About the Onkyo TX-8020
No digital, no networking — just pure analog sweetness
No digital, no networking — just pure analog sweetness
Not everything has to be complicated. Sometimes you just need a simple way to deliver music to your speakers with robust power and minimal interference. That's what the all-analog Onkyo TX-8020 does well — and at an extremely affordable price. This stereo receiver isn't loaded down with all the bells and whistles you'll find on more expensive home theater receivers. But what it does have is Onkyo's well-regarded high-current, low-impedance amplifier technology. It ensures that the TX-8020 delivers clean sound with very low distortion. That's what makes those details pop in your music and makes your speakers really shine. And that's why our customers love Onkyo.
Connect a turntable, subwoofer, and a second pair of speakers
The TX-8020 receiver is perfect for your TV room, office, bedroom, or anyplace else with a pair of speakers in search of music. There are inputs for up to six components, including a turntable thanks to the built-in phono preamp. You can also connect a powered subwoofer to the preamp output on the rear panel. And if you've got an extra pair of efficient speakers, connect them to this receiver, place them in the next room, and use the front-panel A/B switch to let the '8020 pull double duty and power both sets — either separately or simultaneously.
Well, if you insist...
If you can't resist the urge to add some wireless digital capabilities to the TX-8020, pick up the optional Onkyo DS-A5 dock for your iPod®, iPhone®, or iPad®. You can use it to connect and charge your Apple device. Or keep your iPhone in hand and use the dock as an AirPlay® receiver for wireless music streaming.
Product highlights:
- 50 watts x 2 (stereo) into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD
- 4-ohm capability allows use with a wide range of speakers
- compatible with Onkyo's DS-A5 AirPlay dock for iPod, iPhone, and iPad
- high-current, low-impedance amplifier design
- oversized power transformer
- 6 audio inputs (including phono)
- RCA output for audio dubbing
- 40 AM/FM presets with station naming
- rotary bass, treble, and balance controls
- full-size (1/4") headphone jack
- front-panel A/B switching for two pairs of main speakers
- 2 sets of banana-plug compatible binding post speaker connectors
- mono preamp output for connecting a powered subwoofer
- sleep timer
- remote control
- 17-1/8"W x 5-7/8"H x 13-1/16"D
- weight: 16.1 lbs.
- warranty: 2 years
- MFR # TX-8020
What's in the box:
- stereo receiver
- Wireless remote control (RC-875S)
- 2 "AA" batteries
- AM loop antenna
- FM wire antenna (with push-on "F" connector)
- Instruction Manual (En)
- Instruction Manual (Fr/Sp)
- Product registration card/Warranty information
- Onkyo headphone brochure
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Features & specs
| Performance Specs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Stereo RMS Power (watts) | 50 | |
| THD in Stereo | 0.08 % | |
| Frequency Bandwidth (stereo) | 20-20 k Hz | |
| Minimum Impedance | 4 ohms | |
| Amplifier Class | --- | |
| FM Sensitivity | Not Given | |
| Signal To Noise Ratio | 100dB | |
| Phono Signal to Noise Ratio | 80dB | |
| DAC Bit Depth | --- | |
| DAC Sample Rate | --- | |
| High-res Audio Playback | ||
| From Network | No | |
| From USB Thumb Drive (USB-A) | No | |
| From Computer (USB-B) | No | |
| Bluetooth | ||
| Version Info | N | |
| Receiver Mode | No | |
| Transmitter Mode | No | |
| AAC Playback | No | |
| aptX Playback | No | |
| aptX-HD Playback | No | |
| LDAC Playback | No | |
| Streaming Compatibility | ||
| Apple AirPlay | No | |
| Apple AirPlay 2 | No | |
| DTS Play-Fi | No | |
| Chromecast built-in | No | |
| Roon | No | |
| HEOS | No | |
| Total Number of Zones | 1 | |
| Inputs & Outputs | ||
| USB Type-A Ports | No | |
| USB Type-B Ports | No | |
| Ethernet Wired Network Port | --- | |
| Phono Input | 1 | |
| HDMI Inputs | 0 | |
| Total Audio Inputs | 6 | |
| Optical Digital Audio Inputs | 0 | |
| Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs | 0 | |
| Headphone Output | 1/4" | |
| Stereo Preamp Output | --- | |
| Subwoofer Output | --- | |
| Recording Output | Yes | |
| Speaker Output Pairs | 2 | |
| Speaker Connectors | Posts | |
| Removable Power Cord | No | |
| Other Info | ||
| Alexa-compatible | No | |
| Google Assistant-compatible | No | |
| Built-in Radio Tuner | None | |
| Built-in Wi-Fi | --- | |
| On-Screen Display | No | |
| Width (inches) | 17-1/8 | |
| Height (inches) | 5-7/8 | |
| Depth (inches) | 13-1/16 | |
| Weight (pounds) | 16.1 | |
| Parts Warranty | 2 Years | |
| Labor Warranty | 2 Years | |
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Audio Section
Convenience Features
Audio Section
WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology): The Onkyo TX-8020 Stereo Receiver features WRAT technology that uses low-negative-feedback circuit topology for accurate signal reproduction, improved dynamic signal-to-noise ratio, and better delivery of power peaks. The Onkyo TX-8020's discrete stereo amplifier is rated at 50W x 2ch (8Ω, 20-20kHz, 0.08% THD).
Tone Control: The Onkyo TX-8020 offers independent Bass (+/-10dB @ 50Hz) & Treble (+/-10 @ 20kHz) control to fine-tune your music. You can also balance your music from left to right.
Analog Audio Inputs/Output: The TX-80520 is equipped with six analog audio inputs and one analog audio input. This receiver contains no digital inputs/outputs.
Phono Input: Included in the six analog audio inputs, is a Phono (MM) input with ground terminal.
A & B Speaker Terminals: The Onkyo TX-8020 stereo receiver is equipped with A & B speaker terminals to connect up to two pair of speakers. The receiver uses binding post connectors for the A & B speaker outputs. The binding posts are not 5-way because a plastic collar prevents their use with spade lugs; they will accept bare wire, pin connectors, and single banana plugs (spaced too far apart for dual bananas).
Subwoofer Pre-Out: The Onkyo TX-8020 stereo receiver is equipped with a mono subwoofer preamp output to connect a powered subwoofer.
Headphone Jack: When headphones are plugged into the full-size 1/4" jack on the front-panel, the A & B main speakers are automatically muted.
AM/FM Tuner: The Onkyo TX-8020 stereo receiver features a built-in AM/FM tuner with manual, seek, and preset tuning. You can store your favorite stations as presets for quick selection. You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite FM/AM radio stations as presets. You can then label each preset with a 10 character name. The TX-8020 also lets you directly tune in AM/FM stations using its remote control.
Convenience Features
IR Remote w/ RI Remote Control Jack: The included IR remote control operates this unit & compatible Onkyo cassette players and CD players. The 1/8" RI remote control jack allows you to connect this receiver to compatible Onkyo components.
Display Dimmer: The display brightness has three settings; Dim, Dimmer, and Normal.
Sleep Timer: From the remote, you can set the unit to automatically turn off after as much as 90 minutes or as little as 10 minutes; choices are presented in 10 minute increments.
Auto Standby: The stereo receiver will automatically go into Standby mode, if there is no operation for 30 minutes with no audio/video signal input.
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This unit replaced an 80's vintage Denon that served well. The Onkyo is a fine replacement driving my Bose 301 bookshelf speakers. Simple setup and operation - a key feature for my wife. Beautiful sound. Excellent
JoeK from Syracuse, NY