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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Audiolab, and is it a good brand?
Audiolab is a renowned British hi-fi manufacturer founded in the early 1980s, known for amplifiers, DACs, streamers, and CD components that deliver musicality and build quality at real value. Its 6000, 7000, and 9000 series combine modern digital formats with the sound and construction audiophiles demand. Vinyl Sound carries the full Audiolab collection available in Canada.
Where is Audiolab made?
Audiolab is a British brand with decades of engineering expertise, dating back to the early 1980s. Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada is your source for the current Audiolab lineup, shipped new across Canada.
What does Audiolab make?
This collection covers the full system. Integrated amplifiers (9000A, 7000A, 6000A MKII) drive your speakers. The 9000Q preamplifier and 9000P power amplifier build a separates system. CD transports (9000CDT, 7000CDT, 6000CDT) handle disc playback. Streamers (9000N, 7000N Play) bring wireless hi-res audio. The D9 and D7 are DACs with headphone amps, and the DC Block conditioners clean up your mains power.
Which Audiolab integrated amplifier should I choose: 6000A MKII, 7000A, or 9000A?
All three share Audiolab's musical signature and step up through the range. The 6000A MKII is the entry into the family, compact and complete. The 7000A adds a genuine 70W per channel, a new DAC, and a full-colour IPS LCD screen. The 9000A sits at the top as the most advanced Audiolab integrated amplifier yet, the most powerful and feature-packed of the line. Tell our team your speakers and room and we will match the right one.
What is the difference between the 6000, 7000, and 9000 series?
They are three tiers of the same design language, matched visually across the range. The 6000 series is the accessible starting point, the 7000 series steps up performance and features, and the 9000 series is the flagship for the connoisseur. You can mix within a system, and every tier is built to Audiolab's standard of sonic integrity.
What is a CD transport, and which Audiolab CDT should I get?
A CD transport reads your discs and sends a pure digital signal to a separate DAC, which keeps disc reading and digital conversion in dedicated components for better sound. The 9000CDT is the flagship built to match the 9000A, the 7000CDT steps in with a new mechanism, and the 6000CDT uses a robust slot-loading mechanism with a read-ahead buffer that even plays scratched and damaged discs. Pair any of them with an Audiolab DAC or a DAC-equipped amplifier.
Do I need a DAC with an Audiolab CD transport?
Yes. A transport outputs digital only, so it needs a DAC to produce sound. The D9 flagship DAC and the D7 desktop DAC both handle this and add headphone amplification and preamp duties. The 7000A integrated amplifier also has a built-in DAC, so it can take a transport directly.
Can I build a separates system with Audiolab?
Yes. Pair the 9000Q digital and analogue preamplifier with the 9000P power amplifier for a full separates setup, then add the 9000CDT transport and a 9000N streamer for a complete 9000 series system. Separates let you upgrade each stage on its own and get the benefits of isolated, dedicated components.
Which Audiolab streamer should I choose: 7000N Play or 9000N?
Both bring wireless hi-res streaming to your system. The 7000N Play runs the multi-format DTS Play-Fi platform with Apple AirPlay 2 for flexible multi-room and multi-source streaming. The 9000N is the flagship streaming player, built to the 9000 series standard. Choose the 7000N Play for versatile wireless streaming, choose the 9000N for top-tier performance.
Can I connect a subwoofer to an Audiolab 6000A?
Yes. You can run a subwoofer alongside your Audiolab amplifier to add low-end depth to your system. Vinyl Sound carries subwoofers, speaker cable, and interconnects to complete the setup, and our team can spec the right match for your speakers and room.
What do the Audiolab DC Block conditioners do?
Mains electricity has a direct influence on your sound as it passes from source to amplifier to speakers. The DC Block and DC Block 6 are designed to improve the quality of the AC power feeding your audio and AV system, for a cleaner foundation. They pair with any Audiolab system and the wider gear at Vinyl Sound.
Does Vinyl Sound sell authentic Audiolab in Canada with warranty?
Yes. Vinyl Sound carries the full Audiolab collection available in Canada, shipped new with full manufacturer warranty. Order online for fast, secure delivery across Canada, or visit Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada for expert advice on building your Audiolab system.
