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Buchardt I150 Integrated Amplifier vs Audiolab 7000A
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Buchardt I150

Integrated Amplifier | 150 watts RMS into 8-ohms

Buchardt I150 Integrated Amplifier
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Audiolab 7000A

Integrated Amplifier | 70 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Buchardt I150 vs Audiolab 7000A Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing I150 and 7000A, two Integrated Amplifiers from Buchardt and Audiolab. Let's have a brief look at the main features of Buchardt I150 and Audiolab 7000A first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Buchardt I150 Key Specs

  • 150 watts RMS into 8-ohms
  • Built-in DAC
  • USB Input
  • Bluetooth v5.0
  • Weight: 22.00 lbs / 10.00 kg
  • Built-in Room Correction
  • Dimensions (H x W x D):3.2inch x 14.5inch x 12inch

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

What size room are the Buchardt I150 and Audiolab 7000A 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 Buchardt I150 Audiolab 7000A
Near-field Are you nuts? Poor
Small Room Bad Average
Mid-size Room Poor Good
Large Room Good Average
Very Large Room Good Poor

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to understand how Buchardt I150 and Audiolab 7000A 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 Buchardt I150 Integrated Amplifier over Audiolab 7000A
Built-in Room Correction Yes vs No Adjusts audio output to compensate for acoustic anomalies in a listening space
Watts into 8-ohms 150 watts vs 70 watts Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Watts into 4-ohms 300 watts vs 110 watts Delivers higher power into 4-ohms speakers
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.0015% vs 0.003% Less Harmonic Distortion
Signal to Noise Ratio 121 dB vs 110 dB Higher ratings results in cleaner sound
Max Sample Rate 394kHz vs 192kHz Play higher resolution media
Base Surface Area 1147.0cm2/ 177.8inch2 vs 1510.0cm2/ 234.1inch2 takes less space in your room

Reasons to choose Audiolab 7000A over Buchardt I150 Integrated Amplifier
MSRP Price(*) 999USD vs 2,500USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Full-color Display Yes vs No Displays Album and device Info
Wi-Fi Yes vs No High quality streaming over WiFi
Total Analog Inputs 3 vs 1 More options for connecting Analog sources
PhonoInput Yes vs No Connect a turntable directly to your amp
Coaxial Digital Inputs 2 vs 1 More options for connecting Digital sources
Headphone Output 1/4 vs No Connect your headphone to the amplifier
Height 78mm vs 80mm 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 Buchardt I150 and Audiolab 7000A differs from each other.

Buchardt I150 Inputs
  • Total Number of Analog Inputs: 1
  • 2 Optical Digital Input
  • 1 Coaxial Digital Input
  • USB Input:
    • USB-B
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
Buchardt I150 Back View
Buchardt I150 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

Outputs
  • 1 x (RCA), 2 x Sub out (RCA) Preamp Outputs
  • Subwoofer Output
Outputs
  • Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
  • Pre-out/Main-in Loop
  • 1/4 Headphone Output
Audiolab 7000A Back View
Audiolab 7000A Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

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