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Brand: Onkyo
Category: CE

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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

5 reviews
Sales Rank: 978

Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 20.5
Dimensions (in): 13.4 x 17.1 x 5.9
Warranty: 2 years warranty

MPN: TX-8255B
Model: TX-8255B
UPC: 751398008306
EAN: 0751398008306
ASIN: B001AMSPQI

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Features:

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

Accessories:

•	Premium HDMI v1.3 Cable (2M/6ft.)
•	Furman Elite-15 i Linear Filtering AC Power Source
•	Furman Elite-20 PF i Ultra Linear AC Power Source
•	Furman IT-Reference 20 i Discrete Symmetrical AC Power Source
•	MONSTER CABLE ; 30 ft. piece with 4 prs. pins - 9.14 m. (XPGP-30)

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Editorial Reviews:

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-A2x iPod dock * 6 audio inputs (including phono) * 40 AM/FM presets with station naming *

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars

A Very Good Two Channel Receiver January 9, 2009
S. Letterman (USA)
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.

5 out of 5 stars

Great Basic Stereo Receiver January 4, 2009
Kevin H. Cadarette (Palmer Lake Colorado)
I got this for my parents for xmas, to replace their old Sansui that finally gave up the ghost. I hooked it up New Years day, and was amazed with the sound/power this unit puts out. I have a DE898 Sony stereo that cost about 2x last year, and with the same speakers does not sound anywhere near as clear or crisp. I tried both Polk monitor, and Bose InterAudio series and the results were the same; this receiver puts out plenty of power, and sounds very crisp. The highs are not tinny, and the base is not boomy, just very clear. Wow. Mom and Dad are very happy to listen to their reel to reel, cassette, cd, record player, and tv through the speakers, and hear detail they have not heard in years. I am wondering why I bought surround sound for me now, I forgot how good just plain stereo can sound. The remote is very easy to see, and understand. Nothing fancy, just basic.

There is some math issue here.
Onkyo says 50 watts per channel rms
Sony says 100 watts per channel rms
The Sony sounds like it is lower power, and has to be run at half volume to get much sound. Both units with the same speakers. I suspect Marketing departments are involved here, with marketing math.

5 out of 5 stars

The amazing invisible amp. October 31, 2008
Arthur Hampton (Rohnert Park, CA USA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful

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.

5 out of 5 stars

A True Best Buy... September 27, 2008
Thomas Haughton
14 out of 14 found this review helpful

I've wondered at times about some of the glowing reviews I've read online over the years for various products: Are these real folks or PR plants from manufacturers? (Hey, it happens all the time in the hotel biz.)

So... if you share my suspicions, no, despite what follows, I don't work for Onkyo in any way shape or form--but I have been involved with audio in various capacities for many years. And... the last time I got this excited about a piece of electronics Ronald Reagan was president...

In short, if you're considering replacing an older receiver (or any receiver you're not currently totally in love with) and you aren't looking for surround sound or lots of bells and whistles, this is your amp. It has a rich, lush (very tube like) sound, and it doesn't sweat driving 4 ohm speakers very loudly (trust me, I know.)

But let's stay respectful: If you're looking to fart out bass at 130db, please don't waste your time with this receiver. Consider 10 o'clock the maximum volume setting for most digital sources. There are cheaper models on the market you can abuse. Please do.

Power. Clarity. Smoothness and functionality. Especially for well under $200 I doubt this receiver will ever meet its match.

5 out of 5 stars

No frills, good sound September 13, 2008
Mike Ventura
14 out of 14 found this review helpful

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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