Pioneer PD-50AE CD/SACD player

Highlights

• Broad media compatibility including MQA.
• Anti-vibration drive mechanism.
• Studio-quality hi-fi reproduction.
• Premium ESS ES9026PRO DAC technology.
• Innovative honeycomb design.
• Full MQA decoding system.
• Support for both MQA-CD and DVD-R playback.

Pioneer PD-50AE CD/SACD Player

The latest addition to Pioneer's elite range, the PD-50AE SACD player represents groundbreaking technology in passionate design. It's not just a SACD/CD player, but also functions as a USB D/A converter, capable of delivering unparalleled sound quality thanks to the company's extensive knowledge of optical pickups.
Every aspect of this player, from its robust construction to its advanced technologies, is designed to immerse the listener in a sound experience that is as rich and authentic as possible. The honeycomb construction around the drive mechanism reflects Pioneer's dedication to perfection; providing optimum protection and dampening.
With the introduction of MQA technology, Pioneer ensures you get an audio experience true to the original recording. MQA, or Master Quality Authenticated, offers listeners a sound experience as close to the studio's original recording as possible. Not only that, the PD-50AE supports MQA-CD, meaning you can experience this remarkable technology on physical media too.
Further details, such as the custom electrolytic capacitor and Lock Range Adjust feature, attest to the thorough thinking put into the product's development. All this ensures that every time you turn on the PD-50AE, you're greeted with sound that is both powerful and dynamic, but also detailed and pure.

Specifications

• Compatibility: SACD, MQA-CD, CD, and more.
• DAC: ESS ES9026PRO 4-channel parallel drive.
• Construction: Honeycomb design.
• Output: Analogue, Digital Coaxial, Digital Optical.
• S/N Ratio: 116 dB.
• Frequency Response: SACD 2 Hz-50 kHz; CD 2 Hz-20 kHz.
• Dimensions: 435 x 138 x 413 mm.
• Weight: 13.1 kg.