Onkyo P-80 Network Preamplifier

Onkyo P-80 Network Preamplifier with Dirac Live® Room Correction

The Icon Series is not only a complete renewal of Onkyo’s previous hi-hi products, but also the culmination of Onkyo’s accumulated and continuously evolving sound creation technologies and was developed to become the icon of the Onkyo brand.

Quality is King and Sublime Sound is the Decree

Thanks to patented DIDRC (Dynamic Intermodulation Distortion Reduction Circuitry), the P-80 Network Preamplifier delivers a vivid yet smooth and comfortable sound from any music source. DIDRC is a discrete signal control circuit developed to make digital sound sources such as CDs and music streaming services sound as natural as analogue records. This technology has been further refined and is used in the P-80’s analogue DAC filter and phono amplifier circuits.

Input your Gear, Connect to your Music

Hardwire your turntable, plug in your CD player, and stream your songs with ease thanks to the Onkyo P-80’s many connectivity options. With RCA, HDMI ARC, MM/MC Phono, Coaxial, USB-A and Optical inputs and a Headphone output, you have all the flexibility your music devices need to move you.

Onkyo Invests in your Modern Lifestyle

Your carefully curated playlists play well with the Onkyo P-80 Network Preamplifier. Seamlessly hardwire or cast your content from any of the following built-in platforms: Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Amazon Music, Qplay, TuneIn, AirPlay 2, Roon Ready and Chromecast. The P-80 is compatible with Onkyo Controller, Onkyo’s mobile control app. Various settings and content can be cast from the listening point.

Dirac Live for the Discerning Listener

Onkyo builds world-class products for early adaptors and tech enthusiasts. It’s what sets them apart from the rest, and the P-80 Network Preamplifier is no exception to their commitment to impress. That’s why it comes with built-in Dirac Live Room Correction Suite Stereo. With frequency response correction, multiple playback modes, and more, this highly sought feature will elevate your listening experience by taking your unique system and room setup into account.

From Onkyo Academy: The Benefits of a Preamplifier

A preamplifier receives the signal input from your device (music source), and applies tone controls to that signal. You have more control over your audio playback in terms of bass, treble, volume, and more. When Fidelity IQ (Auto Loudness function) is turned on, the system automatically provides optimal audio playback according to any volume in conjunction with the master volume. This Fidelity IQ goes beyond correcting loudness characteristics. Onkyo’s sound quality engineers adjust the frequency response to provide the most emotional sound possible, regardless of the music genre. Select your source, tweak settings to your liking – which may vary depending on the speakers you listen through, the type of audio being played, the genre of music, etc, and customize the experience accordingly.

Our Review

The Onkyo P-80 Network Preamplifier from the brand’s new Icon Series is a refined blend of art and engineering, designed to deliver a listening experience that’s as emotionally engaging as it is technically sophisticated. With Onkyo’s acclaimed DIDRC circuitry reducing digital harshness and revealing the warmth and texture of analogue sound, the P-80 brings your music to life in a way that feels both vivid and natural. Whether you’re spinning vinyl, streaming hi-res audio, or connecting your entire setup through its wide range of inputs – from HDMI ARC and phono to USB and optical – this preamp handles it all with grace. Add in Dirac Live Room Correction for tailored acoustics, plus built-in access to Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Qobuz, AirPlay 2, and Chromecast, and you’ve got a seriously modern hub for all your music. With Fidelity IQ automatically fine-tuning playback and tone controls that respond intuitively to your mood, the P-80 isn’t just a piece of gear – it’s the heart of a listening experience that feels distinctly Onkyo: detailed, dynamic, and deeply satisfying.