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| | Features | It has built-in IR port that enables multi-room distribution with optional control systemsIt has pure audio modeIt has 4 AV inputs and 3 audio inputs, including phono inputIt has Zone 2 capabilityIt is XM/Sirius Ready
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| | 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 channelling 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. | |
| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 13.38 inches | | Product Width: | 17.13 inches | | Product Height: | 5.88 inches | | Product Weight: | 18.74 pounds | | Package Length: | 22.0 inches | | Package Width: | 16.2 inches | | Package Height: | 9.5 inches | | Package Weight: | 23.3 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 83 reviews |
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| | Customer Reviews | Average Customer Review: ( 83 customer reviews )
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51 of 51 found the following review helpful:
 Superb Jan 05, 2010
By Hi Tech Guy
I purchased this amplifier recently. I own a few older, well-regarded amplifiers (tube and solid state) that cost a lot more money when new, so my expectations were not high for this Onkyo. That said, I am stunned by how nice this amplifier sounds. I run the amplifier in Pure Audio mode (press the Pure Audio button on the front panel twice, then the blue LED comes on indicating Pure Audio mode). If I didn't know better, I'd swear this was a high-end tube amplifier. There is absolutely no background noise. No hiss. No hum. Nothing but dead silence. It makes music with silent passages jump to life. Whether I use this amplifier to drive Paradigm Titan speakers or Grado headphones, the quality of the sound reproduction and the dynamic range is absolutely remarkable, especially bass reproduction. Using a quality CD audio source, I can clearly hear every cymbal, with all the timber, every bass note, with all the string vibration from every finger pluck. For what this amplifier costs, I can't imagine looking elsewhere unless you need to drive large reference monitors. This amplifier is more than capable of driving anything up to full-sized floor speakers at reasonable volume. The amplifier includes an AM/FM tuner that works well enough. FM channels come in loud and clear using the included wire antenna. AM reception is a bit more difficult using the included loop antenna and its short wires, so at a minimum expect to add four to eight feet of wire to the AM antenna to get the loop well clear of any power cords. But that's really of little consequence if what you're looking for first and foremost is a high-quality stereo amplifier. I've listened to high-end amplifiers costing many times as much and few sound this pure and clean. The overall look and feel of the unit is professional grade, with just the right amount of heft. All controls have positive feedback and none feel flimsy. The volume knob is particularly nice, with a heavy, smooth action that is slow to respond, resulting in very fine, analog-like volume control. In brief summary, I doubt anyone with reasonable expectations will be disappointed. This stereo amplifier provides performance and quality well beyond its price level.
56 of 58 found the following review helpful:
Great bang for the buck! Oct 14, 2008
By Colin_Potter_780
"CP780"
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
32 of 32 found the following review helpful:
Superb Jan 22, 2009
By Sammy
After three decades of using Sony products ranging from phones to TV's and stereo equipment, we decided to venture into the world of Onkyo. This receiver had good reviews, fair price and seemed very simple to use. Boy, what a surprise when it arrived: heavy, well constructed, actual knobs for bass and treble, easy on eyes LCD panel, and a boat-load of connections in the back. I'm actually surprised I was able to find a stereo receiver of this caliber.
The built quality is excellent. Instructions... not necessary and the sound! The sound is spectacular. Very linear, clear and direct. No volume spikes, muddy sounds or any form of "hiss" from this unit. Power is more than enough for an average size living room. I have it connected to a Yamaha sub and a set of old KLH speakers. Both of them emit sound that I've never heard before: clear and punchy. It seems the speakers run more efficiently as well (if that's possible). They don't seem strained or overworked. Overall, a great product and I hope it's as reliable as Sony has been.
A couple of minor gripes, again in no way do they affect my satisfaction with the unit. 1) Remote... wish it was as basic as the receiver itself, 2) position light indicator on the volume knob.
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Good Stereo Jan 14, 2009
By RockvaleTN
I use this receiver for my whole house audio, which means it's on all the time. Hook up was easy, controls are clear and easy to use. Sound is great. Setting up the Sirus radio requires the use of the remote, which isn't obvious unless you read the manual. For the price, this is perfect for me.
16 of 17 found the following review helpful:
Decent audio that won't break the bank. Mar 12, 2009
By E.I.E.I. Owen
I don't know why it is so hard to find a reasonably priced stereo receiver but after searching high and low for something to replace my Carvin TM 35 amp and preamp I settled on the Onkyo TX-8555. I wanted something that would give me enough inputs along with a phono input that did not cost and arm and a leg and have decent sound quality. After setting up the unit into my Klipsch speakers the sound was different from the Carvin, not bad just different. The Onkyo did not over pump the bass frequencies and once the volume level was set at a comfortable setting, the sound was pleasing. I plugged my Sony DVD player and played a few discs: Beggars Banquet in SACD and Neil Young's Greatest Hits in High Res and both sounded amazing. Regular CD's sounded just as good as through the Carvin.
This is a basic unit with very basic controls, which is fine by me. The set up time took about 15 minutes. In addition, the price was just right so if you are looking for a decent quality integrated receiver that will not break the bank then look at this.
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