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This is a buyer’s market for this amp at this level, but this asking price is ambitious: US$260 sits well above the US$208 75th percentile and far over the US$160 median for recent USD listings. It’s not absurd if the unit is exceptionally clean with solid provenance, but it’s priced like a premium example rather than a standard used one.
The A-905X has a good reputation as a compact, musical integrated with respectable drive and a tidy, no-nonsense presentation that suits efficient bookshelf speakers and modest rooms. If it’s truly original-owner, fully functional, and includes the remote and any optional accessories, the appeal goes up; otherwise, a buyer should expect to negotiate because this model’s age and the lack of condition detail make US$260 hard to justify against the current used pool.
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Onkyo traces its roots to postwar Japan, founded in 1946 in Osaka by Takeshi Goda, an engineer at Matsushita Electric who envisioned high-quality Japanese loudspeakers. Initially established as Osaka Denki Onkyo K.K., the company began production in 1948 with the acclaimed ED-100 speaker featuring a 25 cm driver, quickly building a reputation through LP concerts and innovative designs that resonated with audiophiles.
The brand excels in premium home audio, renowned for AV receivers, hi-fi amplifiers, and surround sound speakers that deliver exceptional clarity and power. Its portfolio spans turntables, DACs, headphones, and cables, bolstered by acquisitions like Pioneer's home electronics division in 2015, enabling cutting-edge integrations such as internet radio and high-resolution streaming.
Onkyo holds a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, prized by discerning buyers for reliable performance and value rather than ultra-high-end exotica. Despite bankruptcy challenges in the late 2010s, its revival under new ownership preserves a legacy of technological innovation and pure sound enjoyment, appealing to both vintage enthusiasts and modern home cinema setups.
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