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*US* BUYERS IGNORE MESSAGE ABOVE SAYING THERE IS TARIFFS FOR THE BUYER THAT IS NOT TRUE! I PREPAY ALL US BUYER TARIFFS NO TARIFFS FOR YOU TO PAY, YOU PAY IS ONLY AT CHECKOUT NO HIDDEN FEES* Product DescriptionUp for sale is the audiophile-grade Onkyo Pro PR-SC885 Home Theater Preamplifier/Processor. This flagship-level control unit features THX Ultra2 Certification and premium balanced XLR outputs. It serves as a master control unit for high-end separate power amplifiers, delivering breathtaking, uncompressed cinema sound and robust multi-zone configuration. Perfect for dedicated home theaters or premium stereo listening setups.Key Technical SpecificationsAudio Features & Processing* Channels: 7.1-Channel Surround Sound* THX Certification: THX Ultra2 Plus* Surround Sound Formats: Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-ES, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Neural-THX* Listening Modes: Pure Audio Mode, Direct Mode, Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround* DACs: Premium Burr-Brown 192 kHz / 24-Bit Audio DACs for all channels* Audio Enhancements: Music Optimizer for compressed digital audio filesConnectivity & I/O Ports* HDMI Ports: 4 HDMI Inputs / 2 HDMI Outputs (Version 1.3a supporting Deep Color, x.v.Color)* Balanced Outputs: 7.1-Channel Balanced Line-Level XLR Pre-Outs* Balanced Inputs: 2-Channel Balanced XLR Audio Inputs* Unbalanced Outputs: 7.1 multichannel RCA pre-outs* Digital Audio Inputs: 3 Optical Digital, 3 Coaxial Digital* Digital Audio Outputs: 1 Optical Digital* Video Inputs: 3 Component Video, 6 S-Video, 6 Composite Video* Multi-Zone Control: Powered Zone 2 and Zone 3 line-outs* Custom Integration: RS-232C port, 3x 12V Trigger outputs, Dual IR inputsVideo Processing* Upscaling: High-quality HQV Reon-VX video processing up to 1080i/1080p via component/HDMI* Component Video Switching: 3 Inputs / 1 OutputPhysical & Dimension Specs* Dimensions (W x H x D): 17.1" x 7.6" x 17.7" (435 x 194 x 449.5 mm)* Weight: 29.8 lbs (13.5 kg)* Finish: Matte Black front panel with premium gold accent brandingWhat’s Included* Onkyo Pro PR-SC885 Preamplifier Unit* Power Cable* Remote
US$415 is ambitious versus the recent used market: it sits above the 75th percentile of US$374, well beyond the US$175 median and US$110 lower quartile. That means this is not a bargain pricing play; it only makes sense if the unit is unusually clean, fully serviced, and genuinely complete.
The upside is that this is a serious pre/pro for a surround system: strong feature set, good build, and the kind of piece enthusiasts buy for format flexibility and upgrade paths rather than simplicity. The “fresh service” and remote bundle matter here, since older AV preamps can be frustrating without those extras. At this price, I’d want proof the service was recent and that all functions are stable, but for a well-kept example it’s still a plausible buy.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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