Audiolab 9000N Network Streamer & USB DAC
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The Audiolab 9000N is a high-resolution network streamer and USB DAC designed for serious home hi-fi systems. It decodes MQA and plays PCM files up to 768kHz and native DSD up to DSD512, turning streaming services, computer audio and USB drives into clean analogue outputs for your amplifier. A clear 4.3" colour display, a dedicated Audiolab app, and broad platform support make browsing and controlling music simple — all wrapped in Audiolab’s carefully tuned DAC and power-supply design for low noise and detailed playback.
Key Features
- ESS Sabre ES9038PRO 32-bit, eight-channel DAC with Audiolab’s custom post-DAC filtering for low distortion and wide dynamic range.
- Full MQA decoding plus native support for DSD64/128/256/512 and PCM up to 768kHz (via streaming and USB).
- 4.3" IPS colour display (800×480) showing album art, format data and selectable VU meters for on-unit control and feedback.
- Native support for Tidal (MQA), Qobuz, Spotify Connect, TuneIn, AirPlay II, plus Roon Ready and UPnP playback — controlled via the Audiolab 9000N app.
- Flexible I/O: balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analogue outputs, optical and coaxial digital outputs, USB-B (PC) and USB-A for external storage, plus Gigabit Ethernet and dual-band Wi-Fi.
- Works with common USB file systems (FAT32, exFAT, NTFS), offers gapless playback, and supports fixed or variable output/volume control for system integration.
Why Buy
Choose the 9000N when you want a streamer that focuses on sound quality and straightforward operation. It combines a reference-level DAC stage with broad format and service support, an easy front panel plus app control, and the connectivity needed to fit into an existing hi-fi stack — letting you play studio-grade files and streaming services through the analogue inputs of your amplifier without extra complexity.
- Reference-grade digital conversion and low-noise design for clearer detail and tighter rhythm.
- Broad file and streaming support (MQA, DSD512, PCM to 768kHz, Tidal/Qobuz/Spotify/Roon) for maximum music access.
- Practical connectivity and controls — XLR/RCA, USB storage playback, 4.3" display and a full-featured app for everyday use.
Product Specifications
| Audiolab 9000N Network Streamer / USB DAC Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Product Overview | |
| Product Type | Network streamer + USB DAC (with optional digital preamp / variable output) |
| DAC Chip | ESS Sabre ES9038PRO (8-channel) with custom post-DAC filtering |
| Streaming / Playback Support | Native Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, TuneIn, AirPlay II, Roon Ready, UPnP |
| Audio Specifications | |
| PCM Support | 44.1 kHz up to 768 kHz (32-bit) |
| DSD Support | Native DSD64 / DSD128 / DSD256 / DSD512 |
| MQA Capability | Full internal MQA decoding (not just renderer) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.001% (1 kHz at 2.05 V rms output)¹ |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted) | >116 dB (RCA), >120 dB (XLR) |
| Connectivity & Inputs / Outputs | |
| Analogue Outputs | 1 × Balanced XLR, 1 × Unbalanced RCA |
| Digital Outputs | 1 × Coaxial (S/PDIF), 1 × Optical (TOSLINK) |
| Digital Inputs | USB-B (for PC / Mac), USB-A (for external storage) |
| Network / Wireless | Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi (WPS setup supported) |
| Output Voltage (Variable Mode) | 0 – 2.05 V rms (user-adjustable) |
| Digital Output Level | 500 mV ± 50 mV p-p (digital outputs)¹ |
| Display & Control | |
| Screen | 4.3" full-colour IPS display (800 × 480), shows album art, format info, VU meters, menus |
| Control Options | Front-panel rotary control & buttons, remote control, Audiolab 9000N app (iOS/Android) |
| Physical, Power & Miscellaneous | |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 444 mm × 89 mm × 333 mm |
| Net Weight | 6.2 kg |
| Standby Power Consumption | < 0.5 W |
| Power Supply / Voltage | 220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz (also region variants for 100-120 V)² |
| Finish Options | Black, Silver |
| Warranty | 2 years (standard)³ |