depth: 358.0mm (14-1/16")
- Weight: 7.91 kg (17.4 lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~1600.3cm2 / 248.0inch2
- Volume: ~12.8 liter / 3.4 gallon
Audiolab 6000A Play screen
Available colors
Audiolab 6000A Play is available in Black and Silver color options.
What's in the Box of Audiolab 6000A Play?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of 6000A Play:
- Integrated amplifier
- 6.5-feet AC power cord
- Remote control
- User Instructions
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Audiolab 6000A Play, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Audiolab 6000A Play
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Audiolab 6000A Play Integrated Amplifier:
Official Brochure for Audiolab 6000A Play
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Audiolab 6000A Play Integrated Amplifier can be found below:
Official Product Page for Audiolab 6000A Play
Warranty
2 Years of parts warranty and 2 Years of labor warranty is generally provided for the Audiolab 6000A Play by the manufacturer.
Audiolab 6000A Play Lifestyle
| General |
| Brand |
Audiolab |
| Full Model Name |
Audiolab 6000A Play |
| Release Date |
2020 |
| Amplifier Type |
Integrated Amplifier |
| Number of Channels |
2 |
| Amp Class |
Class A/B |
| Amplifier Technology |
Solid State |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
50 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
75 watts |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
20 Hz-20 kHz |
| THD |
0.003% |
| Minimum Impedance |
4 |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
76 dB |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
Yes |
| DAC Specs |
ES9018 Sabre32 Reference 32-bit/192kHz |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| WiFi |
802.11ac |
| Ecosystem |
| Apple AirPlay |
No |
| Apple AirPlay2 |
No |
| DTS Play-Fi |
Yes |
| Chromecast built-in |
No |
| Roon |
No |
| HEOS |
No |
| BluOS |
No |
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
4 |
| Phono Input |
Yes |
| Optical Digital Inputs |
2 |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs |
2 |
| USB Input |
Firmware only |
| Preamp Outputs |
Stereo RCA |
| Pre-out / Main-in Loop |
Yes |
| Headphone Output |
1/4 |
| Removable Power Cord |
IEC 2-prong |
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
80.0mm (3-1/8") |
| Width |
447.0mm (17-9/16") |
| Depth |
358.0mm (14-1/16") |
| Weight |
7.91 kg (17.4 lbs) |
| Available Colors |
Black,Silver |
| OTHER |
| Parts Warranty |
2 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
2 Years |