Audiolab 7000N Play

Overview

The Audiolab 7000N Play is a dedicated network streamer, a pure source component built to feed high-resolution digital audio into an existing amplifier or preamplifier. Engineered in the UK by Audiolab, it carries the brand's signature approach of clarity, control and balance, delivering a clean and honest presentation that lets your recordings speak for themselves. At its heart sits an ES9038Q2M reference DAC paired with an isolated power supply, a combination designed to keep noise low and detail intact.

Streaming flexibility is the point of the 7000N Play. Built around DTS Play-Fi with Apple AirPlay 2 and multi-room support, it connects natively to Amazon Music, Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer, SiriusXM, iHeartRadio, Pandora and Internet Radio. A crisp 2.8 inch IPS display keeps track and source information clearly visible from across the room, and the compact chassis is offered in black or silver to match your rack.

This streamer is for the listener who already owns a capable amplifier and wants a straightforward, well engineered gateway to the world of streaming services without adding another amplifier stage to the signal path. It slots cleanly into an Audiolab system or any other quality integrated amplifier or preamplifier.

Key Features

• Dedicated network streamer that serves as a pure digital source, with no built-in amplifier
• ES9038Q2M reference DAC for detailed, low-noise digital-to-analog conversion
• Isolated power supply designed to keep digital and analog noise apart
• DTS Play-Fi platform with Apple AirPlay 2 and multi-room streaming
• Native support for Amazon Music, Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer, SiriusXM, iHeartRadio, Pandora and Internet Radio
• 2.8 inch IPS display for clear track and source information
• Compact chassis available in black or silver
• British engineering with Audiolab's clean, balanced sound character

How the 7000N Play Compares

Audiolab 7000N Play vs Audiolab 9000N

The 9000N sits higher in the Audiolab range and moves up to the ES9038PRO DAC stage along with Roon Ready streaming and a larger 4.3 inch display. The 7000N Play focuses on the essentials of a great streaming source with the ES9038Q2M DAC and the DTS Play-Fi and AirPlay 2 ecosystem. Choose the 7000N Play for a compact, streamlined streamer and the 9000N if you want the range-topping DAC and Roon integration. See the Audiolab 9000N.

Audiolab 7000N Play vs Cambridge Audio CXN100

Both are dedicated network streamers built to add high-resolution streaming to an existing system. The CXN100 leans on Cambridge Audio's StreamMagic platform and its own house sound, while the 7000N Play offers Audiolab's clean and balanced character with DTS Play-Fi and AirPlay 2. Pick the one whose app ecosystem and tonal presentation best suits your listening. See the Cambridge Audio CXN100.

Audiolab 7000N Play vs EverSolo DMP-A6 Gen 2

The EverSolo DMP-A6 Gen 2 combines streaming, DAC and preamplifier functions with a large touchscreen for a more all-in-one approach. The 7000N Play is a focused streaming source designed to pair with a separate amplifier or preamplifier, keeping the signal path simple. Choose the EverSolo if you want a preamp and streamer in one box, or the 7000N Play if you already have amplification and want a dedicated source. See the EverSolo DMP-A6 Gen 2.

Recommended Amplification and Speakers

The 7000N Play is a source, so pair it with Audiolab amplification and a set of speakers to complete the system. These combinations keep the clean, balanced character intact from streaming to speaker.

• Audiolab 7000A Integrated Amplifier A natural range partner for the 7000N Play, matching in size and voicing to build a tidy, cohesive Audiolab streaming system.
• Audiolab 9000A Integrated Amplifier Step up to the flagship integrated for more headroom and grip while retaining the same clean, controlled Audiolab presentation.
• Audiolab 6000A MKII Integrated Amplifier A capable and compact integrated that lets the streamer shine in a value-focused system without sacrificing balance and clarity.
• Mission 750 Bookshelf Loudspeakers Compact standmount speakers that suit a desktop or smaller room and reveal the detail your streamer and amplifier deliver.
• Audioquest Rocket 33 Full Range Quality speaker cable to connect your amplifier to your speakers and preserve the clean signal through the whole chain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Audiolab 7000N Play have a built-in amplifier?
No. The 7000N Play is a network streamer, meaning it is a pure source component with no built-in amplifier. It needs to connect to an integrated amplifier or a preamplifier and power amplifier.

What DAC does the 7000N Play use?
It uses an ES9038Q2M reference DAC for detailed, low-noise digital-to-analog conversion.

What streaming services are supported?
The 7000N Play natively supports Amazon Music, Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer, SiriusXM, iHeartRadio, Pandora and Internet Radio.

Does it support Apple AirPlay?
Yes. The 7000N Play includes Apple AirPlay 2 alongside the DTS Play-Fi platform.

Can I use it in a multi-room setup?
Yes. The 7000N Play supports multi-room streaming through the DTS Play-Fi platform.

What streaming platform does it run on?
It is built around DTS Play-Fi, with Apple AirPlay 2 and multi-room support included.

Does the 7000N Play have a display?
Yes. It features a 2.8 inch IPS display that shows clear track and source information.

What finishes are available?
The 7000N Play is offered in black or silver.

What are the dimensions and weight?
It measures 3.1 x 17.5 x 13.4 inches and weighs 11.0 pounds.

Does it have an isolated power supply?
Yes. The 7000N Play uses an isolated power supply designed to keep noise low and protect audio quality.

Is the 7000N Play Roon Ready?
The 7000N Play is built around the DTS Play-Fi platform with AirPlay 2. Within the Audiolab range, the 9000N is the model that offers Roon Ready streaming.

What amplifier should I pair with the 7000N Play?
Any quality integrated amplifier or preamplifier works well. Within the Audiolab range, the 6000A MKII, 7000A and 9000A integrated amplifiers or the 9000Q preamplifier with the 9000P power amplifier make a cohesive match.

How does the 7000N Play differ from the 9000N?
The 9000N sits higher in the range with an ES9038PRO DAC, Roon Ready streaming and a larger 4.3 inch display. The 7000N Play uses the ES9038Q2M DAC with a compact 2.8 inch display and the DTS Play-Fi and AirPlay 2 ecosystem.

Can I connect a turntable to the 7000N Play?
No. The 7000N Play is a streamer and does not include a phono stage. A phono stage is available on Audiolab's integrated amplifiers and the 9000Q preamplifier.

Does the 7000N Play have a headphone output?
The 7000N Play is a streaming source. A dedicated headphone amplifier is found on the Audiolab integrated amplifiers rather than on this streamer.

Is the 7000N Play a good choice if I already own an amplifier?
Yes. It is designed exactly for that situation, adding modern high-resolution streaming to a system that already has amplification and speakers.

Who makes Audiolab?
Audiolab is a British hi-fi electronics maker founded in 1983, with products designed and engineered in the UK. It is known for a clean, balanced sound with clarity and control.

What warranty does the 7000N Play come with?
It is covered by a 3 year parts and labor warranty through Audiolab via MoFi Distribution for the original owner.

Does the 7000N Play come with a remote?
Yes. A remote control is included along with a power cable and documentation.

Why buy from All Elite Audio?
All Elite Audio is an authorized Audiolab dealer in MD, so your 7000N Play arrives with full factory warranty support and expert setup guidance. We can help you build a complete system with matching Audiolab amplification and the right speakers for your room.