Rotel A8

[What Hi-Fi?]

Rotel’s entry-level integrated amplifier turns out to be something of a budget gem.

Rotel A8 : Read more

 

[TooOftenDrunk]

No mention of how this compares to the Rega io?

 

[podknocker]

An amplifier with no digital inputs in 2024?

Never mind, it's underpowered and has a phono input for your 'modern' turntable.

 

[feliso08]

I had a Rotel in 2010, I bought it on the recommendation of WATHIFI, after a month I sold it and bought a Marantz, the Rotel played relatively well, but only technically, it had no soul.

 

[pattakosn]

Solid stereo amps of a few tens of watts with 4 RCA inputs:

• They have been making exact the same product for decades.
• No dac
• No bt
• No wifi/la
• Similar (higher?) price

As much as I like Rotel I feel they are milking their clients.

I would have expected any honest review to criticize these points

 

[Gray]

Slight lack of enthusiasm from the posters above 😐
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em:
If you're going to bother with a headphone socket Rotel, make it a superior quarter inch rather than a toy-like, inferior 3.5mm (can't add too much more cost).

 

[podknocker]

I owned a Rotel RCD02 and RA02 in silver many years ago and they were easily the best sounding kit I ever bought. Modern day versions would be nice, with new and useful features etc. The new A8 has bargain basement features, but not a bargain basement price. Even if it sounds decent, the lack of sockets and tech is going to be very limiting. I don't see the point in such a basic design. I am a fan of blue LEDs however!

 

[manicm]

To all those complaining and talking nonsense, this is a 400 quid amplifier, not a 4000 one. And, yes, it's a vastly superior amplifier to the 60w WiiiM Amp. You can't have it all at this price.

 

[TooOftenDrunk]

Solid stereo amps of a few tens of watts with 4 RCA inputs:

• They have been making exact the same product for decades.
• No dac
• No bt
• No wifi/la
• Similar (higher?) price

As much as I like Rotel I feel they are milking their clients.

I would have expected any honest review to criticize these points

Certainly looks like they are milking the UK customers given this is £399 and €399 which would convert to about £335.00 at todays rate. much better value products available around £400.00

 

[gasolin]

Never mind, it's underpowered

Why is it underpowered ?

 

[gasolin]

Solid stereo amps of a few tens of watts with 4 RCA inputs:

• They have been making exact the same product for decades.
• No dac
• No bt
• No wifi/la
• Similar (higher?) price

As much as I like Rotel I feel they are milking their clients.

I would have expected any honest review to criticize these points

Do you know what kiss is ?

That is what this Rotel A8 amp is

 

[gasolin]

Certainly looks like they are milking the UK customers given this is £399 and €399 which would convert to about £335.00 at todays rate. much better value products available around £400.00

found it for 399 euros, if it doesn't sound as bright as the A11 MK II it might be okay

399 euros is 332 pounds

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[wpautz]

But how does it compare to the Rotel A10? I know the bigger brother has the same in/out options. But for the price difference, are you getting more than just extra power?