Onkyo TARW255 Dual well Tape Deck

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- Double auto-reverse cassette banks
- CD synchro recording
- Dolby B,C noise reduction and Dolby HxPro headroom expansion
- Record level control
- Auto-space and Rec mute
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 "Onkyo cassette recorder player" 2010-02-09
By Gary Bass (usa)
I rec'd the recorder very promptly and it works well. I don't like the counter as it does not tell you the minutes of recording or playback it is something else that has no meaning .

 "Good tape deck" 2009-12-06
By David Erickson
My Onkyo TARW255 cassette decks (I bought two of them) sound great and record great. I have only had them a few months but so far they have worked great. I bought two of them because I don't want to run out of cassette decks if they quit making them like they quit making 8-track players in the early 1980's. I have a large collection of cassette tapes which I intend to keep listening to for many years. I also have CDs, but in my opinion cassette tapes sound almost as good as CD audio (and better than MP3 audio) so I am in no hurry to replace all of my cassette tapes with CDs.

 "Records Nicely, but , it's noisey!" 2009-09-11
By DannyRay (San Rafael)
I had a Teac recorder once that never made a sound when I pushed the record button. I have to say this one (Onkyo TARW255)is nothing like that one! This thing sounds like something is going to break inside. It clicks, jumps, and bumps like it's slipping or something. Other than that it records very nicely. It takes a while to get used to the eject button being on top of the cassette window. I'm used to all the buttons being on the bottom. It's hard to read the buttons too because they are not backlit or painted brightly. The unit also has a "standby" red light when you turn the unit off. It uses about 7W when it's in this mode. So if you don't want to use extra electricity or be bothered by a red light then you'll have to unplug it. No headphone or earphone jack. No remote but has a connector to connect a Onkyo stereo amp for use with that remote. It's made in Malaysia not Japan. Don't know how long it will last. Get an extended warranty when you buy it. Vann's has it online for less and a warranty for like $20 for 3 years.

 "DeckA doesn't work after a few monthes" 2009-07-08
By Jaewoo Park (Houston, TX, USA)
I bought it, haven't used often. Yesterday, I found that the Deck "A" doesn't work, keep stopping. Now, it's over return period, don't want to spend shipping cost, just using the Deck "B" only. But, not sure when this deck is also going wrong. Very Bad player! don't buy.

 "review by MS" 2009-04-05
By Mete Soyoguz
The tape counter seems to count in seconds and this is not very standard for these systems. The unit is nice for the price but I would have liked to see an ONKYO " INTEGRA" line quality.


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Onkyo M-282 2-Channel Power Amplifier

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2 Channel Power Amplifier providing 100 watts of power per channel.
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- 100 Watts per Channel Minimum into 8 Ohms, 2 Channels Driven, FTC
- Auto power on/off
- High current, low impedance drive
- Preamp-level input-output loop
- 12volt trigger and input level adjustment
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 "a dependable power horse" 2010-02-06
By Christopher B. Cutter (Louisiana)
Got this to replace the Pyle amp that died after a couple of days. I only use it to power two small speakers in the back yard as part of a remote system hooked up to an old HK receiver. It is clearly capable of much grander status but I couldn't found a cheaper one that I felt would last. In my experience the well-made Jap amps last twnty years plus and are usually bullet-proof to screw-ups in our power supply or speaker short outs.

 "It lasted about 30 minutes past the warranty" 2009-03-31
By Robert Borzelleri
I had this amp set up to power a distributed stereo signal to feed the rest of the house for background music. While it worked for the warranty period reasonably well, it did shut itself off for reasons that never were readily apparent.



Then one day, it tripped off never to come on again. Onkyo service is an exercise in all that is bad with customer service for electronic equipment. If it's out of warranty by even a day, the nature of the discussion with the service tech becomes akin to wading through sludge.



Bottom line, it would cost more to fix it than the cost of a new one. It is a door stop and I bought two Audiosource amps and am quite happy, thank you. I am done with Onkyo.

 "Excellent" 2009-03-06
By Vitius Altius Fortius (California)
Excellent product and great price. Clean and crisp power to speakers. Minimal heat generation. Highly recommended.

