Onkyo A-9555 Integrated Digital Stereo Amplifier (Black)
With the Onkyo A-9555 integrated digital amplifier, sound quality takes precedence over all else. By using Onkyo's exclusive Vector Linear(VL) Digital technology to remove any spike noise before it introduces errors into the inversion timing, it is possible to get a highly accurate analog-to-digital conversion. At the heart of the A-9555 is a Pure Stream Power Supply?essentially a large power transformer?that ensures that you always have the on-demand power for the clarity and detail of a range of musical genres. By integrating the fundamentals of audio amplification with the potential of digital amplification, the A-9555 is a revelation in superior audio reproduction. Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) and Onkyo's Vector Linear (VL)Digital Technology combine with Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry to provide the superior performance expected by today's audiophile. Output Level and Impedance - Rec out - 200 mV/2.2 k-ohms / Phono Overload 70 mV (MM, 1 kHz, 0.5 %)/ Frequency Response 10 Hz-60 kHz (+ 1, - 3 dB, CD) Signal-to-Noise Ratio - 100 dB (CD, IHF-A), 70 dB (Phono, IHF-A)/ Speaker Impedance - 4 ohms-16 ohms Power Supply - AC 120 V, 60Hz Dimensions (W x H x D) - 17-1/8 x 5-13/16 x 16-15/16 inches
Digital amplification enables significant power efficiency savings and supports smaller, more compact designs?obvious benefits for today?s home lifestyles. However, at Onkyo, we believe that these benefits should not come at the expense of the most important consideration: sound quality. With the A-9555 integrated digital amplifier, sound quality takes precedence over all else. By using Onkyo?s exclusive Vector Linear (VL) Digital technology to remove any spike noise before it introduces errors into the inversion timing, it is possible to get a highly accurate analog-to-digital conversion. Also, at the heart of the A-9555 is a Pure Stream Power Supply?essentially a large power transformer?that ensures that you always have the on-demand power for the clarity and detail of a range of musical genres. By integrating the fundamentals of audio amplification with the potential of digital amplification, the A-9555 is a revelation in superior audio reproduction. Key technology Features:
RI (Remote Interactive): With Onkyo?s exclusive RI (Remote Interactive) system capability, you can integrate and operate all compatible components through a single remote control. What?s more, RI capability enables you to simply connect the iPodŽ to your receiver through Onkyo?s RI Dock for the iPod (DS-A1). Your iPod effectively becomes another Onkyo component from which you can relish a fuller sound that just can?t be experienced through headphones. RI capability will also give you remote operability of your iPod for hands-off control over your digital music. VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry): Conventional D/A conversion methods reduce digital pulse noise at the conversion stage but can?t remove it completely. Previously only found on our high-end components, VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) employs a unique D/A conversion circuit to overcome this problem. Data is converted between sampling points and these points are joined with analog vectors in real-time to produce a smooth output wave form. The result ? a virtually noiseless, smooth analog signal based on the digital source to bring out even the most subtle of nuances in your music, movie soundtracks and even MP3s.
Onkyo A-9555 Integrated Digital Stereo Amplifier (Black) Accessories
 Onkyo DX7555 Audiophile Single Disc CD Player
Onkyo DS-A2X Remote Interactive iPod Dock
Onkyo T-4555 Multi Platform Tuner (Black)
Onkyo DXC390 6 Disc CD Player
OPPO DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI and 7.1CH Audio
Sony XDRF1HD HD Radio Tuner
Cables To Go - 40315 - 2M (6.5ft) Velocity HDMI Digital Video Cable (Blue)
Shure M97xE High-Performance Magnetic Phono Cartridge
Sony SS-B3000 Bookshelf Speakers with 8" Woofer (Pair)
Polk Audio Atrium 45 All-Weather Speakers (Pair, White)
Onkyo A-9555 Integrated Digital Stereo Amplifier (Black) Reviews
Owning it for over a year now, I am continually and more deeply impressed every day with its quality and performance. This amp will reward you over and over again. Then I found this Onkyo. When I purchased a pair of $1,500 B&W 3 way speakers, the speaker retailer cautioned me that this Onkyo might not be powerful enough for the speakers. If you are serious music lover, you can't go wrong here, The Onkyo dekivers more than enough power evenly and easily "powers up" to the speakers' capabilties. When my denon system died after over 25 years of service, I sadly discovered that good two channel systems for under $1,000 had almost completely disappeared. Never had a problem.
