Pioneer SC-LX89-S silver

The Pioneer SC-LX89-S is an AV receiver designed by audiophiles for audiophiles. To deliver a powerful and transparent sound, this top-of-the-range model features a power amplifier with a staggering 260 watts per channel. Fine-tuned with the intensive participation of AIR Studios, the leading independent recording studio in London, the Pioneer SC-LX89-S can reproduce audio signals as clear and precise as the original recordings.

Key Features

• Top-of-the-range 9.2-channel receiver with a Class D amplifier (certified by AIR Studios)
• Constant sound quality at all volume levels and in all situations
• The 3D Spaceframe combines the benefits of a separate front and end section with the compactness of a receiver
• The integrated assistant creates all of the important settings automatically
• Supports the latest standards for surround sound
• USB D/A converter for asynchronous signal transmission from high-end players (192kHz/32bit with Native DSD)
• Almost unlimited playback possibilities (USB, WiFi 2.4 + 5 GHz)
• Fully compatible with all available high-definition video signals

Direct Energy HD Amplifier

The Direct Energy HD Amplifier continues to improve with each new generation. This amp now delivers an even fuller, more powerful sound with impressive output power on all channels, even during simultaneous operation. Benefiting from the integration of the Core Direct Power FET semiconductor chip on the circuit board, the amp offers an improved signal line, reduced heat radiation, and an even cleaner sound. This also prevents the signal distortion at high volume levels.

Lifelike Acoustics

The Phase Control technology effectively eliminates any phase delay and significantly improves the multi-channel sound. Another feature, the MCACC Pro, analyses the sounds from your loudspeakers and adapts the settings to create a completely harmonious surround sound. At the same time, a precisely working equaliser compensates for any disruptive influences on the room acoustics.

Great Connectivity

Thanks to its integrated WiFi, this device plays music files in all of the relevant formats (including high-resolution DSD and FLAC files) from the home network or the internet. It is also ready for Spotify Connect and Apple AirPlay, which means that you can select songs on your smartphone or tablet app and listen to them on your audio system.

Specifications:

Amplifier:
Channels: 9
Type: Class D (Direct Energy HD)
Output: 260 W / ch (4 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1.0%, 1 ch Driven); 220 W / channel (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1.0% THD, 1 ch Driven)

Sound features:
USB-DAC 192 kHz / 32bit with DSD Native
DSD Direct Playback via network / USB (2.8 MHz)
DSD Disc (SACD) playback via HDMI (2.8 MHz / 5.1ch, 2 channels)
Sabre32 Ultra DAC (ES9016S) to 9.2ch
Audio Scaler 192 kHz / 32bit Enhancer
MCACC Pro Room Calibration

Video feature:
Ultra HD filter with HDCP 2.2 (4K / 60p / 4 : 4 : 4 / 24bit, 4K / 24p / 4 : 4 : 4 / 36bit, 4K / 60p / 4 : 2 : 2 / 36bit)
Video Scaler (1080p to 4K)

Network Features:
Apple AirPlay
DLNA (1.5)
HTC Connect
Windows 8 compatible
Network playback / USB: AIFF, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, MP3, WMA, AAC, DSD - 192kHz / 24bit Audio playback (AIFF, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC)
Gapless AIFF playback, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AAC, MP3, DSD
Spotify Digital Music Streaming Service Ready
Internet Radio with vTuner
Dual Band WiFi (2.4 GHz + 5)

Front connectors:
1 x HDMI input
1 x USB
1 x Headphone Output
1 × MCACC microphone input

Rear connectors:
7 × HDMI input
3 × HDMI output
2 × AV (composite) input
1 × AV (composite) output
2 × component input (assignable)
1 × Audio input (assignable)
2 × digital coaxial input (assignable)
2 × digital optical input (assignable)
1 × digital optical output
1 × component monitor
2 × Preout (subwoofer)
1 × Ethernet
11 × speakers
11.2 preamp outputs (13.2 terminals)
2 × IR input
1 × IR output
2 × 12V trigger

Dimensions:
435 × 185 × 441 mm

Weight:
18.1 kg