– Highly recommended for those who prioritize sound quality and compactness over app perfection.
But what exactly is the "4PDA"? For those searching for this specific model number, there is often confusion regarding Audiolab’s naming conventions. The device frequently referred to as the 4PDA is, in most markets, the . However, in specific regions and early production runs, the "4PDA" has been used as a secondary product code or a specific configuration variant of the 6000A series featuring the DTS Play-Fi streaming module. audiolab 4pda
Audiolab uses a digital volume control chip (the NJW1194) rather than a traditional analogue potentiometer. This ensures perfect channel balance at low volumes (no crackling or imbalance) and a shorter signal path. – Highly recommended for those who prioritize sound
| Feature | Detail | | :--- | :--- | | | 45W x 2 (into 8 ohms) / 65W x 2 (into 4 ohms) | | Amplifier Class | Class AB | | DAC Chip | ES9018K2M (Sabre32 Reference) | | Streaming Platform | DTS Play-Fi (Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz, Amazon Music, DLNA, Internet Radio) | | Bluetooth | 5.1 (aptX/aptX HD compatible) | | Digital Inputs | 2x Optical (Toslink), 1x Coaxial (RCA), USB-B (PC/Mac) | | Analog Inputs | 2x RCA (Line 1, Line 2) | | Outputs | Pre-out (subwoofer or power amp), 6.35mm Headphone, RCA Line Out | | Phono Stage | Yes (MM – Moving Magnet) | | Remote Control | Included (IR) + App control (Play-Fi) | | Dimensions (WxHxD) | 225 x 65 x 313 mm (approx. 8.9" x 2.6" x 12.3") | | Color Options | Black or Silver | The device frequently referred to as the 4PDA