Audiolab 7000A vs PS Audio Sprout100 Detailed Comparison

Audiolab 7000A vs PS Audio Sprout100

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Audiolab 7000A

Integrated Amplifier | 70 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Integrated Amplifier | 50 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Audiolab 7000A vs PS Audio Sprout100 Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing 7000A and Sprout100, two Integrated Amplifiers from Audiolab and PS Audio. Let's have a brief look at the main features of Audiolab 7000A and PS Audio Sprout100 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Audiolab 7000A Key Specs

70 watts RMS into 8-ohms

Built-in DAC

Phono Input

USB Input

Bluetooth v5.0

Weight: 18.50 lbs / 8.40 kg

Dimensions (H x W x D):3-1/16inch x 17.5inch x 13.4inch

PS Audio Sprout100 Key Specs

50 watts RMS into 8-ohms

Built-in DAC

Phono Input

USB Input

Bluetooth

Weight: 2.90 lbs / 1.30 kg

Dimensions (H x W x D):1.9inch x 6.2inch x 8.2inch

What size room are the Audiolab 7000A and PS Audio Sprout100 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 7000A	PS Audio Sprout100
Near-field	Poor	Average
Small Room	Average	Good
Mid-size Room	Good	Average
Large Room	Average	Poor
Very Large Room	Poor	Bad

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to understand how Audiolab 7000A and PS Audio Sprout100 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 7000A over PS Audio Sprout100

Full-color Display	Yes vs No	Displays Album and device Info
Watts into 8-ohms	70 watts vs 50 watts	Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Watts into 4-ohms	110 watts vs 100 watts	Delivers higher power into 4-ohms speakers
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.003% vs 0.01	Less Harmonic Distortion
Signal to Noise Ratio	110 dB vs 100 dB	Higher ratings results in cleaner sound
Wi-Fi	Yes vs No	High quality streaming over WiFi
Total Analog Inputs	3 vs 2	More options for connecting Analog sources
Optical Digital Inputs	2 vs 1	More options for connecting Digital sources
Coaxial Digital Inputs	2 vs No	More options for connecting Digital sources
Max Bit Depth	32-bit vs 24-bit	Play higher resolution range media

Reasons to choose PS Audio Sprout100 over Audiolab 7000A

MSRP Price(*)	799USD vs 999USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Coaxial Digital Inputs	No vs 2	More options for connecting Digital sources
Max Sample Rate	384kHz vs 192kHz	Play higher resolution media
Base Surface Area	328.6cm²/ 50.9inch² vs 1510.0cm²/ 234.1inch²	takes less space in your room
Height	48mm vs 78mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

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 7000A and PS Audio Sprout100 differs from each other.

Audiolab 7000A Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 3
Phono Input
2 Optical Digital Input
2 Coaxial Digital Input
USB Input:
- USB-A(Service Only)
- USB-B

PS Audio Sprout100 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2
Phono Input
1 Optical Digital Input
USB Input:
- USB-B

Audiolab 7000A Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

Outputs

Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
Pre-out/Main-in Loop
1/4 Headphone Output

Outputs

Stereo RCA,Sub Preamp Outputs
1/4-inch Headphone Output
Subwoofer Output

PS Audio Sprout100 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)