Rotel has expanded its range of hi-fi separates by announcing the launch of the Rotal A8 integrated amplifier. Billed as a high-performance model aimed squarely at music lovers and vinyl aficionados, the new entry-level amp brings together quality components and Rotel's extensive experience to craft what its maker calls a "no compromise, high-performance" unit.
For all this talk of performance, the A8 is conceived as being the most cost-efficient model in the Rotel range. The Class A/B amplifier is crafted using a slimline 60mm chassis, while a bespoke, high-current toroidal transformer helps to deliver 40 watts of classic output power into 4 ohms. The result, says Rotel, is a "controlled bass energy, an ultra-refined midrange plus a highly detailed soundstage". Sounds promising.
