Thanks for another great one, Tarun. Gotta appreciate how systematic and well organized your reviews are. 👍
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sebastian. Much appreciated 😊👍
@mag4633
3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 I purchased the Audiolab 6000A and your review was a part of that decision. It's a great unit, I have plugged in a few different speakers and they all sound great on it. Which amplifiers should I look at if I'm looking to get another step up in performance for say up to $700 more than 6000A?
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
@@mag4633 it depends on a lot of factors but the Hegel H95 is a good place to start looking 😊
@Scott-nr8go
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tarun, Thank you for all your research and reviews! I recently purchased the Audiolab 6000A, and I'm very pleased! Your review was very helpful, and I especially appreciate all the reviews you do for audio equipment in this price range, because this is the price range I'm looking in (this is the price range I can afford). Thank You!
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Scott. Very much appreciated. I hope you enjoy the 6000A 😊👍
@hclandscapes
3 жыл бұрын
What speakers are you running on your audiolab?
@Scott-nr8go
3 жыл бұрын
@@hclandscapes Hi, my speakers are about 20 years old. They are Energy Connoisseur C-6. They are nice and I like them, but I’m wondering if I should purchase new speakers… something that would work well with the Audiolab.
@hclandscapes
3 жыл бұрын
@@Scott-nr8go i was thinking about trying out the quad s2 with the audiolab 6000A, do you think it would work well?
@Scott-nr8go
3 жыл бұрын
@@hclandscapes Hi, I’m a novice, so I don’t know, but hopefully Tarun will reply… 👍😊
@KAL-589
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review. Love the layout, the internal review of the components, and subsequent sound analysis and comparison. From a hardware perspective, there really is little to no competition at this price point. The 6000a is just a great unit. I'll be procuring the 6000a Play myself. The ethernet and Spotify connect sealed the deal, along with retaining the same digital and analogue circuitry from the 6000a. Thank you.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences KAL 😊👍
@donk1822
3 жыл бұрын
I have a soft spot for the older Audiolab UK products, a love affair that began when I replaced my Sansui AUD9 amplifier with the 8000 C/P pre/power combination. When I had the opportunity to upgrade the amps to an 8000Q with 8000M's I jumped at the chance. I don't ever expect to change them.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
They are very nice products. I hope they provide you with many more years of listening pleasure 😊👍
@andygoldblatt
3 жыл бұрын
Great Review Tarun. I’ve owned the 6000A since July and have been incredibly pleased by the performance in all types of situations. I can confirm that the phono preamp is very good. I’ve been most surprised by the Bluetooth connection. It sounds better than anticipated and I use it much more than I thought I would. You sound like me with a KZitem recommended window filled with stereo reviews and boxing videos.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy. Sport has always been a big part of my life. Badminton and Karate were my main two sports. I had trials for England in Badminton but was not quite so successful in Karate. Sparring grown men about 5 stone heavier 3 times a week in my teens was fun 🤕😂. I love boxing, I would have loved to have done it myself. Now I just live vicariously through old boxing videos watching my heros. Thank you for watching my review and sharing your experiences with the Audiolab 6000A 😊👍
@andreassouth1523
Жыл бұрын
Excellent review-comparison and anlytical demonstration of the internal components (very very useful).Thank you!!
@abritishaudiophile7314
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Andreas. Much appreciated 😊👍
@MG-rd7kx
2 жыл бұрын
Ive just stumbled across your channel after many years out of the Hi Fi 'game' and your reviews are fantastic, clear, detailed and come across as honest. I am in the market to start all over again (on a limited budget this time) so will be trawling through your reviews for tips and pointers - I like the fact that you cover most price points and not just the very high end equipment. Keep up the good work !
@abritishaudiophile7314
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you MG. Much appreciated 👍😊👍
@idlohtrab
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tarun , Based on your recommendation I just took delivery of the 6000a and matching CD Transport , ive coupled this with my Kef R3 speakers , I was a bit worried that the audiolab wouldn't have enough power to drive them , well in a medium size room at normal volumes Plus .. I can't believe how good this amp speaker combination sounds , Outstanding ! thanks and keep up the good work
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting me know Neville. Great to hear you are enjoying it. It is Avery good amp for the money 😊👍
@idlohtrab
3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Just added an Audiolab 8000PX power amp to the set up , big improvement ;-)
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
@@idlohtrab I can see why it would be 😊👍
@severnsea
3 жыл бұрын
Neville, I'm considering the very same speakers having now decided on the 6000A and 6000N streamer. How do you rate the set up overall?
@idlohtrab
3 жыл бұрын
@@severnsea Hi I would say the sound is very balanced and clean sounding , I felt the 6000a struggled and sounded a bit boxy as the volume increased , I ended up using the 6000a as a pre amp and added an older Audiolab 8000px power amp I picked up off eBay , sounds much better , I am going to upgrade to Proac Response D20 speakers soon as I find the kefs lacking a bit in 3 dimensional sound , hope this helps
@samuellord8576
3 жыл бұрын
Tarun, You have done a number of reviews of very high quality. But I very strongly disagree with some of your terms in this one. Bass: dynamic bass _equals_ fast bass, and both of those are major components of accurate bass, period! Loose bass is slow bass and _can_ sound full or rounded: transformers typically have this effect and so therefore do most tube amps. However, truly accurate bass goes very deep and is very fast. The best way I can describe truly accurate bass in a system is the following. Imagine the music signal input to the amplifier taking the form of a dancing feather. But the output from the amp-speaker system is a BATTLESHIP DANCING on the tip of that feather. (Sorry for yelling 🙂.) _That_ is how fast, deep, and accurate bass appears and feels. I used to design and build extremely fast = dynamic amplifiers, so I have very long experience in this. That quibble aside, thank you for excellent work throughout your production: you are new but one of the very best audio reviewers online. Cheers!
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
I agree good bass response should be fast, dynamic and extended. I think slower bass can give the an initial perception of sounding fuller though but not ultimately in an satisfying way. Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences 😊
@zindahoon
Жыл бұрын
Bought it after listening your thoughts , Hopefully get it by tomorrow… thanks a lot Tarun … this is 3rd product I bought to start my stereo journey. Will let you know how I find in few days. Cheers 😊
@abritishaudiophile7314
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Atri. I look forward to finding out how you get on 😊
@bhupendraparekh6225
3 жыл бұрын
Another fine review, the audiolab, and rega's brio are the best amps at this "midrange" price point.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bhupendra 😊👍
@Coneman3
3 жыл бұрын
I bought a 6000 CDT and it’s vfm is amazing. Audiolab amps used to be used in what hifi s reference system, so they should be good.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
@@Coneman3 true 😉
@josevarela6352
3 жыл бұрын
Deep and rich review, Tarum. I love the 6000A look and feel, it's gorgeus, and it seems that it sound goes along. Greetings from Spain. Cheers!
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you José. I appreciate you watching 😊👍
@Coneman3
3 жыл бұрын
The 6000 CDT is also amazing for its price.
