Audiolab 8300A Integrated Amplifier

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£999.95

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Audiolab 8300A Integrated Amplifier

Miles ahead

Completely redesigned from scratch, our new integrated amplifier, the 8300A is miles ahead of what was already an industry-leader. Higher power, an additional phono stage and new Audiolab styling means the amplifier is more stylish and more versatile than ever. Most importantly it's new, ultra-efficient circuitry and streamlined components create a listening experience which brings new definition to your favourite music.

The newly updated external structure of the 8300 series follows the new design aesthetic of Audiolab products going forward, incorporating softened lines and textures yet still maintaining Audiolab’s instantly recognisable and contemporary style.

The 8300 series’ blasted aluminium finish, CNC routed aluminium dials and display certainly look cutting-edge, yet with every Audiolab product, form follows function. The new display and controls enable a fast and intuitive access through the vast routing options and filter settings in both the A and CD.

Amplification Redefined

While striving to achieve the most supreme sound quality, each stage of Audiolab product development is focused on usability. In particular with the 8300A, ensuring simple yet in-depth control, veteran amp designer, Jan Ertner build the amplifier functionality around the new display. This means users can easily find their way around the versatile configurations the amplifier offers, even while being much more advanced than its predecessors. The amplifier can behave as an integrated amplifier, power amplifier, pre-amplifier and a split pre-amplifier - easily paired with a multitude of hi-fi systems.

The 8300A works as coherently inside as it does on the outside - By taking a completely new approach to the layout, a dual mono structure means inter-channel interference is minimised. Crucial components processing audio and the power supply are completely separated as far as possible.

Our new technology - Active Current Delivery also ensures a completely clean sound up to the point of clipping, then its advanced microprocessor limits the output, which guarantees no audible distortion, even at its louder output of 75W RMS.

"Anyone looking for a fully featured integrated amplifier for less than £1000 simply has to put the Audiolab 8300A at the top of their list"

"It has power, poise and precision in equal measure and is a joy to listen to. Highly recommended"

"A cracking amplifier from Audiolab that has sound quality that belies its price. Could show a thing or two to amplifiers costing a great deal more"

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Specifications:

Rated max power output , THD < 1%	2 x 75W RMS (8 ohm) , 2x115W (4 ohm) (Vmains = 230V , THD < 1%)
Core Technology	Dual Mono Power Amp Design
Peak output current	+/- 15A
Display	OLED 128x64 pixels 2.7"
Frequency response	+/- 0.1dB (10Hz – 20KHz) +/- 3.0dB (1Hz – 100KHz)
Channel Imbalance	< 0.2dB (10Hz – 20KHz)
Controls	Logarithmic Ladder Volume Design
Finish	Fine Textured Aluminium (Black / Silver)
Total harmonic distortion (THD)	< 0.002% (Power Out = 50W @ 1KHz, BW = 20 – 20KHz)
Standby Feature	Yes
Signal-to-noise ratio	> 107dB (BW = 20 – 20KHz ) >109dB(A-weighted, BW = 20 – 20KHz)
12v Trigger	Yes
Damping factor	>100 (8ohm Load @ 1KHz)
Inputs	1 x RCA
Pre-Amplifier Section
Outputs	2 x Binding Post Terminal
Inputs	CD,Vide,Tuner,AUX1,AUX2,XLR (Balanced) & Phono (MM/MC)
Dimensions (H x W x D)	80 (inc. feet) x 444 x 330.3mm (inc. connectors / controls)
Outputs	2 x RCA
Weight	7.8kg
Input sensitivity (Phono RIAA)	3.4mV (MM) , 340uV (MC)
Input impedance (line inputs)	50K // 100pF
Input impedance (phono inputs)	47K // 100pF (MM), 100R // 1.5nF (MC)
Input Voltage (Line)	3.5V max. (< 0.02% THD)
Output voltage	2.3V max. (< 0.02% THD)
Output impedance	120 ohm
Frequency response (Line)	+/- 3.0dB (1Hz - 100kHz)
Frequency response (Line)	+/- 3.0dB (1Hz - 100kHz)
Frequency response (Phono RIAA)	+/- 1.0dB (20Hz - 20kHz)
Channel Imbalance	< 0.2dB (10Hz - 20kHz)
Total harmonic distortion (THD)-Line	<0.001%
Total harmonic distortion (THD)-Phono	<0.002%
Signal-to-noise ratio (Line) (Volume = 0dB , Vin=1V, BW=20-20KHz )	> 107dB > 109dB(A-weighted)
Signal-to-noise ratio Phono (MM) (Volume = 0dB , Vin=3mV , Rs=1K, BW=20-20KHz)	> 73dB > 78dB(A-weighted)
Signal-to-noise ratio Phono (MC) (Volume = 0dB , Vin=300uV , Rs=0R, BW=20-20KHz)	> 68dB > 73dB(A-weighted)
Crosstalk	< 80dB (L-> R & R->L @10KHz)
Power amplifier Section
Gain	29dB (20Hz-20KHz)
Input Sensitivity	840mV (Power Out = 70W into 8ohm)
Input impedance	15K // 100pF

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Audiolab 8300A

Monday, 2 November 2015 | A

Perfect,does exactly as it says in all the press reviews,cannot fault it any way simple to set and ease of use,the sound quality is excellent,with no sign of clipping,found it the perfect partner for my 8200P and RPM 5.1 Turntable

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