SPeCiFiCATiOnS - Pioneer UAE

Super Audio CD Players
Breathtaking Sensation
PD-50-K
NEW
Super Audio CD Player with Hi-bit32 Audio Signal Processing, DSD Disc Playback, Twin Transformer, and iPod/
iPhone/iPad Digital Transmission
Feature Highlights of Pioneer's Integrated Amplifiers
Direct Energy Amplifier
a-30 a-10
Pioneer’s “Direct Energy” concept is pursued to the utmost,
featuring optimised power supply/output circuit blocks, as
well as parts layout. The unit reproduces clearer sound with
reduced distortion. The result is excellent signal transfer and
high S/N ratio, with the performance to bring out the best
musical reproduction from the integrated amplifier.
Isolated Power Supply
a-30 a-10
The wirings for the power amplifier, pre-amplifier, and power
transformer of the controls are all separated to cut out noise
interference. The power circuit for the controls adopts
Schottky barrier diodes with minimum noise, which enables
noise-free clean power supply to the critical power amplifier
section. This allows even more realistic amplification of the
audio signals.
Symmetrical Power Amp
a-30 a-10
The symmetrical power amp provides
high channel separation for the whole
frequency range as well as low distortion
characteristics, realising superb sound
image localisation. The amplifier creates
lively mid to high-range sound, allowing
reproduction of original sound from
various sources, including high-resolution
audio.
Symmetrical Power Amp (A-30)
Clean Ground Construction
a-30 a-10
The unit’s circuit design is based on the clean ground
concept, with the shortest and simplest signal paths. The
result is reduced distortion with minimum signal interference
for improved sonic clarity.
Source Direct Mode
a-30 a-10
The integrated amplifiers feature Source Direct Mode, which
bypasses all other circuits except for the volume to offer a
pure listening experience suitable for musical content. The
mode is not just a simple switching, but is finely tuned to
enhance the musicality.
Input
Selector
Trans-Stabilizer
a-30
Volume
Source Direct Mode
TONE
Circuit
Source Direct ON
BALANCE
Circuit
Source
Direct
Selector
Source Direct
Driver
Power AMP
Circuit
The trans-stabilizer construction of the chassis dampens
unwanted vibration from the transformer to provide steady
audio performance.
Feature Highlights of Pioneer's Super Audio CD Players
Hi-bit32 Audio Signal Processing
pd-50
DSD Playback
pd-50 pd-10
PD-10-K
NEW
Super Audio CD Player with Aluminium Front Panel, DSD Disc Playback, and Front USB
The technology works to create undistorted sound,
bringing out the best in the 32-bit DAC. Using Pioneeroriginal
algorithms, Hi-bit32 Audio Processing expands
the input bit signals to create a natural and analoguelike
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.
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Actual Effects
24-bit signal wave form comparison
24-bit Processing
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32-bit Extension Processing
Direct Stream Digital (DSD) is the format used for
storing extremely high-resolution audio signals
on SACDs. DSD represents
audio signal size by the
density of 1-bit digital pulse,
realizing 100 kHz frequency
response, and 120 dB
dynamic range. CDs are
based on the audible range,
while DSD can encode and
reproduce natural sound,
much closer to the analogue
source.
DSD Waveform
Analogue
Signal
CD
PCM
Signal
SACD
DSD
Signal
* For image only
Level Ch1/FS
0
Level Ch2/FS
Level Ch1/FS
0
Level Ch2/FS
What’s a DSD Disc?
DSD audio source (.dsf) downloaded from the
internet and recoded on DVD-R/-RW disc.
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Time / s
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Time / s
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192 kHz/32-bit Twin DAC
pd-50
To process high-density signals from the SACD, twin 192 kHz/
32-bit D/A converters are used on the SACD players. They are
parallel-connected for improved audio performance, to
reproduce minute musical nuances in master sound quality.
Direct Construction with Separate Shield Structure
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The SACD players feature a separate shield structure which
completely isolates the audio block from the digital/servo power
block. Yet, the shortest and simplest paths are provided for signal
transmission with Pioneer’s Direct Construction. The result is
minimum noise and distortion for crystal clear audio reproduction.
DSD Audio
Source (.dsf)
Download
to PC
Pure Audio Listening Mode
pd-50 pd-10
PC with
DVD drive
PD-50-K/PD-10-K
Playback on
player
Record on disc
DVD-R/RW
* DSD audio source created on a portable recorder etc. and recorded on disc can
be played back on PD-50/PD-10.
Pure Audio Listening mode switches off the digital circuitry
and the FL display to provide the purest analogue sound
reproduction.