Amplifiers

• What is an integrated amplifier?
  An integrated amplifier combines a preamplifier (source switching and volume control) and a power amplifier (speaker drive) in a single unit. It is the most common amplifier type for home hi-fi systems and the most cost-effective path to quality amplification. Audiolab and Quad integrated amplifiers — exclusively distributed in Australia by AVR — are among the most decorated in their respective price classes.
• How many watts do I need for my speakers?
  For bookshelf speakers in typical rooms, 30–60W per channel is sufficient. For floorstanding speakers or larger rooms, 80–150W is recommended. Speaker sensitivity matters as much as power — a speaker at 88dB needs half the amplifier power of one at 85dB to reach the same volume. The Audiolab 6000A (50W, AU$1,199) suits most bookshelf speakers. The Audiolab 9000A (100W, AU$3,499) suits demanding floorstanders.
• What is the difference between the Audiolab 6000A and Quad Vena III?

  Feature	Audiolab 6000A	Quad Vena III
  Power	50W/ch	45W/ch
  DAC	ESS Sabre 32-bit	ESS Sabre
  Phono stage	MM	MM
  Bluetooth	No	Yes — aptX HD
  Sound character	Neutral, detailed	Warm, musical, British
  Awards	Multiple What Hi-Fi? Awards	What Hi-Fi? recommended
  AU Price	From AU$1,199	From AU$1,299

  Both are exclusively available in Australia through AVR.
• Does the Audiolab 6000A have a built-in DAC and phono stage?
  Yes. The Audiolab 6000A includes a 32-bit ESS Sabre DAC with USB, optical, and coaxial digital inputs, plus a moving magnet phono stage for turntable connection, and a headphone output. The 6000A has won multiple What Hi-Fi? Awards as Best Integrated Amplifier Under £600 — one of the most consistently decorated products in the AVR range.
• Can I connect a turntable directly to an integrated amplifier?
  Yes, if your amplifier has a dedicated phono input (labelled PHONO). The Audiolab 6000A, Quad Vena III, and Leak Stereo 130 all include built-in MM phono stages. If your amplifier does not have a phono input, a separate phono preamplifier is required between the turntable and amplifier.
• Where can I buy integrated amplifiers in Australia?
  Audiolab, Quad, and Leak integrated amplifiers are available directly from avrevolution.com.au with free shipping on orders over $500. You can also audition at AVR's authorised dealer network in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. Visit avrevolution.com.au/pages/dealers. The Audiolab 6000A starts from AU$1,199.
• Are integrated amplifiers covered by an Australian warranty?
  Yes. All Audiolab, Quad, and Leak amplifiers purchased through AVR carry a 2-year Australian warranty. As the exclusive local distributor, all warranty service is handled in Australia — no overseas returns required.

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