Anyone in the market for a versatile and talented amp-and-streaming system might want to take a look at the Audiolab Omnia. We initially tested this box of tricks for £1599 back in December 2022 and we saw it as low as £999 during Black Friday, and Cyber Monday last year.
But just when we thought it was sitting at its lowest-ever price, we spotted the Audiolab at £749 at Peter Tyson. This makes the Omnia now cheaper than half-price!
The versatile streaming amplifier also includes a CD player and is capable of becoming the beating heart of your hi-fi system with its jack-of-all-trades credentials and easygoing sound. There's no need for separate boxes, all you need to do is add speakers and you're off! The only tiny catch is that you'll need to sign up for Peter Tyson's VIP programme to get the full discount, but as it's free to join, we don't think this is a step too far to secure the Audiolab for this sensational price.
When we reviewed the Audiolab Omnia, we lauded its "easy-going presentation" as well as its "large, spacious sound". In terms of what the Omnia can actually do, we heralded its "excellent features and connectivity", praising the versatile box that packs in amplification, streaming smarts and a CD player – it can pretty much do it all.
The Audiolab Omnia wins the prize for being one of the most well-specified and features-laden streaming products of its kind we’ve seen yet. If you want to stream over Bluetooth, wi-fi or through DTS Play-Fi app, or you're a traditionalist who loves their CD collection, the Omnia will keep you amply satisfied. There's almost nothing it can't handle.
In terms of the Omnia’s streaming talents, Spotify Connect is on board, while Bluetooth 5 is accompanied by support for aptX, aptX LL, AAC and SBC codes. It can fully decode MQA files from Tidal and also has Roon Ready certification, too.
On the physical connections side, there are two inputs apiece for optical and coaxial (and a single output for each), USB type B for connecting to laptops and a USB type A port for hard drives. It’s through this PC USB type B input that you can achieve the Omnia’s maximum resolution file support, which is up to 32-bit/786kHz PCM and DSD512.
Things get even better if you're in tune with the Omnia's smooth presentation and wide, open soundstage. For those that favour an easygoing, spacious listen, you'll get along with the Omnia just fine.
As a way to start your hi-fi system off or as a means to simply get all the components you need integrated into one amalgamated unit (speakers aside), the Audiolab Omnia is a really smart choice, as all you need to do is add some equally capable speakers and you're good to go. Head over to Peter Tyson to take advantage of that mammoth saving.
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