From what I read, our country's law dictates that the owner on the surface own the land even deep underground.  That is why KL LRT builder had problem getting around the law by building zig-zaging underground tunnel to avoid the house above the ground.  They don't have that problem in Singapore. 

Well it does sound as if you can build 10 storey underground bunker for all its worth 

Yes, doing a basement (especially for pre-existing house) isn't easy, but it can be done.

Easier is to do extra room, but you sacrifice the openness of your garden. Putting the garden on top of the extra room won't look as good, plus also has its own issues particularly factoring in the thickness of the soil in order for you to plant things to make it a rooftop garden.

Anyway, each approach has its own pros and cons. Up to you to decide which suits you best.

Went to nice house today with a very good Christmas feeling. Nicely laid out and decorated just like those Caucasian's home.  Comfy and warm.

On another note :

Merry Christmas to those who are celebrating and Happy Holiday to others!   

Wow..how big your subwoofer? Mine is just a Panny Home Theater. The sound already acceptable for me. Furthermore, I'm not dare to increase volume more than 45..afraid if my neighbour complain about it.

Yes, you need to try it out when you are free enough. In my case, it yields better result with such settings.

I bet ronaldjoe would be the next member here to audition your system 
Do a lot of weight lifting to build up muscle mass before moving   Slowly move it inch by inch. Wait til you move 71kg SVS PB13-Ultra subwoofer. 

A few times is ok. I think I have move the sub like eerrr.... I lost count, actually.

Normally when people are talking about pre-amp and power amp they might be referring to a stereo set up (for hifi purposes). In the context of HT, they normally call the pre-amp a pre-pro or AV controller.

Anyway, if you decide to add a power amp you can still use your LX82 since it has pre outs. It means the amp section inside the LX82 is not used.

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Added on January 29, 2012, 12:02 pm

I believed Onkyo MC5501 9 channels AV amp can beat it with a entry cost of less than 8k. But what's the point if they dont serve the purpose for the owner?

When you move into dedicated power amp route, you'll need to examine the amp characteristic in its current bias, its output stage, power reverses and its built. Measurement is just an illustrations of the design approach but certainly not the final cut. If it were, you'll not have some many brands in audio industry already.

If you have a 150w/channel amp before doesnt meant the next 200w/channel amp will sound better that the one it replaced. Dont fall into the "bigger power is always better" trick. They're just being louder but not necessary better.

From Onkie 508 to Pionie LX82 is considered moving up the rank in receiver for sure you can hear the difference but as you push upward, the law of diminishing return kicks in hard hence you might not get more than what you have paid for in the sound as compared to the difference you paid in price

You dont need to spot a used MC5501 to get the upgrade la..it depends how serious you're in pursuing your AV separate. From LX82 to adding a MC5501 i would say you're probably gain nothing much..bet you on this one 

You should probably looking at some more serious power amps such as ROTEL RMB-1575 which is Class D with 250w/channel output to "feel" the difference. Want more musical amp? Look up at Sifu here and ask them for some good brands, McIntosh, Krell, Lexicon..aplenty for you to take up a few  jobs to pay for them 

Back to the topic, for the similar price of 8k+, i'll recommend you to get a NAD T975 which i am sure you'll be very happy with 

Rotel RMB-1575 is a 5 channels amp so if you're setting up 7 channels, add RB-1572.

If you want to bi amp and want the best of the sound quality, why not considering using stereo amp for each speakers or each LF, HF with ONE monoblock? It isnt impossible..there're people out there as such..that's the HIFI FEVER they called it 

And some even have 4 subwoofers in the system..that's really Pursue of Ultimate Hifi Fever right? 

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Added on January 29, 2012, 9:53 pm

The hissing is at Pre Amp MUTE or certain Pre Amp gain? Maybe 1/3, 1/2, 3/5? I cant stand hissing..sounds like the Hifi is nagging at you 

Not necessary Rotel la..at that price level, you can consider other brands also like NAD which is quite decent as well.

Looks like another potential kaki of multi subs..You should know HTKAKI then..he's the Subs' Headmaster 

Do keep me in mind then, I have a demo set of 1572 with me and also the same series monoblock. Willing to let go at a very decent price. They both have bi-amp features. Been upgrading too many things at once, now not enough storage space already lol

Is the Dato's into Cow rearing business  ?

mind exposing the model and make of the amp? and the speakers it will paired to?

LX82's ICEpower based amp section is already pretty decent. My guess is that it would sound more 'different' than better - I wouldn't just add a power amp without an audition.

Ok, I have an Audiolab 8000X7 and 704. My pre is a Yammy RXA-2000. After adding 8000X7 with bridged 2 x 150W fronts, there is a slight improvement but more obvious on my rear effects. Overall conclusion over Yamaha RXA2000 stand alone. Minor improvement overall. It depends how much you got your Audiolab for.