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Audiolab 6000A Integrated Amplifier (Solid State) Up for sale is an excellent Audiolab 6000a amplifier 50 watt pc. Well reviewed Class AB amplifier with solid power supply that will drive even difficult speakers. Smooth sounding unit in excellent condition with all original packaging. Prefer pickup from Leura NSW although will consider posting in Australia. Condition: Excellent Payment Method: Paypal, EFT, Cash on pickup Region/State: (NSW) New South Wales/Australia By tesla999 1 Comments AUD $990 Date: November 17, 20241 yr
Ambitious asking price at AUD 990 for a used Audiolab 6000A integrated amp—sits well above the typical used market range of AUD 696–909 (median AUD 845) from 8 recent comparable AUD listings. While condition is listed as unknown, this pushes it into premium territory unless it's pristine with low hours; fair value would hover closer to AUD 850 for average examples, so negotiate hard or walk unless photos and history justify the stretch.
Buyers should verify the amp's age and usage hours first—6000As from 2020+ hold up well but early units can show capacitor wear after 5 years. Insist on original box, remote, power cord, and manual; test all inputs/outputs for hum or channel imbalance, common if relays are sticky. Power it on-site if possible to check thermal stability.
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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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