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Compared with a decent small integrated around £100, £150 is a bit ambitious here: your own comp set puts the median at £101, with the 75th percentile at £126, so this sits above the usual upper end for a used A-8130. It is not absurd money if the amp is spotless and fully verified, but it is high enough that I’d want some justification, like serviced condition or unusually complete provenance.
The A-8130 is a tidy, no-nonsense stereo amp with enough grunt for efficient speakers and the sort of straightforward, listenable presentation that makes these older Onkyos easy to live with. If it’s clean, quiet, and includes the original remote or paperwork, there’s real appeal; otherwise, at £150, buyers should be looking for either a lower ask or evidence that it has been cared for properly.
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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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