Onkyo 275 Watt 5.1 AVR w/ Phono & Remote TX-DS494
$145.00
Fifty-five FTC-rated watts to each of five channels, with Onkyo’s low-impedance drive and Wide-Range Amplifier Technology behind them. A phono input for a turntable, which is rare at this price, three assignable digital inputs, a 5.1 direct input and dual-banana binding posts on every channel rather than clips. Brushed anodized aluminum front panel. Original Onkyo remote included.
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The handsome TX-DS494 pumps out a respectable 55 watts of high-current, FTC-rated, full-bandwidth power to each of the five channels – more than enough for a thrilling home-theater experience in most entertainment rooms.
It also offers an extensive list of features extremely rare in this price range:
low-impedance drive to handle higher quality speaker systems (testimony of high-grade parts and engineering excellence),
Phono input so you can connect your turntable,
three assignable digital inputs for setup flexibility,
a 100-kHz frequency response to support DVD-Audio,
heavy-duty dual-banana-plug compatible binding posts for all channels to deliver high-quality, loss-free speaker connection,
a 5.1 channel input to accommodate multichannel formats,
Dolby Pro Logic II to bring some of the excitement and spatial experience of Dolby Digital 5.1 to your stereo CDs & Dolby Surround material,
a brushed, anodized-aluminum front panel to ensure chassis rigidity,
world-renowned Wide-Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT) to provide better delivery of momentary power peaks from all software, including regular CDs and analog sources,
and an intuitive “Easy-Set” feature to make speaker configuration swift, straightforward and simple.
All in all, it’s an incredible features/performance package for this price.
Includes original Onkyo remote, and soft copy of manual in PDF.
Asking just $145
| Weight | 32 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 18.9 × 21.1 × 10.9 in |
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