@andreroy188
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tarun on another excellent review. What you've done, is verbalize the way the 6000a sounds pretty much to a T. You have a very good way with words my friend. I had my eye on this integrated for a year and a half, but I waited for Paradigm to discontinue their Monitor 11v7 tower speakers. It paid off, as in 60% off. These Paradigms pair really well with the 6000A. With 93Db efficiency, and good frequency response, I couldn't be happier. What brought the SQ up quite a bit was the Audiolab's partnering transport, the 6000 CDT. I've rounded things off with good quality and budget oriented Mogami 3104 speaker cables, and a Blue Jeans digital coax from the transport to the amp. So you feel like you want to turn it up a bit? No problem! This little 50 watter is clean all the way up to reference with my set-up.. The 6000A puts my Onkyo TX-NR 130 W per ch. HT receiver to shame in sound quality and volume, because the receiver starts to distort much much earlier. The 6000A has been integrated into my HT, and has been powering the front main speakers in pre-power mode. When watching demanding movie audio, first of all, the towers sound much better than before, and secondly, it has relieved the stress off of my receiver, making it also sound cleaner. WIN-WIN! It just goes to show that it isn't the quantity, but the quality of the Wattage that really counts. Of course there are limits with only 50 W on tap, but it's surprising the amount of boogie you get for the money, depending on your speakers of course. Btw, I'm using the pre-outs for an SVS PC-2000 cylinder subwoofer, and it really allows the music and sound fx to get to the bottom of things, if you know what I mean. Anyone out there on the fence, go ahead and pull the trigger. It will be the the best money you'll ever spend on one or two audio components as far as I'm concerned. The Audiolab duo gave me the farthest thing from buyer's remorse. It has been almost a year, and I still cannot believe how good this little integrated/transport perform for the money. These newer budget components are starting to give pieces at twice the price a good run for the money. Up until recently, the 6000A and the 6000- CDP were pretty much one or two of the best kept secrets in audio. I'm glad in a way that the cat is out of the bag, so more of us can enjoy better than decent sound, without emptying our pockets.Sorry about the rant. It is really hard for me to contain my enthusiasm and the love I have for this little hi-fi. All that's left to do now, is enjoy the music, and this great hobby of ours. Happy Holidays and God bless.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Andre, thank you for watching and sharing your experiences. I really enjoyed reading about them and it will help others. There is no doubt in my mind that the 6000A is a cracking amp for the money 😊👍
@terryhk99leung36
3 жыл бұрын
great review and love your no nonsense straight forward comparison with IOTA and NAD. I find myself often re-vist your review due to these comparisons comments. In this review my impression is that you rated the Audiolab better than IOTA and NAD in almost every aspect, or this is your overall impression. Again, I really appreciate this consolidated approach as suppose to other reviewers that just want to be diplomatic. However, I wonder if in the future you may want to mention aspects that the lower rated product might do better or very close to the highest contender, but without changing your consolidated evalution... This may help the viewers on understanding further your view on the compared product.. Again, love the genuine and methodical approach and wish you all the success..
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Terry. I did feel that sonically the 6000A was cleaner and more refined than the SA3 and C338 across the board. Thank you for the suggestion. I am trying to get the videos down to about 12 mins if possible as it is more sustainable for me and digestible for most of my audience (going off KZitem stats). It is tricky to know what to include and leave out but I will take your observations onboard. Thanks again 😊👍👍
@josexavierjr.5633
3 жыл бұрын
Good review, Tarun. I own the Audiolab CDT6000 transport, and I'm very happy with it. They appear to build their products well, on both sound and build qualities. Keep up the good work!
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jose 😊👍
@designbyjoeminutolo
10 ай бұрын
Hello there! Any advice or direction for me would be SO welcome. I just recently purchased Monitor Audio Bronze 500 6G floor speakers and chose this Audiolab 6000A integrated amp to go with it. Mind you I have no idea what I am doing or if this was a good pairing, but after the wonderful reviews of this particular amp I decided to go for it. This is my first amplifier btw (I have always had "receivers"-Sony, Pioneer etc)...I have an entry line Pro-ject Debut record player and that's about it in this room, which is a large room at approx. 25' square. I should note prior to purchasing the Audiolab amp, on a whim I purchased the Onkyo TX-NR 6100 to see how this would sound versus the Pioneer receiver. The Onkyo sounded considerably better than my old Pioneer but was told by a couple of audiophile friends that I may want to consider an integrated amplifier. So, I have had the Audiolab amp for a few days and notice a difference in elegance and refinement from the Onkyo. One of the things I feel is lacking with the Audiolab is it doesn't seem to drive the speakers as fully or loudly for the size of my room. I am a little underwhelmed even though I think the design of the Audiolab amp is top notch. So, my question is-is there a more robust integrated amp that will "fill" the size of my room better in the $1000 price range...or...do I stick with the Onkyo??? Again, any input or recommendations would be most welcome!!!! I should note that I love the bluetooth options with both the Onkyo and the Audiolab!!!
@abritishaudiophile7314
10 ай бұрын
You may want to consider more powerful amp like the Outlaw Audio RR2160 Mk2, if you are in the USA 😊
@designbyjoeminutolo
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the quick response! I will give them a ring tomorrow to have them answer my questions! There is one other I am looking at...MARANTZ MM7025...Reg $999 on sale $799 and free shipping. Are you familiar with this particular amp? @@abritishaudiophile7314
@hifiaudioreview
3 жыл бұрын
Firstly, thanks for your reviews, I think do a great job. I would love to see you do a review of the Quad Vena II. There are no reviews on the sound quality of this amp (in English) on KZitem as far as I can see (a few do specs only), and just a couple of written reviews on the web (which are very positive). This seems strange for a product coming from a company with the history and reputation of Quad - I wonder if they are out of favour at the moment. It retails at £649 so a comparison with the Audiolab 6000A would be very interesting.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
HiDavid, the Quad Vena II is also an IAG product. I bet it shares quite a bit with the 6000A but in a smaller package. Thank you for watching and your suggestion 😊👍
@hclandscapes
3 жыл бұрын
I had an Audiolab 6000A and was really impressed with it especially with the overall built quality. It surprised me how well it drove my kef ls50's. In then end i decided not to keep it as i got a great deal on an end of line Hegel H90 for £950 brand new.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
That was £950 well spent. Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences Harry 😊👍
@johnraven5093
3 жыл бұрын
I have the Audiolab 6000A and the Audiolab 600cdt paired with Spendor bc2 vintage speakers,digital interconnects and speaker cable from Audioquest You are spot on with your review i also prefer the slow filter
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you John. I appreciate you watching and sharing your experiences with this amplifier 😊👍
@lawlesskm
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the wonderfully informative review!
@abritishaudiophile7314
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thank you for watching 😊👍
@Itsme-vs9py
3 жыл бұрын
Great review and a very clear explanation.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Simon 😊👍
@Itsme-vs9py
3 жыл бұрын
Welcome. Oh and I’ve settled on an Arcam Sa20. Thanks for your help, can’t wait for my new baby to arrive.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
@@Itsme-vs9py great. Thank you for the update. I hope it lives up to expectations 😊👍
@Itsme-vs9py
3 жыл бұрын
The arcam is incredible. Real imagining and clout in spades. Maybe you would like to borrow it to review for the community. Offers there.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
@@Itsme-vs9py thank you Simon. That is very kind of you. I tend to not take in viewer’s products. Just the fear of something getting damaged in transit or inadvertently whilst here. I am having to constantly switch components. I haven’t damaged anything yet but you never know. I have sent Harman Industries an email so hope to get some of their brands in for review, including Arcam. Let see what happens. Thank you once again. I am glad the upgrade worked out 😊👍
@changmingjen
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the detail review of Audiolab 6000a, Have you test the 6000a with B&W speakers? I have a pair of B&W 685S2 bookshelf speaker and would like to ask for your opinion .
@abritishaudiophile7314
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I haven’t tried them together 😊
@donaldwhite7536
3 жыл бұрын
Happily discovered (and subscribed to) your channel today. Very informative and fact, not hype, based review. Far from the typical PT Barnum approach of other hi-fi equipment reviewers on YT. Much appreciated!
