Onkyo has some pretty nice looking stereo gear.

[jlindsey86]

Silver isn't entirely dead in the modern world. Check out these offerings from Onkyo. Very nice looking setup. If I remember correctly, from Amazon, the amp weighs around 30lbs, with the cd player checking it at just under 20lbs, and the tuner 15lbs. Tends to make one think that the build quality is pretty good. All three for approx $1700, not bad this day and age. Havent heard a digital amp yet but this is making me want to.

http://www.gspr.com/onkyo/images/a9555_slvr_front_300.jpg
http://www.gspr.com/onkyo/images/dx7555_slvr_front_300.jpg
http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-T-4555S-Multi-Platform-Silver/dp/B000UWXOUQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1205720628&sr=1-2

[avguytx]

Also, all 3 of them come in black which is the most popular color they sell. I'm seriously considering snagging one of the CD players as the company I work for reps Onkyo. It's built very well and has gotten some great reviews. That integrated sounds very nice, too, and the pair makes a very nice 2-channel team. I could care less about the tuner, though, as I don't listen to radio when I'm home and I sure wouldn't spend $500 on one or any tuner for that matter. (not that I pay anywhere near that pricing...:D )

[Face]

I can't believe how crappy the binding posts look for that money.

[jlindsey86]

The binding post do look pretty shody. I would really like to see one of these amps in person though. Here is a nudie of it.

http://www.magma.fr/images/products/1008485/1008485_1.jpg

[thedelihaus]

Onkyo's stuff, from the low-model stereo receiver and entry level HT units on up, are pretty decent.

I own a HT receiver- just a few years old. Great performer.

However, I've not had much luck with the 6-DVD changers. In three years, I've got one stone-dead one, one tempermental one, and a third that's finicky at times too.

Too bad- picture quality is great. They won't play multi-region, though, nor burned dual-layer discs. Also a shame.

Factory sound, either CD stereo or movie soundtrack, is very good.

[jdrum1]

Good looking stuff.

Had a HT receiver for a few years. Replaced it with a more expensive Marantz (more formats), but thought the cheaper Onkyo sounded just as good.......

Dont like the fixed power cord on a $500 CD player though.

[soundboy]

Onkyo's stuff, from the low-model stereo receiver and entry level HT units on up, are pretty decent.

The 100 watts/channel TX-8522 stereo receiver, with phono input, is an excellent performer.

[avguytx]

However, I've not had much luck with the 6-DVD changers. In three years, I've got one stone-dead one, one tempermental one, and a third that's finicky at times too.


Believe me...those things are a thorn in my a$$ (and Onkyo's). When they work, they're great. But... One of the many reasons I only like single players and not multi CD changers.

[thedelihaus]

Believe me...those things are a thorn in my a$$ (and Onkyo's). When they work, they're great. But... One of the many reasons I only like single players and not multi CD changers.

Yeah- I got them for the sole reason I'm handicapped and the convenience is needed, but I may forego the convenience at this point and deal with a single player.

Like I said, video quality is excellent, as is interface, but not being able to play multi-region films, or burned backup dual layers, and the reliability problems with the changers, well, it isn't worth the headache.

[jlindsey86]

avguytx, if you do decide to get the cd player I would love to hear your thoughts about it. Sounds like you got a great hookup on Onkyo equipment.

[mmartin0007]

I had a 908 receiver since 1990 and it still works perfect today. I use it to test new speakers as it makes a clean 120 watts per side and the surround receiver I have a TX-SR502 at 70 watts X 6. Never a day of trouble with any of them.

[avguytx]

avguytx, if you do decide to get the cd player I would love to hear your thoughts about it. Sounds like you got a great hookup on Onkyo equipment.

You could say that...amongst other brands. :D

[jlindsey86]

avguytx, sounds like you have my ideal career.

[jdrum1]

And I just moved from Denton last summer...............;)

[avguytx]

I could hook some brotha's up in this area. lol

[Alaric]

I can't believe how crappy the binding posts look for that money.


I have an Onkyo HT receiver and the binding posts don't look crappy-they suck. Only flaw I can find though!

[aquajet]

I've been using a TX-8222 for a few months now and it seems to be a good, solid unit. My only complaint is the phono stage, which doesn't seem to sound as good as the old Pioneer and Sansui receivers which have had shelf time.

Nice to see other Denton people here.

[jdrum1]

We were only there for a year. GF did an internship at TWU.

[betterthan]

I find it somewhat curious that the A-9555 is Onkyos only integrated for the US market while they have a whole slew of amplifiers for the overseas market including a beefed up version called the "A-9755"

http://www.eu.onkyo.com/indices/index_com_en_53538.html

They also offer their whole lineup in black, silver, and gold in Asian countries...

http://www.intl.onkyo.com/products/hi-fi_components/amplifiers/index.html

Why do they get the cooler stuff?

[avguytx]

Kind of tells you how the consumer market is geared in the US, huh? Or at least what's driving the market in the US. 2-channel is more alive and kicking in other countries than it is here as far as sales of that nature go.

[bastek]

Don't you know that we poor USA guys, are mostly receiver types, while overseas guys enjoy separates more and Home Cinema (Theater) is not a big deal in Europe?
That's why (as a former European) i hate receivers.