Advanced DAC Technology
Audiolab have elevated the DAC performance with the new ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M chipset, an upgrade from the original 6000A’s ES9018. This flagship DAC supports 32-bit/768kHz PCM and incorporates HyperStream® II architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator for ultra-low noise and exceptional dynamic range. Building on the DAC design from the 7000A, the MKII also benefits from a new Class A circuit in the post-DAC active filter stage, offering a more refined listening experience.
Expanded Connectivity
Then, there’s the connectivity: the state-of-the-art digital-to-analogue signal conversion enables the four S/PDIF inputs and new HDMI ARC input for convenient AV system integration – a key area of improvement over the original model and new ‘must’ for a growing number of modern audiophiles. Then there's a step up to a Bluetooth 5.1 aptX HD receiver. for optimum range, speed and performance when streaming over Bluetooth connection.
Class AB Amplification:
Audiophile Pedigree
Unlike the growing trend of Class D amplifiers offered by competitors at this price point, the 6000A MKII stays true to Audiolab's audiophile heritage with a Class AB power amplifier. The amplifier delivers 50W per channel, with a peak current delivery of 11 amps into difficult loads. The amplifier’s CFB (Complementary Feedback) topology ensures superior linearity and thermal stability, keeping the idle current independent of output transistor temperatures.
Signal Purity and Flexibility
The preamp section of the 6000A MKII continues Audiolab’s philosophy of minimalism for maximum signal purity. The precision analogue volume control and independent low-noise power supplies ensure a performance that competes with significantly more expensive analogue amplifiers.
Other inputs continue to extend to analogue RCA and a phono stage with a dedicated high-quality, low-noise circuit with precise RIAA equalisation. Not to mention the now-Audiolab standard dedicated headphone amp also with current-feedback circuitry. Its gain bandwidth and high slew rate ensure a dynamic, detailed and engaging performance with all manner of headphone types – more boxes ticked for this most integrated of integrated amplifiers.
Multi-Functional Operation Modes
The multifunctional operation modes are implemented as standard too: ‘Integrated’ – a combination of the pre and power amp stages. ‘Pre’ - which turns the unit into a dedicated preamplifier. And ‘Pre Power’ mode: a unique mode that separates the pre and power stages:
‘Pre-Power Mode’ disconnects the pre and power amp stages so the 6000A MKII can be used solely as a power amp—for example, connected to an AV processor in a home cinema system. It also enables additional signal processing by connecting the 6000A’s ‘preamp out’ socket to an external processor and returning the processor’s output to the amp’s ‘power amp in’ socket.
Monitor Audio Silver 100 8G Stand-Mount Speakers (Pair)
Experience the impressive combination of scale, clarity, and musical detail offered by the Monitor Audio Silver 100 8G Stand-Mount Speakers (Pair). Designed for serious music enthusiasts and premium home theater systems, these stand-mount loudspeakers deliver the performance of a much larger speaker while maintaining a flexible footprint for a variety of listening environments.
The Silver 100 8G is engineered to produce a dynamic and balanced presentation with powerful bass, a clear and expressive midrange, and refined high-frequency detail. Vocals can sound natural and lifelike, while instruments retain excellent texture, separation, and definition across a wide range of recordings.
Monitor Audio's advanced C-CAM driver technology contributes to accurate and controlled sound reproduction, while the MPD (Micro Pleated Diaphragm) high-frequency transducer is designed to deliver fast, detailed, and extended treble. Together, these technologies help the Silver 100 8G reveal subtle nuances in recordings while maintaining an engaging and refined overall presentation.
Despite its stand-mount configuration, the Silver 100 8G is designed to produce substantial low-frequency performance. Its impressive bass authority adds weight and scale to music, allowing the speakers to perform confidently in small, medium, and larger listening spaces. A dedicated subwoofer can be added when deeper bass extension is required.
Supplied as a pair, the Silver 100 8G provides an excellent foundation for a two-channel stereo system. The speakers can also be integrated into a premium home theater, where their detailed presentation and dynamic performance can contribute to an engaging front or surround soundstage.
Key Features
- Premium stand-mount speakers supplied as a pair
- Advanced Monitor Audio acoustic engineering
- C-CAM driver technology
- MPD high-frequency transducer technology
- Powerful bass performance for a stand-mount design
- Clear and natural midrange reproduction
- Detailed and refined high frequencies
- Wide and engaging soundstage
- Excellent stereo imaging and separation
- Flexible placement with dedicated speaker stands
- Suitable for high-end stereo systems
- Excellent for premium home theater applications
- Can be paired with a dedicated subwoofer
- Elegant Monitor Audio Silver Series design
