Audiolab 9000Q Preamplifier

The Audiolab 9000Q preamplifier builds on the success of the 8000, 8200, and 8300 series, offering refined performance and expanded features. With its sleek, solid design, it shares a similar look to the 9000N, featuring dual rotary controllers and a 4.3” colour TFT screen for easy control.

At its core, the 9000Q features an upgraded ESS ES9038PRO DAC chip, offering superior dynamic range, ultra-low distortion, and compatibility with high-resolution audio formats like 24-bit/192kHz PCM and DSD. Audiolab's HyperStream II architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator technology ensure crystal-clear sound and precise imaging, making it a top choice for audiophiles.

Designed specifically for high-end audio systems, the 9000Q is built to deliver exceptional performance, offering transparency, detail, and deep dynamics to elevate any listening experience.

By separating the 'pre' function from the integrated amplifier, the 9000Q has been able to evolve into a dedicated preamplifier, resulting in significant improvements. This includes an upgraded MM Phono input, now featuring a new single-stage Class-A circuit, making the 9000Q an outstanding phono stage on its own.

Tone Controls and Inputs

The Audiolab 9000Q features a custom-specified transformer for enhanced current delivery, ensuring precise and detailed performance. Building on the 9000A, it introduces adjustable tone controls for treble and bass, with a range of +/-6dB in 2dB steps for fine-tuning to suit room acoustics or personal preference.

Versatile Connectivity

The 9000Q supports a wide array of inputs, including three line-level AUX inputs, a balanced XLR pair, a dedicated phono input, two coaxial (S/PDIF), two optical (S/PDIF), Bluetooth 5.1, and USB. It also offers a fixed-level AUX output and three variable preamp outputs (2 x RCA, 1 x XLR), all isolated for simultaneous use without performance loss. The AUX 3 input can be set to “AV Direct” for external processor integration, and the dedicated headphone amplifier ensures a dynamic experience with all headphone types.

Additional Features

With two 12V trigger outputs and a 4.3” colour TFT display, the 9000Q offers easy access to settings like digital upsampling, input sensitivity, and balance control. The display also features a VU meter and can be dimmed or turned off.

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UK Orders

We despatch the bulk of our UK mainland items on a 24 hour service – Free of Charge.  Non Mainland locations - Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, the Scilly Isles, the Scottish highlands and Islands, the Channel Islands and Northern Ireland may take a day or so longer and are not Free of Charge. Smaller items are delivered using Royal Mail 24 or special delivery. Larger items are delivered using a courier service such as DPD or UPS.

International Orders:

Due to the nature of our products and brand restrictions we are only able to send certain items internationally. Smaller items are delivered using Royal Mail Small Packets Airmail with International Tracked and/or Signed depending on value of item and availability of the service. Larger International shipments are sent by insured and tracked services using UPS. If there are any delays due to specific customs regulations, etc, you will be contacted by Hifisound or by the courier with a request for any further information required. Customs duties can apply for shipments to any countries outside of the UK depending on where the product you have bought is made. Customers are responsible for all taxes and duties incurred when the items enter their country.

Collect in Store or Home Install

At the request of the manufacturer some items cannot be supplied by mail order but you can click and buy them and then elect to collect them from our store or arrange a home install (if applicable). Applicable items clearly state that they are Collect in store or home install. Once ordered you will receive a message prompting you to contact us by phone or email to arrange for us to deliver and install or to reserve and collect from our store at your convenience, you will also be advised of the delivery time / stock availability as not all Home install / collect in store items are held in stock.