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New, the TX-80’s original price was roughly equivalent to about A$600, so A$250 is a fair-to-good used asking price rather than a standout bargain. It sits just above the A$244 median from 746 comparable listings, but comfortably below the A$488 75th percentile; similar Australian listings around A$210–A$225 reinforce that it is broadly sensibly priced.
The appeal is its straightforward Japanese-built stereo design: a quartz-synthesised AM/FM tuner, useful digital presets, dedicated phono input, and enough clean power for an efficient-to-moderate pair of speakers. It is a good one-box analogue system for turntable and CD use, with the TX-80’s compact, unfussy format adding genuine practicality. At A$250, insist on a proper demonstration: verify both channels, tuner lock, phono input, speaker outputs, controls, and a quiet transformer, since age-related switches and capacitors are the meaningful variables.
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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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