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Audiolab 6000A vs HiFi Rose RA180
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Audiolab 6000A

Integrated Amplifier | 50 watts RMS into 8-ohms

Audiolab 6000A
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HiFi Rose RA180

Integrated Amplifier | 400 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Audiolab 6000A vs HiFi Rose RA180 Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers . Audiolab 6000A is a Integrated Amplifier with built-in DAC speaker whereas the RA180 is a Integrated Amplifier speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Audiolab 6000A and HiFi Rose RA180 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Audiolab 6000A Key Specs

  • 50 watts RMS into 8-ohms
  • Built-in DAC
  • Phono Input
  • Bluetooth
  • Weight: 17.19 lbs / 7.81 kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D):3-1/16inch x 17-9/16inch x 14-1/8inch

HiFi Rose RA180 Key Specs

  • 400 watts RMS into 8-ohms
  • Phono Input
  • Weight: 36.80 lbs / 16.73 kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D):5-1/8inch x 16-15/16inch x 17-7/16inch

What size room are the Audiolab 6000A and HiFi Rose RA180 Amplifiers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these amplifiers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their max power parameters:

Listening Environment Audiolab 6000A HiFi Rose RA180
Near-field Average Are you nuts?
Small Room Good Bad
Mid-size Room Average Poor
Large Room Poor Good
Very Large Room Bad Good

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to understand how Audiolab 6000A and HiFi Rose RA180 compares and end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these amplifiers is the better choice for you.


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Reasons to choose Audiolab 6000A over HiFi Rose RA180
MSRP Price(*) 899USD vs 6,995USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.003% vs 0.005% Less Harmonic Distortion
Buil-in DAC Yes vs No Connect digital sources without an external DAC
Bluetooth Yes vs No Stream music via Bluetooth devices
Optical Digital Inputs 2 vs No More options for connecting Digital sources
Coaxial Digital Inputs 2 vs No More options for connecting Digital sources
Headphone Output 1/4 vs No Connect your headphone to the amplifier
Base Surface Area 1604.7cm2/ 248.7inch2 vs 1909.3cm2/ 295.9inch2 takes less space in your room
Height 78mm vs 131mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Reasons to choose HiFi Rose RA180 over Audiolab 6000A
App-Based Control Yes vs None Control the amplifier via an app
Watts into 8-ohms 400 watts vs 50 watts Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Watts into 4-ohms 400 watts vs 75 watts Delivers higher power into 4-ohms speakers
Signal to Noise Ratio 107 dB vs 76 dB Higher ratings results in cleaner sound
Wi-Fi Yes vs No High quality streaming over WiFi

Inputs and Outputs

The input and output selections that are offered is an important factor when comparing two amplifiers. Here you can find how the I/O selections of the Audiolab 6000A and HiFi Rose RA180 differs from each other.

Audiolab 6000A Inputs
  • Total Number of Analog Inputs: 4
  • Phono Input
  • 2 Optical Digital Input
  • 2 Coaxial Digital Input
HiFi Rose RA180 Inputs
  • Total Number of Analog Inputs: 4
  • Phono Input
Audiolab 6000A Back View
Audiolab 6000A Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

Outputs
  • Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
  • Pre-out/Main-in Loop
  • 1/4 Headphone Output
Outputs
  • Sub Preamp Outputs
  • Subwoofer Output
HiFi Rose RA180 Back View
HiFi Rose RA180 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

What's in the Box of Audiolab 6000A?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of 6000A:
  • Integrated amplifier
  • 6.5-feet AC power cord
  • Remote control
  • Bluetooth antenna
  • User Instructions
  • What's in the Box of HiFi Rose RA180?

    Here are the items that come with the RA180:
  • Integrated amplifier
  • AC power cord
  • Remote control
  • External IR receiver
  • Simple Manual
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