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Onkyo TX-8255

First seen: 6 september 2008

Information found in: from 30 sources in 10 countries.

Best Price: £219.95

  • User Score (66)
    9.3 9.3 from 66 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • easy setup, accurate controls, great sound quality, easy to set up, attractive design
  • limited functions, lack of power

If you want your receiver to focus purely on two-channel audio, the TX-8255 could be just the answer. It’s perfect for your living room, or anywhere else you like to sit back and soak up your music.The TX-8255’s rock-solid construction incorporates a heavy-duty extruded aluminum heat sink to ensure cooler operation.The whole unit is housed in a rigid, reinforced chassis—finished off with a hairline-brushed aluminum front panel—to help eliminate vibrations. Add compati…

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Release Date

  • First seen
    6 September 2008

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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  1. Onkyo TX-8255 2 Channels Receiver Review

    Reviewer: Digitaltrends
    2 weeks ago

    2 Channels, Stereo Power: 50 W Read more

  1. Good receiver for the money.

    Reviewer: B&H Photo
    5 March 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    This amplifier does exactly what I need it to do. It's a secondary source of power for speakers on the deck of my house and in rooms far from the main system. It's a no frills unit with good sound and easy to use controls. It would be nice if this box had some sort of volume indicator you could see from a distance. Read more

  2. Poor design details

    Reviewer: Crutchfield
    17 June 2009
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    Everything works fine but there are a few design details which were not well thought out. The worst is the location of the volume and mute controls on the remote: right in the lower right corner so you need two hands to use them. The volume increments were too large for my taste. If the volume wasn't quite high enough, one touch on the remote made the volume too loud. The angle over which the receiver can see the remote is said to be 30 degrees each side (as I recall)... Read more

  3. TX-8255 - Great Deal - Great Receiver

    Reviewer: J&R
    18 December 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Needed to replace an old receiver for a multi-room system. I'd read good review about this reciever and they were well deserved. It puts out good, clear, quality sound. I'm powereing speakers in multiple rooms with no problem. It won't absolutely blow the windows out with power, but I didn't expect or need it to. Over all a great quailty unit for the price. Read more

  4. Nice receiver but controls could be easier to see

    Reviewer: Amazon
    31 December 2009
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    I was glad to see that there are still some two-channel stereo receivers that aren't home theater setups. Having 40 radio presets is also nice, and a large volume KNOB, not volume buttons, is fantastic. I just wish the controls had bigger buttons and much bigger labels with more contrast. I had to get a flashlight out to read all the controls. The buttons are black on a black faceplate and the printed labels, though white, are washed out and in about 8 point type. I wish... Read more

  5. Graham, Heckington

    Reviewer: Reevoo
    13 January 2009
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

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