How come Pioneer amps have stopped coming in the UK?

[manicm]

Most likely Onkyo is re-assessing their brand priorities in EU/UK. When was the last time anyone mentioned, let alone bought a Pioneer AV amp?

Onkyo brand itself is probably falling prey to the Sound United juggernaut too.

 

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Most likely Onkyo is re-assessing their brand priorities in EU/UK. When was the last time anyone mentioned, let alone bought a Pioneer AV amp?

Onkyo brand itself is probably falling prey to the Sound United juggernaut too.

I bought the Pioneer sc-lx901 amp at Richer Sounds but it was open boxed for £625 a couple of months back and it is a brilliant amp. I know what you mean though the last time someone bought a brand new flagship model on this forum we are going back to real made Pioneer‘s only and that was the sc-lx58/59 and the 88/89. WHF last review of a Pioneer was the Pioneer sc-lx701 amp which didn’t review at Pioneer‘s brilliant best it got a 4 star review and since then no more reviews.

 

[millennia_one]

Is this the end for them now? Does anyone know anything? Can you see stock for the Pioneer Sc-lx704/904 which are the latest amps? Thanks

I hope not, they've had some classic designs over the years but the trend is toward sound systems such as sonos where everything is plug and play

at least in the "budget" sector

Its a bit like mobile killing off the compact digital camera.

 

[bigboss]

Onkyo buying Pioneer and therefore changing its room correction software has also had a negative impact.

 

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Pioneer & Onkyo's new AV receivers support HDMI 2.1

HDMI 2.1 for up to 8K and VRR pass-through

www.flatpanelshd.com

 

[nads]

I had heard that the Onk. Home entertainment division was up for sale.

 

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I had heard that the Onk. Home entertainment division was up for sale.

Yes, that wouldn’t surprise me.

 

[michael hoy]

I believe it is the US distribution arm of Onkyo, last i heard Klipsch had bought it.

 

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Onkyo and Pioneer's 2021 receivers back in black with 8K video, from $499

Onkyo and Pioneer have announced pricing and availability for their 2021 receivers which include Dolby Atmos and two-way Bluetooth.

www.cnet.com

 

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Dirac Live coming to high end Pioneer av receivers:

New Pioneer and Onkyo 2021 AV Receivers with 8K

Pioneer and Onkyo 2021 AV receivers: Two big players of AV market, Pinoeer and Onkyo, announced its upcoming range of 2021 which is equipped with 8K.

allhomecinema.com

 

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BREAKING: Onkyo and Pioneer Ink Licensing Agreement with Dirac Research

[float_right] [/float_right] (September 16, 2020) In a move that could potentially reshape the AV Receiver marketplace, Onkyo and Pioneer have reached a licensing agreement with Dirac Research for use of its popular Dirac Live room correction suite. As reported by Yahoo! Japan and confirmed by...

www.avnirvana.com

 

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Pioneer DIRAC Partnership: Is this the End for MCACC Room EQ?

Pioneer will distribute Dirac’s suite of audio optimization technologies for consumer, commercial and OEM audio applications. We can't help wonder if this means the end of Pioneer's own MCACC Room EQ?

www.audioholics.com

Apparently old news!

 

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The new ones sound perfect for you Gel with your 8k tv!
Has there been any SC-LX models announced yet or is it just the VSX range so far?

 

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The new ones sound perfect for you Gel with your 8k tv!
Has there been any SC-LX models announced yet or is it just the VSX range so far?

Have you tried setting up Dirac Live? Because I have and it’s a nightmare!

 

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Have you tried setting up Dirac Live? Because I have and it’s a nightmare!

No I’ve never used it but heard good things. EllisDJ does Dirac calibrations so you could hire his services if you got one of these amps.