ROTEL A8 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER LAUNCHED

Rotel is expanding its range of Integrated Amps with the launch of the Rotel A8 Integrated Amplifier.

Japanese HiFi brand Rotel is launching a new, cost-efficient model, the Rotel A8 Integrated Amplifier.

ROTEL A8 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER

The Rotel A8 Integrated Amplifier enters the lineup as the most cost-efficient model in the series and a Class AB fully integrated solution.

Built into a slim 60mm chassis, and true to Rotel’s tradition, the A8  is built around an in-house manufactured, bespoke, high-current toroidal transformer helping to deliver a genuine  40 watts of output power into 4 ohm speakers. 

VINYL FRIENDLY

The three RCA inputs ensure compatibility with analogue sources, and the A8 includes a Moving Magnet Phono stage is ready for spinning vinyl. 

TONE CONTROL

The front panel Bass, Treble and Balance controls allow personal, hands-on tuning of the audio, while the included IR remote control provides operation of volume and source selection.  Rear panel 5-way speaker binding posts allow for installation flexibility.  For private listening, a 1/8” headphone jack is included.

“Creating a true high-performance Integrated Amplifier – engineered without compromise and available at an exceptionally high-value price point – is a challenge few companies are able to even consider. Our policy of designing and manufacturing all key components in-house has given us the opportunity to create the A8, a true HiFi quality system component that brings the same Rotel quality and performance, to a whole new audience of passionate music fans”.

Daren Orth, Rotel’s Chief Technology Officer

ROTEL A8 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

The Rotel A8 Integrated Amplifier will be cost  $449.99, €399, or £399. It will be available in black or silver in Europe and the UK in early August 2024, with the rest of the world to follow soon after. 

HiFi PiG Says: A very affordably priced integrated amplifier from Rotel, the A8 is sure to be popular.