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Onkyo TX-8522 100 Watt Stereo Receiver | 
| Brand: Onkyo
Category: CE
List Price: $349.00
Buy New: $299.99
You Save: $49.01 (14%)
New (4) Used (1) Refurbished (2) from $169.99
Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 6485
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
MPN: TX8522
Model: TX8522
UPC: 751398007057
EAN: 0751398007057
ASIN: B000GHDPHC
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 100 Watts per channel to 2-channels Stereo Power Output through 8 ohm, 20 Hz-20,000Hz, FTC | | • | XM Ready - add an optional antenna/receiver for XM Satellite Radio playback | | • | Oversized isolated transformer with heavy-duty extruded heat sink for maximum heat dissipation | | • | A/B speaker selector and outputs to hook up an additional pair of speakers | | • | 3 audio and 2 A/V inputs / 2 Audio and 1 A/V outputs |
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From the Manufacturer
In the fast-paced world of home entertainment technology, change has become an understated word. Technologies now change so quickly that the new becomes yesterday's product before you barely become accustomed to it. Perhaps it's time to refocus on what's really important for quality audio: first-rate sound with high power output. Forget about over-hyped processing technologies. If your receiver lacks the fundamental amplifier design from the power supply through to the output stage, everything else is superfluous. The TX-8522 is built with this in mind. Incorporating Onkyo's proprietary Wide Range Amplifier Design (WRAT) with an isolated power transformer and discrete output stage, the TX-8522 is focused on maintaining the purity of music, radio and video sources. Also, with the option to take up XM Satellite Radio or to connect your iPod to the system, the TX-8522 gives you the versatility for a sweeping range of entertainment options. Key Technology Features:
RI (Remote Interactive): With Onkyo's exclusive RI (Remote Interactive) system capability, you can integrate and operate all compatible components through a single remote control. What's more, RI capability enables you to simply connect the iPod to your receiver through Onkyo's RI Dock for the iPod (DS-A1). Your iPod effectively becomes another Onkyo component from which you can relish a fuller sound that just can't be experienced through headphones. RI capability will also give you remote operability of your iPod for hands-off control over your digital music. WRAT (Wide Range Amp Technology): Imagine turning up the volume and filling your entertainment room with noise-free, impressively powerful, true-to-life sound. That's the benefit of Wide Range Amplifier Technology. Originally developed for our most expensive high-end amplifiers to handle the sonic demands of today's digital age, you'll now find WRAT even in our lowest-priced A/V receivers. The WRAT family of technologies includes a broader frequency range with lower noise entering the signal path - perfectly suited for new high resolution DVD-Audio and SACD formats. XM Ready: The XM "Connect-and-Play," is a revolutionary technology platform designed to integrate XM into virtually any home or portable consumer electronics entertainment device. By matching XM Ready audio systems with a simple, elegant antenna/receiver, getting XM becomes even easier for home audio listeners.
Product Description
In the fast-paced world of home entertainment technology, change has become an understated word. Technologies now change so quickly that the new becomes yesterday's product before you barely become accustomed to it. Perhaps it's time to refocus on what's really important for quality audio: first-rate sound with high power output. Forget about over-hyped processing technologies. If your receiver lacks the fundamental amplifier design from the power supply through to the output stage, everything else is superfluous. The TX-8522 is built with this in mind. Incorporating Onkyo's proprietary Wide Range Amplifier Technology - WRAT with an isolated power transformer and discrete output stage, the TX-8522 is focused on maintaining the purity of music, radio and video sources while bringing meaningful features to your system. The receiver is the heart of your home entertainment system. The TX-8522 makes sure the sound output is tops. Phono input for adding a turntable IR input and output for second room and other component control Video and cassette tape dubbing capability Tape monitor 40 FM/AM random presets with station naming using direct access tuning with 10 key buttons / Radio Data System (RDS) for reception Pure Audio/Direct mode Motor-driven, precision volume control Headphone jack for adding an optional headphone Audio mute, sleep timer (via remote) 3-Mode display dimmer (dim/dark/normal) Battery-free memory backup Non-resonant feet Vibration-resistant top panel Reinforced chassis side panels New slip-free rotary volume knob Solid aluminum front panel Compatible with RI Dock for the iPod Banana plug-compatible speaker posts Full-function RI (Remote interactive) remote control Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) - 17 1/8 x 5 7/8 x 12 11/16 / Weight - 19.8 lbs./9.0 kg
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| Customer Reviews: Read 31 more reviews...
Excellent value September 19, 2008
B. W. Bala (Lincoln, CA)
We purchased this receiver recently and we are very pleased with its performance. The price was great and the receiver met all of our needs, including a phono input/output. Very pleased.
 Good Value For the Money August 31, 2008
james mcqueen (bel air, maryland United States)
Onkyo receiver has plenty of power to drive my Advent floor standing speaker. I play a lot of LP Disk on a Daul Turntable and the premap on the Onkyo add no coloration or noise. For the average person who does not have golden ears this receiver has plenty of power with no noise or coloration added to the sound processed through it. Money well spent. I recomend this receiver.
 I sent it back July 25, 2008
Patrick Mcclure
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I wanted to replace a 35 year old Marantz 1060 amplifier that had started blowing fuses. I got this thing and set it up and played a record and it sounded like Clapton was singing down inside a big can with a clothespin clamped to his nose. I was stunned. I could get Eric to sing really loud, but he couldn't take off the clothespin or get too far up out of the can. I found a local guy who diagnosed and fixed my Marantz for less than $80. I gave it one star because you can plug it in and turn it on.
Broke after 2 months, service terrible July 14, 2008
Music Lover (San Francisco, CA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
After reading the reviews, I was looking forward to getting my new receiver (old one, Sony, broke down after 20 years of use, I can't complain!). New receiver broke down after less than 6 weeks! The service center was rude and unhelpful (hung up without telling me where to send it). Now I have to pay for shipping, will be without the receiver for at least a month since the service center in Colorado has a 14 day turnaround just on diagnostics, then 2 weeks to fix, then time to ship back. I am not a happy Onkyo customer and will not buy their product again. Hope this saves someone else my same grief. Buy Sony.
Everything you'd expect except a loudness contour June 15, 2008
Bc5k (lexington, ky 40517)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Budget audiophiles rejoice. This receiver puts out plenty o clean swat. It is enough to fill my small listening space with plenty of warm vinyl sounds. While it is no way my deceased marantz 2270 it is a heck of a deal. Not too many receivers offer this amp and a phono input at this budget. I have this attached to two koss cm 1030 towers from 1981, an audio source dual 10 band eq, and a fisher 6330 turntable with a shure mx97e cart installed. It is hands down better than my previous kenwood integrated amp. However, one thing bothers me. With all the nice clean onkyo features they left out the loudness contour. Not a big deal to most... but.. with a small listening room in a town home it is needed. Okay now for the good stuff. The receiver is fairly transparent. It pumps out plenty o watts for the buck. It cost me a whopping 152.00 refurbished. The bass and treble controls are at a nice frequency as well. My vinyl sounds very nice through this piece. The features are also well laid out. I warn you, feed this guy some larger speakers because it will more than likely destroy most inferior models.
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