Onkyo TX-8270B Specifications Sheet

2017 NEW PRODUCT RELEASE

TX-8270

Network Stereo Receiver

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Stereo Hi-Fi Amp Gets You Connected

Put the focus on musicality with the TX-8270, a beautifully engineered stereo amp that’s ready to play anything you throw at it. Together with

line and phono inputs, there’s coaxial and optical digital, four HDMI

These include DTS Play-Fi

®*

, Chromecast built-in*, AirPlay, Spotify®, network-attached audio, and streaming services. Built around a massive

transformer, audio-grade capacitors, and discrete non-phase-shift circuitry locked into a robust chassis, this amp has high-current power to

illuminate your favorite music. Enjoy versatility with easy enhancement of everyday TV entertainment, DAB+ and FM/RDS radio, and more.

Paired with speakers of appropriate quality, the TX-8270 will bring a smile to your face every performance.

*Future firmware update required.

• Includes Chromecast built-in*

HIGHLIGHTS

• 160 W/Ch Hi-Current Dynamic Audio

Amplification System

• 384 kHz/32-bit (AK4438) DAC for Hi-Res Audio

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• HDMI

4 In / 1 Out for Media Player and

TV Connection

• 5 GHz/2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Technology

• Chromecast built-in

AirPlay, Spotify

• TIDAL, TuneIn, and Deezer Streaming via
Onkyo Controller App

• FM/RDS and DAB/DAB+ Radio with Quick

Recall Memory Presets

• FireConnect

ADVANCED FEATURES

• 160 W/Ch Stereo Power (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1%, 1 Channel
Driven, IEC);
170 W/Ch Stereo Power (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10%, 1 Channel
Driven, JEITA)

• Massive Hi-Current EI Transformer

• Non-Phase-Shift Amp Circuitry with Discrete Power
Output Stages

• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

• AKM 384 kHz/32-bit (AK4438) DAC

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(Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)

• VLSC

Noise Filtering Technology

• Dual-band 5 GHz/2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

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and Bluetooth®

*1

, DTS Play-Fi

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Multi-room Audio Distribution

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,

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for Stable Connectivity

Spotify, TIDAL, TuneIn, and Deezer*

• FireConnect™ Multi-room Network/Analog Audio
Distribution to Optional Wireless Speakers*

• Receiver, Network Audio, and Multi-room Audio
Control via free Onkyo Controller Application for

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Android

• Bluetooth Wireless Technology for Mobiles, Laptops,
and PCs (Version 4.1 + LE, Profile: A2DP v1.2,
AVRCP v1.3)

• Zone 2 Line Outs with Dedicated DAC for NET/USB

Audio Distribution

• FM/RDS and DAB/DAB+ Tuners with 40 Station Presets

• HDMI Supports HDCP 2.2, 4K/60 Hz, HDR, 3D, Audio

Return Channel, DeepColor™, x.v.Color™, LipSync,

4

DSD*

, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD (SACD), and CEC

• Supports Dolby Vision

*1

• Supports Hi-Res Audio via Network
(DSD 5.6 MHz*

• Decodes FLAC, WAV, ALAC, DSD*
WMA Lossless, MP3, and AAC Formats Over Network

and USB

• Aluminum Front Panel and Volume Control Knob

*1 Requires a firmware update or updates TBA. *2 Availability of services may
vary with region. Please confirm before purchase. Subscription may also be
required. *3 For iOS and Android devices. Check App Store or Google Play™ for
OS and device requirements. *4 After PCM conversion. *5 Not supported over
wireless LAN or USB.

3

and iOS*

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and 192 kHz/24-bit PCM*5)

CONNECTION FEATURES

• 4 HDMI Inputs / 1 Output (4K/60 Hz / HDCP 2.2)

• 3 Digital Audio Inputs (2 Optical and 1 Coaxial)

• Gold-plated 3 Analog Audio Inputs

• Gold-plated MM Phono Input with Phono Equalizer

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inputs, USB, and dual-band Wi-Fi® to support wireless audio technologies.