 "Review of Onkyo M-282 Power Amplifier" 2008-11-23
By Thomas N. Wheeler (Raleigh, NC)
I purchased this amplifier to replace a center channel amplifier in my home theater system. The previous center channel amplifier had been very expensive (>$2500) and had totally failed after only 7 years of service. The M-282 has turned out to be an excellent and inexpensive replacement amplifier. It works exactly as described. I have no audible hum coming from the unit. It is totally quiet. It runs so cool that I can barely feel any warmth on the top of the unit. The auto power feature works beautifully and turns on within 1 sec of an audio signal being sent to the amp. The sound quality of my Aerial Acoustics C3 center channel speaker when powered by the M-282 is indistinguishable from its sound quality when powered by the amplifier costing 10X as much. I am totally pleased iwth the M-282.



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 "An indeal solution for low-fi sound of an expensive HDTV" 2008-07-04
By Eric Sandbagger (Seattle, WA USA)
About the only thing I didn't like about my 40-inch Sony LCD HDTV (KDL-V40XBR1) was the undistinguished sound of its built-in speakers. I solved the problem with this Onkyo power amp in combination with a pair of Polk Audio Monitor 40 2-way bookshelf speakers. The audio output of the TV is fed into the RCA-type audio input of the Onkyo amp. I set Onkyo's volume control (placed on the back of the unit) about a half-way point, and control TV's volume with the Sony TV remote. The resulting sound is much better than the low-fi sound from the TV's built-in sound system -- richer and better defined. The Onkyo amp just sits on a lower-level of the TV stand; I don't have to do anything with it. My black Onkyo unit is almost invisible. When I power up the TV, in a few unnoticeable seconds the Onkyo amp's IDLE mode changes to ON mode, and the sound comes out of the Polk speakers. When I turn the TV off, the amp returns to the idle mode. It's as though the Onkyo power amp were built into the TV. I don't detect any noticeable hum from it, and it does not generate excess heat, as some reviewers complained about. For my rather basic needs, this is an ideal solution. I am totally satisfied with this Onkyo power amp.


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Onkyo TX-SR876 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Silver)

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Based on a winning design for high-definition home theater reproduction, the TX-SR876 is a comprehensive A/V processing ?hub? with a deep reservoir of amplification power to draw on. Reveling in its THX Ultra2 Plus certification, the TX-SR876 shows its class with a broad range of capabilities, phenomenal performance, and noticeable finesse. With its advanced HQV Reon-VX video processing - which enables upscaling to high-def 1080p - and supreme high-definition surround sound decoding, this receiver belongs in elite company. It's also one of the first receivers anywhere to employ ISF (Imaging Science Foundation) video calibration. From whatever movie, music, broadcast, or gaming source you choose, the TX-SR876 will impress time and time again.
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- 140 W/Ch Minimum into 8 Ohms, 20 Hz¿20 kHz, 0.08%, 2 Channels Driven, FTC
- Burr Brown 192 kHz/24-Bit Audio DACs (PCM1796) for All Channels
- HQV Reon-VX Video Processing with 1080p Upscaling of All Video Sources via HDMI
- HD Radio Reception Capability
- Powered Zone 2 (Audio and Video); Zone 2 and Zone 3 Pre-Outs
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 "Great Receiver, Great Deal" 2010-02-14
By J. Day (Simpsonville, SC United States)
Let me start off by saying that I'm not really buying into the 2010 receiver lineup. I don't believe that DSX is that great of a feature, I don't believe that HDMI 1.4 will be that necessary. Therefore, I purchased last year's 876 for a STEAL. I am upgrading from a 2006 mid-level Denon receiver and really needed HDMI scaling. I appreciate that this receiver will let you choose what setting to apply on each input. Also, for the price, I am glad to have dual HDMI outputs for my front projector and lcd. The Audyssey MultiEQ XT performs well, needing very minor adjustments to fine tune to my personal listening tastes. My main dislike with Onkyo receivers (which has been well documented) is the heat that they output.

 "More features than anything in this price range." 2010-02-12
By Daniel T. Wright (Hillsboro, Oregon USA)
If you want power for an price you can't beat than buy this unit. Onkyo says it rates at 140 watts X 7 channels at 8 ohms. I don't know about that however. When setting up the unit you have two choices (4 ohms or 6 ohms and higher). I bought this item in December 2009, I belive this unit has been out for two years. If you buy this unit or any Onkyo in this class I would recommend an av component cooler, becasuse this unit runs hot. Just another quick note the setup menu is pretty cool too.

