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Onkyo TX-8255

 

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Best Price: £161.49

  • User Score (259)
    8.9 8.9 from 259 reviewers
  • Value for money (38)
    9.1 9.1 from 38 reviewers
  • Ease of use (38)
    9.0 9.0 from 38 reviewers
  • Performance (38)
    8.7 8.7 from 38 reviewers
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  • User Reviews

  1. Keep any home electronics box for 30 days, just in case.

    Amazon
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Matthew Paige, Amazon
    4 weeks ago

    If yo are looking for an audio only receiver that has lots of imputs and think surround soudn is over rated, this is the receiver for you. Read more

  2. It's OK for the money...

    J&R
    6.0/10
    Reviewer: Larry Here, J&R
    16 April 2011

    Needed to replace my wearing-out, early 90's Denon receiver. The price was right for the Onkyo, and I had a great Onkyo receiver in the 70's, so I... Read more

    • Low price
    • Average sound, Just doesn't sparkle, Not very punchy

  3. Very nice for the price

    Newegg
    10/10
    Reviewer: RickyBobby, Newegg
    8 April 2011

    I am not going to critique the packaging and shipping. Sorry about that. I will never understand why so many reviewers do this. Read more

    • This receiver is just being used with a pair of Polk Audio Monitor 30's to improve the TV sound and listen to the local radio stations. As basic as...
    • None so far. It works.

  4. Great Buy!

    Vanns
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: David L., Vanns
    6 October 2011

    I bought this as an open box special with a great markdown price. I could not even tell that it had been opened. Read more

  5. A good receiver for a good price

    OneCall
    10/10
    Reviewer: Bobbie, OneCall
    9 February 2010

    I didn't want a high priced receiver for my basement since I don't use it as much as I should. I like to listen to music while I am exercising. Read more

    • Accurate Controls, Clean Sound, Durable, Easy Setup, Good Power Output, Good Remote Control, Great Sound Quality

  • WikiFreak Description

Onkyo TX-8255

The Onkyo TX-8255’s receiver focuses on two channel audio. Its exterior is made from aluminium and has a reinforced chassis with hairline brushed aluminum front panel for vibration elimination. It is compatible with RI dock for the iPod and its features are 50 w/ch, 8 ohm, 20Hz-20kHz, 0.08% THD, FTC, wide range amplifier technology (WRAT) and phone input.

Features

The Onkyo TX-8255 uses a power output of 50w /ch and a dynamic power of 105 w/ch. It has a discreet output stage, and is…

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Onkyo TX-8255

The Onkyo TX-8255’s receiver focuses on two channel audio. Its exterior is made from aluminium and has a reinforced chassis with hairline brushed aluminum front panel for vibration elimination. It is compatible with RI dock for the iPod and its features are 50 w/ch, 8 ohm, 20Hz-20kHz, 0.08% THD, FTC, wide range amplifier technology (WRAT) and phone input.

Features

The Onkyo TX-8255 uses a power output of 50w /ch and a dynamic power of 105 w/ch. It has a discreet output stage, and is 4 ohm and 6 ohm capable. Supports multiroom connection as well. Its audio input and output terminal is 6/2 and has 40 presets stations. The radio stations have a frequency response of 10Hz-100 KHz (+1 dB, -3 dB). Included is the Automatic Precision Reception system, direct access tuning, headpone jack and sleep timer. The Onkyo TX-8255 is compatible t DS-A1 and also allows connection to a compatible Ipod.The dimensions of the Onkyo TX-8255 is 17 1/8" x 5 7/8" x 13 3/8" (435 x 149 x 340mm) and weighs 16.5lbs or 7.5kg.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Honouring the Fundamentals of Pure Stereo Sound If you want your receiver to focus purely on two-channel audio, the TX-8255 could be just the answe…

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