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Audiolab 6000n Play Streamer (Music) I recently acquired a Naim NAC272 that has an excellent built in streamer. I no longer have a need for this Audiolab dedicated streamer/Dac. I bought it locally at the Audio Taylor maybe five years ago. Has had relatively little use and is in excellent condition. There's on small mark that can be seen in the photos. Includes all original documentation, accessories and packing materials. Condition: Excellent Payment Method: PayPal, payid, EFT, Cash on pickup Region/State: (QLD) Queensland/Australia By Ken Lipper 0 Comments AUD $650 Date: October 20,
A$650 is ambitious for a used Audiolab 6000N Play, sitting well above the median A$359 and the 75th percentile A$359 from your comparable listings. This price is roughly double the typical market value, making it a poor deal unless the unit is in pristine, original-owner condition with all accessories included.
The 6000N Play earns its reputation for superb high-res audio up to 24-bit/192kHz via its ES9018 Sabre32 DAC and seamless integration with Qobuz, Tidal, and Spotify Connect. Its compact design and multi-room Play-Fi capability add meaningful upside for system expansion. However, at A$650, buyers should verify the inclusion of power cables, remote, and original packaging, as missing accessories or signs of age would further weaken the value proposition.
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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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