Which model is this? Hope to hear your feedback, especially if it can handle dual sub calibration well.

Magnet is a Class AB amp...not too bad....quite powerful and musical

Just read about it, made in Thailand? Where to test?

HiFi Creations carry them as official reseller....you can contact Victor aka carcrazy for further details

here comes my LX-88



unboxing

i have to agree why they call this the flagship....i mean the fact that lx-89 is here but doesn't mean lx-88 is any poorer.

I've had experience with lx-53....not too bad....but lx-8x series is a whole new level for me

the sound reproduction is good....of coz one can't compare with those super high end audio....but for the budget enthusiast....this amp is one that fits into the criteria if you are a HT movie and music listening

i've not really run in the system but from my first few hours experience....its kinda there...not like the audio rigs that i used to buy that requires few hundred hours of burn in....

the built quality of the lx-88 is superb...the overall weight and damping is good
the rear rca jacks and speaker terminals feels and looks premium
the front knobs are buttery smooth

This post has been edited by hushymushy: Feb 21 2016, 02:45 PM

Is the LX88 using Class D amp? LX88 is almost the top Model for Pioneer right?

One of my friends just got a Denon 7200, according to him it still isn't strong enough to drive demanding speakers.

This post has been edited by DannyOP: Feb 20 2016, 10:45 PM

most of the AVRs now are using Class D....LX series are all class D...

honestly...demanding speakers...any AVR even flagship unable to control or drive large speakers....
best to go for power amps class AB

LX88 used to be the flagship..now replaced by LX89...which is i got the lx-88 quite cheap

Where's a good place to buy amps nowadays? Used to purchase from Sim Lim square Singapore when the Rm was doing better.

Also with Dolby Atmos it becomes a nightmare in terms of wiring. I'm still thinking on how to hide ceiling cables for the speakers.

If you dont mind ugly abit....just run it exposed...or u can do external piping...spray paint d pipe....like some design lor

I got this amp from Hiway Laser.....i think nowadays no shop provides everything cheapest...but i do compare against desa home for HT pricing

Nowadays in KL is not expensive either

BTW, Pioneer is finally bringing in the x30 (930, 830, etc) series into Msia. Unlike the previous rumor saying no more entry level and mid-range AVRs for this market.

Looks like more choices

Good place to buy, previously my Onkyo processor was bought from them also, certain brands same price as Singapore and can be slightly cheaper also taking into account the trouble and transport to Sg and back.

I noticed a McIntosh amp peeking behind the LX88 I'm sure for stereo the McIntosh will sound a lot better right?

wah.....nice spot....the McIntosh is my car amp...driving dynaudio 240-MKII...old school d...had this since 2005....

gold-plated RCA/Component jacks, and do i see them correctly - banana jacks for speakers?
comparing to my VSX-821k, it's like heaven & earth, man..

yes...all the RCA jacks are gold plated and banana jacks for all speakers...
i would have thought banana terminals are norm for all AVR?

Ah I was wondering why the wiring comes from the side lol

Do you use the Pioneer for music as well?

I haven't found an AV amp that can handle everything, normally need to separate 2 systems for optimum results, 1 for movie, 1 for music, but that can be quite space consuming.

This post has been edited by DannyOP: Feb 22 2016, 11:35 AM

well i used to have 2 separate system...1 for HT and 1 for audio
i recently sold my audio rig coz my room is too big and it can't fill up the entire room....
so for the time being i am upgrading my HT from 5.1 to 7.2

in terms of music...well HT is not meant for critical listening...but if you are looking at something in between then AVR plus power amp for the fronts would be ideal....

entry avr have.... front banana binding post mixed with rear spring clip