 "Great Receiver" 2010-01-06
By CardioDoc (Atlanta, GA United States)
A first class product - have had it for 9 months. Sounds great and Reon Video processor does a super job - I have all content upgraded to 1080p to 60" Pioneer Plasma. Interface is pretty easy, but takes some time with the manual to understand things. Does run hot, so needs ventilation. Looks like this is being phased out so you can get them cheap. Always had good luck with Amazon and electronic purchases.

 "I like it" 2009-12-17
By ChilliConCarnage (Seattle, WA USA)
When I bought my XBox360 and PS3 last year, I started looking for a receiver that could replace my Harmon Kardon and Silicon Image DVDO scaler, with a receiver that had HDMI. All of my research led me to this unit. For me, the multiple HDMI inputs were very important, but it also had to take multiple legacy inputs (I have a laserdisc player, for example, with a large movie collection), and process them as well. So the REON was very important to me, and it would allow my to replace the DVDO.



In practice, I think the DVDO was a bit better at scaling/de-interlacing, but the convenience provided by all the features being built into one unit make up for that.



Secondly, I have to sing the praises of the Audyssey MultiEQ. After having used other auto calibration setups before, I would rank the Audyssey as the best that I've tried.



I've had the unit for almost a year now, and have enjoyed it. I placed a 120mm 12V fan in my entertainment center, and have never had any problems with it over-heating.



I took away one star for the fairly generic remote. In the price class, I would expect something better. Other receivers I've had in the past included two-way RF communication, LCD displays, or other features that set them apart in some way. The remote that comes with the 876 has nothing special about it.

 "Onkyo TX-SR876: Good unit! Lots of pros - some cons too." 2009-12-03
By Cyrus R. Mody (Greensboro,, NC United States)
I sold my older TX-SR800 THX Onkyo amplifier and replaced it with this unit mainly for the HDMI interfaces.



That part works great. I have hooked up my Blue Ray DVD player and my HD TIVO DVR to the new Onkyo TX-SR876. One HDMI output going to the HD TV. This is great.



Speaker configuration:

I strongly suggest owning or borrowing a tripod for the speaker calibration.

I also recommend running through (although it is not required) ALL the speaker `room positions' I believe the minimum is 4 positions.



Once calibrated you will immediately notice crystal clear separation of sound between all your channels assuming you are using a 7.1 setup.



Playing Blue-Ray DVD's or regular DVD's or CD's the sound processing is great.



Cons:

I am giving this review 4 stars instead of 5 because I have noticed and experienced one specific issue.

When watching regular TV, it is really hard to hear clearly. What I mean is - I have to crank up the volume to approximately mark 65-70 to hear a good strong loud sound. Then again if I happen to watch a HD programming like Fringe or Survivor, the sound is good. Swap over to the local news which is broadcast in regular non HD and you have the sound processing and volume issue.



So I have to constantly adjust the volume depending on what I am watching.

I never had this problem with my old unit. My old TX-SR800 was `powerful' I never ran the volume above mark 60 (honestly I did only once and rattled everything in the house forcing paintings to fall off the wall. Let's just say that was a one-off test).



You could rectify this `volume' issue by manually configuring the speaker calibration levels on the Onkyo TX-SR876. You can crank up the levels on all the speakers and you will NOT have the problem of having to turn the volume up high. BUT I have noticed when doing that it impacts the sound and clarity. Especially when watching DVD's and Blue-Ray the sound will be effected because the separation of sound between all the speakers will not be balanced and `fine-tuned'.



All in all this is a great amplifier with great features for a great price. Some quirks but nothing one can't live with.




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Onkyo CS-325 CD Receiver System

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The Onkyo CS-325 CD receiver system combines functionality and style in an integrated package. With the CS-325, Onkyo has applied the same approach used in its acclaimed 2-channel audio line-up. The system's multi-format-capable receiver sports a robust chassis designed to suppress vibrations. Accompanying speakers feature a gloss finish on the front, as well as proprietary Onkyo speaker developments designed to deliver audio signals with punch and clarity. It has an AM/FM radio with up to 40 programmable station presets. A CD player also plays discs encoded with MP3 files. Support for an optional iPod dock is available so you can play your iPod through the Onkyo CS-325. Neat and compact, this mini stereo system delivers sound quality and entertainment that is better than can compete with many more expensive systems.
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Technical Details