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Donald. I am glad you enjoyed the content and your support is very much appreciated 😊👍👍
@larrypoulton6401
3 жыл бұрын
I upgraded my Arcam A29 to the 6000A recently and was very pleasantly surprised. I stream music from my iMac and use a pair of KEF R300 speakers. The A29 was very punchy, bold and in your face. The 6000A is much more refined. I prefer the 'Fast' setting for the DAC. I am hearing a lot more detail and the soundstage & stereo separation are amazing. It seems well balanced across the audio spectrum and although the lower end is less than the A29, when bass is called for, it is there, felt as much as heard. Overall, it is very musical and does not stress my ears over prolonged use. I have the feeling now that a speaker upgrade may reveal more of the 6000As abilities....
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences Larry 😊
@raju_the_king
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Larry.I am using R300 speakers with Arcam solo music.Thinking of getting Arcam SA20 or Audiolab 6000.You mentioned changing the speakers.Did you change them or are you still happy with Audiolab with Kef R300?
@larrypoulton6401
2 жыл бұрын
@@raju_the_king I kept the Kef R300 and the 6000A but after a while I thought something was not quite right. Eventually I tried a couple of external DACs and realised it was the 6000A internal DAC that was a problem for me.I settled on a Schitt Modi3 external DAC and now its a wonderful setup for my needs. I hope that helps.
@raju_the_king
2 жыл бұрын
@@larrypoulton6401 thanks Larry.
@davidlowland4618
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tarun, for the great, thoughtfully presented, richly detailed videos. I just bought a 6000a based, in part, on your excellent review.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you David. Very much appreciated. How are you getting on with it? Thank you for watching 😊👍
@davidlowland4618
3 жыл бұрын
A British Audiophile Loving it! It's a huge improvement over my old Onkyo even with my existing Polk speakers - cleaner, more transparent, with better separation and soundstage. Looking forward to the speaker upgrade next.
@davidlowland4618
3 жыл бұрын
Paired now with new Elac Unifi 2.0 UB52s and loving this combination. Incredible detail, wonderful mid-range, and even decent bass extension from a neutral small bookshelf. All for < $1500 US. I think this is a killer combo for the price and couldn't be happier. Thanks again for the detailed review.
@pew32
3 жыл бұрын
Always look forward to your vids, as a bit of a newbie to hifi they always help a lot
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you pew32. Much appreciated 😊👍
@dougieroberts7045
3 жыл бұрын
Fair review and am sure one that many have actually considered. I am old enough to remember my 8000a, a marvellous amplifier in its day. I have a 6000a thesedays, powering two tibo pa150 power amplifiers that I got very cheap as they were faulty and I ended up having to replace some capacitors on the circuit board behind the rca connects. The 6000a, its a great amp, I cant fault it, its the sort of amplifier you switch on, play music, and forget it's there. Now, if I had to fault it, it would be the lack of bass and treble controls. The old 8000a had them and they were switchable, even when not switched off they had a very subtle effect. I actually listened to other amps when I purchased the 6000a, some priced considerably more. I was willing to spend more but no matter how I tried to justify it I just couldnt see the point. To conclude, a great amplifier, no nonsense performer. Strangely enough I did deliberate between the 6000a and iota at one point but I found the inability to actually hear the iota was a problem for me. The positive selling point from iota is that they cut the high street overheads to maintain a competitive selling price, the negative is that no amount of praise, reviews can replace an individuals actual hearing.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences Dougie. I spend many a day at my friends house in the 90’s listening to music through an Audiolab 8000A. Happy memories. 😊
@fantom29comp
3 жыл бұрын
I have the SA3. A real bargain of an int. amp. Paring it with the external Iota amp really brings more soundstage and cleaner mids. For $900 its hifi kit thats hard to beat at that price point. The SA3 is impressive on its own. You can shower me with tech details, when i sit in front of the stack i forget all that nonsence. I suspect thats the same for most hifi enthusiasts. I dont consider myself an audiophile. Beautiful music is in the ear of the beholder. Excellent review btw!
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Robert 😊👍
@LorDarkGoose
3 жыл бұрын
Great review again Tarun :). I personally found the 6000A's soundstage not to be as natural as the IOTA, especially when it comes to voices. Taking on a slightly "manufactured" characteristic. But you were right about the hard upper midrange on the IOTA! After pairing the IOTA with several pairs of speakers I finally noticed this quite starkly with the Totem Dreamcatchers. Strange it did not show up as much with the Rainmakers or the Proac 10's. Sad to say I've had problems with my IOTA since purchasing (due to a known fault) and no response for months from Ian Vermeulen and the team at IOTA, although it's relatively new, so the Audiolab is the better amp because at least you are guaranteed better support.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
That is a shame about the problems you have faced with the SA3. I hope you get it sorted soon 😊
@andrewtamblyn2191
3 жыл бұрын
What is the known fault on the IOTAVX if you don't mind me asking ? Thanks JB
@6643bear
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Taran, very good video, this have given me an ideal what to expect in the price range to look at when I purchase my new set up, I looked at your review on the iota too as a possibility but I am likening a lot with the argon speakers you have reviewed. I need also to look at tuners, CD players and record decks when am looking to upgrade. Regards Mark
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark 😊👍
@norbo002
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I purchased one. And, yes, I really enjoy it a lot :-]
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
That is great 👍
@alanstonelake2673
8 күн бұрын
Hi tarun thanks for your review. Really helpful. Looking at upgrading my amp and cd player. Am considering the 6000a and 6000cdt. Also the rotel a11 tribute amp and matching cd player. Might even consider the marantz pm6007 with the matching cd player. Will audition them all. I have dali oberon 5s with chord company rumour x speaker cable.
@andrewtamblyn2191
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tarun, Really enjoyed this review as these were the two amps I am debating over just a couple of questions if thats ok. Now the 6000A is worth the extra £200 over the SA3. Would the SA3/PA3 stack be worth the extra £100 over the 6000A? Also I have purchased a second hand Node 2i now they have been updated to do Tidal Connect. Would the DAC in the Node 2i be better then the 6000A ? I guess what I'm asking is what would be the best way to hook it up to get the best DAC performance out of the two components. Thanks JB
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Joe, the SA3/PA3 combo will give you better dynamics and more power than the Audiolab 6000A. However, the 6000A will still be cleaner and more refined than the SA3/PA3. It depends on what speakers you are using as to what will be more significant. I haven’t done a comparison of the Node 2i in-built DAC with the 6000A DAC but if I was a betting man, my money would be on the 6000A. Use the coax output to the Node 2i to connect to the 6000A DAC. Thank you for watching and good luck 😉👍
@andrewtamblyn2191
3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Thanks Tarun that's really helpful I think i will go with the 6000A as I have mission QX2 bookshelf speakers so I am not after crazy amounts of power,I just dident know if the stack was worth going with for a little extra cost . Thanks JB
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
@@andrewtamblyn2191 the 6000A will drive the Mission QX2s without a problem 😉
@ikke6736
3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 I connect the node 2i directly to the power amp (setting pre power) bypassing the pre amp of the 6000A. Streaming Tidel MQA, this sounds to me much better as streaming via the pre amp and the internal dac of the 6000A, (missing the MQA unfolding).
