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Giant killer!
By W. Jackson on Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2016
Nice, very nice indeed. I upgraded from a Onkyo TX-8255 Receiver to the Onkyo A-9010. The TX-8255 was great, and for what it cost, is a great receiver that I enjoyed for a few years. The A-9010 is a definite step up for me in Hi-Fi sound. It sounds tighter, and is more lively than the TX-8255, it'll get your foot tapping for sure, plus it still has a smooth sound. It might not be high end hi-fi, but it's damn sure knocking hard on the door. Love It! Update 1-14-2017: After 2-3 weeks with the Onkyo A-9010 I am still enjoying it, but with reservations. It does have a somewhat bright sound when volume is turned up to 1200 and beyond. Don't get me wrong, it is a fine integrated amp, with a lot of excitement and tight bass. I won't return it, because there is absolutely nothing wrong with it, and I don't want to abuse the return policy, but I'll probably go for a warmer sounding int amp in the future, maybe even a tube type. The A-9010 is great at what it does, remote works great, and don't let the 44wpc rating fool you, it'll crank loud enough to get the cops at your house in a second. In conclusion, great int amp, but if you want something warm sounding I'd look elsewhere. My last Onkyo TX-8255 Receiver was warm sounding, but it does not have the dynamic impact of this A-9010, so it depends on what you like in your sound. I'd still say it's a great buy, and stick with the 5 star rating. Update 2-1-2017: That'll do Pig, that'll do. This is a hell of an amp. After a lot of hours of listening, this amp has settled in, and it is amazing. I'll never sell it, I may try others out of curiosity, but this amp is special. Highly recommend this for anybody that appreciates fine amplification. Best $300 I ever spent. Update 2-18-2017: Still loving the Onkyo A-9010. Been thinking about trying a different int-amp, like Rega Brio 2017, Cambridge Audio CXA60, or Marantz PM7005, but to be honest this thing sounds so wonderful, and I'm really enjoying it so much it seems silly for me to do that. It's the best sounding amp I've had so far. Not the most powerfull, but I like the sound of it better than anything I've had before, which includes, an old McIntosh MC2100, a Jolida JD-1501A, NAD, Adcom, Harmon Kardon, and more. I'm baffled how Onkyo made this to sound so great, but only cost $300. I could tell people that didn't know better I paid $1500, and if they didn't see it, and could only heart it, they'd believe it. Update 4-7-2017: I bought and tried a Marantz PM-7005, and after listening to it for over 2 weeks, I returned it for refund. I like the sound of the Onkyo A-9010 better, but don't get me wrong, the Marantz was a fine int/amp, and built like a tank. I just enjoy the more livelier presentation of the Onkyo. If I had to say what the Onkyo excels at, it would be horns and drums, and the Marantz excels at human voice, which it does beautifully. Next I may try the Cambridge Audio CXA60, I hear it is very lively.
Top critical review
16 people found this helpful
A very good mid fi amp -- but those who want true audiophile sound way wish to pay a bit extra for another product
By Eddi Haskell on Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2017
Let me begin by saying that I have excellent but older equipment. I purchased this integrated amplifier to power a pair of 15 year old Linn Espek speakers, which when new were well over $4,000 but can be had used for about $700 if they can be found. Other excellent speakers that were once several thousand dollars can similarly be purchased for a fraction of the price. I also have excellent but older source sound equipment - very well constructed older DACS with good outputs. The reason why I need a new integrated amp is because I have moved into a larger place and need sound to fill a 600 square foot room. My existing little integrated amp, an old (but excellent) Jolida tube amp, a 102 is simply being pushed to the limit to fill this space and getting very hot -- and I would rather not push it to do something that it is not meant to do. I want to purchase an integrated amp within an under $500 price range --- and want something new, with an extended warranty (the Square Trade ones offered are excellent, they have been good to work with before) which can do an adequate if not an audiophile job. I also do not seem to have luck with used hi end electronic equipment; they always seem to need expensive servicing after a few years. I purchased the Onkyo A-9050, well within my budge range, due primarily to the excellent reviews on Amazon. While this integrated amplifier, although certainly adequate in terms of power and sound output, and detailed particularly in the mid ranges, is probably adequate for the vast majority of readers here, and certainly a step up from the sound of most low end sound that comes as "standard" with electronic devices these days, it certainly is not high fidelity and definitely not audiophile. After listening to the Onkyo A-9050 all week, I noticed an "electronic haze" that is probably attributable to all the electronics and reams of wiring that populate this device. I found the sound fatiguing -- and not appropriate for the older compact disk collection, primarily classical, that I still have and want to listen to. I currently do not have a turntable but imagine the output would be similarly unnatural. I have upgraded to a Music Hall 15.3 integrated amplifier also sold on Amazon for about $100 more -- a "used" version that is actually repackaged and new (probably a customer send-back) and there is a clear difference in terms of sound quality and "listenability". Stereophile Magazine has rated the Music Hall 15.3 a recommended component (class C) and it shows -- this is something that my Linn Espek speakers (rated at 4 ohm) sound excellent with. The Music Hall does not have a DAC (you get the CD player made by then with digital inputs if you want this), had no tone controls, and only drives one pair of speakers -- but sounds so much better. If you do not care (or frankly will not notice) slight nuances in sound, and want all the bells and whistles of a 2017 integrated amp with a digital processor inside, this powerful and well made Onkyo may be for you. However, I am returning this -- and am happier with my other Amazon purchase.
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