An amplifier remains the beating heart of any high-performance audio system, but in 2018 a truly versatile integrated amp needs to cover many bases – digital and analogue sources, wireless connectivity for portable devices, a phono stage to cater for vinyl playback, amplification for headphones as well as speakers… That’s a lot to pack in, whilst keeping performance high and the price tag affordable – and yet, that’s exactly what the 6000A delivers.
Outwardly, the 6000A bears strong resemblance to the 8300A with its rotary controls and large, central OLED display. Unlike its costlier, analogue-only sibling, it incorporates high-quality D/A conversion, enabling digital sources to be connected directly without an external DAC. It supplies four digital inputs, three line-level analogue inputs, an input for a turntable, wireless connectivity via Bluetooth and a dedicated headphone amp, in addition to its ability when driving loudspeakers.
Specification
Analogue Inputs:
6 x RCA (Pair), 1 x RCA Power (Pair)
Digital Inputs:
1 x Trigger (12V), 2 x Optical
Analogue Outputs:
2 x RCA (Pair)
Digital Outputs:
1 x Trigger (12V)
Power Output:
2 X 50W (8 ohm, THD<1%)
2 X 75W (4 ohm, THD<1%)
Frequency Response:
20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.3dB)
Single Wire / BiWire:
Single Wire
Dimensions (W x H x D):
445 x 65.5 x 300
Weight:
7.8kg