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rene. That must be a fairly decent DAC inside the Node 2i 😉
@yyams
3 жыл бұрын
Completely unrelated - but I notice you have the same fireplace / TV problem I had. A mount that allowed me to swing down the TV to between the speakers was a godsend - tranquilmount. May not be your thing, but my living room system gets a lot of movie time, and being able to drop the screen down to couch level when watching, then hoink it back up above the fireplace out of the way for the rest of the time - absolute FRIED GOLD. May not be your thing, but if it is, give 'em a google.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you jjams. I actually don’t seem to mind it a bit higher. Gives a kind of cinematic feel when the lights are low. It is probably just me though 😉
@yyams
3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Aint ever no reason needed to like what you like! Do your thing dude. And hurry up with that potential Dynaudio special 25 review would ya? I mean.. Come on now... :p
@markbuttery2790
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review, i listened to both of the amps and liked the 6000A better , but went for the denafrips hestia ,this was very special.Will you ever review this amp? keep up the good work.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, I have their Ares II DAC in for review. I would like to review more of their products including the Hestia. Thank you for watching and your kind words of support 😊👍
@robbiet007
3 жыл бұрын
Tarun, I am in the process of investing in an amp. Torn between the Iotavx and Audiolab you brilliantly reviewed. I noticed that Audiolab have produced the 8300A an upgrade to the 6000 series. Is this something you may review in the near future?. Your reviews are very informative. Keep up the great work and thank you. Rob
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rob. I hope to review it at some point 😊👍
@andrew8992
3 жыл бұрын
Interested in this as I have. 30year old 8000a. Also looking forward to a review of those sweet PMC’s in the background!
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gardenflyer 😉👍
@thepuma2012
3 жыл бұрын
I recently got myself a 8000a. Taurun´s description of the zound quality of the 6000a sounds as what i would say about the 8000a, would you agree?
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
@@thepuma2012 it has been quite a while since I listened to the 8000A but that was one of my favourite amplifiers in it’s time. It certainly has the same clean, slightly cool on neutral tonal balance 😊
@thepuma2012
3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 i am certainly happy with it,
@andrew8992
3 жыл бұрын
@@thepuma2012 yes I’d agree. I recently was able to compare my 8000a against a high end NAIM set up when demoing some speakers. I would say the 8000a held up quite well. The more powerful Naim gear had a stronger, more rounded bass delivery but that was about it. Though my ears are clearly not as well tunes as Tauruns! Out of interest have you thought about getting your 8000a re-capped?
@1moderntalking1
Жыл бұрын
I really like your reviews ❤ Oh what do you think of Tonewinner stuff- mainly their stereo amps?
@abritishaudiophile7314
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I am not familiar with those brands 👍
@williamsiu6291
3 жыл бұрын
Great great review (as always)!! Must say I feel sad for great unique companies like Audiolab, their entry level integrated amp 8000a costed £499 some thirty years ago. There were no £2-300 arena back in the days, audio lab, Arcam, Cyrus , Creek, even proper Rotel and NADs. Nowadays they even have to throw in a bunch of features like a Dac and wireless just to stay competitive. Great work Taran, keep it up!! :)
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you William. Always a pleasure to hear from you. I appreciate you watching and your kind words of support 😊👍
@berlinanthropologist
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tarun, thanks for another great video! I got a pair of Wharfedale Evo 4.3. and am considering to purchase the Audiolab. Do you think the unit has enough power to drive them? Sensitivity is 88 db.
@34332
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tarun, based on your well refined review I bought the Audiolab 6000a (paired it to Q Acoustics Concept 20's and sub). It's quite suprising to experience such level of detail and control, compared to my former amp. I was somewhat afraid for a lean or cool sound, but that's not the case for me. Thanks again, I feel you did justice to the amp and myself, translating in an excellent purchase ;)
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
That is great to hear Mike. So pleased that it worked out 😊👍👍
@Parolopou
Жыл бұрын
How do you connect a sub with 6000A;; from pre out;;
@34332
Жыл бұрын
@@Parolopou Correct, via pre-out.
@jaytorr6701
3 жыл бұрын
It has been a while I listened to the Audiolab 6000A. But my impression is that a decent 100-150 pound DAC like the Topping E30 that can function as a preamp, combined with the IOTAVX P3 at £300 instead of the S3 would be a match or better than the Audiolab at £200 pounds less. Plus you get a USB input. Indeed, the DAC in the S3 is its weak point. But the DAC-P3 combo offers serious performance for around 400 pounds. Which I think is a better solution than an integrated if someone can only spend up to £500
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jay, I used the SMSL M300 Mk II DAC/pre with the Iota VX PA3 and it was indeed better than the SA3. I haven’t done an AB of that combo with the Audiolab 6000A. That would be a good shoot out. I would expect it to be close. Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences 😊👍
@jaytorr6701
3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 yes that would be a good comparison. Thank you for the extremely detailed and educational videos, especially for people like me who very recently got the hifi bug. Better this than the corona one but I think in the long term it might end up more expensive...
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
@@jaytorr6701 you could be right 😉
@GTRxMan
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for bringing attention to the peak current specifications, something all too often overlooked (probably because most amps can't deliver). That specification, as well as the ability to double power into 4 ohms, in my opinion are the best indicators of an amplifier's build. Years ago I had a Harman Kardon 30 WPCh (hk 490i) receiver that was rated at 18 amps peak current. It could handle whatever you could throw at it with ease.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with you Edward. You have to spend quite a bit of money these days before you get an amp that will double it’s power into 4 ohms. Thank you for watching and commenting 😊👍
@MaxPower-zp7wy
Жыл бұрын
But how can a 50W amp drive something like Monitor Audio Silver 300 needing 80 - 200W of power ? Are these figures from speaker brands we see now invalid ?
@abritishaudiophile7314
Жыл бұрын
No, they are just a guide 😊
@hrvojekant9415
3 жыл бұрын
I am glad I still can underline this: You consistently keep the same very high level of quality in your presentations !
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend. Always a pleasure to hear from you 😊👍
@martinjn2920
3 жыл бұрын
A great video, thanks for a straight forward review. I am hoping to have one on a home demo in a few weeks time, along with some KEF LS50 Meta’s, have you tried them?
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Martin. I haven’t tried the Metas yet 😊👍
@turreu
2 жыл бұрын
How did you find the Meta's with Audiolab?
@martinjn2920
2 жыл бұрын
@@turreu hi, in the end my dealer took me down the ATC route with a Hegel amp, bloody fantastic. I did get the Audiolab 6000CDT to run my CD’s off, that is damn good as well. Sorry never got round to the KEF Meta’s and 6000A.
@nushar
3 жыл бұрын
As a proud and happy owner of the old Audiolab 8000S (+ Spendor BC1), I am glad that the company continues to do well. Thank you for a great review.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Lovely amp. Thank you for watching and your support 😉👍
@vinrot
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Tarun! Your channel has been really great in my Hifi revival looking for upgrading my system, well done! So I am awaiting delivery of an Audiolab 6000a Play for £550 wich I believe is a steal. My current speakers Snell k.5 monitors might perhaps be too power hungry for the Audiolab (86db, very neutral). While doing my research for a matching pair of speakers I often come back to the Acoustic Energy AE1 Actives. My question is, would the AE1 actives be a good pairing for the 6000a Play? What passive speaker would in your opinion match the AE1 actives driven by the 6000a in regards of sound quality? Is it even possible? I use my system for 2.0 HT and spotify mostly, but I also have a collection of vinyl records that i play occasionally. From my point of view i couldn't match the 6000a a Plays functionality as a preamp for less than I payed for the 6000a Play. I am really curious to know your opinion. All the best / Johan
@abritishaudiophile7314
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Johan. That was a steal. I would take a look at the Wharfedale Evo series of speakers. Made by the same people as your Audiolab 6000A Play and great synergy 😊👍
@mooman12
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Appreciate all your efforts. Please keep them coming. :)
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mooman. Wow that was quick 😊👍
@mooman12
3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Just happened to be up doing work. Do let me know if you ever visit Singapore, there's an audiophile mall you need to experience. :)
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
@@mooman12 very kind. Thank you 😊👍
@dandeluca
3 жыл бұрын
I bought this amp in no small part due to this review, but sadly it does not have a line out, which I absolutely require based on my apartment layout. I have a second pair of speakers in the kitchen/dining room that I use all the time. I then thought "well, Tarun loves the Hegel, maybe I should splurge", but the Hegel H95 also does not have line out. So, I'm still in the market for an upgrade amp 1-2 K USD. I'll keep watching!
