The Onkyo A-8820 is a two-channel integrated amplifier designed to deliver a high-quality audio experience. It boasts a dynamic power output of 2 x 85 watts into 4 ohms, ensuring adequate power for driving a variety of speakers. The amplifier features a low distortion factor of 0.08% at nominal power, providing clean and accurate sound reproduction. With an intermodulation distortion of the same value, users can expect minimal interference in audio playback. The frequency response ranges from 15 Hz to 30,000 Hz, catering to a wide spectrum of audio frequencies. The noise voltage ratio is 102 dB, indicating a high level of clarity in the audio output. The A-8820 comes equipped with several audio inputs, including stereo L/R RCA inputs for CD, tuner, phono, and AUX/VIDEO sources, as well as dedicated tape inputs and outputs for Tape1/Dat and Tape2/Monitor operations. For flexibility, it allows for the connection of two pairs of speakers that can be switched separately, enhancing the versatility of the setup. Audio outputs include banana speaker jacks and a headphone jack. In terms of controls, the amplifier includes volume, bass, treble, and balance adjustments to fine-tune the listening experience. The unit's dimensions are 455 mm in width, 120 mm in height, and 330 mm in depth, and it has a weight of 7 kg. The new price for the A-8820 was approximately 400 DM.
