Audiolab 6000a

[wee tee cee]

I’ve never heard the monoblocks. My understanding is that each is similar to a single stereo amp running in bridged mono mode, utilising two amplifier boards in true balanced operation. I tried my amp in bridged mode compared to stereo mode into a single speaker and preferred normal stereo operation. Damping factor is halved in bridged mode AFAIK. If I needed the high power I’d probably bi-amp with two stereo amps. The stereo amp has tons of power though.
The monoblocks may well sound better using the balanced inputs rather than rca. The stereo amp sounds better on the rca inputs. Another tip for the stereo amp is use the outside sets of speaker terminals as the inner ones use internal links and don’t sound as good.

Great insight...might well have a look at the stereo power amp.

Dont really need mega power ,my speakers are pretty efficient .

Looking for more control.

[wee tee cee]

The review with tee jay on youtube put me onto the feature you can run the 6000a as an integrated but still run pre out utilising another power amp.

I have had a bit of experimentation with power amps feeding treble or bass.

Interconnects and speaker cables.

Croft 7 on bass and the 6000a on treble sounds very good to my ears.

Not ideal tuning the system with cables but good fun.

[wee tee cee]

6000a is opening up nicely