Product Comparison: Onkyo TX-8020 vs Onkyo A-9010

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Onkyo TX-8020 2 channel Stereo Receiver

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General Specifications

Brand

Onkyo

Model

TX-8020

A-9010

Origin

Japan

About the Product

If you’re looking to get the best possible two-channel audio performance on a limited budget—and something versatile enough to power audio from your TV, Blu-ray player, personal computer, and CD player via digital or analog inputs—then the TX-8020 Stereo Receiver is for you.

The A-9010 introduces high-current WRAT power at its most affordable price ever. Bring all your digital and analog sources to life thanks to the generous selection of digital and analog audio inputs, built-in phono equalizer, and quality Wolfson® DAC.

Key Specs

Number of Channels

Watts Per Channel RMS

90 Watts

44 Watts

Total Harmonic Distortion

1 %

0.08 %

Signal/Noise Ratio

100 dB

92 dB

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Onkyo TX-8020 2 channel Stereo Receiver

At any rate, 50 watts is 50 watts, the TX-8020 is every bit as powerful as my old Onkyo rated at the same power, they both are just as loud.
50 watts per channel is enough juice to drive speakers that will fill a small to mid-size room with reasonable volume levels
The sound of this unit is pretty good, but with only 50 watts per channel, it is definitely only for small rooms. If all you need are bookshelf speakers, this unit would be fine
It's 50 watts per channel, but that is more than enough for my small 6'x10' workshop... So far, it sounds great, and I am a Musician and picky about my sound, and this is actually better that my workshop needs.
This receiver just didn't have the punch I was expecting from a 50 WPC receiver. Maybe I was expecting too much, but the sound just isn't there for me. Poor bass response and it distorts too much at higher volume levels.
The shortcoming is in the bass reproduction, which is totally inadequate for a unit which purports to produce 50 watts per channel (8 ohms).

Onkyo A-9010 Integrated amplifier 85W + 85W (Silver)

This has the power to work with lots of equipment that need a powerful receiver
It's simple quality 2 channel with good clean neutral dac. Has tons of power don't let the 44w-channel at 8ohm fool you. It pushes my ineffective speakers very well no sweat no heat
For pure high quality 2 channel stereo sound, coupled with high quality speakers, this amplifier delivers. I've owned it for a couple of years and it has performed fantastic.
I was a bit disappointed in that it feels somewhat cheap however. The large volume control is sharp edged and slightly wobbly and the input selector detent isn't well defined.
Bad experience,both channels a and b on the bottom speaker jacks don't function.i had to split my 2 speakers to their own channel for it to work.i also ensured the fader was at center.once up and running I didn't like the sound at all and about 12 o'clock my speakers would distort pretty bad

Size & Weight

Color

Black

Silver

Height

10.4 in.

5.1 in.

Width

17.1 in.

Depth

13 in.

Weight

21.1 lbs.

14.3 lbs.

Features

Receiver Type

Stereo Receiver

App-Controlled

Satellite Radio Tuner

Yes

Number Of FM Presets

Minimum Impedance

6 Ohms

8 Ohms

Frequency Response

10 - 100000 Hz

Extras

WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology), Independent Bass, Treble, and Balance Controls, Massive EI Transformer, Compatible with the DS-A5 AirPlay RI Dock for iPod/iPhone/iPad

Separate Headphone Amplification Circuitry, Authentic High-Fidelity Amplification System, Wolfson Digital-to-Analog Converter

What customers say about "Features"

Onkyo TX-8020 2 channel Stereo Receiver

The iOS / Andriod Onkyo Remote App is AWESOME (downloadable from App store)
I can change stereo inputs, volume, etc. from my phone.
This unit can replace a SONOs box if you're interested in streaming Spotify, Pandora, Tune-in, etc. as well as BLUETOOTH from your phone or laptop.
Digital connectivity through Toslink/coaxial inputs
Support for USB drives is a welcome addition
Movement of volume control not proportional to increase in sound volume; it works fine... it's just... weird.... kind of
Menu screen and configuring isn't very smooth
Antennas on back of receiver are flimsy and look unattractive

Onkyo A-9010 Integrated amplifier 85W + 85W (Silver)

Nice features with the built-in high quality DAC. Good mid-range and bass. Very clean.
If you have a matching Onkyo network-attached source device (such as the C-N7050) attached via RI, you can control input, volume, mute and power with the Onkyo smartphone app.
I liked it, it was powerful, but lacks features.
The 1990's remote could have been 6 buttons. Instead isn't a brick with a bunch of buttons that do nothing.
The remote is pretty awful though, it's generic, so most of the controls on it aren't even for this amp.

Connectivity

Speaker Connection Type

Screw

Ethernet Port(s)

Wireless Multi-Room Audio

Inputs

Digital Optical, 2x Digital Coaxial, Remote control, 6x Analog Stereo RCA

5x Analog Stereo RCA, Digital Optical, Digital Coaxial, Remote control

Outputs

4x Speakers, Analog Stereo RCA, Subwoofer, Phones 6.3mm

2x Speakers, Line Out RCA

Ethernet Port(s)
Wireless Multi-Room Audio

What customers say about "Connectivity"

Onkyo TX-8020 2 channel Stereo Receiver

Best improvement was in internet usage. I use it a lot for streaming music from web services, and my own server via DLNA. I have had no interruptions or drops of service with this unit.
It was easy to hook up all connections and the manual was clear.
No problems connecting to my wireless network
Connects to everything I've tried with little friction. Can take a minute or to connect to blutooth or the network, but once it does it works great.
Odd base on the binding posts makes bare-wire speaker connections tricky (banana plugs are a snap)
Bluetooth similarly bad reception with interrupts even at close distance

Onkyo A-9010 Integrated amplifier 85W + 85W (Silver)

It has all the back panel hookups you need. The layout and quality of the front panel controls are excellent.
It has an optical outlet connection to use with whatever your equipment allows. I have an Apple TV to play music and watch streaming video. The sound quality improvement through the optical cable is obvious.
This has the power to work with lots of equipment that need a powerful receiver. I put a bluetooth adapter in the AUX and now I can use it for playing tunes off the computer, ipad, and phone so that is also awesome!
There are no switched/unswitched power outlets, no sub out, and only one set of speaker outputs so it is very bare bones.
The only drawback is that the inputs are simply marked Line 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, instead of CD, phono, AUX, ect but as long as you remember what's connected to what input you should be fine.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

2 year(s)