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is adding to its flagship 9000 Series with a new range-topping amplifier system consisting of the 9000Q preamplifier and 9000P stereo power amplifier. The announcement follows on from the recent announcement of a classic
Bass and treble tone controls are a new feature that’s been added to the 9000Q’s menu system. Although microprocessor-controlled, these operate entirely in the analog domain just like the volume control. The controls offer precision adjustment of +/-6dB in 2dB steps. Individual settings can be assigned to different digital and analog inputs or the tone controls can be removed from the signal path completely.
Further flexibility is provided with ‘AV Direct’ mode, which delivers a fixed-level throughput from one of the 9000Q’s RCA inputs. This is useful for connecting an AV processor or other device with its own volume control. A line-level stereo RCA output is also provided, as well as a headphone output and a pair of 12V trigger outputs for automated system power up/down.
The 9000Q’s audio circuitry is well specified, including a low-noise 40VA toroidal transformer and high-grade reservoir/smoothing capacitors and regulators. Its differential balanced topology is designed for maximum signal purity, incorporating a four-channel analog volume control for full control of a balanced signal when used in XLR Direct mode, providing a short, direct signal path that remains fully balanced throughout.
With an identically form factor of the other 9000 Series components, the 9000P stereo power amplifier is a visual match. The right-aligned power button, LED and etched Audiolab logo are identical. Around the back, the 9000P has stereo RCA and XLR inputs alongside a 12V trigger input to automatically switch the power amp on/off in line with the connected system. A set of gold-plated binding posts is provided to connect a pair of speakers.
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