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I was worried this receiver wouldn't have enough power to run my Dan Queen speakers which are power hogs . My previous Onkyo had 150 watts per channel. This one does just fine power wise and has a lot more excellent features.

I have had my unit since Jan. [I lucked out on the $199 + free shipping deal.] So, what do I think? The unit works well and delivers value. Phono section is quiet and I know because I USE it. The FM reception is sensitive and relatively noise free - I have a HD tuner to compare it too so I know. AM is simply excellent as well. It seems ruggedly built but has finesse when operating the controls. My experience with Onkyo's in the past was that they had a clean and accurate sound that leaned to slightly warm. This unit seems a bit cooler. I also considered HK but the price won me over. This is for my second system in the bedroom. Remote is easy to use and manual is well written. Have not used Sirius/XM though. Recommended highly.

RECOMMEND TX8555 AS BEST BUY IN PRICE RANGE FOR THOSE SEEKING STEREO RECEIVER WITH PHONO INPUTS. EXCELLENT SOUND QUALITY ON ALL INPUT MODES (PHONO,CD,TAPE,FM AND TV/DVD) WITH AMPLE WATTS TO POWER TWO TECHNIQUES SB-CR99'S, WITH SUPPLEMENTAL BOSE SURROUND SYSTEM. FOR THOSE USED TO THE OLD A/B SPEAKER SWITCHING, REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS AND FRONT PANEL CONTROLS A BIT CONFUSING, REVIEW THE MANUAL AND DEAL WITH IT, OR HIRE A 15 YEAR OLD. FM STATION PROGRAMMING EASILY ACCOMPLISHED WITH ALPHA/NUMERIC KEYS, REAL BASS/TREBLE CONTROLS WITH "PURE AUDIO" CONTROL ALLOWS FOR SOUND TAYLORING TO FIT YOUR INDIVIDUAL SOUND TASTE. TX8555 IS THE TECHNOLOGICALLY IMPROVED VERSION OF YOUR 80'S VINTAGE PIONEER RECEIVER. BUY IT YOU'LL LIKE IT.

I have owned a Kenwood Integrated Amp KA-58 for 20 yrs when I started having trouble with it. The sound was full with great bass and treble ranges that sound great in low or high volume. To replace it, I purchased a Sony STR DG520 at Best Buy, but it didnt come close to the sound quality of my Kenwood, so I returned it. I read the reviews on Amazon about Onkyo TX-8555 having great sound, so I ordered it, expecting the same quality as my Kenwood, but Im very disappointed. It sounds smothered, some of the instruments you cant even hear. Songs on my cds sound very different being played on it. I cant believe how hard it is to find a good receiver.

It broke down within six months and I've been without tunes for a month having to send it to a autorized repair center.