Not everyone wants a sound system packed with various components. Pioneer Electronics is ready to crank up and slim down your audio setup, with two new Elite-branded networked audio players.
The N-30 and N-50 both promise endless musical selections for even the most frothing music fan. Pioneer says that each one can also satisfy the discerning fan as well, with technology inside that can closely reproduce high-resolution digital music.
Each model supports standard compressed audio formats including MP3, WMA and AAC. Using DLNA 1.5, however, both can do 192kHz/24-Bit FLAC and WAV files, which are available though a variety of websites.
Each model also has AirPlay, which means you can stream Apple's Lossless audio and your entire iTunes library, as well as goodies from streaming services such as Pandora, right to the unit. Other common features include vTuner Internet radio and a 2.5-inch full-color LCD display for manual control. Pioneer also offers the free ControlApp app, so users can pair either player with an iOS or Android device for another control option.
Pioneer says that both models also offer optional WiFi connectivity (via the AS-WL300 converter) and Bluetooth support (using the AS-BT200 adapter).
Setting the bar slightly higher, the N-50 has an armored chassis to block noise and studier connectivity via gold RCA jacks. It also includes several audio perks, such as Advanced Sound Retriever and Sound Retriever AIR, both of which promise to boost compressed audio files to near-CD quality.
If that's not good enough, the N-50 even throws in twin EL transformers and a Hi-Bit 32-Bit conversion processor for an even better audio experience. If you've got devices with an older or inefficient DAC, the N-50 also has a DAC Only Mode.
"Utilizing Pioneer's audio heritage, we wanted to create a networked audio player that can handle a wide range of music formats, including high-resolution audio that enthusiasts and music lovers are now asking for," said Chris Walker, Pioneer's director of AV marketing and product planning. "These new networked players enhance any digital music so even audiophiles, who love listening to every detail of their music, will find these networked audio players a must-add to their existing high end system. Both models are the ideal complement to any existing home audio/video system that's missing networked audio capabilities."
Both the N-30 and N-50 should be available now, although the Pioneer website doesn't have any stores listed just yet. When they do pop up, expect to see MSRPs of $499 and $699, respectively.
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