Network-enabled
hi-fi separates are evolving at a fiercesome pace but Pioneer’s N-50 is
sufficiently ahead of the pack that it sets the standard in its class. Its
2.4in colour LCD screen squeezes in a lot of information, including a thumbnail
of the album cover and details of the file type and sampling frequency. The
N-50 is also a lot heavier than its slim profile suggests thanks to its
multiple power supplies and reinforced chassis. But most important of all, its
DLNA-compliant Ethernet connection will handle the highest resolution
24-bit/192kHz media with other connections to support legacy digital products,
USB audio and external
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
adapters. Musically, it serves up a soundstage you can walk into – guitars
sound slinky and cymbals positively sizzle as the N-50 weaves its digital
magic.
Audio Features
192khz 24 bit Bit
Asynchronous USB DAC
DAC Only Mode (Coax
and Optical)
Advanced Sound
RetrieverTM
Sound Retriever Air
(For Bluetooth)
Auto Level Control
Hi-Bit 32 Conversion
Gold Connectors
Made for iPod,
iPhone Certified with USB connection
Other Features
iPhone or Android
Control Application
Bluetooth® Ready (Requires AS-BT200)
Wireless LAN Ready
(Requires AS-WL300)
Twin EL Transformers
2.5” Full-Color LCD
Display
FM Tuner
Armored Chassis
Construction (16 lbs)
High-Quality Remote
2-year Elite
Warranty
Audio Formats Supp
orted
WAV 192khz 24-bit
FLAC 192khz 24-bit
MP3 320kbps
WMA 320kbps
AAC 320kbps
Ogg Vorbis 320kbps
Product
Specifications
Dimensions (W x H x
D): 17.12 x 3.89 x 12.99 inches
Weight: 16.1 lbs