1

, DTS Play-Fi*1, AirPlay,

2

Signal Pass-through

4

, AIFF,

• Gold-plated Zone 2 Line Outs

• Gold-plated Subwoofer Pre Out

1

• Two Pairs of Speaker Post with Screw Knobs for

A/B Drive

• 5 V / 1 A USB Port for Audio Playback via USB Storage
Devices (Front)

• 5 V / 500 mA USB Terminal for HDMI Media Player
Power Supply (Rear)

• IR Input and Output

• LAN Input with IP Control Capability for Home

Automation Systems

• Thick, Detachable AC Power Cable

• Gold-Plated 6.35 mm Headphone Jack (Front)

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• Graphical User Interface with Overlaid On-Screen
Display (OSD) via HDMI

• Quick Recall Preset Buttons on Front Panel

• Input Selector Knob and Physical Tone/Balance Controls

• Advanced Music Optimizer Improves Compressed Digital
Audio Quality, Including Bluetooth Audio

• Direct Mode and Double Bass Mode

• Crossover Adjustment
(40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/180/200 Hz)

• A/V Sync Control (Up to 500 ms in 5 ms Steps
at 48 kHz)

• Front-panel Speaker A or B Drive Selector Button

• 3-Mode Display Dimmer (Normal/Dim/Dimmer)

• Sleep Timer and Battery-free Memory Back-up

• Full-sized RI Remote Controller

• Network Standby Mode, HDMI Passthrough,

and Auto Standby

TX-8270

Network Stereo Receiver

Driving Big Speakers with Vitality and Dynamism

This amp system generates high current with a massive
transformer and audio-grade capacitors. Circuitry features
discrete output transistors for low distortion and effortless
driving power. High current assures accurate control, restoring
energy and vitality to your music. Non-phase-shift circuitry,
meanwhile, focuses the audio image and reproduces a wide
frequency bandwidth to maximize
Hi-Res Audio and vinyl playback.

A Stereo Receiver that Connects Everything

A beautiful stereo receiver crafted for hi-fi enthusiasts, the
TX-8270 is also exclusively equipped with connections
allowing it to serve as an up-to-date amp for TV
entertainment. Joining analog, digital, phono, and USB inputs

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terminals (connect an Apple TV or similar)

are HDMI
together with a Next Generation Network Audio platform.
Cast music from familiar apps
quickly and easily.

Premium Digital-to-Analog Processing

An AK4438 384 kHz/32-bit digital-to-analog converter from
AKM features unique low-distortion technologies ideally suited
to DSD 5.6 MHz*
Together with unique VLSC
ultra-high-frequency pulse noise, playback is crystal clear.

*1 Playback after PCM conversion. *2 192/24 PCM
not supported over wireless LAN or USB.

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and PCM signals up to 192 kHz/24-bit*2.

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filtering circuitry, which eliminates

Dual-band Wi-Fi®, AirPlay, and Spotify® Connect

A selectable 5 GHz Wi-Fi® channel assures stable connectivity
in areas with traffic congestion on the 2.4 GHz band. Enjoy
smooth streaming over AirPlay, the Spotify Connect app, and
other network audio services.

Internet Radio, Streaming Services, FM/RDS, and
DAB/DAB+

TIDAL, TuneIn, and Deezer are baked into the GUI, making
it easy to select from a massive range of music and radio
programs. Radio tuners are also included with 40 station
presets. Get instant access to four of your favorite stations via
preset buttons on the front panel.

Onkyo Controller for Next Generation
Network Audio

Onkyo Controller collects streaming services
and network-attached audio into an intuitive
interface. Cue and control music and distribute
it around the home from one easy-to-use app.

