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  Onkyo TX8255 Stereo Receiver
 
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Stereo receiver

Our Price: CAD $299.99


Stock Status: In Stock


Product Code: 580TX8255


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The Onkyo TX-8255 was made for audio enthusiasts who want great stereo sound but don't need all the bells and whistles of a home theatre model. It's perfect for that cozy den or bedroom where you can relax and just listen to music. And Onkyo's rock-solid construction and careful attention to detail ensure that your sound stays pure, powerful, and dynamic at all times.

Exceptional build quality
At the heart of the '8255's impressive performance is Onkyo's renowned low-impedance amplifier design. Its oversized, shielded transformer provides maximum power capacity and stability while minimizing hum. An efficient heavy-duty extruded aluminum heat sink ensures cooler operation and longer life from your receiver. Plus the rigid, reinforced chassis and aluminum front panel fight performance-robbing vibration. These thoughtful design touches enable the receiver to drive your speakers with ease, for stellar sound you'll enjoy for years to come.

Versatile, convenient, and iPod® compatible
The '8255 provides plenty of inputs for all of your audio gear. You can connect up to six components, including a turntable. The built-in AM/FM tuner features 40 presets for all your favourite radio stations, plus direct access tuning to quickly jump to a specific frequency. Two sets of main speaker outputs let you connect an additional pair of speakers. Plus, you can add Onkyo's optional DS-A2x control dock to enjoy listening to tunes on your iPod® through your stereo system. You can even use the receiver's handy remote to control your iPod while it's docked.

 
Details:
   » 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-A2x iPod dock
   » 6 audio inputs (including phono)
   » 40 AM/FM presets with station naming
   » direct access tuning
   » rotary bass, treble, and balance controls
   » remote control
   » headphone jack
   » front-panel switching for two pairs of main speakers
   » banana-plug compatible binding post speaker connectors
   » anti-resonant aluminum front panel
   » high-current, low-impedance amplifier design
   » oversized power transformer, filter capacitors, and heat sink
   » sleep timer
   » 17-1/8"W x 5-7/8"H x 13-3/4"D
   » warranty: 2 years

Average Customer Rating: Based on 30 Reviews.


 
Excellent 2 channel audio receiver February-02-12
Reviewer: Stan from Amarillo, TX  
The 8255 replaced a 1980's era Yamaha receiver. I've got a passive subwoofer with no controls, and the Yamaha had a "bass boost" -- the Onkyo does not. I was initially concerned whether the Onkyo would be able to drive the sub. I'm happy to report that it does so very well.  

I happen to like classical music, and, unfortunately, the FM classical offerings here are extremely limited. What I've done is "broadcast" classical webcasts using a small transmitter that's normally used with car stereos that don't have an auxiliary  input. The Yamaha was marginal -- I had to lock it in the monaural mode. I'm also pleased to report that the Onkyo's FM receiver it terrific -- it works magnificently in both mono & stereo.  

The Onkyo 8255 perfectly fits my needs.


 
January-31-12
Reviewer: Anonymous person from WV  
Awesome product


 
Onkyo tx-8255 January-30-12
Reviewer: So far, onkyo is doing well (2 month review) from Phoenix, AZ  
Sleek, streamlined design, easy function recognition, clean sound, good power. I bought this specifically for the phono feature and at this price, it's gonna be a hard one to top. Access to it's functions is very easy to understand. I never even opened the manual because everything seemed very logical in design and accessibility. It would be nice if it came with a 3.5 mm adapter for the headphone jack, but I guess that's easily enough to overcome. The air vents make this machine porous and dangerous when it comes to having food and drinks near it. It would also mean that dust has total access to the insides. However, what can one do when it comes to dust?! I accidentally dropped it from 3 feet to the ground and I thought it was done for. It wasn't apparently I got lucky and nothing happened. Still works superbly.


 
Solid - great sound January-29-12
Reviewer: patrickb from MPLS  
Very nice sound compared to my previous, ancient HK receiver. Solid.


 
Onkyo Receiver January-27-12
Reviewer: gcgin from Northbridge, MA  
Love my new receiver.  Very easy to set up.


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