TX-8260 Network Stereo Receiver

2017 NEW PRODUCT RELEASE

TX-8260

Network Stereo Receiver

Refresh Your Home Media Experience with Hi-fi Sound

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. As the hub of your home hi-fi, the receiver features abundant analog and digital

audio connections along with USB Audio and MM phono equalizer, so you can amplify any source of audio you want. Backed by powerful yet

precise amplification for expressive musicality, the TX-8260 is a flexible high-performance solution for seamless home entertainment.

* Firmware update required.

• 160 W/Ch High-Current Amplification System

• Chromecast built-in, FlareConnect

™*1

, and

DTS Play-Fi

®*1

Multi-room Audio

• Spotify

, TIDAL, Pandora

, TuneIn, and Deezer

via Onkyo Controller App

• 5 GHz/2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

, AirPlay, and

Bluetooth

Technology

• Quality AK4452VN DAC for Hi-Res Audio

• MM Phono, Analog, USB, and Digital

Audio Inputs

• FM/AM Radio with 40 Presets

ADVANCED FEATURES

• 80 W/Ch Stereo Power

(8 Ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.1%, 2 Channels Driven, FTC);

160 W/Ch (6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 10%, 2 Channels Driven)

• Features Chromecast built-in Wireless Audio

Streaming Platform

• FlareConnect Multi-room Audio Distribution to

Compatible Components and Speakers

• Works with Google Assistant Smart Speakers

• Supports DTS Play-Fi Multi-room Audio

• Apple AirPlay Audio Streaming from iOS, iTunes, and

Supported Apps

• Spotify, Pandora, TIDAL, TuneIn, and Deezer

Streaming Services

• Dual-band 5 GHz/2.4 GHz Wi-Fi for a Secure and

Stable Connection

• Control and Manage Multi-room Playback with Intuitive

Onkyo Controller App for Android

™

and iOS Devices

• Stream from Mobile and PC via Bluetooth Version

4.1 +LE (A2DP/AVRCP) with Wake On Play, Bluetooth

Standby, and Auto Connect Function

• Zone 2 Line Output for Distributed NET/USB/Analog

Audio to Another Room

• FM/AM Radio Tuners with 40-Station Memory Presets

• Radio Station Preset Naming (Up to 10 Characters)

• Audio Playback via USB Flash-memory Devices with

Onkyo Controller Navigation

• WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology) with Massive

Hi-Current EI Transformer, Custom Power Capacitors,

and Low Impedance Drive

• Non-Phase-Shift Amp Circuitry with Discrete Power

Transistors

• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

• AKM AK4452VN Digital-to-Analog Converter

• Supports Hi-Res Audio via Network and USB (DSD

Direct 2.8 MHz/5.6 MHz*

and 192 kHz/24-bit PCM)

• Decodes FLAC, WAV, ALAC, DSD, AIFF, WMA Lossless,

MP3, and AAC Formats via Network and USB

• Advanced Music Optimizer Improves Compressed Digital

Audio Quality, Including Bluetooth Audio

• Direct Mode for Source-Authentic Audio Reproduction

CONNECTION FEATURES

• 4 Digital Audio Inputs (2 Optical and 2 Gold-plated

Coaxial, 192 kHz/24-bit)

• 6 Gold-plated Analog RCA Inputs and Zone 2

Line Output

• Gold-plated Phono Input with MM Equalizer

• Subwoofer Pre-Out

• Banana-plug-ready Speaker Posts with Screw Knobs

• 2 USB Inputs (Front: 5 V/0.5 A, Rear: 5 V/1 A)

• IR (Infra-red) Input and Output

• LAN Input with IP Control Capability for Home

Automation Systems

• Gold-plated

-inch (6.35 mm) Headphone Jack

• RI (Remote Interactive) Terminal

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• Input Selector Knob and Bass/Treble/Balance Controls

• Front-panel Speaker A/B Drive Selector Button

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

• Sleep Timer and Battery-free Memory Back-up

• Full-function RI (Remote Interactive) Remote Controller

• Network Standby, Bluetooth Standby, and Auto

Standby Modes

*1 Enabled with firmware update. *2 Please check App Store or Google

Play for device and OS requirements. *3 DSD playback not supported over

wireless LAN.

