AUDIOLAB



Audiolab, one of Britain’s most respected HiFi manufacturers, formed in the early 1980s by audio enthusiasts Philip Swift and Derek Scotland. Their first product launched in 1983 was the 8000A integrated Amplifier, born out of the need for decent audio equipment without the hefty imbalance between price and the sensitivity of the systems it was paired with. The success of the 8000A was followed by more landmark products which built Audiolab’s reputation and respect from other manufacturers like Anthony Michaelson of rivals Musical Fidelity. The 8000S, a remote controlled amplifier which was both flexible and purist; the 8000T, which was one of the best FM Tuners ever made; the 8000PPA, a phono preamp for serious LP collectors, and the 8000M, which was one of the best monobloc power amps in the market during that time.



In 1997, Audiolab underwent major changes when the company was bought by TAG McLaren which re-introduced the line as the TAG McLaren Audio F3 range, with a new cosmetic design and internal improvements. The company also focused on producing AV processors, speakers and high end DVD players. Over its seven-year history, TMA expanded into surround sound products aimed at the high end home cinema market. A trio of AV processors appeared along with a range of multi-channel power amplifiers.

In 2004, the brand was transferred to IAG, which gave it back its Audiolab name and slimmed down the product line-up, maintaining all of the improvements in engineering and giving a fresh look to the classic no-nonsense Audiolab style. At present, with products born from fervour for music intricately engineered by a team of hi-fi specialists, Audiolab continuously seeks to achieve excellence in the quality and performance of its products whilst keeping true to its founders’ philosophy of creating well-engineered components that offer high performance sound quality and offer exceptional value.

Audiolab 8200 Series