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🔥 RARE GOLDEN ERA AUDIOPHILE GEM: Onkyo Integra A-817RS Integrated Amplifier 🔥

Name: 🔥 RARE GOLDEN ERA AUDIOPHILE GEM: Onkyo Integra A-817RS Integrated Amplifier 🔥
Price: 1050 AED
Availability: InStock

AED 1,050

4.5

8 items live

Item Details

Age

10+ years

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Warranty

Does not apply

Usage

Used an average amount, as frequently as would be expected

Posted on: 27th June 2026

Description

🔥 **RARE GOLDEN ERA AUDIOPHILE GEM: Onkyo Integra A-817RS Integrated Amplifier** 🔥

## 📊 Technical Specifications at a Glance

* **Power Output:** A conservative, high-current **100 Watts per channel into 8Ω**

* **Total Harmonic Distortion (THD):** An astonishingly low **0.007%**

* **Frequency Response:** 2Hz to 50kHz (Ultra-wide audio bandwidth)

* **Damping Factor:** 100 (Exceptional woofer control and tight, authoritative bass)

* **Inputs:** Phono (MM/MC), CD, Tuner, Aux, Tape 1 & 2

## 🔊 The Hook
If you know, you know. The **Integra** badge represents Onkyo’s absolute pinnacle of high-fidelity engineering during the golden era of Japanese audio. The **A-817RS** (circa 1983) is a legendary heavyweight masterclass in low-distortion power, pristine channel separation, and effortless dynamics.

Whether you are spinning reference vinyl or feeding it bit-perfect high-res streams from a modern DAC, this amplifier delivers a deep, holographic, and beautifully warm analog soundstage that modern consumer gear simply cannot replicate.

## 🚀 Why This Amplifier is Special
* **Onkyo's Proprietary Super Servo Integral System:** The crowning jewel of this amplifier. It uses an advanced dual-servo loop on both the positive and negative output sides to actively eliminate time-delay distortion caused by speaker counter-electromotive force (back-EMF). It suppresses harmful ultra-low frequency noise down below -40dB, providing an incredibly clean, "black" background for your music.

* **Super Turbo & Real Phase Architecture:** Integrates a Delta Turbo circuit to expand dynamic headroom by over 20dB while actively isolating the signal from incoming AC line noise, ensuring pure fidelity regardless of power outlet polarity.

* **A Vinyl Lover's Dream:** Features a phenomenal, ultra-low-noise **built-in MM/MC Phono Stage** with dedicated cartridge impedance matching. It rivals standalone phono preamps costing hundreds today.

* **High-Current Muscle:** Packed with a massive, heavily shielded power transformer and oversized audiophile-grade reservoir capacitors. It drives demanding, low-efficiency speakers with absolute authority, grip, and transient speed.

* **Japanese Industrial Perfection:** No plastic gimmicks here. Heavy brushed-aluminum faceplate, solid machined knobs, and internal steel shielding. Over 11.5 kg of pure analog engineering excellence.

> 💡 **Condition & Performance Note**
> This vintage masterpiece has been meticulously inspected, cleaned, and audio-tested. The pots and switches operate smoothly without any scratchy static or noise. It runs cool, hits hard, and sings with beautiful musicality. Cosmetically in stunning shape for its age.
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## 💰 Pricing & Logistics
* **Price:* 1050 AED
* **Location:** Al bateen area Abu Dhabi
* **Testing:** Serious buyers are welcome to come to view, test, and audition the amplifier to experience its incredible power firsthand.
Delivery available to anywhere for additional charges.

*Don't miss the chance to own a true piece of Japanese Hi-Fi history. First come, first served!*