Rotel A8 Stereo Integrated Amplifier – MM Phono, 30W/Ch (8Ω) | A8

Rotel A8 Integrated Amplifier

The Rotel A8 delivers an analog-focused integrated design with a Rotel-crafted, high-current toroidal transformer feeding a Class A/B output stage. Rated at up to 40 W per channel into 4 Ω, it includes three RCA line inputs plus a dedicated Moving Magnet (MM) phono stage for turntables.

Quick Fit

• Best for: analog sources and turntables (MM phono included)
• Not for: optical/coax digital sources (no digital inputs)
• Headphones: 3.5 mm front output

Why it matters

• Toroidal transformer: commonly used to reduce stray magnetic fields in compact layouts.
• Class A/B output stage: balances linear amplification with practical efficiency for everyday listening.
• MM phono stage: connects a Moving Magnet turntable directly without an external phono preamp.

Specs at a Glance

Power (8 Ω)	30 W/ch
Power (4 Ω)	40 W/ch
Phono	MM
Digital Inputs	None
Bluetooth	No
Headphone Out	3.5 mm (front)

Highlights

• Power: 30 W/ch (8 Ω), 40 W/ch (4 Ω), Class A/B
• Inputs: 3 × RCA line-level + 1 × RCA MM phono
• Controls: Bass / Treble / Balance on the front panel
• Headphones: 3.5 mm front output
• Speakers: 5-way binding posts
• Included remote: also supports transport control for Rotel CD players
• Slim chassis: easy placement in tighter cabinets

Connectivity

• Analog Inputs: 3 × RCA stereo pairs (line), 1 × RCA stereo pair (MM phono)
• Digital Inputs: None
• Outputs: 3.5 mm headphone (front), speaker outputs via binding posts

System Integration

• Control: IR remote

Core Specifications

• THD: < 0.03% (20 Hz–20 kHz)
• Frequency Response (Line): 10 Hz–100 kHz (−0.5 dB, +0 dB)
• Frequency Response (Phono): 20 Hz–20 kHz (−0.5 dB, +0 dB)
• Damping Factor: 80 (20 Hz–20 kHz, 8 Ω)
• SNR (Line): 102 dB (Min Volume), 90 dB (Max)
• SNR (Phono): 80 dB
• Power Consumption: 110 W; Standby: < 0.5 W; BTU: 340 BTU/h
• Dimensions (W×H×D): 430 × 73 × 347 mm
• Net Weight: 5.8 kg (12.8 lb)

In the Box

• IR remote control
• Power cord

Finish Options

• Black
• Silver

FAQ

• Does it have a phono input for a turntable? Yes — Moving Magnet (MM) phono input.
• Does it have Bluetooth or digital inputs? No — analog-only design (no digital inputs).
• Does it have a headphone output? Yes — 3.5 mm on the front panel.
• Does it include a remote? Yes — included IR remote control.
• How many sources can I connect? Three line-level RCA inputs plus one MM phono input.