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, the fixed line out is going to limit your options. Can you not use the pre-outs to a power amp or powered speaker?
@dandeluca
3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Thanks for the reply! I have a really nice pair of joseph audio bookshelf speakers for the second room, would hate to have to ditch them. I thought about getting a power amp but as these are a different sensitivity than the main speakers it would be hit or miss getting a power amp without being able to control the volume.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
@@dandeluca makes sense 😉
@taho88
3 жыл бұрын
This was excellent as both of these were on my short list of possibilities. I am also very interested in the PS Audio Sprout100 which is also in this price range. Any chance you've heard it sir? Would love to hear how it compares to the two in this review.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tom. I haven’t heard the Sprout, though it is well regarded. I hope I get a chance to review it myself at some point 😊👍
@jari121
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. I would like to see also Rega Brio and more expensive Rega Elex-R review. Do you have idea how they sound compared to Audiolab? I have Audiolab 6000 cd transporter and it sounds terrific.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jari. 😊👍Unfortunately, Rega don’t send products out to KZitem reviewers at the moment 😢
@oliviermannie8533
8 ай бұрын
HI Tarun, thank you for this thorough comparaison between these 2 amps. Your reviews are very good (and I really enjoy your sense of humor too !) and help me a lot to choose my future HIFI system and soon I will be buying a HIFI system with amp, 2 speakers,...As my budget is low I will be very interested to have a review from you of the new ARCAM RADIA A5, especially if you compare it to the older SA10 and the IOTAVX SA3 and the AUDIOLAB 6000A. I am basically looking at quality sound (detailled, clarity, neutral, not boosted, balanced) at a low price...Most likely the speakers will be ACOUSTIC ENERGY or SILVER MONITOR AUDIO and the amp...not sure....€ 500 to 1000 is my price range for the amp....any advice on the amp choice? (my system will be a stereo system with cables, I am not a Bluetooh fan...). Thanks in advance, I see you in your next video! Olivier Mannie, Belgium
@abritishaudiophile7314
8 ай бұрын
Thank you Oliver. There is quite a bit to consider there. Synergy, taste and listening environment also need to be taken into account 😊
@oliviermannie8533
8 ай бұрын
Understood.@@abritishaudiophile7314
@marcelvandekerkhof7610
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Tarun, just subscribed to your channel today after watching a lot of your video's. I loved the Audiolab 6000a review and it's in the sweet spot for my (total)budget. As you reply the Wharfedales will be a good match, my question is, I'm looking for a speaker which can be placed at a maximum of 45 centimeter of the wall( front side speaker). Will the Wharedales be a good choice( The Pro AC tablet 10 signitures, you mentioned as a good near wall solution, but it retails for 1850 euros in the Netherlands, which is a little above budget) Good luck with your channel, hope to see more of this videos !!!
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and your support Marcel. I would take a look at the Elac Debut Reference. Andrew Jones designed that speaker to work well close to walls. I also suspect it will be a good tonal match to the Audiolab 6000A. Good luck 😊👍👍
@marcelvandekerkhof7610
3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Thank you Tarun for your swift answer. With your suggestion, I trust you mean the bookshelf speakers? Not a chance I can place the floorstanding speakers. Since the Elacs are well within budget I can spend some extra, any other suggestions? Thanks and good luck with your channel!
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
@@marcelvandekerkhof7610 thank you. Yes the DBR62. What are you using as a source?
@marcelvandekerkhof7610
3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 It will be my last decision. I really like the ease of use of the Bluos system ( note2i, for the price) but have some reservations on the sound quality of its DAC. Can the Audiolab 6000a be of a help in this regard or are there better ways ?
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
@@marcelvandekerkhof7610 I haven’t done a direct AB but I would expect the internal DAC in the 6000A to outperform the one in the Node2i. The DBR 62s are a good choice for that amplifier but don’t get me wrong. The ProAc Tablettes will take performance to another level 😊
@Darobalmr
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome review. Pretty clear and useful. I have been considering this amp for my Focal Aria 906, what do you guys think about the pairing? Would you go that way? Should I consider a different amp?
@abritishaudiophile7314
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you David. If you like an analytical sound they should work well together 😊👍
@martyn5416
2 жыл бұрын
Great as always Tarun. One question. . . Would you take this or the Cyrus One you reviewed for a home office setup? Speakers are ProAc Tabblette 10's. Prefer the form factor of the Cyrus as it can go on my desk but of course, sound quality comes first. Thanks
@abritishaudiophile7314
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Martin, that is tricky as it has been some time since I reviewed both. The 6000A is better value for money. I would also check out a Rega Brio and Exposure XM5. Should be a good partner for the Tablette 10s 😊👍
@martyn5416
2 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 I have both of them on my list, just edging towards the Brio and outboard dac. Thanks for your input 👍
@robadams8691
3 жыл бұрын
I purchased the 6000a and am more than happy with it....it partners my Kef R3,s really well in my opinion...a question about the 6000a. I have a Graham Slee “novo” headphone amp . Is there a way of connecting it to this amp???? Great review as always. 👍🏻
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences Rob. What function do you want the Novo to perform?
@robadams8691
3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Hi Tarun ,,,hope alls well ....I want it to perform what it does best ,,,,run my sennheiser HD headphones,,,,,always had amps before with the tape in and out function...the headphone output on the 6000a is not bad but the novo makes them sparkle !!
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
@@robadams8691 thank you for clarifying Rob. I am not sure how you can integrate it with the 6000A to be honest. I would suggest an email to Audiolab and see if they can think of a simple mod. Sorry, I can’t be of more help on this one. Good luck 😉
@robadams8691
3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 no worries and thanks for your reply ,,,,I may just listen to the headphones in my other room.,,,,look forward to your next reveiw😀
@mrjackbaran
3 жыл бұрын
Great review and presentation. Which amps around £1000 do you think are great? I was thinking of Roksan K3 with some BW 606 speakers? What do you think to that combo? This Audiolab 6000A also looks a great buy.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you SMT. The Roksan K3 is in a different class to the Audiolab 6000A. It is more comparable to the 8300A. Arcam SA20 is worth considering. It is always a good match with B&W speakers. I would also take a look at the Rega Elex R. 😊👍
@mrjackbaran
3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Many thanks for your reply. Apart from the Acoustic Energy which you admire at £1000, what other speakers around £500 would shine with the Roksan? Also which budget cables do you think are a great buy! Happy New Year! Great channel!
