With its continued excellence in sound reproduction, Onkyo has once again created a powerful, very versatile stereo receiver for the home theater enthusiast. The TX-8555 Stereo Receiver offers superb functionality and dual-room capability that will be hard to match. Onkyo exclusives like Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT), Discrete Output Stage Circuitry, Massive Power Transformer, and Heavy-Duty Extruded Heat Sink offer the cleanest signal on the market. Most of the receiver's audio processing is handled automatically, with little intervention on your part. However, it is so advanced; its discrete output reproduces music with unmatched sonic clarity and dynamic power.

With High-Current, Low-Impedance Drive capability, 2 x 100W amplification, 20Hz - 20KHz frequency response, and a vibration-resistant chassis, this receiver is capable of delivering breathtaking stereo sound. It features XM/Sirius satellite radio capability, 4-sets of A/V inputs, 2-sets of audio inputs/outputs, Zone 2 output, individual treble, bass, and balance controls, Remote Interactive (RI) port, A/B speaker switching, banana plug speaker posts, and an AM/FM tuner. Because of the high efficiency of its design, this receiver produces exceptional sound quality, and clarity in every audible detail.

• Superb Design

This receiver features a high-end design approach encompassing everything from its massive power transformer design and high-current, low-impedance drive to discrete output circuitry and minimal use of negative feedback. This enables the receiver to combine tighter bass, superb transient response and enhanced presence at any volume level.

• Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT)

It's the Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT) that will fill your room with noise-free, impressively powerful, true-to-life sound. With a broader frequency range and lower harmonic noise entering the signal path, this receiver is perfectly suited for new high resolution DVD-Audio and SACD formats.

• XM and Sirius Satellite Ready

This receiver is capable of receiving XM and Sirius satellite digital radio, which provides 5.1-channel surround sound audio. To listen to XM or Sirius radio programming, you would need the optional docking adapters and activation of optional services.

• Multi-Room Zone 2 Out

With Powered Zone 2 line output, this unit is capable of reproducing surround sound entertainment in your main room while you play back a completely different stereo source in a second zone.

• Remote Interactive (RI) Interface

Remote Interactive (RI) capability enables you to simply connect your iPod to your receiver through Onkyo's RI Dock option for the iPod (DS-A2). Your iPod effectively becomes another Onkyo component flowing through the TX-8255.

• A/B Speaker Selector

With speaker A/B selectors and dedicated speaker terminals, this receiver offers the capability to send audio to a second room. In addition, the built-in IR port enables multi-room distribution with optional control systems.

• Ultra-wide Bandwidth

This receiver is capable of reproducing audio with less noise, superior phase linearity, greater headroom, and a 20Hz - 20KHz frequency response.

• Built-In AM/FM Tuner

Enjoy your favorite radio broadcasts (up to 40 presets), with the built-in AM/FM wide-band tuner.