{"product_id":"onkyo-tx-8220-stereo-receiver-with-built-in-bluetooth","title":"Onkyo TX-8220 Stereo Receiver with Built-In Bluetooth","description":"\u003ch1\u003eOnkyo TX-8220 Stereo Receiver with Built-In Bluetooth at Vinyl Sound Toronto Canada\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe TX-8220 is a two-channel stereo receiver with built-in Bluetooth from Onkyo (Osaka, Japan), available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. Combining pure analogue amplification with practical modern connectivity, it is rated at \u003cstrong\u003e100 W per channel (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 2-ch driven, FTC)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e45 W per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2-ch driven, FTC)\u003c\/strong\u003e through Onkyo's Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT) circuit. A built-in \u003cstrong\u003ePCM1754 24-bit \/ 192 kHz DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e handles optical and coaxial digital sources, while a dedicated MM phono equaliser supports direct turntable connection. With Bluetooth 4.1 for wireless streaming, four analogue line inputs, digital audio inputs for TV and disc player connection, A\/B speaker switching, a subwoofer pre-output, and a 40-station FM\/AM tuner, the TX-8220 delivers everything a two-channel music system needs in a compact, well-built chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePure Analogue Amplification with WRAT and Non-Phase-Shift Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TX-8220's amplifier section is built around two core Onkyo technologies refined over decades of stereo receiver design. Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT) extends the amplifier's operating frequency response to 10 Hz at the bottom and 100 kHz at the top in Direct Mode, with a +1 dB \/ -3 dB tolerance across the full range. This wide bandwidth ensures that no phase shift or group delay is introduced within the audible spectrum, preserving the timing and transient accuracy of music. The Non-Phase-Shift Amplifier design further eliminates the subtle phase errors that conventional feedback topologies introduce at high frequencies, resulting in a more accurate stereo image and a more natural presentation of instrument timbre and spatial depth. Dynamic power headroom extends to 140 W into 3 ohms and 120 W into 4 ohms for demanding speaker loads. The signal-to-noise ratio measures 100 dB on line inputs and 93 dB on the phono input, both excellent figures at this price level. Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry manages the volume control without introducing interference or distortion into the signal at any position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBluetooth Streaming, Phono Stage, and Analogue Connectivity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluetooth 4.1 with A2DP and AVRCP profiles provides wireless audio streaming from any smartphone, tablet, or computer. Once paired, the TX-8220 remembers the connected device and resumes playback automatically whenever an incoming Bluetooth audio stream is detected, eliminating the need to manually reconnect on each listening session. The built-in MM phono equaliser applies the RIAA correction curve for moving magnet cartridges, allowing direct connection from any standard turntable without a separate phono preamplifier. Four analogue RCA line inputs accommodate a CD player, cassette deck, media player, or any other analogue source, while one optical and one coaxial digital input connect a TV, Blu-ray player, or other digital source through the onboard PCM1754 24-bit\/192 kHz DAC. A 6.35 mm headphone output on the front panel serves private listening. A\/B speaker switching allows the TX-8220 to drive two pairs of speakers simultaneously or to select between two listening positions, with single-pair operation covering 4 to 16 ohm loads and two-pair operation requiring 8 to 16 ohms per pair. A subwoofer RCA pre-output integrates an active subwoofer for extended bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWRAT Amplification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide Range Amplifier Technology extending frequency response to 10 Hz to 100 kHz in Direct Mode, rated at 100 W per channel (6 ohms) and 45 W per channel (8 ohms, FTC) with dynamic headroom to 140 W at 3 ohms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Phase-Shift Amplifier Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eliminates high-frequency phase errors for accurate stereo imaging, natural instrument timbre, and a more lifelike listening experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCM1754 24-bit \/ 192 kHz DAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-resolution digital-to-analogue conversion for optical and coaxial digital inputs, preserving the full detail of CD and hi-res digital sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth 4.1 with Auto-Reconnect:\u003c\/strong\u003e A2DP and AVRCP wireless streaming from smartphones, tablets, and computers; device memory ensures automatic playback resumption on reconnection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMM Phono Equaliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated RIAA phono stage for direct connection from a moving magnet turntable without a separate phono preamplifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA\/B Speaker Switching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drive two pairs of speakers simultaneously or independently; supports 4 to 16 ohm loads (single pair) or 8 to 16 ohm loads (two pairs).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer Pre-Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated RCA subwoofer output for active subwoofer integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bypasses tone controls and any additional signal processing for the purest possible signal path from source to speaker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFM\/AM Tuner with 40 Presets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in FM (87.5 MHz to 107.9 MHz) and AM (530 kHz to 1,710 kHz) tuner with 40 station presets and preset station naming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptical and Coaxial Digital Inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e One optical and one coaxial digital input for TV, Blu-ray player, and digital source connection through the onboard 24-bit DAC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6.35 mm Headphone Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front panel headphone jack for private listening at any volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRI-Compatible Remote Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included remote control with RI (Remote Interactive) bus compatibility for linked control of other Onkyo RI-compatible components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.1 (stereo with subwoofer output)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 W\/ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 2-ch driven, FTC); 45 W\/ch (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2-ch driven, FTC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDynamic Power (Front)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140 W (3 ohms), 120 W (4 ohms), 80 W (8 ohms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTHD+N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.08% (20 