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Onkyo TX-8255 Stereo Receiver
 
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Onkyo TX-8255 Stereo Receiver

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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (128 customer reviews)

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Product Specifications
Brand Name:Onkyo
Color Name:Black

Technical Details

  • 50W/ch x 2ch
  • Speaker A/B
  • 6 Audio inputs, including Phono input
  • Discrete circuit for High-current drive
  • iPod compatible
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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 13.4 x 17.1 x 5.9 inches ; 20.5 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 21 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
  • ASIN: B001AMSPQI
  • Item model number: TX-8255B
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (128 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,201 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer

Onkyo's TX-8255 A/V Stereo Receiver: Getting Back to the Basics for the Sake of Audio Quality

While new technologies come and go, the fundamentals of competent receiver design remain constant. It is best to think of it in simple terms: a power supply, an input stage, a driver stage, and an output stage that all combine to amplify signals without any loss in quality. The current that actually drives the loudspeakers comes from a power source via the receiver's power supply. You can never underestimate the importance of the power supply, and all other audio processing functions cannot rule over good solid amplification. This is the direction Onkyo has taken with the TX-8255. Built for those people who value the benefits of time-proven amplification design, the TX-8255 takes core Onkyo technology--and an array of features you'll actually use--to bring you a no-nonsense stereo receiver that will deliver audio and radio signals with agreeable quality.

Superb Design


The TX-8255 includes Onkyo's exclusive Wide Range Amplifier Technology
With its continued excellence in sound reproduction, Onkyo has once again created a versatile stereo receiver for the music lover in you. The TX-8255 stereo receiver offers superb functionality and dual-room capability that will be hard to match. Onkyo exclusives like Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT), discrete output stage circuitry, massive power transformer, and heavy-duty extruded heat sink offer the cleanest signal on the market. Most of the receiver's audio processing is handled automatically, with little intervention on your part. However, it is so advanced; its discrete output reproduces music with unmatched sonic clarity and dynamic power.

This receiver features a high-end design approach encompassing everything from its massive power transformer design and high-current, low-impedance drive to discrete output circuitry and minimal use of negative feedback. This enables the receiver to combine tighter bass, superb transient response and enhanced presence at any volume level. Remote Interactive (RI) capability enables you to simply connect your iPod to your receiver through Onkyo's RI Dock option for the iPod (DS-A2). Your iPod effectively becomes another Onkyo component flowing through the TX-8255.

In a Nutshell

The TX-8255 is a 2 x 50W (@ 8 ohms) stereo receiver capable of delivering breathtaking stereo sound. It features 5-sets of audio inputs, 2-sets of audio outputs, individual treble, bass, and balance controls, Remote Interactive (RI) port, A/B speaker switching, banana plug speaker posts, and an AM/FM tuner. Because of the high efficiency of its design, this powerful receiver produces exceptional sound quality, and clarity in every audible detail. With speaker A/B selectors and dedicated speaker terminals, this receiver offers the capability to send audio to a second room. In addition, the built-in IR port enables multi-room distribution with optional control systems.



Technical Specifications

  • Stereo RMS Power: 50W per channel x 2, into 8 ohms
  • Dynamic Range: 135W per channel x 2, into 2 ohms, 105W per channel x 2, into 4 ohms, 70W per channel x 2, into 8 ohms
  • No. of Channels: 2
  • Speaker Selector: Yes
  • AM/FM Tuner: Yes, with 40 presets
  • Input Analog Audio: - x5 Sets (RCA)
  • Input Phono: - x1 Set (RCA)
  • Input FM Antenna: - x1
  • Input AM Antenna: - x1
  • Output Analog Audio: - x2 Sets (RCA)
  • Output Headphone: - x1 (1/4" Phone)
  • Output Speakers: - x4 Sets (Binding Post)
  • IR Input/Output Port x1 (Mini)
  • RI Port x1 (Mini)



