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High-Resolution Audio Playback (up to 192 kHz/24-bit)
N-50
N-30
The network audio players are DLNA Certified
(1.5), ready to play various audio formats — from
192 kHz/24-bit high-resolution FLAC and WAV
files, songs ripped from CDs, to MP3 and MPEG-4 AAC compressed
audio files on digital audio players. Pioneer's expertise on quality
sound reproduction offers a satisfying listening experience,
regardless of source.
Hi-bit 32 Audio Signal Processing
N-50
Using Pioneer-original algorithms, Hi-bit 32 Audio
Processing expands the input bit signals to create
a natural and analogue-like waveform,
reproducing rich audio even from extremely minute signals. High-
resolution 192 kHz/24-bit audio sources can be expanded to 192
kHz/32-bit signals. The feature is also effective for CD audio played
on a disc player.
USB DAC
N-50
The network audio player allows direct USB connection with a PC*,
without having to access the home network. What's more, signal
transfer is done with USB asynchronous transfer mode, which
controls the transfer process using its high-accuracy clock instead
of syncing with the clock on the PC-side, ensuring high-quality
sound reproduction. This eliminates jitter, reproducing master
quality sound with extremely precise audio signals, even for Hi-bit
32 Audio Processing.
* PC requires driver download from Pioneer website
Auto Sound Retriever
N-50
Pioneer-original Auto Sound Retriever technology automatically
determines the audio signal's bit rate, and interpolates the data lost
during compression. It is especially effective for improving the
sound quality of low bit-rate content — an ideal feature when
switching between internet radio stations with different bit-rates.
Auto Level Control
N-50
Auto Level Control equalises volume level
differences between tracks when playing music
from an iPod or other sources.
AirPlay Compatible
N-50
N-30
AirPlay — Enthusiasts have complete access,
control and playback of their entire iTunes music
library through their network audio player. Users
can quickly and easily enjoy all their music with
song information and album art simultaneously
displayed on the full-colour LCD.
For details on iPod compatibility, visit
http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/eu/
Front USB Terminal
N-50
N-30
The front USB terminal allows direct playback of iPod/iPhone/iPad
music, while also charging the devices. You can also play PC audio
files saved on a USB device, including high-resolution FLAC and
WAV formats*, without having to access the home network.
* Compatible with up to 96 kHz/24-bit FLAC/WAV audio files
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Asynchronous Transfer
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Network Audio Players Reference Guide
Actual Effects
24-bit vs 32-bit signal wave form comparison
24-bit Processing
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Compressed Sound
AirPlay
Router
PC
Front USB Terminal
32-bit Extension Processing
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