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This is a strong deal: at £79, it lands below the £90 25th percentile and well under the £102 median for recent UK comparables. Against that spread, this is priced like a quick-buy rather than a normal market listing, with enough room to feel attractive even after a bit of negotiation or minor maintenance.
That makes it worth a close look, because this is a straightforward, well-liked integrated amp that’s known for clean, unfussy sound and easy system matching. If the unit is tidy and fully working, the upside is obvious: a low-cost way into a capable analogue/hybrid hi-fi backbone. I’d mainly want confirmation of sane operation, all inputs functioning, and no scratchy controls; at £79, a clean example is very buyable.
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Onkyo traces its roots to postwar Japan, founded in 1946 in Osaka by Takeshi Goda, an engineer at Matsushita Electric who envisioned high-quality Japanese loudspeakers. Initially established as Osaka Denki Onkyo K.K., the company began production in 1948 with the acclaimed ED-100 speaker featuring a 25 cm driver, quickly building a reputation through LP concerts and innovative designs that resonated with audiophiles.
The brand excels in premium home audio, renowned for AV receivers, hi-fi amplifiers, and surround sound speakers that deliver exceptional clarity and power. Its portfolio spans turntables, DACs, headphones, and cables, bolstered by acquisitions like Pioneer's home electronics division in 2015, enabling cutting-edge integrations such as internet radio and high-resolution streaming.
Onkyo holds a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, prized by discerning buyers for reliable performance and value rather than ultra-high-end exotica. Despite bankruptcy challenges in the late 2010s, its revival under new ownership preserves a legacy of technological innovation and pure sound enjoyment, appealing to both vintage enthusiasts and modern home cinema setups.
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