{"product_id":"onkyo-icon-a-50-integrated-amplifier","title":"Onkyo Icon A-50 Integrated Amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOnkyo A-50: A Full Hi-Fi System's Worth of Parts in One Chassis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Onkyo A-50 Network Integrated Amplifier is part of Onkyo's Icon Series. It combines a Class AB power amplifier, a preamp, a DAC, a phono stage and a network streamer in one box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOnkyo rates it at 110 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 180 watts into 4 ohms. It comes in Black or Silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eClass AB Power With a Three-Stage Output\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe amplifier uses a three-stage Inverted Darlington output stage, which Onkyo says drives high current with low distortion. Custom 10,000 µF capacitors and a copper bus bar feed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThere is no cooling fan, so nothing whirs during quiet passages. An extruded aluminum heat sink and a 5 mm aluminum front panel help keep vibration down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA 32-Bit DAC With Onkyo's DIDRC Circuit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDigital sources run through a 32-bit\/768 kHz stereo DAC. Onkyo's patented DIDRC circuit sits in the DAC's analog filter and is designed to reduce high-frequency noise from digital sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDirac Live Room Correction Built In\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDirac Live measures your room using the setup-mic input and corrects the response at your listening seat. A limited version is included, and the full version is available as a separate license.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow the A-50 Fits Your System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt drives speakers rated from 4 to 16 ohms, from bookshelf models to large floorstanders. Three pairs of RCA inputs and a moving magnet or moving coil phono input cover analog sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFor digital, there is HDMI ARC for a TV, one coaxial input, two optical inputs and a USB-A port for music files on a storage drive. It streams over Wi-Fi or Ethernet and accepts Bluetooth with aptX HD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilt-in services include Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Amazon Music, Qplay, TuneIn, AirPlay 2 and Chromecast. It is also Roon Ready, and the Onkyo Controller app runs it from your phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWhat it will not do: it has no balanced XLR inputs, and it is not rated for speakers below 4 ohms. It is a two-channel amplifier, not a surround receiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEd Selley, The EAR (April 2026): \"This is a truly formidable offering and one that is likely to be tricky to beat.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGene Hopstetter, Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity (July 2026): \"The first words that came to mind when I was listening to the Onkyo were \"authoritative\" and \"effortless.\"\" He summed it up: \"And its gorgeous sound matches its gorgeous looks.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl listeners\u003c\/strong\u003e — the built-in phono stage handles both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreamers\u003c\/strong\u003e — Roon Ready, AirPlay 2, Chromecast and the major Connect services are built in, with no extra box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTV and music in one system\u003c\/strong\u003e — HDMI ARC brings your TV's sound through your stereo speakers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRooms that sound uneven\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dirac Live corrects the response for your room and seat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for\u003c\/strong\u003e — anyone who needs balanced XLR inputs or surround sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect your left and right speakers to the speaker terminals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug in your sources: turntable to the phono input, CD player or other analog gear to the RCA inputs, and your TV to HDMI ARC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoin it to your network by Wi-Fi or Ethernet, then set it up in the Onkyo Controller app.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun Dirac Live room correction using the setup-mic input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe A-50 comes in Black or Silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuild the rest of your system around the A-50:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf speakers\u003c\/a\u003e — for smaller rooms and desktop systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e — 180 watts into 4 ohms gives larger speakers plenty to work with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e — plug straight into the MM\/MC phono input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e — to connect it all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes the A-50 have a phono stage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. It has a dedicated phono input that works with both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs it Roon Ready?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. It is also compatible with AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect and Qobuz Connect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs Dirac Live included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA limited version of Dirac Live is built in. The full version is available as a separate license.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect my TV?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Use the HDMI ARC input, or one of the two optical inputs or the coaxial input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWill it drive 4-ohm speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Onkyo rates it for speakers from 4 to 16 ohms, with 180 watts per channel into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about integrated amplifiers? 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