 The Audiolab 8000Q
Preamplifier has a magnificently natural and open sound with superb resolution of detail
and dynamics. We believe the sound is so pure, nothing added and nothing taken away, that
the introduction of the 8000Q represents the most significant advance in Hi-Fi amplifiers
since the original Audiolab 8000A Integrated Amplifier took the Hi-fi market by storm
nearly 10 years ago.While
the 8000Q is a more purist design than the well known Audiolab 8000C Preamplifier it is by
no means a minimalist design. There are 6 line inputs and 3 tape outputs. Gain is
adjustable in 3dB steps from 0-15dB, to match a wide range of Hi-fi systems with different
power amplifier and speaker sensitivities. A direct coupled headphone output, and two sets
of audio outputs make it a very versatile preamplifier.
Input, volume and muting
can be set by remote control. All signals are switched with high quality small signal
relays and the volume control is a motorized potentiometer. Both were chosen in preference
to any electronic devices which would have introduced unacceptable coloration. The
mechanical design and printed circuit layout are optimized to keep all signal path as
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