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• Overview – The Audiolab 8000A MK2 Integrated Amplifier is the black-finished, six-input revision of Audiolab’s original 8000A integrated amplifier, produced in the late 1980s as part of the classic British 8000 Series.
• Key Technology – The 8000A uses a Class A line-stage amplifier with separate power transformers per channel and a built-in MM/MC phono stage. Its pre and power sections can be split for use as a standalone preamp or power amp.
• Performance – Owners and specialists consistently describe the 8000A’s sound as neutral, detailed and transparent, revealing exactly what upstream sources and speakers are doing, with a stable, controlled bass typical of its separate-channel power supply design.
• Specs – The Audiolab 8000A MK2 Integrated Amplifier delivers 60W per channel into 8Ω (stereo). Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz. Total harmonic distortion: 0.05%. Input sensitivity: 0.11mV (MC), 2mV (MM), 100mV (line). Signal-to-noise ratio: 75dB (MC), 78dB (MM), 80dB (line). Channel separation: 60dB (line). Outputs: 100mV (line), 0.7V (pre-out). Speaker load impedance: 4–16Ω.
• Dimensions – Measures approximately 445mm (W) × 74mm (H) × 335mm (D). Housed in a compact, black-finished steel chassis typical of the original 8000 Series.
• Weight – Weighs approximately 7.6kg, reflecting its dual mono power transformers (one per channel) and steel chassis construction.
Good condition helps, but at S$1,050 this sits well above the recent comparable market: the median is S$275, the 75th percentile is S$357, and this ask is roughly triple the top of that typical band. That makes it ambitious rather than fair, unless this example has unusually strong provenance or significant recent servicing.
That said, the 8000A is a respected integrated amp: muscular, full-bodied, and still valued for driving ability and a generally musical, unfussy presentation. If the unit is genuinely clean, fully original, and recently serviced, it can still be a rewarding buy for someone who wants a classic workhorse—but the premium here needs a very good story to justify it.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Audiolab emerged from the frustration of two Imperial College students, Philip Swift and Derek Scotland, who in 1983 founded the brand in Britain to deliver high-quality hi-fi without exorbitant prices or needless complexity. Their debut 8000A integrated amplifier swiftly became a benchmark, praised for its robust build, transparent sound, and minimalist design that prioritized musical purity over gimmicks. This origin story rooted Audiolab in a philosophy of accessible excellence, evolving from kitchen prototypes to a lineup of landmark components like the 8000S preamp, 8000T tuner, and 8000M monoblocs.
The brand focuses on core hi-fi categories, excelling in integrated and power amplifiers, preamplifiers, DACs, CD players, tuners, and phono stages, with forays into AV processors and multi-channel amps during its TAG McLaren era from 1997 to 2004. Since joining the International Audio Group in 2004, Audiolab has refined its no-nonsense aesthetic while expanding to modern streaming and digital sources, always emphasizing engineering that extracts maximum performance from any system.
Audiolab holds a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, renowned among discerning buyers for exceptional value—delivering near-high-end sound quality at approachable prices. It appeals to purists seeking reliable, unadorned British engineering rather than boutique exotica or vintage collectibles, maintaining a loyal following for its enduring reputation in straightforward, music-first performance.
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