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Onkyo TX-8555 Stereo Receiver | 
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| Brand: Onkyo
Category: CE
List Price: $299.00
Buy New: $199.95
You Save: $99.05 (33%)
New (8) Used (2)
Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 925
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 24.3
Dimensions (in): 13.4 x 17.1 x 5.9
Warranty: 2 years warranty
MPN: TX-8555B
Model: TX-8555B
UPC: 751398008313
EAN: 0751398008313
ASIN: B001AMUFMA
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 3 to 5 weeks
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| Features:
| • | 100W/ch x 2ch | | • | Pure Audio mode | | • | 4 AV inputs and 3 Audio inputs, including Phono input | | • | Zone 2 Capability | | • | XM/Sirius Ready |
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Product Description
Recent years have ushered in a new era in flat-screen displays, high-definition video, and sophisticated multi-channel audio. But there's still a vital role to be played by the dedicated audio system. This streamlined two-channel receiver lets you focus solely on your music or get high-quality sound from movies, broadcasts, and gaming. The TX-8555 is packed with proprietary Onkyo amplifier technology and housed in a sturdy, vibration-resistant chassis. Whether it's channeling your iPod, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, XM Satellite Radio, CDs, or other traditional audio sources, the TX-8555 translates your music with effortless power and finesse. It even offers Zone 2 capability, so you can simultaneously play a separate audio source in a second room. The TX-8555 also has a Phono input so you can connect a stereo turntable without adding an optional pre-amp accessory. Connectivity to your iPod or to your XM satellite radio subscription requires purchase of optional accessories. Zone 2 Pre Out Subwoofer Pre Out Phono Input Massive Power Transformer Heavy-Duty Extruded Heat Sink for Maximum Heat Dissipation Speaker A/B Drive Direct Mode Pure Audio Mode IR Input/Output Independent Treble, Bass, and Balance Control XM Ready and SIRIUS Ready - requires subscription and antenna 40 FM/AM Random Presets Preset Station Naming (Up to 8 Characters) Direct Access Tuning with 10 Key Buttons Headphone Jack Audio Mute (via Remote) 3-Mode Display Dimmer (Dim/Dark/Normal) Sleep Timer (via Remote) Battery-Free Memory Back-up Non-Resonant Feet Compatible with RI Dock for the iPod Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts RI (Remote Interactive) Remote Control Dimensions (W x H x D) 17 1/8 x 5 7/8 x 13 3/8 (435 x 149 x 340 mm); Weight 18.7 lbs. (8.5 kg) In the case of XM, you need to connect an XM Mini-Tunerand Home Dock (sold separately) and also subscribe to XM Satellite Radio. You can also ch
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Wonderful receiver December 27, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
35 years ago when I bought my first receiver I boiled the choices down to a Technics and an Onkyo. I bought the Technics because it was a little cheaper and in stock at the local stereo store. Well, the Technics just bit the dust (that was about the best $180 I ever spent!), and I replaced it with this. Pretty new at this point, but I'm VERY happy with it. Sound is fantastic, enough plug-ins for everything on the back, the remote is great (what a concept! ;-D), and it looks just plain cool. Onkyo has been around for a long time and has always been held in high regard. I'm happy to report that that is still the case!
Great Home Theatre December 22, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Big bass, incredible highs...a truely great power source for your home theatre system. Not one problem so far. This is my third Onkyo(the other two are still in service) and I am not dissappointed one bit. If you want the best for the money or maybe the best period, get this ASAP.
Great Receiver December 22, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This receiver was extremely easy to set up, is very easy to use, and sounds excellent. I would recommend it.
great receiver for the money December 4, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this for my office. It is a very nice receiver. Powers 6 in-ceiling speakers without a problem. Easy to use. I tried using a home theater receiver for my office audio system, but home theater receivers are made for 5.1 or 7.1 systems. This Onkyo worked much better, as it is made for sound, not video, and it does it quite well. I believe it will do video, but it is not made for home theater application. I have a sony dg-820 at home for that purpose and it works great.
Great bang for the buck! October 14, 2008
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
To say that this Onkyo is a performer for the money is an understatement. I have an Onkyo 705 surround receiver so they were my first choice for my stereo setup as well, but I auditioned a lot of other equipment in the price range, and nothing came close! This is exactly what Onkyo is known for; clean, crisp power, good signal-to-noise ratio, etc. I am using it to power some Bowers and Wilkins bookshelf speakers that have a sensitivity of about 85db, and at only 40 volume, the house is filled with beautiful sound! I would recommend this receiver to anyone looking for the best performance from their stereo system without buying separate components (pre-amp and power amp)!
The construction is very solid, as with all Onkyo products, and it has a nice weight to it without feeling like it's full of lead. It keeps to the clean, simple component styling that Onkyo and so many other brands are known to use, which I find very attractive. My two main complaints are trivial, but still should be addressed. 1) I could have used a backlit remote like on the 705 and... 2) You have the press the PURE AUDIO button twice to get the PURE AUDIO mode... otherwise, from one press of the button, it goes to DIRECT mode.... Like I said, trivial.
Value: 10/10
Power: 10/10
Sound: 9.5/10
Construction: 10/10
Remote: 8.5/10
Overall: 9.75/10
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