- Low negative-feedback design for cleaner sound
- Closed ground-loop circuits for lower distortion at higher volumes
- 2 inputs and 1 output
- Plays audio CDs and MP3s burned to CD-R and CD-RW
- Includes FM indoor antenna, AM loop antenna, speaker cable, cork spacers for speakers, and preset remote
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 "Recommended" 2010-01-31
By Roger P. Grimshaw
A good basic stereo system and I am happy with it. I have it in my bedroom - which is on the small side - with the remote by the bed. The tuner picks up all the stations I listen to very clearly. CD player is fine with one very small issue - if you listen at very low volume, and if the unit is fairly close to you, and if the environment is quiet, and finally if you have excellent hearing - you MAY be able to hear some mechanical noise which sounds like the disc spinning. This is rarely an issue, I have only noticed it a couple of times.



I do like the remote which is fairly instinctive and easy to operate in the dark. The speakers sound good.



A good system for a small room, office, dorm room or the like.

 "No disappointments" 2009-11-03
By Jeff
I've owned a Onkyo stereo/surround sound unit in the past. After downsizing and moving into a small condo in Hawaii I needed something smaller. This unit packs a lot of punch for its size. It is also an attractive unit and fits nice in its limited space. The sound quality is typical Onkyo quality and fills the room. The remote is easy to program and easy to use. Speakers are very good though you may want to purchase a spool of speaker wire prior to the units arrival. The wire that ships with the unit is a little on the short side. Bottom line-buy it.

 "great player for a 1 disc" 2009-10-11
By jessi
this is a great player but i wish it would have continuous play feature. radio is good also.

 "mini stereo system with good sound" 2009-08-30
By blpdds (Minnesota)
I was looking for a small receiver to have in my family room that I could connect to my TV and i pod. I did not have a lot of space in my TV cabinet and the Onkyo system worked out great. It has nice sound and an easy remote. I would recommend it for easy listening.

 "Amazing for price" 2009-08-30
By M. Kuykendall (Shanghai, CN)
Great buy. Of course, Denon will probably sound better, but it's $100 more. So, if money is not an object, grab the Denon, or even better if you don't need a radio go for the audioengine or Kanto i5s. But, if money is a consideration, then this is without a doubt the best quality stereo for the money. The ipod sounds great through it, but cds sound even better.


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Onkyo HT-S9100THX 7.1 Channel Receiver and Speaker Package

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If you thought OnKyo's first THX integrated system certified receiver/speaker package was a great concept, then this power-packed follow-up will be sure to please. The HT-S9100THX is the first THX I/S Plus certified system to handle full high-definition processing of 1080p video and the master quality of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Whatever input you choose - whether gaming, movies, broadcasts, or music - the HT-S9100THX draws on a reservoir of precise amplification power to create a breathtaking home entertainment experience. With video upscaling, revolutionary audio equalization and acoustic treatment technologies, and integrated control with leading display brands, the HT-S9100THX is a fail-safe solution for most home environments.
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- Total 1200W (130W/ch x 7ch + 290W)
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- HDMI Repeater (4 inputs, 1080p support)
- TrueHD, DTS-HD decoding
- 1080i Up-scaling
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 "Best Sound System if not for..." 2010-02-09
By Bobby J. Truong (Philadelphia, PA)
Wow...the sounds itself sets it apart from many systems that I listen to. The sounds are crystal clear and right on with the bass perfect and not overwhelming and raucous. I actually enjoyed watching many of my films because of enhanced Blu-Ray picture and top of the line sounds. This has to be the best sound home theater system that I owned and listened to (hands down).





Like many things there's always the cons:



1. The receiver gets awfully hot. I have a nice tv stand with a glass door and rear has a large opening for cords. And after 1 hr of usage this receiver gets so hot that my hands begin to burn when I touch it. So wonder how the longevity of the sound system will last. The room gets hot real fast if there's no circulation.

2. The speakers are real nice but big and bulky. Maybe if they're reduced in size just a tad.



I still rate this a five stars because I am in awe of the sounds

 "Great system for the price" 2010-02-07
By M. Hannah (HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA United States)
I have had the system hooked up for about 10 days.



Searching around I saw that I could spend several times the $900 I paid for the system for something that didn't appear to be near as good.



