The recently re-launched’ Onkyo, has unveiled its all-new Onkyo Icon Series, a high-fidelity line that showcases three stunning models.
The maker says, this debut marks a bold step forward in the brand’s evolution, building on its recently announced vision for the future of audio technology. As Onkyo continues to push the boundaries of sound, the Icon Series represents a significant advancement in their commitment to delivering unparalleled audio experiences for audiophiles, says the maker.
The Onkyo Icon Series—featuring the Icon P-80 Network Preamplifier, M-80 Power Amplifier, and A-50 Network Integrated Amplifier—have been created to deliver powerful, pure sound through attractively designed modern chassis that house advanced technologies for superior audio performance. More than just attractive glass meters and a sleek aluminum exterior, this high-current, high-speed, high-resolution system sets a new standard in audio, claims Onkyo.
The new Icon is a technology-packed system featuring Dirac Live for Two-Channel Dirac Live with optimised music signals to the listening room, and a new Premium Stereo DAC AK4452 32bit / 768kHz, a dedicated DAC for low distortion included in both the new P-80 and A-50, and a custom power supply for high current, dynamic and full-range sound in the new M-80 and A-50. There is also a new Fan Less Design to tackle noise for musicality in all three amplifier models.
The Icon Series features also Onkyo’s proprietary DIDRC, Dynamic Intermodulation Distortion Reduction Circuity, which reduces beats generated in the ultra-high frequency band by DIDRC’s High Slew Rate Circuit to improve the sound of analog recordings and stabilises audio signals with positive and negative signal symmetry to reproduce minute signals such as those of MC cartridges even when amplified.
The Range
The P-80 Preamplifier is no exception to Onkyo’s commitment to impress. The DIDRC, ONKYO’s patented technology that reduces high-frequency noise at a high slew rate, is installed in the DAC Filter section and Phono stage, allowing users to experience an ‘emotional’ sound.
The P-80 offers compatibility with HDMI ARC, Dirac Live Room Correction (Limited Version 20Hz-500Hz), (w/DLBC/ART option), Wi-Fi/Airplay2/Chromecast, Bluetooth, Roon Ready, delivers a Separate Phono stage, supports (MM/MC), a high-quality phono terminal, 5mm Aluminium Front Panel, 3-pieces housing, and a fan-less design to eliminate noise. The extrusion aluminium heat sink also helps with vibration suppression, laying a solid foundation for superior sound.
Users curated playlists play well with the Onkyo P-80 Preamplifier. Users can seamlessly hardwire or cast content from any of the built-in platforms: Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, qobuz Connect, Amazon Music, TuneIn, QQ Music, AirPlay 2 and Google Cast, and is Roon Ready.
Icon M-80
The Icon M-80 2-Channel Power Amplifier (200W@4ohms, 150W@8ohms) features a Symmetrical Class AB amplifier with 3-stage Inverted Darlington (output stage), high current drive with low distortion. It features the patented DIDRC distortion reduction circuitry (Driver Stage), 3-pieces housing, 5mm Aluminium Front Panel, and the same fan-less design that eliminates noise. A custom high current power supply to provide, dynamic full-range sound, and the range’s extrusion aluminium heat sink. Add in Hi-Fi grade terminals, quality capacitors, copper bus bar, and anti-vibration rigid 5mm Aluminium front panels and you will get world-class playback that packs a punch, says the maker.
Icon A-50
Thanks to patented DIDRC circuitry, the Icon A-50 Integrated Amplifier, Symmetrical Class AB amplification with three-stage inverted Darlington amplifier (180W@4ohms and 140W@8ohms) that drives high current signals with minimal distortion for clear and strong content just as the creator intended.
Combined with HDMI ARC, Dirac Live Room Correction (full bandwidth is optional), Wi-Fi / Airplay 2 / Chromecast, Bluetooth, Roon Ready, Separate Phono stage, supports (MM/MC) and a high-quality phono terminal, 5mm Aluminium Front Panel, the same fan-less design to eliminate noise. Like the P-80, its premium stereo DAC reduces distortion, and extrusion aluminium heat sink for vibration suppression with fan-less design to eliminate noise, premium stereo DAC that reduces distortion, and extrusion aluminium heat sink for vibration suppression, this preamp lays a solid foundation for superior sound.
The same Hi-Fi grade terminals, quality capacitors, copper bus bar, and rigid front panels that grace the others in the line-up are also present. There is also a separate, high-quality phono terminal that supports MM/MC! Its separate Phono stage supports (MM/MC), a high-quality phono terminal and 5mm Aluminium Front Panel suppress vibration to deliver crisp and clear sound reproduction.
The Onkyo A-50 streams music content from any of the built-in platforms: Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, qobuz Connect, Amazon Music, QQ Music, TuneIn, AirPlay 2 and Google Cast, and is Roon Ready. Controllable with Onkyo Controller, our proprietary application.