TX-8020 vs Cambridge Audio Azur 350A
The Azur 350A's power @ 8ω is 45W against the TX-8020's 50W, its signal-to-noise 92 dB against 100 dB, its thd 0.020% against 0.080%, and its weight 6 kg (13 lbs) against 7.3 kg (16 lbs).
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The Onkyo TX-8020 stereo receiver features a full discrete amplifier configuration providing 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms, with dynamic power of 160 watts per channel at 4 ohms. It incorporates Onkyo's WRAT (Wide Range Amp Technology) which preserves natural audio fidelity across a wide frequency range by using low-negative-feedback amp topology, closed ground-loop circuits to reduce distortion, and high instantaneous-current capability to handle impedance fluctuations and dynamic gains. The receiver uses a massive EI transformer and heavy-duty transistors to ensure accurate speaker drive and durability. It includes an FM/AM tuner with RDS and 40 station presets with 8-character naming, two sets of banana-plug-compatible speaker terminals for multi-room setups, a phono input for turntables, five analog audio inputs, a headphone jack, and a subwoofer pre-out. The unit supports speakers rated from 4 to 16 ohms and allows connection of two pairs of speakers (A and B). It also features a single-cable RI system for limited control of RI-ready components via the remote. The TX-8020 is designed for users seeking high-quality analog audio performance with simple operation and versatile connectivity.
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The Azur 350A's power @ 8ω is 45W against the TX-8020's 50W, its signal-to-noise 92 dB against 100 dB, its thd 0.020% against 0.080%, and its weight 6 kg (13 lbs) against 7.3 kg (16 lbs).
The A-S300's power @ 8ω is 60W against the TX-8020's 50W, its power @ 4ω 95W against 160W, and its thd 0.015% against 0.080%. Both share signal-to-noise (100 dB).
The R-S202's power @ 8ω is 100W against the TX-8020's 50W, its power @ 4ω 165W against 160W, and its thd 0.200% against 0.080%. Both share signal-to-noise (100 dB).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The C325BEE's power @ 4ω is 110W against the TX-8020's 160W and its thd 0.020% against 0.080%. Both share power @ 8ω (50W) and signal-to-noise (100 dB).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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