This Gorgeous Japanese Amplifier Is Inspired by a Hi-Fi Classic

Designed for audiophiles who want modern sound, vintage aesthetics.

Silver Onkyo integrated amplifier with black digital display, large volume knob, and red wood side panels.

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Published January 12, 2026

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Onkyo started the year off with a bang. At CES 2026, the Japanese hi-fi manufacturer introduced a new Muse line of streaming amplifiers and special-edition desktop speakers, as well as revealed that it partnered with Klipsch on its latest active speaker systems.

Lost in the hoopla, Onkyo also revealed a limited-edition version of its newest amplifiers, which borrow design cues from one of the brand’s most iconic amplifiers from the early 1990s.

Onkyo Muse (80th Anniversary)

Silver Onkyo integrated amplifier with wooden side panels and a digital display showing "80th Anniversary" and Tidal streaming. — The special-edition model takes design cues from the iconic Onkyo M-588 stereo power amplifier.

Mid-century silhouette, modern streaming

As part of the brand’s 80th anniversary celebrations, Onkyo has announced limited-edition versions of its Muse amplifiers, both the Y-50 and Y-40, with a vintage aesthetic inspired by the iconic Onkyo M-588, a high-end stereo power amplifier in Onkyo’s classic Integra series.

(Note: The above photo is the only one of the 80th Anniversary model.)

Modern living room with wooden sideboard, black speakers on stands, a turntable, and a blurred person walking barefoot.

Instead of the stock black or silver finishes, the 80th Anniversary model has a champagne-gold aluminum chassis that’s complemented by real-wood walnut veneer side panels.

According to the press release, it pairs “a timeless mid-century silhouette with contemporary streaming performance.”

Silver and black Onkyo audio receiver with a hand adjusting the right knob on a wooden shelf above stacked books and a remote control.

Aside from the new look, the limited-edition amplifiers work just like the standard Y-50 and Y-40. But are “just add speakers” amplifiers that support high-resolution streaming over Wi-Fi, as well as numerous wired inputs (including HDMI ARC for hooking up to a TV).

The main difference between the two is that the Y-50 is the flagship model and it’s designed to drive larger, more demanding loudspeakers. It delivers 250 watts per channel into 4 ohms, while the Y-40 delivers 150 watts per channel into 4 ohms.

Black Onkyo stereo receiver with digital display and two large knobs on a wooden cabinet next to a blue turntable.

Price and availability

Onkyo hasn’t announced how many of these limited edition Muse amplifiers will be released, nor has it revealed how much they’ll cost … although you can be sure they’ll be north of the standard Y-50 and Y-40, which cost $1,499 and respectively.

Onkyo says the 80th Anniversary Muse amplifiers are scheduled for release in “summer 2026.”

Silver audio amplifier with wooden side panels, large black volume knob, and perforated top vents.

Onkyo Muse Amplifiers (80th Anniversary Edition)

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About the Author: Tucker Bowe has been on Gear Patrol’s editorial team since 2014. With a passion for consumer tech and hi-fi, he tracks everything from headphones and turntables to smartphones and wearables. If it lights up or makes noise, he probably covers it.

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