It's often said that the more things change, the more they stay the same, and this really rings true with regards to stereo receivers. Even though multi-media technology never stops changing, the importance of owning one has remained the same. In this short review, we'll be looking at the TX-8255 model from Onkyo.
If you've never heard of Onkyo, then you should perhaps familiarize yourself with the brand because the company has already been going for more than 60 years. So, how did it all start? Onkyo marketed its first product in 1946. That first product was a phonograph pickup called the CP-1000 with a price tag of .50, and of course it represented the birth of a company that would one day end up being a leader in the field of audio-video equipment.
The Onkyo TX-8255 is effectively the ultimate blend value and quality. Onkyo has used its core technology in order to churn out a stereo receiver which is able to provide radio signals and audio of unparallel quality.
With so much form and functionality, the unit is a must for any serious music lover. In fact, it's one of the top models on the market, with many of its inner technologies being exclusive to Onkyo. These include the likes of Wide Range Amplifier Technology for example, and it should also be mentioned that the unit processes most audio automatically by means of a highly complex process. As with all the company's products, the Onkyo TX-8255 began with design.
The Onkyo TX-8255 has been designed with efficiency in mind, and this has in turn resulting in the unit having a level of clarity which second to none. So, what are some of the most noticeable features? the Onkyo TX-8255 features things such as an AM/FM tuner, separate treble and bass controls, Remote Interactive (RI) port, A/B speaker switching, two sets of audio outputs, and 5 sets of audio inputs.
Another very handy feature is the RI Dock option which essentially means you can link your iPod to your stereo receiver. When this is done, the two products basically become one. In that your iPod then functions via the TX-8255.
The fact that the exterior of the unit includes a reinforced chassis in order to reduce distortion caused by vibrations is a major benefit of the Onkyo TX-8255. As far as form is concerned, it has a wonderfully sleek appearance, although some may consider it to be somewhat heavy, given that it weighs nearly 17 pounds.
With a price tag of less that 0, the Onkyo TX-8255 costs far less than most other comparable stereo receivers on the market, and of course this is also something which weighs heavily in its favor.
Onkyo produces quality audio/video equipment and value, which are certainly features that many of today's customers rate as being important. In fact, it's never been the company's goal to produce high-end stereo receivers, and the Onkyo TX-8255 is no exception to the rule. This is perhaps the only drawback of this stereo receiver, in that it isn't a high-end unit.
The vast majority of customers have been pleased with all the Onkyo features, and reasonable the unit's price tag. To be honest, I doubt you'll be able to find many stereo receivers that deliver better value, than this. If you're looking for a good quality stereo receiver, and one which is affordable, then you should definitely consider the Onkyo TX-8255.
