Audiolab 7000 series !?!?

[manicm]

I think Audiolab are testing the water with this top of the range amp and CD transport. There's probably going to be a full streaming variant, with the horrid DTS PlayFi module, eventually. Many people connect their TVs to an amp these days, regardless of streaming capability. If you don't need the extra power, or the display, then the 6000 Play is a better choice. It also lacks HDMI which is a shame. If people want a streaming amp and want to integrate a TV into the mix, then Toslink is the only alternative. I've had lipsync issues before and would prefer eARC. I think the display is a welcome feature, but is more practical in a streaming amp, such as my Audiolab Omnia. Having analogue and digital VU meters is a bit gimmicky. I don't see the point. Not really useful and only move when the volume is cranked up.

PlayFi has apparently improved, but no match for Sonos, Bluesound, or even Heos. Maybe DTS should not have entered this space, and why Cyrus is going Bluesound for streaming.

 

[Al ears]

The reason the amp doesn't have streaming facilities is there's a separate streamer on the way, allegedly....

 

[podknocker]

I like the idea of the 6000 and 6000 Play option and Roksan's Attessa amp, or streaming amp. I hope Audiolab do the same and release a 9000A 'Play'. Another expensive box to go with the amp is unnecessary and the streaming module would easily fit inside the standard sized box. Another two grand! It looks like the 9000 range will cost Cyrus money, to do it properly.

 

[Al ears]

I like the idea of the 6000 and 6000 Play option and Roksan's Attessa amp, or streaming amp. I hope Audiolab do the same and release a 9000A 'Play'. Another expensive box to go with the amp is unnecessary and the streaming module would easily fit inside the standard sized box. Another two grand! It looks like the 9000 range will cost Cyrus money, to do it properly.

Agreed, as it is their top line it isn't going to be cheap but then again their are other options.

 

[Emark600]

Balanced connections and cables are only required for long cable runs, to avoid picking up noise. They are overkill for any domestic situation, where the cables are probably a metre long. Most people would find an eARC HDMI more useful, in my opinion.

Yes I know the technicalities, but they look really sexy….

 

[SiR]

Came across the below info about 7000A

Hope and wish this could be the expected one

https://electric.garden/iag-group-2ao5f/manuals/7000A-Users-Manual-IAG-Group-2ao5f-7000a-ex-1-7.pdf

 

[Al ears]

Came across the below info about 7000A

Hope and wish this could be the expected one

https://electric.garden/iag-group-2ao5f/manuals/7000A-Users-Manual-IAG-Group-2ao5f-7000a-ex-1-7.pdf

So there's a User Manual for something that isn't actually on sale yet??

 

[nopiano]

Came across the below info about 7000A

Hope and wish this could be the expected one

https://electric.garden/iag-group-2ao5f/manuals/7000A-Users-Manual-IAG-Group-2ao5f-7000a-ex-1-7.pdf

Judging by the website name and some text being in red, this might be a ‘mark up’ copy for developers. I.e. a draft, but curiously available without need for a password.

 

[newworld]

They do have HDMI!!! Thank goodness manufacturers are finally listening to my prayers!

 

[podknocker]

I wish my Audiolab Omnia had HDMI. My next streaming amp will have one, but I doubt it will be an IAG product.

 

[newworld]

I wish my Audiolab Omnia had HDMI. My next streaming amp will have one, but I doubt it will be an IAG product.

How come?

 

[manicm]

I have two pieces of kit that work like brand new.

1. My 13 year old B&W MM1 PC speaker system - if this packs up I don't know what I'll do. The sound is balanced to perfection.

2. My Cambridge Audio 751BD Bluray player. I bought the Dune Bluray disc and on my LG C1 the picture and sound dazzle.

Both equipment have given me endless and reliable pleasure.

Alas, I reluctantly sold my Arcam Solo Mini, but I wanted a built in DAC, and the CD player was getting iffy.

 

[Emark600]

I have two pieces of kit that work like brand new.

1. My 13 year old B&W MM1 PC speaker system - if this packs up I don't know what I'll do. The sound is balanced to perfection.

2. My Cambridge Audio 751BD Bluray player. I bought the Dune Bluray disc and on my LG C1 the picture and sound dazzle.

Both equipment have given me endless and reliable pleasure.

Alas, I reluctantly sold my Arcam Solo Mini, but I wanted a built in DAC, and the CD player was getting iffy.

My Arcam d250 transport works like new and must be nearly 30 years old…. As do a set of Tannoy 611s.

 

[Al ears]

What exactly do these comments have to do with Audiolab 7000 series?
Please get this thread back on track.

 

[podknocker]

Does this product actually exist? It seems to be a lot of speculation about a product that isn't ready for purchase, or review.

 

[Al ears]

Does this product actually exist? It seems to be a lot of speculation about a product that isn't ready for purchase, or review.

That's the whole point, it currently doesn't.

 

[Emark600]

What exactly do these comments have to do with Audiolab 7000 series?
Please get this thread back on track.

It doesn’t exist?

 

[Gray]

Never mind any 7000A.
If today's news story from Hi-fi Choice was true, there'd be stampede for the 9000A - they priced it at £1,100.
What a mistake 🤨

(Last mistake I saw from them was knocking £1000 off the £1300 retail price of the NAD C700 in news of that model).

 

[Al ears]

Never mind any 7000A.
If today's news story from Hi-fi Choice was true, there'd be stampede for the 9000A - they priced it at £1,100.
What a mistake 🤨

(Last mistake I saw from them was knocking £1000 off the £1300 retail price of the NAD C700 in news of that model).

You have lost me there....
Your point being??

 

[Gray]

You have lost me there....
Your point being??

That HFC make mistakes 😆
Or, if they're correct don't bother with the 7000A if / when it exists 👍

 

[Emark600]

Never mind any 7000A.
If today's news story from Hi-fi Choice was true, there'd be stampede for the 9000A - they priced it at £1,100.
What a mistake 🤨

(Last mistake I saw from them was knocking £1000 off the £1300 retail price of the NAD C700 in news of that model).

Phew, I paid nearer £2k for the 9000a, very happy with it though

 

[Al ears]

That HFC make mistakes 😆
Or, if they're correct don't bother with the 7000A if / when it exists 👍

Most publications have typos now and again, however at least the C700 actually exits... 🙂

 

[Gray]

Phew, I paid nearer £2k for the 9000a, very happy with it though

I bet you're happy, it looks good.
You didn't waste any time before jumping in 👍

 

[SiR]

It doesn’t exist?

It does exist Friends

7000A

Nestled between the 6000 and 9000, the 7000 fuses premium traits into a pricing category that follows the mantra of class-leading performance. Outwardly resembling the sequential series and therefore offering a brand-wide visual aesthetic match, the audiolab 7000A improves on the 6000A with a...

www.audiolab.co.uk

 

[Al ears]

It does exist Friends

7000A

Nestled between the 6000 and 9000, the 7000 fuses premium traits into a pricing category that follows the mantra of class-leading performance. Outwardly resembling the sequential series and therefore offering a brand-wide visual aesthetic match, the audiolab 7000A improves on the 6000A with a...

www.audiolab.co.uk

just released this week, not in any dealers yet I understand