Onkyo’s TX-8255 A/V Stereo Receiver: Getting Back to the Basics for the Sake of Audio Quality While new technologies come and go, the fundamentals of competent receiver design remain constant. It is best to think of it in simple terms: a power supply, an input stage, a driver stage, and an output stage that all combine to amplify signals without any loss in quality. The current that actually drives the loudspeakers comes from a power source via the receiver’s pow (click here for further information)
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GREAT!!!
this is a great receiver. i didn’t know much about stereo receivers but i did some research and found out that onyko is a great brand.
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Lack of sub-woofer connection
The manual lacks any instruction to connect a sub-woofer leaving the customer hapless as to what to do. The unit itself lacks a connecton for a sub-woofer.
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looks good, but…
Onkyo TX-8255 Stereo Receiver
Well, It looked like a good bet to replace my 25 year old Marantz SR940.
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Great Receiver
I purchased this to replace a Sony STRDE197 that had a consistent low intermittent buzz. This receiver produces better quality sound and power, very happy with the purchase.
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Basic Stereo Receiver
I was looking for a basic stereo receiver to replace one more than 20 years old. The Onkyo TX-8255 is inexpensive, sounds good, and comes with a “Phone” input, which is…
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So Far So Good
I’ve had this for a few months now and I feel like it has true quality, especially for the price. It is just a basic, high quality receiver that I believe the majority of people…
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Tape Monitor!!!!
One of the few receivers to have a Tape Monitor button. Only important if you are ‘old school’ and want to connect your graphic equalizer.
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GOOD FEEL, GOOD SOUND, GOOD AMP!
The Onkyo TX-8255 is a great amp for the price. It feels solid, has good basic features including “phono” input for those of us that still own a turntable and it sounds good.
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Excellent!!
This receiver is excellent. Sounds great driving my Bose speakers I found for 40 dollars at a garage sale!!! I read the reviews for it and they praised it…
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Well done!!!
My Teac receiver finally cashed in after 20 years use. With the advent
of ipods, I was certain something that had phono, tape,c/d and mp3 inputs
would be difficult…