What is a Rotel RA-820 worth?

The Rotel RA-820 trades thinly on the used market, so there is no reliable current market value. It sold new for $300 around 1985 (about $900 in today's dollars). Comparable models: Rotel A12 at around $690, Rotel RA-1062 at around $500, Rotel RA-1570 at around $475.

Rotel RA-820 Value & Price History

As of 2026-10-06, a Rotel RA-820 has a market value at around $20. Based on 680 estimated sales.

Market value $20 Typical range $15–$22 · based on 680 recent sales Estimated sale prices · 680 events · updated 2026-10-06 · how we compute this `

Original retail (1985)$300 · ~$900 today

Specifications

Years produced	1985–1990
Power output	35 wpc (8 ohms)
Type	Amplifier
Brand	Rotel
Original MSRP	300 (1985)
Inflation-adjusted	~$900 today
Market value (sold)	$20

Buying notes

Budget Rotel integrated amplifier. Conservative output stage design. Check both channels balance and the speaker relay functions on power-up. Good value on the used market for a clean functional integrated.

Parts & supplies

Common maintenance items for the Rotel RA-820. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.

Rotel RA-820 capacitor recap kit on eBay →
Rotel RA-820 replacement knobs on eBay →
Fuses for the Rotel RA-820 on eBay →
DeoxIT D5 — cleans oxidized contacts, quiets scratchy pots on Amazon →
Multimeter — check DC offset before connecting speakers on Amazon →
Speaker wire on Amazon →

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