Rotel's A8 Integrated Amplifier has received a great review by David Price from Stereonet, who states "not all bargain-basement amps are created equal..." In his review, David highlights the high performance and sound quality of the amp, especially when compared to other typical budget friendly amplifiers in the same category.
"...a surprisingly balanced sound with far more detail and get-up and go than you’d think."
"...the A8 sounds surprisingly smooth and sophisticated."
"This track showcases this amp’s decent stereo imaging, too, which is as good as you’ll get at the price – to my ears, at least. Images are accurately rendered, with Tony Mansfield’s vocoded voice sounding clear and vibrant, and the recorded acoustic is surprisingly expansive left-to-right."