@pofke1
3 жыл бұрын
im using iotavx pa3 + topping e30 dac (both around 400pounds), imo sounding great for its price and you can change dac for your taste. Im sure 6000A is a very good amp if you need all in one and not playing with dacs.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
I haven’t heard the E30 but it is well regarded. As for the PA3, it is excellent value and a great power amp. Looks like you have put together a nice system Povilas 😊👍
@pofke1
3 жыл бұрын
yea, e30 its a warm and neutral sounding dac
@jerzybecik1120
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I am impressed by the high quality of your reviews. I would be really grateful if you could tell me which amp would be a better choice: Audiolab 6000A or Musical Fidelity M2si? I have got Roksan K1 mkIII, which does great job but my retirement is coming soon, so it's unlikely I will have cash to replace my aging Roksan ( by the way, it is almost twenty years old). The rest is as follows: Cambridge Audio CXC, Cambridge Audio 651BD, Arcam IrDAC II and Dynaudio Emit M20. I love progressive rock music from late 60s and 70s, classical music -especially piano concertos, and acoustic jazz ( Keith Jarrett, Tomasz Stańko, Miles Davis, Chet Baker). Kind regards and best wishes for the new year!
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jerzy, I very much doubt that either of those amps will be an upgrade over your Roksan K1 Mk3. Not much as changed in Class AB amplifier technology in the last 20 years. Have you thought of getting the K1 serviced? You have a well balanced system. Anything you want to particularly achieve by upgrading? Thank you for watching and your support. Happy new year to you too 🥳👍
@jerzybecik1120
3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 OK, you are right, thank you for your quick answer. Cheers!
@820SHAY
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Great review 👍 Do you think this audiolab 6000a will be good for ls50 meta?
@abritishaudiophile7314
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. On paper it should be 😊👍
@MrScaramoosh
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 35 year old Audiolab 8000a,the flagship of British amps that they sold the company to the chinese on,upgraded the power caps from 10,000uf 50v to Mundorf Mlytic 15,000uF 63v,coupled with an M-DAC,Kef R100 as desktops,seems a great combo to my ears. Nearly all chinese hifi are design obsolescence,I am getting ready to replace a lot of capacitors in the M-DAC soon,as they used cheap components in the build,not expensive to do though.
@thepuma2012
3 жыл бұрын
since i recently got a 8000a, what was the result of that caps-upgrade?
@Ronin2908
3 жыл бұрын
I also have a pre-TAG McLaren 8000A together with 8000SX, 8000CDM, & 8000DAX powering some 90s Kef Reference Model 3s. I have been thinking about the Mundorf upgrade and would love to hear your thoughts on the difference it makes.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Please let me know how it worked out 😉
@gdoucou7828
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tarun. First, Thanks for your great reviews ! How does the 6000A compare to the Rotel A 11 Tribute ? Here, where in France, we hardly find the audiolab (but an online shop sells it). The Rotel is 100€ cheaper, and seems to be very good as well. I'm looking for an amplifier to pair my Triangle comete Ez with. I alors have a Tisbury domino phono stage for my Pro-ject Xprience turntable, mc cartridge).
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you GD. I haven’t listened to the Rotel A11 Tribute as yet. It would be on my shortlists of amps at that price though 😊👍
@gdoucou7828
3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 I eventually ordered the Rotel A12 which I found on sale for €695 ( £600) online. I guess it's a good deal...
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
@@gdoucou7828 good solid brand. I am sure it is a decent amp 😉
@karldavies3149
3 жыл бұрын
Hello, Just discovered your youtube channel. Thanks for a thorough and well-delivered review of a product I was developing an interest in. This has left me with one question remaining and that is the upgrade path and what rewards that would bring. I currently have an audiolab 8000c and 8000p combo but the C has developed a fault in the phono stage. So I'm faced with a number of options. A key consideration for me is that if I sell what I have and buy the 6000a would it be worth adding an 8300xp later or would my existing 8000p be a good partner for it . If there is any way you could find the time to look at reviewing the 6000a in pre mode I think it would very much enhance the review of this product and help some potential buyers to make their decision. Right now I'm thinking that it looks like a great investment at £600, but only if there is a solid upgrade path where the product can be further added to. If later down the road I would need to swap it out, then I might be more inclined to wait a little longer to pickup something like the 8300a. I'd really love to hear what you think. Kind regards, Karl
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Karl. I am familiar with your amps. I haven’t done an AB comparison with the 6000A but I think you should be looking at the 8300 range for upgrades 😊👍
@glencooper2295
3 жыл бұрын
Hi T nice review for the £500 price point. Can you please do a £1000 amplifier review as I am considering replacing a NAD 352 C amplifier. I mainly use it for vinyl and use a Rega P3 24 and Rega phono Mk3 with ortofon 2M Blue.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
I plan to take a close look at amplifiers around the £1,000 to £1,500 price point soon. Thank you for watching Glen 😊
@Caror007
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for you clear review. I have right now a pair of kef ls50 . I Know they are pretty power demanding because of their low db level and a bit bright. Do you think audiolab could be a match or it will be better with naim or Hegel type of sound ? keep enjoying us with your good words . Regards from Belgium.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Hi NC, thank you. KEf regularly use Arcam and Hegel amps to demo their speakers. Should work well 😊👍
@Caror007
3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 I know because you told us in one of your video ... at least you confirm your thoughts, talks and your own gear as well ;) I thought hegel was a bit overpriced even if pretty good . thanks for your devoted Time and your « clairvoyance »as we say in french ☺️ regards Nico
@Themazcorner
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review. Have you been able to try out the Quad Vena II I wonder how that compares to the Audiolab 6000
@abritishaudiophile7314
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Not as yet 😉👍
@martineleven8179
3 ай бұрын
Many years ago I purchased a roksan candy k2 and power amp, the k2 eventually wouldn't click in, luckily it was still in guarantee, then I learned monitor audio had bought out roksan , I got in touch with monitor audio and they updated the k2 with k3 hardware for free, very good service, to this day I've bi amped into an old pair of mission 753 speakers, sounds lovely. But somehow missing something that an old audiolab 8000 had. I had a b&w aura back in the day aswell but unfortunately b&w don't repair them anymore which I feel let down. Never had a problem since monitor audio helped though.
@pvl256
2 жыл бұрын
I would love to hear you review / compare these amps to an emotiva basx option.
@abritishaudiophile7314
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the suggestion Peter 😊👍
@pvl256
2 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Tarun - also just want to thank you for your detailed reviews and your dispassionate approach (I mean that in every complimentary way). That's why I'd love to see you review an Emotiva product: other reviews haven't given me the kind of info I want. In this case I've got a basx amp and pre-amp with monitor audio bronze tower speakers. It sounds great - but I'm thinking about upgrading speakers to KLH 5s - will the Emotiva amp have the guts to make those sing, or will upgrading my amp quickly end up as "next". 😃😆
@abritishaudiophile7314
2 жыл бұрын
@@pvl256 thank you Peter. I will have to find out who imports them in the U.K. 😊👍
@wildebeest773
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this very helpful review, Tarun. I think his integrated amp will make a very nice replacement for my trusty Sansui AU-317 MKII driving a pair of Klipsch RP-600M by wired should it give up the ghost in the near future. Best, William.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
I can see how that might work. Thank you for watching and commenting William 👍😊
@alejandroolivares-nunez7896
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Tarun , I have a budget of £1,000 £1,200 and the audiolab is what I'm leaning towards in terms of amplifiers. Could you kindly recommend a speaker upto £500-£600 ? I am very lost as there is so much choice at the £500-600 price point🤷♂️ I am currently looking at wharfedale evo 4.2 @ £599 which have rave reviews? I also found a deal on Dali Opticon 2 mk2 + audiolab600a for £1,049 which seems like a good option? I appreciate your expertise on this topic and question Thanks again!