Hz-20 kHz, half power)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 Hz to 100 kHz (+1 dB \/ -3 dB, Direct Mode)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 dB (IHF-A, Line In); 93 dB (IHF-A, Phono In)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhono Overload\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 mV (MM, 1 kHz, 0.5%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeaker Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 to 16 ohms (single pair); 8 to 16 ohms (two pairs A\/B)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmplifier Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology); Non-Phase-Shift Amp Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM1754 24-bit \/ 192 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhono Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMM (RIAA equalised); Phono overload 40 mV at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalogue Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 x RCA line-level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x Optical, 1 x Coaxial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeaker A\/B; Subwoofer RCA pre-out; 6.35 mm headphone (front panel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 4.1; A2DP \/ AVRCP profiles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFM Tuner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e87.5 MHz to 107.9 MHz (40 station presets)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAM Tuner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e530 kHz to 1,710 kHz (40 station presets)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e435 x 149 x 328 mm \/ 17.1 x 5.9 x 12.9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.8 kg \/ 15.0 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandby Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4 x RCA analogue line inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x MM Phono input (RIAA equalised)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x Optical digital input\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x Coaxial digital input\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpeaker outputs A and B\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x Subwoofer RCA pre-output\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x 6.35 mm headphone output (front panel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBluetooth 4.1 (A2DP \/ AVRCP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFM \/ AM tuner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Onkyo TX-8220?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Onkyo TX-8220 is a two-channel stereo receiver with built-in Bluetooth from Onkyo's stereo lineup, rated at 100 W per channel (6 ohms) and 45 W per channel (8 ohms, FTC) through a Wide Range Amplifier Technology circuit with a Non-Phase-Shift design. It includes a PCM1754 24-bit\/192 kHz DAC, a dedicated MM phono stage, four analogue RCA inputs, optical and coaxial digital inputs, A\/B speaker switching, and a subwoofer output. It is available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Onkyo TX-8220 compare to the Cambridge Audio AXR85 or Yamaha R-S202?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TX-8220 stands out against the Cambridge Audio AXR85 and Yamaha R-S202 through its Non-Phase-Shift amplifier design and WRAT wide-bandwidth circuit, which together deliver a more accurate stereo image and lower phase error than the conventional topologies used in the AXR85 and R-S202. The TX-8220's dynamic power headroom of 140 W into 3 ohms also exceeds what either competitor can manage with low-impedance speaker loads. With four analogue line inputs, two digital inputs, a built-in MM phono stage, and A\/B speaker switching, the TX-8220 offers a more complete input complement than the Yamaha R-S202, which lacks digital inputs entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the Onkyo TX-8220 connect to a turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the TX-8220 includes a dedicated MM phono input with built-in RIAA equalisation, allowing direct connection from any moving magnet turntable without requiring a separate phono preamplifier. The phono stage has a 40 mV overload headroom at 1 kHz, providing comfortable headroom for standard MM cartridges. The onboard signal-to-noise ratio on the phono input measures 93 dB, which is well above average for a receiver at this price level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is WRAT and the Non-Phase-Shift amplifier design?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWRAT, or Wide Range Amplifier Technology, is Onkyo's amplifier circuit design that extends the usable frequency response from 10 Hz to 100 kHz, far beyond the audible range. This wide bandwidth prevents any roll-off or phase shift within the music band, ensuring that the complete timing and harmonic content of the signal reaches the speakers unchanged. The Non-Phase-Shift Amplifier design works alongside WRAT to eliminate the phase rotation that standard high-feedback amplifier designs introduce at higher frequencies, resulting in a more stable and precisely focused stereo image and a more natural rendering of acoustic instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Onkyo TX-8220 support wireless network streaming or services like Spotify?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the TX-8220 does not include Wi-Fi, network streaming, or built-in access to services like Spotify, Tidal, or AirPlay. Wireless audio is limited to Bluetooth 4.1, which streams audio from a paired smartphone, tablet, or computer via A2DP. For users who want full network streaming and hi-res audio platform integration in a stereo receiver, the Onkyo TX-8470 at Vinyl Sound Toronto offers Roon Ready certification, AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, and DTS Play-Fi alongside a Class G amplifier and MM\/MC phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the TX-8220 drive two pairs of speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the TX-8220 supports A and B speaker outputs for simultaneous or independent operation of two pairs of speakers. When both A and B are active simultaneously, each pair should have an impedance of 8 to 16 ohms to stay within the receiver's safe operating range. A single pair of speakers can operate at 4 to 16 ohms, allowing the TX-8220 to drive lower-impedance speaker loads in single-pair mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Onkyo TX-8220 in Toronto or Canada?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Onkyo TX-8220 is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorised Onkyo dealer in Toronto, Canada. Vinyl Sound carries the complete Onkyo stereo receiver lineup and offers expert advice on matching the TX-8220 to speakers, turntables, and source components for a complete two-channel music system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Onkyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49134562672892,"sku":null,"price":399.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0116\/1773\/0617\/files\/OnkyoTX-8220StereoReceiverwithBuilt-InBluetooth.png?v=1779768945","url":"https:\/\/vinylsound.ca\/products\/onkyo-tx-8220-stereo-receiver-with-built-in-bluetooth","provider":"Vinyl Sound Canada Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}