The Audiolab 9000Q serves as a central control hub for managing both digital and analogue audio sources. At its core, an ESS Sabre ES9038Pro 32 bit DAC processes digital signals, supporting sampling rates up to 192kHz via optical or coaxial connections and up to PCM 768kHz or native DSD512 through the USB B port. System status, menus, and input selections display across a front panel 4.3 inch IPS LCD screen. For traditional source equipment, the preamplifier offers three unbalanced RCA inputs, one balanced XLR input, and a dedicated low noise MM phono stage for turntables. Digital connectivity extends to two coaxial inputs, two optical inputs, and wireless Bluetooth 5.1 supporting high resolution aptX, aptX HD, and LDAC codecs. A built in current feedback headphone amplifier caters to personal listening across headphone loads ranging from 20 to 600 ohms. Signal output options include two unbalanced RCA pre outputs, an AUX output, and a balanced XLR output, along with AV Direct functionality and tone controls. Two 12V trigger outputs allow linked components to power on automatically. Housed in a solid frame measuring 444 x 90 x 328 mm, this unit integrates cleanly into modern audio visual solutions and high performance sound system setup configurations.
