Onkyo TX-8255 Stereo Receiver is basic, no frills. Bass, treble and balance controls are on the front panel. There is no loudness control. Onkyo TX-8255 Stereo Receiver have a multiple memory settings for music stations. All the standard connections are in the back including an input for an iPod (docking station extra). Onkyo TX-8255 Stereo Receiver have tuner which works well and has standard scanning for stations.
While new technologies come and go, the fundamentals of competent receiver design remain constant. It is best to think of it in simple terms. Onkyo TX-8255 Stereo Receiver have 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 power supply. With Onkyo TX-8255 Stereo Receiver you can never underestimate the importance of the power supply, and all other audio processing functions cannot rule over good solid amplification. This is the direction Onkyo has taken with the TX-8255. Onkyo TX-8255 Stereo Receiver built for those people who value the benefits of time-proven amplification design, the TX-8255 takes core Onkyo technology--and an array of features you'll actually use--to bring you a no-nonsense stereo receiver that will deliver audio and radio signals with agreeable quality.
Technical Specifications from Onkyo TX-8255 Stereo Receiver :
- 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
- Speaker Selector: Yes
- AM/FM Tuner: Yes, with 40 presets
- Input Analog Audio: - x5 Sets (RCA)
- Input Phono: - x1 Set (RCA)
- Input FM Antenna: - x1
- Input AM Antenna: - x1
- Output Analog Audio: - x2 Sets (RCA)
- Output Headphone: - x1 (1/4" Phone)
- Output Speakers: - x4 Sets (Binding Post)
- IR Input/Output Port x1 (Mini)
- RI Port x1 (Mini)