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Integrated Stereo Amplifier

SILVER BLACK

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Sophisticated Audio Processing in a Space-Saving Design
Beneath the A-5VLs slim and elegant exterior lies a surprising amount of amplification muscle. You might wonder how Onkyo managed to incorporate the functionality of a pre- and power amp into such a slender integrated package. The key is the A-5VLs extremely energy-efficient design. Because it produces much less heat than a typical amplifier, the A-5VL requires only a small heat sink. This leaves ample space for a range of precision-crafted audiophile-grade parts, such as specially audio-tuned capacitors and thick, low-impedance copper bus plates. The A-5VL employs Onkyos exclusive VLSC technology to ensure a smooth, pulse noise-free signal during conversion from digital to analog. Youll enjoy precise and faithful reproduction of any audio source, whether its a CD, a tuner, or a turntable. As the A-5VL is also compatible with Onkyos optional RI (remote interactive) Docks for the iPod, you also have the convenience of controlling playback of your iPod via the amplifiers remote controller.
90 W/Ch at 4 , 1 kHz, 1 Channel Driven, JEITA VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) Separate Transformers for L/R Channels New Custom-Designed, Audio-Tuned Reference Capacitors Burr-Brown (PCM1796) 192 kHz/24-Bit D/A Converters Low-Impedance Copper Bus Plates for Perfect Ground Potential Optimum Gain Volume Control Circuitry Precision Motor-Driven Volume Control Tone Control (Bass/Treble On/Off) Balance Control (L/R) Discrete Phono Equalizer Circuitry (MM/MC) Direct Mode 4 Audio Inputs and 1 Output 2 Digital Inputs (Optical and Coaxial) Wide-Spaced, Machined Solid Brass Audio Terminals for High-Grade RCA Audio Cable Phono Input (MM/MC) Gold-Plated, Banana Plug-Compatible Transparent Speaker Posts Speaker A/B Drive Bi-Wiring Capability Hi-Rigidity, Anti-Resonant Flat Chassis (1.6 mm Thick) Heavy-Duty Inlet Power Cord Aluminum Front Panel Headphone Jack Compatible with RI (Remote Interactive) Dock for the iPod* RI-Compatible Remote Control

*Depending on the model

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Optimum Gain Volume Control Circuitry to Preserve Signal Purity
Conventional volume-attenuation methods involve initially dropping a signal close to the noise floor at low volumes. The signal may then be tainted with noise, which subsequently gets amplified along with the signal. Onkyos Optimum Gain Volume Control Circuitry adjusts the gain so that less than half the typical amount of attenuation is necessary. The signal never comes close to the noise floor, thus averting the possibility of the noise found in conventional designs.

High-Grade Build Quality

The A-5VL is designed from the bottom up to prevent unwanted noise and vibrations from tainting your precious audio signals. For a start, the highly rigid chassis and aluminum front panel create a sturdy exterior that can withstand shelf-borne vibrations. Inside the A-5VL, custom-designed, audiotuned capacitors help regulate the power supply driving your audio signals. Whats more, the A-5VL employs separate transformers for the left and right audio channels. Finally, gold-plated, banana plugcompatible terminals ensure a clean signal transfer to your speakers.

SPECIFICATIONS

AMPLIFIER SECTION

90 W/Ch (8 , 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 115 W (3 ) 90 W (4 ) 45 W (8 ) Total Harmonic Distortion 0.08% (1 kHz, 8 , 1 W Output) Damping Factor 60 (1 kHz, 8 ) Input Sensitivity and Impedance Phono MM 2.4 mV/47 k 200 mV/33 k LINE Output Level and Impedance 200 mV/2.2 k (Rec Out) Phono Overload 60 mV (MM, 1 kHz, 0.5%) 6 mV (MC, 1 kHz, 0.5%) 5 Hz60 kHz (+1, -3 dB, CD) Frequency Response +14 dB, -14 dB, 100 Hz (Bass) Tone Control +12 dB, -12 dB, 10 kHz (Treble) Signal-to-Noise Ratio 100 dB (LINE, IHF-A), 70 dB (Phono, IHF-A) Speaker Impedance Power Output Dynamic Power
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
In conventional digital-to-analog conversion methods, it is impossible to completely remove noise, which taints the analog signal and ultimately degrades the sound emitted from your speakers. With Onkyos VLSC, data is continuously sampled between two discrete points (via a signal comparison generator), and the difference is joined with analog vectors in real-time to produce a smooth output waveform. The VLSC digital-toanalog conversion method results in a smooth, virtually pulse noise-free audio signal that faithfully reproduces the acoustic detail and subtle nuances of all your audio sources, and breathes life into digital media.
Thick, Low-Impedance Copper Bus Plates for Perfect Grounding
To provide continuous output at full-power, an amplifier requires a large, stable flow of current. Any excess impedance of power at the output stage becomes a hindrance to the instantaneous flow of that current. Thats why the A-5VL employs thick (1.5 mm x 5 mm) copper bus plates to achieve an extremely low level of impedance. By contrast, a typical printed circuit board uses beaten copper to deliver its current. As this beaten copper is extremely thinas thin as 35 mit creates a high level of impedance that compromises the quality of the signal output.

GENERAL

Power Supply Power Consumption Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight AC 220240 V~, 50/60 Hz 75 W 435 x 80 x 340 mm 10.2 kg

I CARTON

Dimensions (W x H x D) 562 x 212 x 448 mm Weight 13 kg
iPod Playback Through Onkyos RI (Remote Interactive) System

With Onkyos RI system, you can connect other Onkyo components to the A-5VL and operate them through a single remote control. RI capability also gives you the opportunity to integrate the iPod with the A-5VL through an Onkyo RI Dock for the iPod.
Burr-Brown 192 kHz/24-Bit DACs
The A-5VL incorporates high-quality 192 kHz/24-bit Burr-Brown digital-to-analog converters. These industry-benchmark DACs employ an advanced Texas Instruments architecture (PCM1796) to achieve excellent dynamic performance and improved tolerance to clock jitter.
Due to a policy of continuous product improvement, Onkyo reserves the right to change specifications and appearance without notice. iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. VLSC is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Onkyo Corporation 2-1 Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, Osaka 572-8540, JAPAN Tel: +81-72-831-8136 Fax: +81-72-833-5222 http://www.onkyo.com/ Onkyo China Limited Unit 1 & 12, 9/F, Ever Gain Plaza Tower 1, 88 Container Port Road, Kwai Chung, N.T., Hong Kong, SAR of CHINA Tel: +852-2429-3118 Fax: +852-2428-9039 http://www.ch.onkyo.com/ Onkyo U.S.A. Corporation 18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A. Tel: +1-201-785-2600 Fax: +1-201-785-2650 http://www.onkyousa.com/ Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Liegnitzerstrasse 6, 82194 Grobenzell, GERMANY Tel: +49-8142-4401-0 Fax: +49-8142-4401-555 http://www.eu.onkyo.com/

NPR No. 09N33 05/09