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Q: QuestionIs this receiver turntable compatible?

Asked 9 years ago by Slangtang.

• A:Answer Phono input Allows you to listen to vinyl records with excellent audio quality thanks to the high-current non-phase-shift amplification.

  Answered 9 years ago by thekirch

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Q: QuestionCompatible with Bose 901s?I have a nice pair of Bose 901 speakers and am curious as to whether or not i can use them with the TX-8160 as they require the use of a Bose equalizer. My old Onkyo receiver from the mid eighties had a tape loop monitor that allowed this and my newer TX-NR818 has pre-amp in/out which I believe would also allow the use of the 901s and their equalizer but I want to have a simple two channel stereo setup in this area of my home and the TX-8160 seems to be the one for me. It even appears capable (like my THX certified TX-NR818 !) of driving 4 ohm speakers which speaks volumes about the quality of Onkyo. Is this possible and if so, how? Either way, thank you for your input. If it cannot be done I may well still purchase this excellent receiver and use a pair of Klipsch speakers but I would prefer the Bose 901s,

Asked 9 years ago by SS.

• A:Answer Never mind. I called Onkyo and got my answers myself. Per Onkyo there's no pre-amp in/out so no way the 901s will work. Per Onkyo, this receiver is 4 ohm safe and more than capable of driving the speakers I am interested in pairing it with (Magnepan MMGs). Thanks to Onkyo customer service for taking the time to answer me via telephone. I will not be buying a TX-8160 at BB unless they step up to the plate on a recent laptop purchase that has gone to a minor level of Hades. Regardless, this is a great receiver and BB in general have been excellent. Hoping they still are. Thanks.

  Answered 9 years ago by SS

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Q: QuestionCAN I HOOK UP A EXTERNAL EQULIZER TO THIS UNIT

Asked 8 years ago by SNOOZER.

• A:Answer I do not believe you can hook up an external equalizer to this unit. There is no pre-amp I/O connections or a tape loop. The only thing that you could do is send zone 2 to an external amp. that has the connections to use an external equalizer. I could be missing something so I wold suggest calling Onkyo directly.

  Answered 8 years ago by SYR59Verified Purchase

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Q: Questioncan i use wireless speakers with the Onkyo TX-8160

Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer to the best of my knowledge not directly; I purchased a Sonus package to connect to my wireless speakers and it works great!!~

  Answered 8 years ago by archtktVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionA and b speaker switch. Van it be a or b or can it be both?

Asked 8 years ago by Curious.

• A:Answer It can be both

  Answered 8 years ago by SYR59Verified Purchase

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Q: Questiondoes zone 2 need a separate amp?

Asked 8 years ago by TechnicallyImpaired.

• A:Answer Yes, you need to connect a separate amplifier to the Zone 2 preamplifier output connections to play an independent source to zone 2.

  Answered 8 years ago by CommunityAnswer

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Q: QuestionHas anyone located a banana plug that's thin enough to fit into the speaker terminals? Alternatively, what gauge speaker wire can fit into the tiny holes in the speaker terminals? Thanks, this has been driving me a bit crazy.

Asked 8 years ago by Chessie.

Q: Questioncan this be used with an external amplifier? which inputs would you use? would the receiver still control volume?

Asked 8 years ago by fastang.

Q: QuestionCompatible with Onkyo 6 disc CD player? (Or other CD players?) Compatible with Audio Technica 120 TT?

Asked 8 years ago by Oldguy.

• A:Answer Should be. Mine plays CD's perfectly from my Teac single disc player

  Answered 8 years ago by MPSouthVerified Purchase

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Q: Questionwhat is the wireless range of the onkyo tx8160?

Asked 9 years ago by philfromphila.

Q: QuestionI have the TX 8160. Which Onkyo App is compatiable?

Asked 9 years ago by APP.

Q: QuestionCompatible with Bose® - Virtually Invisible® 591 In-Ceiling speakers ???

Asked 9 years ago by Edpe.

Q: QuestionWhat are the dimensions of the receiver?

Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer The product measures 12.9 x 17.1 x 5.9 inches.

  Answered 9 years ago by CommunityAnswer

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Q: QuestionThis unit has Bluetooth. But if I choose to, could I also play my iPhone with a cable using the USB port in the front?

Asked 9 years ago by Mark.

• A:Answer This can connect with the USB port.

  Answered 9 years ago by CommunityAnswer

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Q: Questioncan i play my music through a flash drive to the usb port

Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes, but some ultra-hi-fi file formats are not supported. Check the owner's manual on-line.

  Answered 8 years ago by MaxVox

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Q: QuestionCompatible with the Bose 301 speakers?Is this receiver compatible with the Bose 301 speakers?

Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer absolutely. The class D amp will deliver lots of clean power and a pait of 301's should sound incredible!

  Answered 9 years ago by rosey

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Q: QuestionWill the TX 8160 work with a ZVOX speaker system? What is needed to hook it up?

Asked 9 years ago by jj.

• A:Answer The ZVOX is not compatible with the tx-8160, Thanks, JT

  Answered 9 years ago by OnkyoUSA

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