Onkyo TX-8260 Review and Specs

In recent years, the term “receiver” for most users has come to mean exclusively devices designed to operate in a multi-channel home theater. However, let's not forget that initially it was implied precisely the classic stereo components, which were very popular in the 20th century. Exactly such features are present in the Onkyo TX-8260 specs which I am going to analyze in this Onkyo TX-8260 review.

Onkyo TX-8260 review

Features

This is the top model in the line of two-channel receivers of the company, and it differs not only in good power capacity, traditional for Onkyo components, but also with a full set of tools for integration into the most modern stereo system. The receiver is capable of delivering up to 160 watts per channel with a load of 6 ohms. Unlike its cinema counterparts, the device does not need to spend current on servicing the central and rear channels, so there is no doubt that it will have enough energy to swing the floor speakers when working in stereo. In addition, Onkyo engineers have always been famous for a serious approach to the design of power supplies for their equipment.

Design and build

For processing and converting the incoming signals, the DAC, built on the AK4438 chip from Asahi Kasei, theoretically capable of supporting PCM signals of 32 bit / 384 kHz format, is responsible. And although the receiver is more focused on playing music, the presence of a separate output for low-frequency effects with an adjustable cutoff frequency allows you to provide, if desired, additional pressure in the bass range when watching a movie by connecting a good subwoofer.

Connectivity

It can be connected to the network via either wired Ethernet or Wi-Fi, there is also Bluetooth 4.1 support for connecting to smartphones, tablets and PCs. In general, the set of digital and analog inputs on the Onkyo TX-8270 is quite exhaustive - two optical, coaxial, three linear on RCA, as well as an input to the MM phono stage. Well, the main advantage of the model is, of course, the presence of 4 HDMI ARC inputs with support for 4K, HDR10 and Dolby Vision.

Setup

You can control the device with the help of the included remote control, or with the proprietary mobile application Onkyo Controller.

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