The Icon M-80 is a stereo power amplifier by Onkyo that delivers 130 watts x 2. It was released in October 2025. It is a 2-channel design using a Class A/B output stage. Speakers connect via binding posts. A minimum impedance of 4 ohms makes it compatible with a wide range of loudspeakers. The Onkyo Icon M-80 has an MSRP of $2,000.
Performance Specs
One of the most important factors when deciding on an integrated amplifier is its power ratings and compatibility with your speaker's impedance requirements. The Onkyo Icon M-80 is rated at 130 watts RMS into 8-ohms. Onkyo provides this wattage at a THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of 0.08% which is an important indicator of distortion at the given values (lower THD is better).
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 130 watts into 8-ohms (20 Hz-20 kHz) at 0.08%
- 4-ohms Min Impedance (allows compatibility with a wide range of loudspeakers)
How loud will 130 watts actually play in your room? →
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Which speakers suit the Onkyo Icon M-80?
130 W into 8 ohms, rated down to 4 ohms.
We rank every passive speaker we cover against it on power, impedance safety and current
delivery.
Need more power?
Onkyo Icon M-80 is rated at 130 watts into 8 ohms, which puts it in our 121 to 180 watts band. The next band up is Over 180 watts, which is worth about 2.3dB more output. That is a real difference in headroom on peaks, and a modest one in how loud the system plays - power and loudness are not the same thing.
Before buying watts, check what your speakers actually need: the amp and speaker matcher works it out from their sensitivity, impedance and your room. Plenty of systems are better served by the 91 to 120 watts band and better speakers.
When pairing the Onkyo Icon M-80 with a passive Bookshelf (Stand mount) or Passive Floor Standing (Tower) speaker, you have to check if their Max Power Range is below the max wattage of the amp for the given impedance levels.
Operating your amp outside of this max range may damage the speakers.
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the Onkyo Icon M-80, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
Onkyo Icon M-80 has total of 2 Analog inputs .
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2
Outputs
Onkyo Icon M-80 Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓130 watts per channel into 8 ohms.
- ✓Detachable mains lead (IEC 2-prong).
- ✗A power amplifier has no volume control and no input selection - it needs a preamplifier, or a source with a variable output, in front of it.
Onkyo Icon M-80 External Dimensions and Weight
Onkyo Icon M-80 has external dimensions of (H x W x D) . The unit weighs
11.39 kg (25.1 lbs).
- Width: mm (17-1/8")
- Height: mm (5-3/8")
- Depth: mm (14-1/4")
- Weight: 11.39 kg (25.1 lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~cm2 / 0.0inch2
- Volume: ~0.0 liter / 0.0 gallon
Warranty
2 Years of parts warranty and 2 Years of labor warranty is generally provided for the Onkyo Icon M-80 by the manufacturer.
| General |
| Brand |
Onkyo |
| Full Model Name |
Onkyo Icon M-80 |
| Release Date |
October 2025 |
| Amplifier Type |
Power Amplifier |
| Number of Channels |
2 |
| Amp Class |
Class A/B |
| Amplifier Technology |
Solid State |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
130 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
N/A |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
20 Hz-20 kHz |
| THD |
0.08% |
| Minimum Impedance |
4 |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
N/A |
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
2 |
| Removable Power Cord |
IEC 2-prong |
| Speaker Connectors |
Binding posts |
| Speaker Outputs |
4 |
| Level Controls |
No |
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
mm (5-3/8") |
| Width |
mm (17-1/8") |
| Depth |
mm (14-1/4") |
| Weight |
11.39 kg (25.1 lbs) |
| OTHER |
| Parts Warranty |
2 Years |
| THX Certification |
No |
| Labor Warranty |
2 Years |
How much power does the Onkyo Icon M-80 have?
The Onkyo Icon M-80 delivers 130 watts x 2.
Does the Onkyo Icon M-80 use vacuum tubes?
No. The Onkyo Icon M-80 is a solid-state amplifier - there are no vacuum tubes in it.
What amplifier class is the Onkyo Icon M-80?
The Onkyo Icon M-80 uses a Class A/B amplifier design. Class A/B is the traditional linear design: it runs warmer and is less efficient than Class D, but it is long valued for its natural, low-distortion sound.
How much does the Onkyo Icon M-80 cost?
The Onkyo Icon M-80 has a manufacturer's list price (MSRP) of $2,000.
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