Network Stereo Receiver with Built-In Wi-Fi & Bluetooth

Classic stereo amplification is rejuvenated with network functions that simplify audio streaming from personal devices, while adding convenient ways to cast music around the home. The TX-8260 has Chromecast built-in, FlareConnect™, and DTS Play-Fi®* multi-room technologies over 5 GHz/2.4 GHz Wi-Fi® for stable connection. You can play from Spotify®, TIDAL, Pandora®, TuneIn, and Deezer services, cast from iTunes and other apps with AirPlay, or stream with Bluetooth® technology.

• 80 W/Ch (8 Ohms) High-Current Amplification
• Quality AK4452VN DAC for Hi-Res Audio
• Works with Google Assistant Smart Speakers
• 5 GHz/2.4 GHz Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® Technology
• Chromecast built-in, FlareConnect™ & DTS Play-Fi®
• Spotify, TIDAL, TuneIn, Deezer, and Pandora® via Onkyo Controller App
• MM Phono, Analog, USB and Digital Audio Inputs
• Zone 2 Line Output for Distributed NET/USB/Analog Audio

Driving Big Speakers with Boundless Energy

Match your TX-8260 with stereo loudspeakers and add genuine hi-fi sound to all your entertainment sources. Discrete high-current amplifiers, massive transformer, and custom-made capacitors assure effortless driving power with very low distortion. High current grips the speaker cones for more accurate control, restoring vitality and detail to music. Non-phase-shift circuitry, meanwhile, clearly focuses the audio image and reproduces a wide frequency bandwidth for best performance with Hi-Res Audio and vinyl sources.

Stream Instantly with Chromecast Built-in

Stream any music from your smartphone, laptop, or PC with ease. Control playback with popular Chromecast-enabled apps you know and love from your iPhone, iPad, Android phone or tablet, Mac or Windows® laptop, or Chromebook.

Ready for DTS Play-Fi®* Multi-Room Audio

DTS Play-Fi technology lets you stream from linked online services, media server, or device library over Wi-Fi® to any number of compatible products via Onkyo Music Control App for iPad, iPhone, and Android™ phone/tablet. DTS Play-Fi connects systems for synchronized music in every room, and can also stream different music to different rooms from the same device.

Onkyo Controller App for Smartphones and Tablets

Onkyo Controller supports receiver and multi-room control; the selection and distribution of on-demand streaming services; radio station selection; USB disk browsing and more from one easy interface on Apple iOS and Android devices.

Wi-Fi®, AirPlay, and Built-in Streaming Services

Expect fewer dropouts, faster connection, and less interference over 5 GHz/2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Access to Spotify®, TIDAL, Deezer, TuneIn, and Pandora® are built into the system GUI- use dedciated apps (where available) or Onkyo Controller to find and play music. Cast from PC and iOS devices from iTunes, together with other supported applications, via AirPlay technology.

Bluetooth® Transforms Mobile Audio Into Room-Filling Sound

With Bluetooth wireless technology, you can stream almost any audio playing on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or PC. Auto Connect function and wakeon- signal detection gets wireless music happening in moments.

Simple USB Music

Plug a USB flash-memory device into the front or rear USB inputs to play digital files. Use Onkyo Controller to easily explore albums on the device. MP3, AAC, ALAC, FLAC, WAV, and DSD are supported. With gigabytes of storage now more affordable than ever, USB Audio puts a huge choice of music at your fingertips.

FM/AM Tuner with 40 Memory Presets

Scan and save 40 FM/AM radio stations for easy one-touch recall anytime. Bring a huge variety of programming to your listening space, from news and sport to music and talk radio.

FlareConnect™ Wireless Multi-Room Audio

FlareConnect™ mirrors network audio and external analog sources connected to a master component on FlareConnect™- compatible speakers in other rooms. Music selection, speaker grouping, and playback management across the home are built into Onkyo Controller app for iOS and Android™ devices.