HIGHLIGHTS

BLACK

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 allows you to enjoy high-quality music from

connected online services, networked media servers, and

your device library over Wi-Fi

to any number of compatible

products using the Onkyo Music Control App for iPad,

iPhone, and Android

™

smartphones/tablets. DTS Play-Fi can

synchronize the music in every room. Each member of your

family can use their own device to listen to their own music

in their room or group of rooms. DTS Play-Fi lets you easily

structure a comprehensive

multi-room ecosystem that

satisfies virtually any need.

For more information, visit

www.play-fi.com.

* Enabled with a firmware update.

FlareConnect

™

Wireless Multi-room Audio

FlareConnect* shares audio from network and external

audio input sources between compatible components. Enjoy

effortless multi-room playback of LP records, CDs, network

music services, and more with supported components and

speaker systems. Music selection, speaker grouping, and

playback management across the home are built into the

Onkyo Controller app**.

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.

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.

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.

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 wake-

on-signal detection gets wireless

music happening in moments.

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.

TX-8260

Network Stereo Receiver

SPECIFICATIONS

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

word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. IOS is a trademark upon which Cisco holds the trade mark in the US and other

countries. AirPlay, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod touch, iTunes, and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. “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 the Chromecast built-in are trademarks of Google Inc. Windows is a trademark of the Microsoft group of companies registered in the U.S. and other countries. Wi-Fi

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

the Wi-Fi Alliance. 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. PANDORA, the PANDORA logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc. Used with permission. WRAT, FlareConnect, Onkyo Controller, Onkyo Music Control App, and Music Optimizer are trademarks of

Onkyo Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

NPR No. 17N30 08/17 (10/17 revised)

http://www.onkyo.com/

Amplifier Section

Power Output 80 W/Ch (8 Ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.1%,

2 Channels Driven, FTC)

160 W/Ch (6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 10%,

2 Channels Driven)

Dynamic Power 180 W (3 Ohms, Front)

160 W (4 Ohms, Front)

100 W (8 Ohms, Front)

THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise)

0.08% (20 Hz–20 kHz, Half Power)

Input Sensitivity and Impedance

200 mV/50 k-ohms (Line)

2.5 mV/50 k-ohms (Phono MM)

Rated RCA Output Level and Impedance

150 mV/470 Ohms (Pre-Out)

470 mV/680 Ohms (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, 100 Hz (Bass)

±10 dB, 10 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 Ohms–16 Ohms (A or B)

8 Ohms–16 Ohms (A + B)

Headphone Output Impedance

390 Ohms

Headphone Rated Output 200 mW (32 Ohms, 1 kHz, 10%)

Tuner Section

Tuning Frequency Range

FM 87.5 MHz–107.9 MHz

AM 530 kHz–1,710 kHz

FM/AM Preset Memory 40 Stations

General

Power Supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power Consumption 230 W

Standby Power Consumption

0.1 W

No-Sound Power Consumption

70 W

Hybrid Standby Power Consumption

2.9 W

Dimensions (W x H x D) 17

˝ x 5

˝ x 12

(435 x 149 x 329 mm)

Weight 18.3 lbs. (8.3 kg)

UPC CODE

(B) 889951001119

CARTON

Dimensions (W x H x D) 22

˝ x 10

˝ x 16

(572 x 264 x 419 mm)

Weight 23.1 lbs. (11.5 kg)

Supplied Accessories

• Indoor FM antenna • AM loop antenna • Instruction manual

• Remote controller • AAA (R03) batteries x 2

Text on receiver may

vary with region.

* Sharing audio from external inputs is enabled with a future firmware update.

External audio inputs supporting FlareConnect may differ depending on model.

Please consult individual product specifications for more information. ** Download

free from the App Store or Google Play.