I just received my SX-890 today and, from reading the earlier part of this thread, mentioned that the 880/890 had some issues with it shutting off at the 8 or 9 o'clock position on volume. Well, I did notice when I unpacked it that something sounded loose internally. Popped the top then the bottom off and found the Regulator was loose! So, tightened it down, put it back together and it's been playing like a champ the last half hour or so. It's pretty dirty inside and out and I'll get to that eventually (read this weekend)...along with adjusting the DC, etc. I like the black dial...kind of a nice difference over the others. Not better, just different.
I'll get picks as soon as it's cleaned up too! But for about $35 shipped, it sounds pretty darn good. It gives me 5 receivers to rotate while I recap the 1980. Just thought I'd give an update. This weekend, I'm picking up a pair of JBL L96's on recommendation of a friend in Tulsa. $150 and they are immaculate...and local! Wish they were the L112's but these are going to be good.