Imagine a receiver that bridges your music, vinyl, film and games — all without having to buy a modern-feature overloaded unit. The TX-SV545 gives you that versatility with authentic power and well-built Japanese engineering. It’s not just about wattage; it’s about how it drives your speakers, the realism in the mids, and the presence you feel when sound fills the room. Its features like Dolby Pro Logic for surround decoding, multiple inputs to hook up all your legacy gear, and a phono stage make it a compelling central piece for vintage home theatres. For vinyl lovers, movie watchers, or anyone assembling a classic AV stack, it delivers warm, capable performance without breaking the bank.
Technical Description
| Specification | Detail |
| Model / Type | Onkyo TX-SV545 – AV control Receiver, 5.1-channel (circa 1999) |
| Year of Manufacture | 1999Â |
| Dimensions & Weight | Width: 435 mm; Height: 175 mm; Depth: 390 mm; Weight: ~12.5 kg |
| Power Supply / Power Consumption | AC voltage: Versions for ~120V / ~220-230V depending on region; Power consumption: ~310 WÂ |
| Power Output (Audio) | • Stereo mode (both front channels): ~75 W + 75 W into 8 Ω (20-20,000 Hz, ≤0.08% THD)  • Multichannel (surround mode): Front: ~65 W/ch; Center: ~65 W; Rear: ~25 W/ch, all at 8 Ω, under specified distortions. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | ≤ 0.08% at rated power (stereo) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N) | • Line inputs: ~100 dB (IHF-A)  • Phono (MM): ~80 dB IHF-A |
| Tone Controls / EQ | Bass & Treble controls: ±10 dB at ~50 Hz and ~10 kHz respectively. |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to ~30,000 Hz, within ±1 dB in many cases (Line mode, stereo off) |
| Inputs / Outputs | • Inputs: Phono (MM), CD, Tape 1 & 2, Video 1-3, Multichannel (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R), Subwoofer pre-in.  • Outputs: Speaker outputs for 5.1 (Front, Center, Rear / Surround), Subwoofer pre-out, Record out, Pre-out, Headphone jack; also remote out, etc. |
| Tuner | • FM / MW tuner onboard. • FM range: 87.5-108 MHz; MW range varies by region. • Features: RDS support on FM; preset memory (≈30 stations) |
| Surround / DSP / Other Features | • Dolby Pro Logic decoding for surround sound. • Some “room DSP†/ preset modes (“Hallâ€, “Liveâ€, “Arenaâ€, “Studioâ€) etc.  • 3-D Bass (bass enhancement) on board. |
| Miscellaneous | • Speaker terminals for 5 speakers + center. • Headphone jack (6.3 mm)  • Voltage selector (on worldwide versions) to adapt to local mains. |
