Audiolab 8000A Integrated Amplifier

The 8000A was the first amplifier produced by British specialist maker Audiolab. Slightly more expensive than the typical “budget” amplifier of the time, it was better equipped than many – more inputs, a phono stage for both MM & MC, and it had tone controls. It has gone on to become a real classic and our example is in very good condition – please see images. It will be supplied professionally packaged and to back all this up, it has our usual three month warranty.
Audiolab Say….
Formed in the early 1980s by Philip Swift and Derek Scotland, Audiolab earned worldwide acclaim with the 8000A – an integrated stereo amplifier that became a classic ‘step-up’ from the budget models of the time.
During the ensuing years, the 8000A established itself as one of the most successful British amps ever produced, and was joined by a range of electronics including CD players, pre/power amps and an FM tuner. The brand switched hands in 1997, changing its name to TAG McLaren Audio; and it so was known until 2004 when Audiolab became part of the International Audio Group and returned to its original name.
Specifications:
Power output: 60 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.05%
Input sensitivity: 0.11mV (MC), 2mV (MM), 100mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio: 75dB (MC), 78dB (MM), 80dB (line)
Channel separation: 60dB (line)
Output: 100mV (line), 0.7V (Pre out)
Speaker load impedance: 4Ω to 16Ω
Dimensions: 445 x 74 x 335mm
Weight: 7.6kg

“If ever a product defined its market, the 8000A is the one. Reliability, ease of use, engineering excellence and a well-behaved sound are the pillars supporting the justified reputation of the 8000A. Over the years, Audiolab’s no-nonsense, evolutionary approach to design has widely been recognised.”
– Audiophile with Hi-Fi Answers.
In 2018 the Audiolab 8000A Amplifier was named as one of the best 19 stereo amplifiers of What Hi-Fi?’s lifetime!
For a review from What Hi-Fi? magazine please click here