Connects Turntables, CD Players, and Everything in Between

Crafted for music and film lovers seeking authentic hi-fi sound, the TX-8260 is extensively equipped with inputs to connect wide range of players. Use Hi-Res Audio-ready digital audio inputs to route TV or PC audio through to the speakers, line-level inputs for a good-quality CD player or DAC, and the MM phono input for your turntable. Enjoy room-filling reproduction of these as well as FM/AM radio, USB Audio, Network, and Bluetooth sources with ease.

Quality Digital-to-Analog Processing

An AK4452VN digital-to-analog converter from AKM features unique low-distortion filtering technologies ideally suited to the extended frequency response of Hi-Res Audio files. Excellent S/N and low-noise performance assures clear analog conversion of any digital source.

Features:

Amplifier

• Power Watts/Ch (6 Ohms 1kHz, 2 Channel Driven, FTC): 160, 10% THD
• Power Watts/Ch (8 Ohms 20-20kHz, 2 Channels Driven, FTC): 80, 0.08% THD
• Dynamic Power: 180 W (3 Ohms, Front), 160 W (4 Ohms, Front), 100 W (8 Ohms, Front)
• WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology): Yes
• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply): Yes
• Non-Phase-Shift Amp Design: Yes (for Realistic Sound Imaging)
• 6 Ohm Capable: Yes
• 4 Ohm Capable: Yes
• Direct/Pure Mode: Yes
• 384K/32 Bit DACs: Yes (Asahi Kasei AK4452VN)

Connectivity

• Audio Input/Output: 6/1 (Gold Plated)
• MM Phono Input: Yes
• Digital Audio IN (Opt/Coax): 2/2
• Zone 2 Line Out: Yes
• Zone 2 Digital to Analog Audio Conversion: Yes
• Speaker A/+B: Yes
• Subwoofer Pre-out: Yes
• Headphone Jack: Yes

Network / USB

• Internet Radio Capable: Yes (TuneIn Radio, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, and Deezer)
• Spotify Connect Support: Yes
• Streaming Audio From PC / Network: Yes
• Hi-Res Streaming Audio Formats: Yes (ALAC, DSD 2.8/5.6 MHz, AAC, MP3, FLAC 192/24 PCM, AIFF, WAV, WMA Lossless)
• Supports Onkyo Controller App: Yes
• Wireless Network: Yes (Dual-band Wi-Fi)
• USB Input: Yes (Front)
• Chromecast built-in: Yes
• Works with Google Assistant: Yes
• AirPlay: Yes
• Firmware Updates via Network/USB: Yes/Yes

Miscellaneous

• Quick Access BGM Presets: Yes (x4)
• Number of AM/FM Presets: 40
• Preset Station Naming: Yes
• Direct Access Tuning: Yes
• Automatic/Manual Tuning: Yes
• Sleep Timer: Yes
• IR Input: Yes
• IR Output: Yes
• RI-Compatible Remote Control: Yes

Specifications:

Amplifier Section:

• Power Watts/Ch (8 Ohms 20-20kHz, 2 Channels Driven, FTC): 80, 0.08% THD
• Power Watts/Ch (6 Ohms 1kHz, 2 Channel Driven): 160, 10% THD
• Dynamic Power: 180 W (3 Ohms, Front), 160 W (4 Ohms, Front), 100 W (8 Ohms, Front)
• THD + Noise: 0.08 % (20hz-20kHz, Half power)
• Frequency Response: 10 Hz-100 kHz (+ 1 dB, -3 dB) (Direct Mode)
• S/N Ratio: 106 dB (IHF-A, Line In, Speaker Out), 80 dB ( IHF-A, Phono In, Speaker Out)
• Phono Overload (1 kHz): 70 mV (MM, 1 kHz, 0.5%)

Tuner Section:

• FM: 87.5 MHz–107.9 MHz
• AM: 530 kHz–1,710 kHz
• FM/AM Preset Memory: 40 Stations (Plus 4 Faceplate BGM Presets)

General:

• Power Supply: AC 120 V˜, 60 Hz
• Power Consumption: 230 W
• Standby Power Consumption: 0.1 W
• No-Sound Power Consumption: 70 W
• Network Standby Power Consumption: 2.9 W
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 17 1/8" x 5 7/8" x 12 15/16" (435 x 149 x 329 mm)
• Weight: 18.3 lbs. (8.3 kg)