Choosing an Onkyo A/V Receiver for Your Home

Onkyo offers a number of quality A/V receiver systems that are just right for your home. Which A/V receiver system you choose depends on how much you are willing to spend and which features you prioritize in a home theater environment. Here is a quick breakdown of these A/V receiver systems.
  • The TX-NR906B: In classic black, the Onkyo TX-NR906 7.1 channel home theater receiver delivers power and quality. With HQV Reon-VX video processing, dual high-def HDMI outputs, Audyssey room correction technologies, and multi-room audio and video distribution, the TX-NR906 leaves no base uncovered. Built around an isolated power block and pre-processing unit, this network receiver reveals the full potential of virtually any media. This includes any Internet or computer-based sources accessed via its network apparatus, which incorporates a vTuner interface and Certified for Windows Vista status. The network capability of the TX-NR906 gives you access to Internet radio and digital music files.
  • The TX-NR906S: In a beautiful silver, the Onkyo TX-NR906 7.1 channel home theater receiver delivers power and quality. With HQV Reon-VX video processing, dual high-def HDMI outputs, Audyssey room correction technologies, and multi-room audio and video distribution, the TX-NR906 leaves no base uncovered. Built around an isolated power block and pre-processing unit, this network receiver reveals the full potential of virtually any media. This includes any Internet or computer-based sources accessed via its network apparatus, which incorporates a vTuner interface and Certified for Windows Vista status. The network capability of the TX-NR906 gives you access to Internet radio and digital music files.
  • The TX-SR876B: In classic black and based on a winning design for high-definition home theater reproduction, the TX-SR876 7.1 channel home theater receiver is a comprehensive A/V processing hub with a deep reservoir of amplification power to draw on. Reveling in its new THX Ultra2 Plus certification, the TX-SR876 shows its class with a broad range of capabilities, phenomenal performance, and noticeable finesse. With its advanced HQV Reon-VX video processing and supreme high-definition surround sound decoding, this receiver belongs in elite company. It's also one of the first receivers anywhere to employ ISF (Imaging Science Foundation) video calibration. From whatever movie, music, broadcast, or gaming source you choose, the TX-SR876 will impress time and time again.
  • The TX-SR876S: In a beautiful silver and based on a winning design for high-definition home theater reproduction, the TX-SR876 7.1 channel home theater receiver is a comprehensive A/V processing hub with a deep reservoir of amplification power to draw on. Reveling in its new THX Ultra2 Plus certification, the TX-SR876 shows its class with a broad range of capabilities, phenomenal performance, and noticeable finesse. With its advanced HQV Reon-VX video processing and supreme high-definition surround sound decoding, this receiver belongs in elite company. It's also one of the first receivers anywhere to employ ISF (Imaging Science Foundation) video calibration. From whatever movie, music, broadcast, or gaming source you choose, the TX-SR876 will impress time and time again.
  • The TX-8555B: Forget about over-hyped processing technologies. If your receiver lacks the fundamental amplifier design from the power supply through to the output stage, everything else is superfluous. The TX-8555 stereo receiver is built with this in mind. Incorporating Onkyo's proprietary Wide Range Amplifier Design (WRAT) with an isolated power transformer and discrete output stage, the TX-8555 is focused on maintaining the purity of music, radio and video sources.
  • The TX-8255B: While new technologies come and go, the fundamentals of competent receiver design remain constant. You can never underestimate the importance of the power supply, and all other audio processing functions cannot rule over good solid amplification. This is the direction Onkyo has taken with the TX-8255 stereo receiver. Built for those people who value the benefits of time-proven amplification design, the TX-8255 takes core Onkyo technology--and an array of features you'll actually use--to bring you a no-nonsense stereo receiver that will deliver audio and radio signals with agreeable quality.
  • Product Description

    50 watts x 2 (stereo) into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD * 4-ohm capability allows use with a wide range of speakers * compatible with Onkyo's DS-A3 iPod dock * 6 audio inputs (including phono) * 40 AM/FM presets with station naming *


     

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    99 of 100 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars No frills, good sound, September 13, 2008
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    This review is from: Onkyo TX-8255 Stereo Receiver (Electronics)
    This receiver replaced a Sony STR 397 that had a continuous static problem that was never fixed. I gave up on the Sony and bought the Onkyo. I use it to power two Polk tower speakers hooked up to my HDTV and DVD player.

    The receiver is basic, no frills. Bass, treble and balance controls are on the front panel. There is no loudness control. There are multiple memory settings for music stations. All the standard connections are in the back including an input for an iPod (docking station extra). The tuner works well and has standard scanning for stations.

    The receiver is rated at 50W per channel. It is plenty adequate for the Polks. The sound is clear and unvarnished. It produces a crisper, cleaner sound than the Sony.

    For sound reproduction without lots of frills and buttons, this has proved an excellent choice. I am very pleased with the item.

    Once again, I have to complement Amazon for having excellent pricing and incredible free shipping that is fast.
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    68 of 69 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars The amazing invisible amp., October 31, 2008
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    I bought this receiver to replace a fine amp, preamp combo that was 25 years old and had served me well (a NAD). So this one has a tuner built in - oh well. I'll almost never play the radio. But this unit is just amazing. It impresses me as being totally transparent. There is no noise, no hum, no nothing to let me know that I'm listening to a cd, unless the signal is on the cd or other audio source. Either stuff has gotten a lot better in the last 25 years, or my hearing has deteriorated. Heh heh - both are true. I've only had it two days, so I know nothing of durability. It's driving a couple of IMF speakers which are quite power hungry - no sweat, they just sing beautifully.
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    53 of 53 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Good Two Channel Receiver, January 8, 2009
    This review is from: Onkyo TX-8255 Stereo Receiver (Electronics)
    I would like to offer my own personal opinion regarding my purchase and use of the Onkyo Receiver model TX 8255. Right off the top I must admit that I am more pleased with this receiver than I have ever been with any other receiver I have owned. I go back to the days of tube type components and I have owned a couple of the old style Marantz receivers, a Yamaha and a Harmon Kardon as well as Mackintosh components over the years and all have performed to varying degrees of satisfaction. Each unit had it's pro and cons as they should. Recently I had an issue with my last receiver and had the problem repaired on a number of occasions but the repair only lasted maybe a year and then I was back to the same problem. I decided that it was time for something else and basically what I wanted was a simple two channel stereo receiver that would power my Paradigm tower speakers and sound decent with no performance issues as well as have a very acceptable AM/FM receiver section. After doing some homework I decided to try the Onkyo Model model TX 8255. In a nut shell the Onkyo exceeds all my expectations. It has more than enough power to drive the 8 ohm Paradigm speakers even above normal listening levels with no noticeable clipping. The receiver section draws in many stations although I must admit I reside in a medium city environment so I would assume that there would be no problems. The unit and remote are very user friendly and cleanly laid out. The only thing that I miss and would have like to have had was a midrange control. Other than that I have no problem saying that I really, really like this unit and expect to stay with it for many years to come.

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