TX-666 fine quality audio equipment with an important difference.
That difference is in Transient Response
... and more! Onkyo engineers, through exhaustive research, determined that a receiver's Pre & Main Amplifier sections are of major importance to overall sound quality. They found that most fine receivers will "pass" a sine wave efficiently. But, it is in Transient Response- the ability to handle complex waveforms (musical sound signals) where others fall short of Onkyo's high standards. Onkyo achieves this ideal Transient Response through the use of its superbly engineered pre-amplifier circuits and direct coupled/differential amplifier circuitry. This combination further assures minimal Total Harmonic Distortion for dramatically realistic sound reproduction.
But, what about performance in the "phono" mode? And in FM reception? How does the TX-666 measure up? Here again the Onkyo difference is apparent. An unusually large 200mV (at 1KHz) Phono Overload capacity is built into the Pre amplifier circuit. This provides the TX-666 with an extraordinary capacity to handle the extremely pulsive, highly dynamic input signals from today's fine quality phono cartridges & discs ... for clean, clear, lifelike response.
As for FM reception, we've incorporated a highly sensitive Front End and an advanced, Phase Linear IF Stage design to achieve en viable FM sound quality over an extremely broad bandwidth ... in extra-strong or in weak signal zones. Dial calibration is ac curate, precise ... and there is no drift.
Capture Ratio and Selectivity are decidedly superior. FM Muting is "pop-less".
For power, Onkyo employs the more definitive RMS ratings- with the TX-666 delivering 53W (per chan.) RMS at 1KHz, both chan's. driven. This power capability is guarded by a superbly responsive, detection type (ASO) electronic circuit for output power transistors; a sophisticated Transient Killer Circuit; fused speaker protection and automatic, shut-off thermal protection.
The experts more than praise the TX-666.
Hirsch-Houck (Stereo Review, March '73) calls it "A high performance receiver". High _ above average". Radio Electronics (Feb. Fidelity (May '73) says it "Behaves well- '73) is "Highly impressed". And FM Guide (Jan. '73) calls it a "Winner"! Prove it to yourself. Listen to the TX-666 and all the other outstanding Onkyo audio products- tuners, amplifiers, receivers, speaker systems and speaker components in every price range. You'll discover why Onkyo is audio with an important difference.
Onkyo--Artistry in Sound
Onkyo Sales Section/Mitsubishi International Corp. 25-19 43rd Avenue, Long Island City, N.Y. 11101/(212) 729-2323
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