An overview of Onkyo TX-8260 and Integra DTM-6 will help us understand the many features that the devices are equipped with. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-8260 received 6 points out of 10 possible, and Integra DTM-6 was rated 6.5 points. The release date of TX-8260 is 2017, and DTM-6 is 2018. And as a result of the review, it becomes clear that TX-8260 is inferior in audio processing features to DTM-6.
For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 7 and 6, respectively, on a 10-point scale.
The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 2.0-channels configuration.
RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. In terms of RMS power, the models have the same characteristics - 80/8, 160/6/8 W/Ohm.
TX-8260 | DTM-6 | |
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Channels | 2.0 | 2.0 |
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm | 80/8, 160/6 | 80/8 |
Output impedance, Ohm | 8, 6 | 8 |
Frequency response | 10Hz-100KHz | 10Hz-100KHz |
THD in stereo, % | 0.09 | 0.08 |
The score for audio features is 7 of 10 for both receivers.
Most receivers now come with a microphone included. It is with the help of this microphone that the auto-calibration system functions, which adjusts the sound of the receiver to the room.
TX-8260 | DTM-6 | |
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Digital to analog converter (DAC) | AK4452 384 KHz/32-bit | AK4438 384 KHz/32-bit |
Bi-amping | ✖ | ✖ |
Pure direct (straight) | ✖ | ✖ |
Auto speaker calibration | ✖ | ✖ |
Speaker A/B switching | ✔ | ✔ |
Other audio features | WRAT | WRAT, Hi-Res audio |
The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Onkyo TX-8260 scored 7, and Integra DTM-6 scored 8 out of 10.
Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.
TX-8260 | DTM-6 | |
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Wi-Fi | ✔ | 2.4/5GHz |
USB | 2 (USB 2.0) | 2 (USB 2.0) |
Bluetooth | ✔ | ✔ |
Ethernet (RJ45) | 1 | 1 |
DLNA | ✖ | ✖ |
MHL | ✖ | ✖ |
Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.
TX-8260 | DTM-6 | |
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Apple Music (AirPlay) | AirPlay | AirPlay |
Amazon Music | ✖ | ✖ |
Spotify | ✔ | ✔ |
Other streaming services | TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio | Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio |
The presence of many connectors makes the receiver more versatile. But there are also narrowly targeted models, the number of connectors which are limited to a certain area of use. And when choosing their own receiver, users need to consider exactly your goals for using the receiver. For extensive connection, both receivers got 5 points on our 10-point scale.
Competitors in our review have 0/0 HDMI inputs and outputs.
TX-8260 | DTM-6 | |
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HDMI input/output | 0/0 | 0/0 |
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) | ✖ | ✖ |
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) | ✖ | ✖ |
HDMI CEC | ✖ | ✖ |
Digital content protection (HDCP) | ✖ | ✖ |
Subwoofer output (LFE) | 1 | 1 |
Headphone output | 1 x 6.3 | 1 x 6.3 |
Optical digital input | 2 | 2 |
Coaxial digital input | 2 | 2 |
Composite input | 0 | 0 |
Component input/output | 0/0 | 0/0 |
Phono (MM) input | ✔ | ✔ |
Front panel connectors | USB, phones | USB, phones |
Multi channel preamp output | ✖ | ✔ |
The AV receiver is the heart of the home theater. And in this case, support for all current video formats ensures the best user experience, so it is very important to consider this when choosing a device.
TX-8260 | DTM-6 | |
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HDR (High Dynamic Range) | ✖ | ✖ |
4K signal pass-through | ✖ | ✖ |
8K signal pass-through | ✖ | ✖ |
HDMI signal pass-through | ✖ | ✖ |
3D signal pass-through | ✖ | ✖ |
HDMI pass-through in standby mode | ✖ | ✖ |
Video conversion | ✖ | ✖ |
Analog to HDMI scaling | ✖ | ✖ |
HDMI to HDMI scaling | ✖ | ✖ |
Dolby Vision | ✖ | ✖ |
Other video features | has not | has not |
In terms of evaluating additional features, the TX-8260 got 4 points, but the DTM-6 has 5.
Voice control allows you to control the basic functions of the receiver through a smartphone, smart speaker or using the microphone that comes with the kit. The DTM-6 can be controlled by voice via Google Assistant.
TX-8260 | DTM-6 | |
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Voice control | ✖ | Google Assistant |
App control | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android |
Display | fluorescent | fluorescent |
Tuner | AM, FM | AM, FM |
Sleep timer | ✔ | ✔ |
Auto power off | ✔ | ✔ |
ECO mode | ✖ | ✖ |
Graphical user interface (GUI) | ✖ | ✖ |
Setup assistant | ✖ | ✖ |
Firmware update | network, USB | network, USB |
Other additional features | has not | has not |
As the center of a home media system, each multichannel receiver has an additional set of terminals for connecting the second set of speakers to create additional audio space in Zone 2 or even Zone 3 where audio can have the separate source.
TX-8260 | DTM-6 | |
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Multi-room zones | 2 | 2 |
Zone audio output | speaker, preout | speaker, preout |
Zone HDMI output | ✖ | ✖ |
Multi-room control | Onkyo Controller app | Integra Control Pro app, FlareConnect |
RS-232 | 0 | 1 |
Remote control input/output (IR) | 1/0 | 2/1 |
DC trigger output (12V) | 0 | 3 |
TX-8260 | DTM-6 | |
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Dolby Atmos | ✖ | ✖ |
Dolby TrueHD | ✖ | ✖ |
Dolby Surround | ✖ | ✖ |
Dolby (other) | has not | has not |
DTS:X | ✖ | ✖ |
DTS HD Master | ✖ | ✖ |
DTS Virtual:X | ✖ | ✖ |
DTS Neural:X | ✖ | ✖ |
DTS (other) | has not | has not |
Auro-3D | ✖ | ✖ |
IMAX Enhanced | ✖ | ✖ |
Multichannel stereo | ✖ | ✖ |