If you are a music lover and/or an audiophile on a budget, this is a great little integrated amp for you. Another caveat to be aware of: There are no pre outs / main ins, so you can't add an external power amp or any kind of processor (EQ, etc). Sound quality though, in my opinion, is superb. It is well built and good looking, it has most of the features people really want or need, it sounds great and it is a raging bargain. It is also quite capable of driving 4 Ohm speakers; something most affordable receivers can't do well these days. Maybe not the last word in bass control, but otherwise excellent.very quiet, with airy highs and lightning-fast response. That's a pretty tough combination to beat.
Otherwise it is quiet in operation. The power rating is conservative, and dynamic power is excellent. My only kick so far, is that my high-efficiency horn speakers do reveal some unwelcome switching noise from the input selector and also a mild turn-on pop. What you see is what you get. Oh, I could complain that it doesn't have remote tone controls, but those are very hard to come by in any two-channel audio product that aspires to audiophile credibility. All in all, I would strongly recommend this amp for it's solid performance, good feature set and very good build quality. And to be fair, if your loudspeaker's sensitivity are in the average range (87-92dB), you'll probably never hear what I'm talking about.
There is plenty of power to drive my very inefficient AR3s. I have been buying stereo equipment since the mid-1970's. Both my Music Hall HDCD player and Thorens turntable sound better than ever through it. I bought it solely on the merits of the many positive reviews that I had read.
I have to agree with the reviews. Get the silver one. The Onkyo is as good or better than any of them. I had never actually seen it or heard it before. It is absolutely gorgeous and looks like a far more expensive piece of gear. I purchased this amp from Amazon a month ago, and have been listening to it 3 to 4 hours a day ever since.
This is not a deal breaker, but it is a basic control that could at least have been included on the remote. The only glaring omission is a balance control. Over the years, I have owned amps made by Sansui, Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony, Mcintosh, Carver, Parasound and even a restored vintage Fisher tube receiver. The ergonomic design is almost perfect. It also sounds great with my ultra-efficient Altec horns. It is an amazing value.
-Simple, easy to use remote. All these product brands have their strengths and weaknesses in general. I'm sure they're fine, but they don't exactly instill a feeling confidence that they'll hold together over the long haul. -Very good midrange quality with some nice warmth that is very natural. I don't hear all the detail and decay in the highs that I've heard from higher end gear. Good points:.
Overall I like this amp. In the end, this amp is really quite nice and should easily fit into most people's criteria for good sound quality at a reasonable price. -The bass, while full and tuneful, lacks definition and leading snap. Bad points:. I've been listening to this amp for a couple of weeks now and it is a very good amp.
-Front panel controls have a high quality feel and the layout is very nice. I wish I could give it 3.5 stars as I like it, but it isn't great. The jump factor is toned down a little. I would say that the sound is very competitive with upper mid-fi integrated amps from NAD, Rotel, and Cambridge Audio to name a few.
I've just been spoiled by higher-end gear. -The binding posts and RCA connectors work fine, but when connecting cables, they move quite a bit. -A product of this caliber should have pre-out / main-in jacks or atleast a pre-out for a subwoofer. -Full bass. -Smooth, somewhat lush "tube-like" sound that is forgiving and never bright or harsh.
-Nice overall build quality (except for the binding posts and other connectors). I don't get the attack and immediacy I've heard from other (high priced / audiophile) amps. -Dynamics are okay. -The "tube-like" sound can be a litle too rolled off in the high notes. Don't get me wrong, it is much better than 90% of AV receivers out there, but if you're looking for true audiophile sound, this amp won't quite get you there, as some professional reviews may easily lead one to believe.
It really comes down to preference, the type of music you mostly listen to, your listening space, and synergy between your other components. -Good to have a removable power cord for upgrades. -The look is understated and elegant.
I bought this amp from Amazon to replace a vintage Sansui AU717 that was purchased in the late 1970's. The Onkyo sound is truely incredible and the details of the music are beyond my expectations. The Sansui was amazing, but lacked a remote control. I waited much too long to upgrade the old Sansui, but I am glad I waited to purchase the Onkyo A-9555. The build quality is excellent, the features are complete. I paired the Onkyo A-9555 with M&K bookshelf speakers and an Onkyo DX-7555 CD player. If I could knock anything, it would be the cheap appearance of the remote control (however, it works well and supports all the features of the amp).
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