Pioneer Sc-Lx88

9.2 Channel, FM
Currently out of stock

Product details

This top-of-the-line multi-channel receiver lets you experience movie sound and music exactly as the artists intended. The SC-LX88 uses only selected high-end components, carefully calibrated by the legendary Air Studios to bring studio-quality sound to your living room.

Especially for the audiophile enthusiast, the SC-LX88 is equipped with a SABRE 32-bit Ultra D/A converter and a powerful Class D amplifier. This combination reproduces digital music in unsurpassed quality, delivering a massive 220 watts per channel. Another unique feature of this multi-channel receiver is the asynchronous USB D/A converter, which plays high-resolution audio files, including DSD, at up to 192 kHz/32-bit from your Mac or PC via a USB connection.

Additionally, the SC-LX88 is equipped with Dolby Atmos, the latest in surround technology. This allows you to use additional overhead speakers to experience a dynamic, three-dimensional sound that perfectly matches the film image, immersing you in the action like never before.

Enjoy high-definition audio playback with support for high-resolution AIFF and Apple Lossless files, as well as the latest multi-channel WAV and FLAC formats.

Experience quadruple HD resolution with 4K Ultra HD. Even SD or HD content can be upscaled to 4K at up to 60p using a compatible display.

The audio scaler expands the two-channel digital signal to a width of 32 bits to improve resolution and density. It also increases the sampling frequency to 192 kHz, reduces noise, and enhances the characteristics of the digital signal to provide a full, transparent sound.

The flagship SC-LX88 features an integrated, asynchronous USB D/A converter that connects directly to a Mac or PC and supports audio files at up to 192 kHz/32-bit.

Key specifications

AV Receiver Equipment
Bi-AMPBluetoothWi-Fi
Multi-channel formats
Dolby Atmos
Audio channel
9.2 Channel
Amplifier type
AV network receiver
Tuner
FM
Music power (RMS)
9x 220 W
Documents
Item number
2760039

General information

Manufacturer
Pioneer
Category
AV Receiver
Manufacturer no.
SC-LX88-K
Release date
22.9.2014

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Amplifier properties

HDMI features
ARC
Audio channel
9.2 Channel
Amplifier type
AV network receiver
Music power (RMS)
9x 220 W
Tuner
FM
AV Receiver Equipment
Bi-AMPBluetoothWi-Fi
Network features
AirplayDLNA audio streamingGapless playbackHigh-Resolution Audio StreamingInternet radioLossless playbackRemote appSpotify Connect
Multiroom standard
Airplay 2

Surround properties

Audio formats
AACAIFFFLACM4AMPEG Audio Layer III (mp3)WAVWMA
Multi-channel formats
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Formats
5.0.25.0.45.1.25.1.45.2.25.2.47.0.27.1.27.2.2

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Cable antennaCalibration microphoneManual on CD-ROMPower cordQuick Start GuideRemote control incl. batteriesWireless adapter

Product dimensions

Width
43.50 cm
Height
18.50 cm
Depth
44.10 cm
Weight
18.10 kg

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «AV Receiver» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 2.Marantz
    1.8 %
  • 3.Denon
    2.5 %
  • 4.Yamaha
    3.6 %
  • 5.Pioneer
    3.8 %
  • 6.Onkyo
    3.9 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Pioneer
    1 day
  • 2.Denon
    3 days
  • 2.Onkyo
    3 days
  • 4.Marantz
    6 days
  • 4.Yamaha
    6 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «AV Receiver» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Pioneer
    3.9 %
  • 2.Denon
    4.2 %
  • 3.Marantz
    4.8 %
  • 3.Yamaha
    4.8 %
  • 5.Onkyo
    5.9 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good96/100
Very good94/100
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Rank 2 out of 3videoReleaseJune 2015
  • PositiveEinmesssystem
  • PositiveUSB Audio
  • PositiveSurround Streaming
  • PositiveWLAN Adapter dabei
  • Positivegute App
  • PositiveDolby Atmos
    Very good97/100
    Audiovision Logo
    AudiovisionSingle testReleaseDecember 2014
    • Positiveumfangreiche Multimedia-Ausstattung
    • Positiveniedriger Stromverbrauch
    • Positiveerstklassiger Klang mit kräftigem Bass
    • Positivedetailreiche Klanganpassungsmöglichkeiten
    • Negativekein 7.7.4 Boxen Setup für Dolby Atmos

    Der Pioneer ist ein Receiver mit zahlreichen Einstellungsmöglichkeiten für den Sound und die Lautsprecher, wobei allerdings das für das 7.1.4 Atmos leider nicht klappt. Dennoch ist er ein überaus kraftvoller Receiver mit einem sehr guten Klang und feinem Detailreichtum. Doch auch die Optionen für Multimedia ist enorm und so ist das Modell mehr als ein handelsüblicher Receiver für den Normalnutzer mit...