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Review Audiolab 9000Q preamplifier and Audiolab 9000P power amplifier – Dynamic duo

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Pros

  • Synergy 9000Q en 9000P
  • Very high price/quality 9000Q and 9000P
  • Excellent dac and analogue inputs in the 9000Q
  • Versatile 9000Q
  • High power 9000P

Cons

  • You're going to want a second 9000P anyway
  • The 9000Q is not a romantic sounding preamp/dac
  • Balanced on the 9000P is clearly better
Build quality
Usability
Sound
Price

Set-up and installation

We listened to both components first separately and then in combination. This was always done through the balanced inputs and outputs. The XLR cable used is from Ricable’s Magnus series. Balanced sounded a lot better especially with the 9000P. With the 9000Q, we noticed no clear differences between balanced and single-ended.

Reference system

  • Bassocontinuo Cymbalon 2.1
Amplifier type
Pre-amplifier
Amplifier technology
Class A
Bridgemode
No
Amplifier inputs
  • Analog RCA
  • Analog XLR
  • Analog Phono MM
  • Digital Coaxial
  • Digital Optical
  • Digital USB
  • Bluetooth
Amplifier outputs
  • Analog RCA
  • Analog XLR
Dimensions
  • Width: 44 cm
  • Depth: 33 cm
  • Height: 9 cm
Build in dac
Yes
Production country
China

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