Some reviewers have commented on the packaging. It arrived in one large box attached to its own pallet. Everything was in great condition and it was packed about as well as it could possibly be. There was no noticeable damage on the box. I purchased it from OneCall over Amazon and it arrived in just a few days.



I hooked it up with the wires that came with it and they seem to do fine. The setup was easy and its self-calibration with the included microphone was easy. In fact I have run through that process several times as I have been experimenting with different speaker locations.



The sound from it is great. In fact it takes a little getting used to the realism and realizing that some of the sounds from TV shows are not coming from something else inside the house. It seems to be able to get to a higher volume than I will ever need.



Some reviewers have complained about speaker size. The only one that is particularly large, as far as I am concerned, is the subwoofer. I don't consider the size to be a significant concern as all of the speakers look fine and fit in with the room decor.



I have the inputs going into the HDMI plugs and a single HDMI going from the device to the TV. It switches easily between the different sources using a Harmony One remote, which I also recommend highly. Logitech Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote.



I am not an audiophile, so I can't comment on the more technical aspects of the performance, but to me it is a great system and matches well in quality with my Kuro TV. All in all, if you are someone who wants a quick and easy solution for an sound system w/o spending many thousands of dollars, this one is a great bet.

 "Onkyo HT-S9100THX" 2010-01-30
By CaptTurbo (SW Florida)
Every once in a while I come across something that is really special. Something that brings great satisfaction. This unit still makes me smile after a couple months of daily usage. Movies are fantastic at home now.



I matched the Onkyo up with a Sharp 52" LCD HDTV. The Sharp has 5 HDMI inputs which really simplified the wiring. I love how easy it is to switch between components by using the Onkyo remote. Really convenient!



I read a lot of reviews before buying this HTIB and would like to thank those that took the time to describe this system so well. I agree with most of what I read in those reviews. One point I don't agree on is that many say that you need heavier speaker wire. The wire that comes with the system does seem pretty light but it works just fine. If the runs of wire are long enough for your room, save your money and use what came with it. I needed more length for the rears so I just spliced in what I needed.



The speakers are pretty big but the sound they produce justifies that for me. I love battle scenes on this system. You will find yourself right in the middle of things with bullets whipping past you from all sides. Explosions heard from all directions! Earth shattering base from the 12" sub woofer. This system blows me away. I can't believe that I bought it for less then a grand! Free shipping at the time as well.

I mounted the front three speakers on screws directly in the wall. They are substantial so I made sure to sink the screws into studs. The sides and rears I put on 31" stands which seems to work fine. I did put some hook and loop fasteners between the speakers and the platforms to elliminate the possibility of accidentally knocking them off.



As other reviewers have said, the set-up feature with the microphone is wonderful! With this feature I didn't have to have the side speakers the same distance away. For my room it just wasn't possible. My right side speaker is about 15' away and the left side is no more then 4' away but they both sound very balanced because the receiver "knows" where each speaker is and how much juice to pump to them!



Rather then go on and on (though I certainly could) about how fantastic the HT-S9100THX is, let me just say that I can't imagine a better sounding system that would be anywhere near this price point. This has to be the most bang for your buck by far. I would definitely buy it again and give it 5 stars. If you are on the fence, by all means pull the trigger!

 "Subwoofer Hum" 2010-01-20
By J. Luke (DC)
I had been hearing a hum from the subwoofer which was much louder when I ran a space heater. I tested whether it was a grounding issue by using a 3-prong to 2-prong AC plug converter. This eliminated most of the hum. Not wanting to leave the system ungrounded, I purchased the Ebtech Hum X, plugged all of my components (cable box, receiver, subwoofer, Blu-ray player, HD TV) into a single surge protector and plugged it into the Hum X. There's only a hardly noticeable hum now from the subwoofer, even with the space heater running. I'll try an in-line ground loop isolator ($10 from Radio Shack) between the receiver and subwoofer to see if it eliminates the remainder.



BTW, for front speaker stands, I got the Benno CD tower from IKEA, cut it in half and added a base for stability. The brown-black is about the same color. Functional and looks good too.

 "Great system, Plus THX Certified!!!" 2009-12-29
By David L. Hite (Warsaw, IN USA)
Great system, sounds fantastic with a Blu-ray and XBOX 360. Hooked up. I would highly recommend this product to anyone.


