9000Q vs 7000A
The 7000A's mm gain is 55 dB against the 9000Q's 40 dB. Both share max sample rate (768 kHz), output impedance (100Ω), and class (AB).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,499 - $1,999
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the 9000Q
The Audiolab 9000Q is a standalone stereo preamplifier with an integrated high-resolution DAC, MM phono stage, Bluetooth receiver, and dedicated headphone amplifier. It provides three RCA line-level inputs, one balanced XLR input, digital inputs via USB-B, coaxial and optical S/PDIF, balanced and unbalanced outputs, and a 6.3 mm headphone output. Its 4.3-inch colour display and menu-driven controls support source selection, setup, and system management. Designed as the control centre for a high-performance multi-source hi-fi system, it can be paired with a separate power amplifier such as the Audiolab 9000P.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- MQA Support
- Yes
- DAC Chip
- ESS ES9038Pro
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Impedance
- 100Ω
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- MM Gain
- 40 dB
- Adjustable Loading
- No
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Bluetooth Codecs
- aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC, SBC
- Digital Inputs
- Coaxial, Optical, USB
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR
- Analog Outputs
- RCA, XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 444 × 90 × 328 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 8.16 kg (18 lbs)
- Available Colors
- black, silver
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