With its continued excellence in sound reproduction, Onkyo has once again created a versatile stereo receiver for the music lover in you. The TX-8255 Stereo Receiver offers superb functionality and dual-room capability that will be hard to match at this price point. 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.
In a nutshell, the TX-8255 is a 2 x 50W (@ 8 ohms) stereo receiver capable of delivering breathtaking stereo sound. It features 5-sets of audio inputs, 2-sets of audio outputs, 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 powerful receiver produces exceptional sound quality, and clarity in every audible detail.
| Amplifier | |
|---|---|
| Stereo RMS Power | 50W per channel x 2, into 8 ohms |
| Dynamic Range |
135W per channel x 2, into 2 ohms 105W per channel x 2, into 4 ohms 70W per channel x 2, into 8 ohms |
| No. of Channels | 2 |
| Audio Processing | |
|---|---|
| Dolby Digital | No |
| Dolby Digital EX | No |
| Dolby Pro Logic II | No |
| DTS | No |
| DTS ES | No |
| DTS Neo:6 | No |
| THX Surround EX | No |
| THX Certified | No |
| Convenience | |
|---|---|
| Speaker Selector | Yes |
| Multi Room/Source | No |
| AM/FM Tuner | Yes, with 40 presets |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Input |
Analog Audio: - x5 Sets (RCA) Phono: - x1 Set (RCA) FM Antenna: - x1 AM Antenna: - x1 |
| Output |
Analog Audio: - x2 Sets (RCA) Headphone: - x1 (1/4" Phone) Speakers: - x4 Sets (Binding Post) |
| Other Ports |
IR Input/Output x1 (Mini) RI Port x1 (Mini) |
| Video Input Conversion | No |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Power Requirements | 120VAC, 60Hz |
| AC Outlet | Yes, 2 Switched |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 17.2 x 5.9 x 13.3" (435 x 149 x 340mm) |
| Weight | 16.5 lbs (9.3kg) |
| Color | Black |