The Japanese firm Rotel has launched a new integrated amplifier designated as the A 8. This latest offering encapsulates over 60 years of expertise and tradition from the Rotel brand in engineering and manufacturing high-quality audio components, all while maintaining an impressive price-to-performance ratio.
The Rotel A8 stands out as the budget-friendly integrated amplifier within the 14 Series, offering a fully integrated Class AB solution without any compromises. With a robust high-current power supply, this amplifier is capable of delivering 40 watts per channel into 4 ohm speakers. The outcome is an audio experience characterized by well-defined bass, a sophisticated midrange, and an intricate soundstage. All of these features are elegantly packaged in a sleek, 60mm tall chassis.
Three RCA analog line inputs and a built-in phono input for moving magnet (MM) cartridges provide compatibility with your favorite analog sources and vinyl players. Front-panel bass, treble, and channel balance controls allow you to personalize and manually adjust the sound to your preferences. The included infrared remote control provides convenient control of on/off, volume, and active input selection. For private listening, a 3.5 mm headphone jack is provided. Robust screw-type speaker terminals provide maximum installation flexibility and a highly reliable connection.
“ Rotel continually invests in product innovation, and the A 8 was a challenge the engineering team was eager to meet ,” says Daren Ors , Rotel’s Chief Technology Officer. “The opportunity to develop a high-performance integrated amplifier solution targeted at the entry-level price point, without compromise, is a testament to Rotel’s dedication, passion and commitment to music and music lovers around the world . ”
The Rotel A8 integrated amplifier is available in stylish black or silver finishes.
Rotel A8 Specifications :
- Nominal Output Power: 30W/channel (8 Ohm), 40W/channel (4 Ohm)
- Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.03%
- Intermodulation distortion: < 0.03% (60 Hz : 7 kHz, 4:1)
- Frequency response: Phono input – 20 Hz – 20 kHz (- 0.5 dB, +0.3 dB), line inputs – 10 Hz – 100 kHz (- 0.5 dB, +0.05 dB)
- Damping Factor: 80 (20Hz – 20kHz, 8 Ohm)
- Input sensitivity/impedance: Phono input – 2.5 mV/ 40 kOhm, Line input – 180 mV/ 60 kOhm
- Input Overload: Phono Input – 50 mV, Line Input – 4 V
- Tone controls Bass/Treble: ±6 dB at 100 Hz/ 10 kHz
- Signal to noise ratio (IHF A-weighted): Phono input – 80 dB, Line input – 90 dB
- Power consumption: 110 W
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 430 x 73 x 347 mm
- Front panel height: 60 mm
- Weight: 5.8 kg
Price: $580
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