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Alejandro, both a good options to use with the 6000A. It is going to depend on which sonic character you prefer. Try to audition them if possible. If you can’t then the Evo 4.2 is the safer option as it is from the same parent company. I have heard the Evo 4.3 with the 6000A and it was a very good demonstration. Thank you for watching and your support 😊👍
@andreasheiden7122
3 жыл бұрын
Great review, Tarun! Do you think, that two separate PA3 (each in bridge mode) would sound better than SA3+PA3? I'm considering adding them to my Marantz NR1710 for the main speakers. I just ordered one PA3, but might add another one, if I'm happy with one unit.....
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Andreas. I haven’t tried that option. I would allow yourself to see how you get on with one. If you feel your system lack control and dynamics try another one 😊👍
@andreasheiden7122
3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 thanks, will try. The PA3 was just delivered. Maybe I'll post an update...
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
@@andreasheiden7122 please do 👍
@lovethemusic4933
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Tarun, it's a superb review. I am using 6000a with Tannoy revolution 6xtf but missing sparkle in high frequency. I like slite boosted in the treble region. What should I do? What speaker will be a good match for missing treble? Eagerly waiting for your suggestion.
@abritishaudiophile7314
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I think you may enjoy the Wharfedale Evo range. Same parent company as Audiolab and great synergy with the 6000A 😊👍
@mrkitewine7700
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this review Tarun; this is top of my shortlist for when I build a new system next year following a house move. I used to own a 8000S back in the 90’s which I loved. If the 6000A is anything like the 8000S then I’m sure I’ll enjoy it. Do you think the Wharfedale Evo 4.1 or 4.2 would be a good partner?
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. I haven’t tried the Wharfedale/Audiolab combo at home but heard it elsewhere and been very impressed. They both come from the IAG stable and would be a natural pairing as far as I can tell 😊
@mrkitewine7700
3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 thank you
@sylvio1980
3 жыл бұрын
Great work !! enjoy watching your reviews. Do you believe it would be a good match with 87Db Quad S2 speaker ? Thanks !
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sylvio. Lots of good choices. It depends on what tonal balance you want to achieve 😊👍
@sylvio1980
3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 thank you for taking the time to replay ! Medium size room, jazz, acoustic music, not looking to play at high volumes, don’t care that much about bass, 6000A or Iota Vx ? Thanks again, cheers !
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
@@sylvio1980 definitely the 6000A out of those two. Check out the Quad Vena II as well.
@sylvio1980
3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Thank you !
@alexk0il
Жыл бұрын
Great review, thanks. It would be helpful if you add a section to your reviews where you recommend options for the next level of performance amps. Can you maybe recommend in the comments a couple of amps that improve the midrange performance as well as other factors? Thanks
@abritishaudiophile7314
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Synergy can be an elusive thing but something like the Exposure 2510 or Hegel H95 would be a worthwhile step up 😊
@gainiz
2 жыл бұрын
Very good review and interesting amp. Im planning to switch my existing Sugden Mystro to something new, mainly because I need digi-inputs and well, like to try something else after owning it over 10 years (also, when pressing any button on remote towards amp, "beep" sound is coming from right speakers, a bit annoying :)). My current speakers are Epos Epic 2, anyone tried combining those with 6000A?
@abritishaudiophile7314
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. I haven’t tried that combo but hopefully someone can help 😊
@wirralchap
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Review! ❤️😊
@abritishaudiophile7314
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend. Much appreciated 😊👍
@wirralchap
2 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 You're very welcome my friend! Am seriously considering the audiolab,my system is KEF Q350,Marantz cd6007,and a Yamaha As301(the latter am looking to upgrade with the audiolab)
@floydianpsyche
3 жыл бұрын
Loved your review. I own the wharfedale linton 85th anniversary...I'm planning to pair it with audiolab 6000A which is standard. Could you help me to decide if adding the audiolab power amp is a good idea or a over kill....room size is 12x15ft ...
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Pradeep. There are so many variable to consider but for greater grip and control, not to mention dymanics, I would say yes 😊👍
@markphilpot4981
3 жыл бұрын
When you tell it like it is, you always do, it is hard on those who don’t make the cut. I am glad you shoot straight. No glowy horsedump tricks like some. Of course, the manufacturers are limited in what they can do at this price point. It is very hard for them as they must make a profit on this gear. The days of NAD as they were during their infancy and up until the company was sold off, were outstanding products. Those days have come and gone. I hope there is another renaissance in audio like there was in the mid eighties. That is what audio needs more than ever. Thanks Tarun, good review and keep up the good work! Stay safe mates!😊👍🏻😷
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy. Much appreciated. What an amplifier the original NAD 3020 was in the day. Thanks for igniting the memory 😊👍
@jked7463
3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 yup, I still have the receiver version of the 3020 powering my background sound in my living area.
@lastsonofthewest2444
3 жыл бұрын
Well done review, thank you. Wondering about the audio rack, which looks substantial and beautiful. Could you help me identify it? Cheers, and subbed.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and the support Bill. The rack is an Optimum Premier. I am not sure if it is still available 😊👍
@lastsonofthewest2444
3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 thank you. Buying NAD M10 largely upon your review of it.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
@@lastsonofthewest2444 that is great Bill. Please let me know how you get on 😊👍
@enjoyunreality
3 жыл бұрын
Hey tarun, thank you very much for your outstanding reviews i like them so much. One of my questions after is : would it make sense to get a pontus 2 over the ares 2 to feed the audiolab 6000a to improve the dac quality of the amp or is the pontus2 to good and through the 6000a there would no difference to ares2 ? Or do you think still through the 6000a the pontus 2 would a better choice over the ares2 ? Thank you very much and im excited whats your next review 🤩
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend. I would go with the Ares II and put the extra money towards upgrading the amp or speakers 😊👍👍
@enjoyunreality
3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 thank you very much. I will do so
@ppbg123
2 жыл бұрын
@@enjoyunreality May you please advise whether the Ares II is a substantial upgrade vs the 6000a’s internal DAC? In case you bought it.
@johnraven5093
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tarun i upgraded my system, same speakers, cables an interconnects .With the Audiolab m-dac+and recently the Audiolab dc -block,the dc block makes a huge different a cleaner soundstage ,maybe you can do a review of the Audiolab dc block to hear what your opinion is
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and your suggestion John 😊
@lebeltoottoot9212
3 жыл бұрын
Love your channel and enjoy the total honesty. I’ve had the 6000a for a few months and really love this accomplished amp The speakers that I find work well for me with this amp is the KLipsch R-51M. I also have a modded funk firm gett! turntable coupled with a Pro-ject DS2 valve phono stage. A bluenode 2i basically completes my set up, my upgrade path is also now complete just the MUSIC from now on!!!
