N-50A Network Player
Take full advantage of digital audio.
Developed for the digital age, the N-50A connects to many different sources. Via a wired or wireless LAN connection, it allows you to stream music from a PC, Mac or NAS (Network Attached Storage), listen to internet radio stations using vTuner or seamless music via Spotify. The N-50A can also be used to stream music from an iPhone or iPod touch via AirPlay.
On top of that, it supports the most popular music formats, as well as high-resolution audio files via USB. With an asynchronous USB port at the back, the N-50A can act as a high-end asynchronous USB DAC. And thanks its sound-enhancing features and rigid construction, this network player lets you enjoy your music in crystal clear quality - no matter the source.
Enjoy Spotify Connect
This network player is ready
for Spotify Connect, which lets you select millions of songs
from Spotify’s digital streaming service.
Hi-Res audio
The USB ports let you connect to your
iPhone/iPod, hard disc, PC or Mac for direct music playback.
Functioning as an asynchronous USB DAC, you can enjoy hi-res audio
files like DSD and PCM – even without a network connection.
Take control
The Pioneer ControlApp lets you stream
music directly to the player without using an additional app. It is
freely available for your iPhone and iPod touch on the App
Store and for your Android device onGoogle Play.
Stream with ease
AirPlay compatibility allows
enthusiasts to access their iTunes music library through their
network. This network player is also DLNA certified (v1.5) to work as
a Digital Media Player and Digital Media Renderer.
WAV album art display
This network player has an easy-to-read
3.5” colour LCD screen, which allows you to add album art to your
WAV albums. Just place a jpg-file of the cover art in your music
folder and you will always know what is playing.
Main Features
Plays
Via Network/USB: MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, FLAC, ALAC Apple Lossless, AIFF, LPCM and DSD(*) audio files Via USB DAC: LPCM and DSD(*) audio files Internet Radio with vTuner Spotify Connect
Apple AirPlay
(*) Not via wireless network.
Terminals
Input
1 x Digital Optical In
1 x Digital Coaxial In (Gold-plated)
1 x USB B In (for USB DAC)
2 x USB A In
1 x LAN in
Output:
1 x Digital Optical Out
1 x Digital Coaxial Out (Gold-plated)
1 x Analogue Out (RCA Gold-plated)
AirPlay
Internet Radio
Spotify Connect
USB DAC
Front USB
DLNA: DLNA Certified (1.5)
Made for iPod, iPhone, iPad
Wireless LAN: (with optional AS-WL300 adapter)
Works with ControlApp for Android and iPhone / iPod touch: (with optional AS-WL300 adapter)
LCD Display
Remote Control: Included
Audio Features
Hi-bit
Auto Sound Retriever
Auto Level Control
Twin Transformers
Response & Frequency
USB DAC: Sampling Frequency: 192 kHz
Line Output Level: 2.2V
Frequency Range: 4 - 90,000 Hz
S/N Ratio: > 112 dB
Dynamic Range: > 117 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0,0012%
Channel Separation: > 110 dB
Weight: 7,5 kg
Dimensions: 435 x 99 x 331 mm
Network Standby Mode
Power Requirements: AC 220-240V / 50/60Hz
Power Consumption (in use/standby): 38W / 0.3W
Construction
Rigid Under Base Construction
Aluminium Side, Front and Top