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Onkyo DV-CP706B 6-Disc DVD Player (Black)

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Taking the checklist to the DV-CP706 is a simple way to reveal its all-around home theater appeal. You can begin by noting its capability to store, change, and play up to six video and audio discs. Then, add another check mark for being the first Onkyo six-disc changer to be able to upscale standard DVDs all the way to high-definition 1080p resolution. And should you connect this player to an A/V receiver with highly advanced scaling capabilities, you can also choose to output the video at a native resolution of 480i. It also employs Onkyo's VLSC circuitry for noise-free digital-to-analog audio signal processing, along with user-friendly control functions such as disc navigator. Add to that an impressively robust build - with an isolated circuitry layout to minimize digital noise, a solid fascia, and an ultra-quiet loading mechanism - and you have a six-disc changer that will provide years of move and music entertainment perfectly tailored to your needs.
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- HDMI out with 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p output
- Chain Mode for Successive Disc Playback
- Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry (VLSC)
- Optical and Coaxial Digital Out
- Slow Motion DVD Playback (1/2, 1/4, 1/8 speed)
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 "Good but quality control issues" 2010-02-05
By Wildonion (Minneapolis)
I mainly bought this player because I have an Onkyo receiver. I had to return the first player I received. I had the same problem as some of the other reviewers, it would not play dvds with minor scratches. I tested 4 rental dvds and only 1 would play. All 4 would play on another dvd player. I do not think this is a "high end" component issue but a "low end" quality control issue.



The replacement player has been working fine so far with cds and rental dvds. I have also tried dvds with jpeg pictures. It requires the right file size and using the hd jpeg setting. It seemed to work best with photos that were 4x6 size at 150 dpi. The full size (2 to 3 megs) photos were displayed smaller, possibly compressed to fit the screen size.



I would say if you already have an Onkyo receiver, this is worth considering. Try a few rental dvds in it to see if it is working correctly. If not, return it for another one, Amazon makes this a pretty easy process.

 "So far, I love it!" 2010-01-15
By B. Bean
I bought this changer because I really wanted a disc changer for music and this consolidated the DVD player and disk changer into one. It works perfectly well with our Samsung HDTV and old Sony home theater receiver. The picture is great, although I am not an expert. I do see a difference between it and HD channels, but it is not a Blu Ray, so as expected.

 "Great convenience... when it worked. Infuriating inconvenience now." 2010-01-03
By C. Wirtz (Alexandria, VA)
Had planned to build an Onkyo branded complete A/V system around this changer. Those plans, and the money Onkyo might have gotten from me, are now in question. The same errors that the other 1 star posters have had are exactly what I've experienced. Bad Disk, skipping, not recognizing a disk is present, freezing, etc. Additionally, like the other posters, this started randomly and infrequently and has progressively gotten worse. It's now a paper weight and with the price of electronics I'm debating on getting it fixed (likely more than a new player). Onkyo should be contacting it's customers and replacing these defective players. Don't be fooled by a positive review. They may have just received their changer. It will get worse for them in time.

 "Stopped reading discs" 2009-12-22
By Luke Kilroy (NC)
I bought this on Amazon and it worked for a few days then stopped reading DVDs and CDs. I will return it and try another brand even though I have been pretty loyal to Onkyo and I currently have an Onkyo reciever. Other reveiwers have had similar problems. I would suggest you stay away from this one.

 "Truly doesn't play most rental and high-use DVDs (but warranty service did repair) " 2009-10-22
By J. Jack
As previously posted, this unit will NOT play rental (or even mildly scratched) DVDs. Which is a problem because a number of our DVDs are kids movies and they get scratched with repeadted use. All the problematic DVDs play perfectly fine on a cheapo ($20) DVD player but this "high-end" unit is too much of a prima donna for these DVDs.

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January 2010 UPDATE:

Took the unit to an authorized repair shop and they honored the warranty (I originally purchased it from Amazon). After the repair, the unit is AMAZING! No problems whatsoever and the sound and picture quality is far superior to cheapo DVD players! Repair center said some parts with laser, etc. tend to come loose with shipping and handling from online retailers. Took them a week to get the required parts and repair... all for free and worth the wait! If you're having problems with this unit definitely try taking it to an authorized repair shop! Would give it 5 stars if it came this way out of the box!


