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With the condition listed as “unknown,” the £94 asking price is a strong bargain if the unit is functional, sitting well below any realistic used market floor for this Japanese-made Integra amplifier. Typical used listings for the Onkyo A‑8850 range from roughly £250 to £400 in GBP (based on a $356 Reverb listing plus shipping converted at a reasonable rate), so £94 is under the 25th percentile and signals an excellent opportunity if it works.
The A‑8850 is well-regarded for its 80W per channel into 8Ω, ultra-low distortion (0.008%), and a wide 2Hz–50kHz bandwidth, delivering clean, dynamic sound with a robust 150 damping factor. It includes eight analog inputs (dual MM/MC phono), tape loops, DAT, and tone controls, all housed in a heavy 15.5kg chassis built in Japan. If the unknown condition turns out to be clean with original remote (RC‑207S) and no capacitor or relay issues common in 1990s units, this is a standout buy for the price.
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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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