N-50AE
Network player with integrated dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth, airplay, HiRes audio playback, integrated music services, FireConnect for multi-room playback, internet radio and USB digital input
The challenging solution for all streaming tasks
The N-50AE is designed to give musicians maximum freedom and diversity. No matter which path you prefer, discover and enjoy music, whether it's a smartphone, cloud music services, a local NAS server, a USB hard disk or simply a PC: the new N-50AE streaming unit always opens up music the ideal playback option, without you having to think about it or even get used to it. The integrated streaming services Tidal, Deezer and Spotify, DLNA streaming with full HiRes and DSD support, TuneIn's premium Web radio offering as well as AirPlay, integrated Chromecast technology and Bluetooth for connecting mobile devices ensure an inexhaustible music repertoire. The N-50AE has a high-quality 32-bit DAC from ESS and separate power supply units for analogue and digital modules, so that its sound potential is always fully developed. Because streaming means not only an unprecedented selection, but with HiRes it also allows access to a previously unachievable sound level far above the CD standard. Thanks to MQA, the N-50AE HiRes quality is possible even without prior download, simply with Tidal-Streaming directly from the web. The N-50AE also features a powerful, cross-manufacturer FireConnect standard - for precise multi-room synchronous playback and remote access via network.
Audio Features:
■4ch Parallel Drive with SABRE32 Ultra DAC (ES 9016S)
■Up to 11.2 MHz DSD Playback
■Up to 192 kHz/24-bit WAV/FLAC/Apple Lossless/AIFF Playback
■USB-DAC (up to 384 kHz/32-bit LPCM, 11.2 MHz DSD)
■DIRECT Mode for Faithful Reproduction of Original Sound
■Hi-bit32 Audio Processing
■Up-Sampling up to 384 kHz
■Digital Filter with 3 Modes (SHARP/SLOW/SHORT )
■Auto Sound Retriever
■Auto Level Control
■Lock Range Adjust Function for Reducing Jitter by Adjusting Lock Range Accuracy
■Gapless Playback (WAV/FLAC/AIFF/ALAC)
■Digital Output On/Off Switch to Prevent Digital Noise Effect on Analogue Audio
■Twin Transformers
■Rigid Under Base
■Aluminium Front Panel
Network Features:
■Chromecast built-in
■Apple AirPlay Certified
■Spotify®, TIDAL, and Deezer Music Streaming Services Ready
■Internet Radio (TuneIn)
■Plug and Play External HDD and USB Memory via USB
■Works with Pioneer Remote App (iOS/Android)
■Built-in Wi-Fi (Dual Band 5 GHz/2.4 GHz)
Operating Features:
■Works with Pioneer Remote App (iOS/Android)
■3.5” Colour LCD Display for Album Artwork and Song Information
■Dimmer
■Auto Power Off
■Firmware Update (USB/Network)
Connections:
■USB 2 In (1 Front, 1 Rear) Type A, for USB Drive/HDD
■USB-DAC 1 In (Type B)
■Ethernet 1 In
■Phones 1 Out
■Analogue Audio 2 Out (1 Pair Gold-Plated RCA)
■Digital Coaxial 1 In (Gold-Plated) / 1 Out (Gold-Plated)
■Digital Optical 1 In/1 Out
■Control Out for Operating Connected Devices with Pioneer Remote App
Dimensions & Weight:
■Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 99 x 340 mm
■Weight: 7.4 kg