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- Plays audio CDs, MP3 CDs, CD-R/CD-RWs / Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry (VLSC) / Super precision clock. Selectable control for digital filter
- Massive power transformer / Wolfson 192 kHz/24-bit DAC / Direct Digital Path / 2 digital outputs (optical/coaxial)
- Headphone jack with volume control / Quick navigation for MP3 CD playback / 25-step memory playback and 4 repeat modes / 4-mode dimmer
- High-rigidity, anti-resonant chassis / Brushed aluminum front panel / RI (Remote Interactive) system compatible / Remote control
- Frequency Response 2 Hz-20 kHz / Total Harmonic Distortion 0.0027 % / Audio Dynamic Range 100 dB / Signal-to-Noise Ratio 111 dB
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 "Single CD player is better than carousel for some" 2010-01-22
By Francis M. Murphy (Connecticut)
I bought this single disc CD player to replace a carousel CD player of lesser quality. The sound quality is far superior and I am very pleased with it. I have no basis of comparison with other products, so I cannot say if it is better than other players. My decision was based on a Consumer Reports review that I read.



However, the single disc format is great. I am an untidy individual and I find it easier to take one CD from the jewel case and put it back than it was to manage multiple CDs. I am also a couch potato and the extra exercise doesn't do me any harm.

 "SOLID CD PLAYER" 2009-12-30
By sak in yardley,pa
Just received my Onkyo DX7555....it is a great CD player...sonics are excellent..excellent bass reproduction!!!

This is a well built player..solid and heavy!!!...Nice remote control too!..Look around for the best price..I got mine for $399!!!..a real steal!!!(B&H)

 "Review of Onkyo DX7555 CD Player" 2009-12-27
By golfing audiophile (Los Angeles, CA)
CD Player arrived within the time frame promised and in excellent condition. Installation instructions were easy to follow. Best of all the sound was as good as promised.

 "As good as the reviews" 2009-12-08
By Kim A. Gondring (North Carolina)
After a good bit of research and reading lots of reviews, I bought the DX7555. I also got the Onkyo A-9555 amp. I am driving Klipsch RF-7 speakers. I am very impressed with the results. The sound is very accurate and realistic. I only wish the 7555 supported more formats than CD and MP3.

 "Superb sound, regardless of cost." 2009-11-26
By tasty donuts (Jersey City, NJ)
The DX-7555 is the real deal. Over the last several years I've auditioned a number of high-end CD players and external DACs, many critically acclaimed and costing up to $4000. While some were very good, none really tickled my fancy to the point where I wanted to replace my previous reference, a heavily modified Sony SCD-C222ES SACD/CD player. Then the Onkyo came along, and it was clear that for Redbook CD reproduction, there was no contest - it beat my modified Sony in every way.



The breadth and depth of the soundstage, the density and tonal completeness of instruments, the warmth of the bass, the sweetness of the treble... but what really grabbed me was how beautifully it conveyed an abundance of musical detail in such a natural and unforced fashion. It's a quality I've heard before from the better bitstream DAC chips, and the Wolfson DAC employed is a great one. The midrange is so sweetly articulate, it has a way of bringing out all the little twists and turns in a musical phrase without being the least bit bright or etched like many hyper-detailed players. Whether it be a sultry Ella Fitzgerald number, a soaring oboe solo or a climactic string passage in a Mahler symphony, music is just that much more poetic and engaging through the Onkyo.



It's not perfect - at the very extremes of both dynamics and frequency range (bass, treble), it cannot match the best high-end players for clarity and impact; their massively overbuilt power supplies and analog sections give them the edge. But where most of the music is -the midrange - it is up there with the very best.



I liked the Onkyo so much, I bought the review sample. After some very light modification, it's even better, but I'd be perfectly happy living with it indefinitely in stock form. It's on the warm side of neutral, so use the best, most transparent ancillary components you can - no euphonic detail-robbing interconnects or the like needed. While it should work great in an affordable setup, I have no hesitation whatsoever using it in a high-end system costing several thousand dollars either.



The build quality is as excellent as people have said - better than a lot of $2k "audiophile" players I've seen. The adjustable filter does have a subtle effect, but I don't find it to be a dealbreaker one way or another; I slightly prefer the "slow" setting. I have heard upgrading the power cord makes a worthwhile improvement in sound quality, pity Onkyo chose to make it captive (no IEC socket). Oh, and it makes a superb transport for an external DAC as well.



Give the player plenty of break-in, at least 100 hours of continuous playing time - out of the box, the sound is rather flat and lifeless, but it will open up.


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