Audiolab has released a new series of audio components with an index of 7000 , located between the popular budget 6000 and the more expensive 9000 series. Like the company’s other series, it includes three units – the 7000A integrated amplifier, the 7000CDT CD transport, and the 7000N digital network streamer .
The Audiolab 7000A integrated amplifier operates in class AB and delivers up to 70 watts per channel into 8 ohms, it is capable of delivering current up to 9A in a complex load. The model has a separate discrete headphone amplifier. The built-in DAC is made on the ES9038Q2M chip , the amplifier can process and convert the digital stream of PCM 32 bit / 768 kHz and native DSD512 when connected via USB.
Transport Audiolab 7000CDT does not have a built-in DAC and is equipped with a tray loader for discs. It also has a USB Type A port for connecting external drives.
The Audiolab 7000N network streamer features support for the latest Play-Fi platform and an updated DAC unit built on the same ESS Saber chip as the integrated amplifier.
The Audiolab 7000 series components will be available for sale in March 2023, retail prices in the UK market are as follows – Audiolab 7000A will cost £1099 , and Audiolab 7000CDT and Audiolab 7000N will cost £549 each.
