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Onkyo TX-8555
$299.00
Released January, 2008
The Pros:Solid construction, heavy duty components, has a good weight to it. Audiophile sound quality, sounds like a high-end tube amplifier. More than enough power for any home setup.
The Cons:Remote isn't backlit, as in many other Onkyo receivers. Pure Audio button needs to be pressed twice to work.
The Onkyo TX-8555 is a two-channel 100 watt receiver released in 2008. Equipped with proprietary Onkyo amplifier technology and housed in a sturdy, vibration-resistant chassis. It is compatible with iPod®, SIRIUS™ satellite Radio, XM® Satellite Radio, CDs, and other traditional audio sources.
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It even offers Zone 2 capability, so users can simultaneously play a separate audio source in a second room. This product is mainly targeted for audio enthusiasts who want great stereo sound but don't need all the bells and whistles of a home theater model. It's suitable for that cozy den or bedroom where users can relax and just listen to music. The most prominent feature of this piece is Onkyo's renowned low-impedance amplifier design. Its oversized, shielded transformer provides impressive power capacity and stability while minimizing hum. This piece costs $100 more than the Onkyo TX-8255 with the only difference being the 100 watts/channel vs 50 watts/channel. However, it has the same price as the Sony STR-DH700 that offers 7.1 channels x 105 watt/channel.
Features
- 100 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
- XM Satellite Radio Ready (requires XM subscription and optional XM Mini-Tuner package)
- SIRIUS satellite radio capable (requires SIRIUS subscription and optional SiriusConnect™ home tuner kit)
- iPod® integration (requires optional DS-A2x iPod dock)
- dual-room/dual-source audio (line-level stereo audio output for 2nd room)
- 3 audio inputs (including phono), and 4 A/V inputs (composite video)
- line-level subwoofer output
- three front-panel display brightness settings (dim, dark, normal)
- direct access tuning
- 40 AM/FM presets
- rotary bass and treble controls
- Pure Audio/Direct mode for cleaner sound
- remote control
- headphone jack
- front-panel switching for two pairs of main speakers
- 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 13-3/8"D
- warranty: 2 years
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solid construction, heavy duty components, has a good weight to it
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audiophile sound quality, sounds like a high-end tube amplifier
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more than enough power for any home setup
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clean, crisp signal with no distortion
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easy to use, don't need the instructions
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remote isn't backlit, as in many other Onkyo receivers
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Pure Audio button needs to be pressed twice to work
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