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lebel. I appreciate you watching and sharing your experiences with this amplifier. It is a nice place to be when you are happy with your system and can focus on the music 😊👍
@jeremywhittler8591
2 жыл бұрын
That's a great turntable ..... You might want to try a puffin with the optical out into your 6000
@dennisosborne4640
3 жыл бұрын
Another excellent comparison and review. I think that the Audiolab amplifier is something rather good and it gels with my listening expectations. I still have my 8000A, kept for back up and nostalgic reasons, and I think that the new amp highlights wonderfully how far Audiolab have come, especially considering the price. I do think, however, that the new amp would benefit from bass/treble controls (in the menu of course???) As I think that it would appeal to a wider audience and fit into more rooms. Please keep them coming Tarun, excellent post once again.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dennis. I appreciate you watching and sharing your experiences. I have fond memories of listening sessions with an 8000A that my friend owned back in the 90s 😊👍
@Constantin1020
3 жыл бұрын
Again, great Rewiew Tarun , I think Audiolab Sale some great value products. I'm planing to pair Audiolab gear with some Wharfedales speakers. My Wife is buying me as a Christmas present a pair of Aktiv Edifier S3000 pro, so I will see how good thouse are. 🙂 I sold my tower speaker and gear a wild ago and I hate not havin anykind of good Sound in the House. Greetings Mate
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Constantin. I have heard the Audiolab/Wharfedale combos a few times and always been impressed. I haven’t heard the Edifier S3000s but that brand is building a good name for value products. Nice Christmas present 😊👍
@GR8Tmate
Жыл бұрын
I realise you probably are far too busy to read every comment on every one of your productions but if you do by chance I just wanted to say Thankyou for another fine review. Somehow you clearly convey the required message but also manage to make me laugh. As someone who’s struggled with poor health in recent years, financial decisions are far more pertinent that what they use to need to be when I was working. I want/need to set up a new hifi system for my new home snd would rather get all the decisions right first time around so as not to face extra unneeded burden unnecessarily. Living on a remote island my ability to travel to hear many different systems is somewhat limited so sone of these reviews are priceless to me and so much better than sone of those larger channels who pretty much just recite the manufactures product brochure. Thanks again 🙏🏻
@abritishaudiophile7314
Жыл бұрын
You are most welcome. It is great to receive feedback like that. Good luck with putting together the new system 🙂👍
@KM769
3 жыл бұрын
Don't know any of this amps you reviewed (don't buy new stuff and don't buy amps without tone controls), but can give you such story. I decided to buy used Yamaha A-S700 amp (for about 200 eur but similar new one would be about 600), because my old Yamaha AX-750 have problem with input selector (not always working). Yesterday I connected A-S700 and today I think newer model of Yamaha is much worst then much older one, because of the nature of bass. Old one has soft bass and newer one tough and rigid (the rest of sound is very good). I wonder why the same company made such a change. This is puzzle for me.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and sharing. I haven’t heard those amplifiers so can’t say much else here 😉
@gerardbrady7049
3 жыл бұрын
A really interesting and I would say absorbing review. I considered this amps predecessor back in the 90s. I would love to see your review of the Cambridge Audio CXA81 integrated amp for purely personal reasons as I have been considering a new amp and the Audiolab 6000A and Iota VX SA3 have both been considered (although the Iota I was considering with it's power amp brother). Thanks for these videos as they are both entertaining and informative. I particularly liked the tour of your music library!
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gerard. I appreciate you watching and your kind words of support. I am sure I will get around to reviewing amps from Cambridge Audio as well at some point. 😊👍
@thepickyaudiophile
3 жыл бұрын
Would love for you to review the Rega Brio (not the most refined but always just seemed to play “music” when head in the shops) or perhaps the elec-r!
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
I like the Rega amps, having heard them at shows and dealers over the years. Never at home though. I did reach out to Rega some time ago but they do not send out units to reviewers on KZitem at the moment, only established publications. It was a shame 😢
@18yearsoldnot
6 ай бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314opportunity missed on their part
@audiophileuk1341
3 жыл бұрын
Hi tarun...u should maybe review 6000a with 8300 mb power amps..good idea? You're the man for it...respect dude.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Izzy. I appreciate the suggestion 😊👍
@severnsea
3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video, I'm no expert and was looking for some in-depth information on this very item, and you went above and beyond, with some very useful comparative reviews, very well delivered and easy to understand for a novice such as myself. Brilliant, thank you.
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend. That is very kind of you to say and greatly appreciated 👍😊👍
@CM-dw3gh
2 жыл бұрын
So engaging. Especially when I'm considering this amp but the only concern I have is if it will go well with my triangle Bro3's. I'm requiring a warmer sided amp but from I'm hearing it could be on the cool side, but then the impressive bass could just balance it out. I'm hoping someone on here has these these speakers paired with this amp and give me an opinion please. Cheers, oh, and subscribed 😉
@abritishaudiophile7314
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and the sub CM 😊👍
@Moonloop76
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent and very informative review. Do You think that audiolab 6000a would be a good match for a couple of small wharfedale evo 4.1 speakers? Thanks. Really appreciate your approach to hi-fi
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you AG. They are very well matched. Come from the same company 😉👍
@stephencosta6814
2 жыл бұрын
🙏🏻❤️Thank you so much for this in-depth review because of this I will be purchasing this integrated amplifier very excited to get it thank you so much once again you’re the best👍💪
@abritishaudiophile7314
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Steve. Very kind and much appreciated. Please let me know how you get on 😊👍👍
@kay3179
3 жыл бұрын
Hi mate nice review . I am thinking to buy audiolab for my focal chorus 726 and chorus 706 but bit confused will it match or not what you say please suggest something thanks
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kuldeep. The 6000A is a neutral sounding amp so should be fine with the Focal’s. Unfortunately, you can never tell about synergy unless you try. The natural partner for Focal is Naim amps as Focal own Naim. However, I find the combo to be a little bright. Amps with a warmer sound may be worth checking out. Some contenders would be Exposure, Arcam and Musical Fidelity 😊👍
@stevenharding3365
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Thank you for the thorough and informative review of this amplifier. My Mission Cyrus One is giving up the ghost after years of sterling service As a replacement, I am considering the Audiolab 6000A. I do have a question. I note that there are inputs for CD, Turntable and Radio but does the 6000A support a Cassette Deck? I appreciate that this is an outmoded method of listening to music but I still own one of these and would wish to playback and record occasionally. Hope to hear from you soon. Steven
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Steven😊👍 I don’t think the 6000A has a tape loop but I would double check with the manufacturer.
@throyl2706
Жыл бұрын
Hi, is audiolab 6000a better sound than iotavx pa3 with chord mojo dac
@abritishaudiophile7314
Жыл бұрын
That will be very close. Hard to call without trying 😊
@carmenyannelli8968
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Tarun, Just wanted to say thanks for a great review. My Nakamichi RE3-3 amp died the other day after 30ish years of service. I have been struggling between replacing the volume control and springing for a new amp and your review pushed me over the edge. The Audiolab is driving a pair of Yamaha NS-1000M speakers and I have to say I am hearing details in my favorite tracks that I have never heard before. Between upgrading the cd connection from analog to digital, the dac and improvements to the amp, the results are remarkable. I also got a lot of useful information out of How to Choose an Amp and Amplifier Power.. Thanks again Carmen
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
That is great to hear Carmen. I am glad it all worked out. Thank you for watching and your support. It is very much appreciated 😊👍👍
@mickbroad2059
3 жыл бұрын
Ah the Audiolab always a well built unit for the money, reliable in use and a few mods here and there (old model that is) and you had a unit that others would envy, for me they always had a dry analytical sound again the mods sorted that..........I do like their approach to the power supply, you can't go wrong with coming away from the ring main, fitting in a dedicated spur and a deffo OTT PSU for the unit, my pre runs with a 600va at 95 volt plus buckets of capacitance....keep on with the fine work..I note the wine bottlers are going down again! its amazing how good music sounds with a bit of lubricant
@abritishaudiophile7314
3 жыл бұрын
Well spotted Mick. I do need to top up the wine supply. Thank you for sharing your experiences with Audiolab amplifiers. Very interesting the mods you made. I am sure you have put together a fantastic system. Thank you for watching and your kind words of support 😊👍
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