one of the choice would be marantz avr. i have used 2 of them but now downgrade to 2channel only.

speaker choice is more important in music listening, with good resolution in small detail.

I have LX58 for my front hall setup. Once replace it with Denon 4520 (the similar power to 7200), but seems like Denon 4520 cannot fill up the hall like the Pioneer LX58 does. Then I put the LX58 back in place. I believe MCACC plays important role here, and it is very successful.

I think Denon is a kind of amplifier for private listening. Less suitable in open space, but sound great in a room.

The LX58 uses MCACC Pro yes?

Not sure, LX-58 is in my hometown
Never check the version.
I read in WHF review just now, there they mention MCACC Pro, I think yes

This post has been edited by radovantz: Feb 22 2016, 04:17 PM

Hmmm surprising to hear that MCACC pro > MutlEQ XT32.

Yes, I also wonder why this happen.
Just to get certain for what I was hearing, I put the Pioneer back in place.
Not just MCACC Pro Vs. Audyssey XT32, but this is more like Pioneer Vs Denon.

I can't accept the truth that Pioneer LX58 is the winner over the flagship Denon 4520

But I still keep Denon as my favourite brand because of its design and for private listening.

Interesting. I've never heard the 4520, so I don't have any idea how it sounds. Did like the LX58 though, but always had it in my mind that the Denon would still edge out ahead.

I believe it is due to the class D amp rather than Denon or Pioneer. The more powerful amp opens up the speakers.

Xt32 is more useful for dual sub calibration.

This post has been edited by DannyOP: Feb 22 2016, 05:53 PM

Honestly dont expect much from Class D amps...

Even audio research or jeff rowland...they have really refined the class D
I used to hv d ARC dsi200...very musical int amp for most of the demanding midrange speakers....but once i turn back to pre/power tubes fr ARC...boy...the enjoyment is a different level...d dampingg and control is different as well

So back to AVR...d class D is not as refined as ARC or JF...so control and transient would be lacking

On the other hand...if you use d avr as a pre for front speakers and power with a good class AB power amp...you might be able to achieve a balance between audio and ht as a budget enthusiast

AVR pre will not sound too analog or neutral so to speak but it does the job

Just sent my 4yr-old VSX-821k for repairs.

faulty HDMI I/O & HDMI switcher,
faulty remote (some buttons don't work)

and the worst part is..

the receiver can't go into standby mode! (remote doesn't work, front panel button no response)
though other functions like changing Sound Modes, volume up/down, Speaker A/B etc. all working fine.



This post has been edited by pokchik: Feb 24 2016, 12:51 PM

How much?? Am looking to buy one too.

I bought it at rm6900 brand new in box

Nice deal......

Sending equipment for repair is very unpleasant moment. It happened to me so many times.
Sometimes they break down by themselves without reason.

Because of that I do major electrical wiring for the whole house.
Many live sockets will be installed as well as the number of MCBs.
There will be no more extensions to be used especially with AV gear.
Hopefully will prevent break down from happening again.

Check out at A&L Bangsar Village II. They have offer now. Not sure still have stock or not.

Yes,

It is.. l checked sumtime back n it was nearly 8k - from online seller summore..

I seriously tink u cant find anywhere else close to tis price .. anywhere near here la..


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Thanks guys...ahaha..Actually am looking at the Lx58 only. but if the price is low enough, might push abit more to get higher end amps.

Is always good to separate the power supply

my VSX-821k repairs were quoted at RM600. *facepalm*

time for a simple HT system/soundbar then..