Rotel A8 Integrated Amp

Introducing a new Rotel.  The background.

Replacing the much respected Rotel designs wasn't easy. The Amplifiers sold in great numbers and have been one of the top selling products in America and Europe. Regarded as superb value for money, they bring a taste of hi-end to affordable price points.

How to improve on something that is already close to perfect, especially when it comes to price/performance and the materials used for production? 

The Tachikawa family in Japan – founders and owners of Rotel, finally had the opportunity to work with Ken Ishiwata, a highly respected engineer behind much of the success of rival brand Marantz.

Ishiwata is known for elevating sound quality by a combination of changes - both mechanical and electronic, with the application of damping materials helping to deaden vibrations in both the top cover and main chassis. Nine capacitors in the PSU have also been switched for preferred alternatives. Furthermore, the electrical ground paths within have been re-routed.

The Rotel A8's objective was to create the best sounding units for those with critical ears and limited budgets, and nothing but a good sounding basic amplifier that jumps over Sonos or Wiim.

The A8 Integrated Amplifier blends power, size, efficiency, and value for music lovers yearning to enhance their musical journey. Engineered with a robust Rotel-crafted toroidal transformer driving 30 Watts per channel of Class A/B potency into 4 ohms featuring three RCA analog inputs and a Moving Magnet Phono stage tailored for vinyl enthusiasts.

The Rotel A10 steps up the power to 50 Watts per channel, and The Rotel A11 adds adds Digital inputs.