FireConnect™ Wireless Multi-room Audio

FireConnect™ mirrors network audio and external analog
sources connected to a master component—from streaming
services to vinyl records—on FireConnect
speakers in other rooms. Music selection, speaker grouping,
and playback management across the home is built into
Onkyo Controller app for iOS and Android

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-compatible

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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Amplifier Section

Power Output 160 W/Ch
(6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1%, 1 Channel Driven, IEC)
170 W/Ch
(6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10%, 1 Channel Driven, JEITA)

Dynamic Power 240 W (3 Ω, Front)
210 W (4 Ω, Front)
120 W (8 Ω, Front)

THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise)

0.08% (20 Hz–20 kHz, Half Power)

Damping Factor Less than 54 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance

200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)

Rated RCA Output Level and Impedance

1 V/470 Ω (Subwoofer Pre Out)
Phono Overload 70 mV (MM, 1 kHz, 0.5%)

Frequency Response 10 Hz–100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct Mode)
Tone Control ±10 dB, 90 Hz (Bass)

±10 dB, 7.5 kHz (Treble)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 106 dB (IHF-A, Line In, Speaker Out)

80 dB (IHF-A, Phono In, Speaker Out)
Speaker Impedance 4 Ω–16 Ω

Headphone Output Impedance

330 Ω
Headphone Rated Output 80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10%)

Tuner Section

Tuning Frequency Range

FM/RDS 87.5 MHz–108 MHz
FM/DAB+ Preset Memory 40 Stations

General

Power Supply AC 230 V~, 50 Hz
Standby Power Consumption

0.15 W
No-Sound Power Consumption

35 W
Network Standby Power Consumption

2.8 W

Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 149.5 x 329 mm

Weight 8.7 kg

CARTON

Dimensions (W x H x D) 554 X 242 X 401 mm

Weight 11.0 kg

Supplied Accessories

• Indoor FM antenna • Instruction manual • Remote controller

• AAA (R03) batteries x 2

Music Made Easy with Chromecast built-in*

Stream any music from your smartphone, laptop, or PC to
your speakers with ease. Control playback with Chromecast­enabled apps you know and
love from your iPhone, iPad,

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phone or tablet,

Android

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or Windows® laptop, or

Mac
Chromebook

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.

Stream Anything with DTS Play-Fi®*

DTS Play-Fi is a wireless
protocol that works with
any app and smart device.
Flick whatever’s playing to the
receiver, even different sources
to different components at the
same time.

Note: FireConnect™ is enabled with a firmware update. Sharing audio from external
inputs depends on the model and is enabled with a future firmware update. Sampling
rates of 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz are supported. FireConnect™ is a technology based on
Blackfire provided by Blackfire Research Corp., USA.

* Requires a future firmware update.

Text on receiver may vary with region.

Due to a policy of continuous product improvement, Onkyo reserves the right to change specifications and appearance without notice. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. DTS, Play-Fi, the Symbol, and Play-Fi together in combination
with the Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. DTS and Play-Fi are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Dolby Vision is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. The terms HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. The Bluetooth
store is a service mark of Apple Inc. "Made for iPod", "Made for iPhone" and "Made for iPad" mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone or iPad may affect wireless performance. AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or later,
Mac with OS X Mountain Lion or later, and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later. Android, Google Play, Chromebook and Chromecast are trademarks of Google Inc. Wi-Fi
Spotify and the Spotify logo are trademarks of the Spotify Group, registered in the U.S. and other countries. Products displaying the Hi-Res Audio logo conform to the Hi-Res Audio standard as defined by Japan Audio Society. The Hi-Res Audio logo is used under license from Japan Audio
Society. FireConnect

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is a technology based on Blackfire provided by Blackfire Research Corp., USA. Music Optimizer, Onkyo Controller and VLSC are trademarks of Onkyo Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

http://www.onkyo.com/

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word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. AirPlay, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod touch, iTunes, and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App

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is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Copyright © 2017 Onkyo Corporation. All rights reserved.

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