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Onkyo - P-80 Network Preamplifier - Black
Average customer rating
4
(7 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 7 reviews
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75%of customers recommend this product.
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3 out of
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Customer Reviews for Onkyo - P-80 Network Preamplifier - Black
Customer Rating
3
Great divide but terrible background noise
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: mmgr97
Sound is good but the device makes a loud noise you can hear while listening no normal music at normal volume
Written by a customer while visiting OnkyoUSA.com
Customer Rating
3
Good sound, bad engineering
on February 28, 2026
Posted by: Mikhail Shekoyan
from Russia, Moscow
Frequency of use:Daily
Gender:Male
It sounds great when paired with the m80! Both components replaced the Bluesound powernode n330. They work in conjunction with Monitor audio Silver 100 7G acoustics on nordost - xlr TYR strapping, power Red dawn and Heimdall 2, Qbase MK3. LHY AS8 pro switch, ROON rock core on I7 with LBP.
The sound is dense, mature, high-quality rendering of the middle, high musicality. The fear of leaving the analytical sound disappeared - the warmth of Onkyo devices was revealed to me rather by the captivating "musicality". While warming up. Let's see what happens next.
Frustrations:
1. Waiting for 32bit/768khz playback capability. No. Your maximum for streaming is 24/192. So don't be fooled by the description in the technical specifications - they are misleading and in fact do not correspond to reality for me.
2. A huge problem with the software. You can't do that. It's a shame to have such software in 2026. Some of the few functions via the command line :f09f9988:. It's time to use the computer abbreviation ) Poor settings in the application. I hope the company (or the older brother) will invest a penny and quickly put it in order. Otherwise, Onkyo will lose a significant part of its customers. Including me.
3. Defective circuitry. You can read about it in the reviews of "techies". W-shaped top, few low-power capacitors, the same board for the amplifier and the pre-amp. Obvious signs of economy. On the one hand. On the other hand, it's important to me that the filling is sound, but it's much more important what kind of sound the device produces. And the sound, as I wrote above, is captivating.
Conclusion:
The M80 amplifier is smart. Only it has 130 instead of 150 at 8 ohms. You should carefully read the manual on the Onkyo website before purchasing - I have only found the correct indicators there so far. Despite the fact that it is not warmed up, there is a feeling of high potential both in this system and for growth under more complex acoustics of 4 ohms.
The pre-P80 is a compromise. If updates don't roll in - the 32/768 capability, a modern application with at least a minimal set of functions and a human interface (now just a stump) - I don't recommend taking it. Nevertheless, once again, the sound of both devices in combination is detailed, fast, beautiful, with a rich, articulated middle in all ranges, and velvety, but clear and biting bass.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting OnkyoUSA.com
Customer Rating
5
Welcome back
on February 18, 2026
Posted by: Prince
Frequency of use:Daily
Gender:Male
Amazing build quality - particularly rich and smooth sound! It strongly reminds me of the A9070 I used to own, before upgrading to a HEGEL H160
Now I've returned to my roots, and I am very satisfied with the result and the product
Now I've returned to my roots, and I am very satisfied with the result and the product
Written by a customer while visiting OnkyoUSA.com
Customer Rating
2
Great sound but terrible network services.
on February 1, 2026
Posted by: Premol
Great sound but network services are totally unstable. Definitely need new, better firmware. Roon is Ok, Tidal almost ok, Spotify and DLNA not usable.
Written by a customer while visiting OnkyoUSA.com
Customer Rating
5
Great pre-, and power amplifier
on January 20, 2026
Posted by: Char
from Haarlem, Netherlands
Frequency of use:Daily
Gender:Male
Bought this combination last week. Great sound en great looks. I like what Onkyo dit with de VU-meters.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting OnkyoUSA.com
Customer Rating
5
Awesome stereo system, perhaps for life!
on December 25, 2025
Posted by: Ravoi
from NL, Europe
Frequency of use:Daily
Gender:Male
Awesome system! I was attracted by the classic design with the analoge, orange VU meters, but then heavily impressed by the sound. What a power, what a punch!
And it houses all features I need: eARC for watching concerts, Room streaming and a very nice phono stage built-in for my turntable.
And it houses all features I need: eARC for watching concerts, Room streaming and a very nice phono stage built-in for my turntable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting OnkyoUSA.com
Customer Rating
5
great product with fantastic sound
on December 23, 2025
Posted by: Carie
from Netherlands
Frequency of use:Daily
Gender:Male
Very happy with this Onkyo preamp. Lots of features and great sound! also very solidly built in terms of housing.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting OnkyoUSA.com