Emotiva DRA-1 vs Audiolab 7000A Detailed Comparison

Emotiva DRA-1 vs Audiolab 7000A

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Emotiva DRA-1

Power Amplifier | 100 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Audiolab 7000A

Integrated Amplifier | 70 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Emotiva DRA-1

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Emotiva DRA-1

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Emotiva DRA-1 vs Audiolab 7000A Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different types of amplifiers. Emotiva DRA-1 is a Stereo Power Amplifier speaker whereas the 7000A is a Integrated Amplifier with built-in DAC speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Emotiva DRA-1 and Audiolab 7000A first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key Specs	Emotiva DRA-1	Audiolab 7000A
Power	100 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 130 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms, both channels driven. Bridged to mono it makes 365 watts into 8 ohms	70 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 110 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms
Amplifier class	Class A/B	Class A/B
Built-in DAC	No	Yes
Phono input	No	Yes
Headphone output	No	1/4
Bluetooth	No	Yes
Weight	—	8.40kg / 18.5lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)	2-1/4" x 10-1/2" x 10-1/4" 57.2 x 266.7 x 260.4 mm	3-1/16" x 17.5" x 13.4" 78.0mm x 444.0mm x 340.0mm

What size room are the Emotiva DRA-1 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	Emotiva DRA-1	Audiolab 7000A
Near-field	Poor	Poor
Small Room	Average	Average
Mid-size Room	Good	Good
Large Room	Average	Average
Very Large Room	Poor	Poor

The sections below take each area in turn: power output, inputs and outputs, features and physical size.

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Reasons to choose Emotiva DRA-1 over Audiolab 7000A

MSRP Price(*)	799USD vs 999USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Watts into 8-ohms	100 watts vs 70 watts	Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Watts into 4-ohms	130 watts vs 110 watts	Delivers higher power into 4-ohms speakers
Signal to Noise Ratio	115 dB vs 110 dB	Higher ratings results in cleaner sound
Base Surface Area	694.5cm²/ 107.6inch² vs 1510.0cm²/ 234.1inch²	takes less space in your room
Height	57mm vs 78mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Reasons to choose Audiolab 7000A over Emotiva DRA-1

Full-color Display	Yes vs No	Displays Album and device Info
Handheld Remote	Yes vs No	Control the amplifier by the included RC
Buil-in DAC	Yes vs No	Connect digital sources without an external DAC
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Stream music via Bluetooth devices
Total Analog Inputs	3 vs 2	More options for connecting Analog sources
PhonoInput	Yes vs No	Connect a turntable directly to your amp
USB Input	Yes vs	Connect Sources via USB
Headphone Output	1/4 vs No	Connect your headphone to the amplifier

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 Emotiva DRA-1 and Audiolab 7000A differs from each other.

Emotiva DRA-1 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2
XLR Input Port

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

Outputs

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

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