High-end 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters For Solid Sound
Exclusive for Pioneer, top-of-the-line Burr Brown 192 kHz/24-bit D/A converters drive each of the eight channels independently. These are the best multi-
bit type D/A converters for high-resolution, strong and stable sound, with a perfect signal from input to output.
Solid High Performance Audio
One of the secrets to this amplifier is Pioneer’s exclusive new Advanced Direct Energy MOSFET. This highly advanced piece of circuitry produces an
amazingly efficient, high-end sound quality with an impressive 170 watts of equally amplified power for each channel and improved linearity to ensure
consistent sound quality for multi-channel applications. To achieve this, the internal sound stage must remain as smooth and stable as possible. That
is why the MOSFET is designed with heat compensation circuitry in the power chip with A/D isolated amp module to minimise power imbalances that
can cause distortion in the sound stage.
Efficient Heat Radiation For Low Resonance
Since this amplifier incorporates 7 channel, high power units, it generates a huge amount of energy. This newly developed chimney-shaped heatsink
helps release the excess heat from the power elements, enabling lower resonance.
Precise Sound Imaging
To balance both electrical and physical elements between the 7 channels for the most precise sound stage composition, Pioneer designed each power
amplifier on each side of the heatsink in order. This “symmetrical power train” creates a uniform sound field for all channels.
Stable Power Output
To reproduce the latest wide range audio formats and rapidly changing sound levels, your amplifier needs a solid and stable power supply source.
Therefore, Pioneer designed a state-of-the-art transformer, weighing in at more 10kg. This transformer is uniquely designed to suppress internal energy
loss and prevent magnetic leakage as well as eliminate vibration during sound reproduction.
Highly Responsive And Cl ean Power
VSA-AX10 uses 33000µFx2 large capacity condensers, exclusively for audio, for extra stability and instant response to large power swings. The low loss
thick copper bus-bar ensures clean and smooth power transmission at all times.
The Ultimate S/N Ratio For DVD-Audio
For this amplifier, Pioneer aimed for a 110 dB S/N ratio to faithfully reproduce the latest wide range audio formats. This was achieved via a new volume
control circuitry design – Precision Gain Management Volume. This feature checks the gain in each amplification stage and selects the best combination
of gain in each stage.
Unquestionable Quality With Impeccable Design
Designed for audiophiles demanding the very best in sound reproduction, VSA-AX10 features the best hardware on the market, like Sharc DSP
processors. Clearly, sound design has reached new arenas of excellence with exclusive Pioneer sound technology designed with the help of the world’s
best sound engineers.
Burr Brown
PCM1704 DAC
Professional-quality 32-Bit Digital Signal Processing
Using 32-bit Sharc and 24-bit double speed Motorola simultaneously, this model can realise full processing which contributes to reproduce the highest
quality of sound.
Ideal DVD Audio Converter
Pioneer has mounted highly accurate 96 kHz/24-bit A/D converters on all eight channels individually to precisely reproduce DVD-Audio and SACD sound
sources. For two channel analogue sources, four A/D converters are used for each channel to create high fidelity sound.
New Frame Design Concept For Superior Support
The revolutionary, new chassis design fixes all parts to a 3-D frame instead of the weaker
2-D frame. So the unit has the strength to support the 10 kg transformer, as well as allow
optimum functionality of each part. In addition, the chassis is copper-plated to suppress
signal interference between circuits and lower impedance.
Concentrated Direct Construction Design
To minimise signal interference, each circuit is separated – allowing a more direct signal
route. This concentrated direct construction works simultaneously with the 3-D space
frame to create an extremely pure signal transmission with an open and fresh sound.
Easy Connection And Simple Conversion
With this easy connection video converter feature, hooking up video components is
foolproof. There is no need to connect every terminal to the amplifier because it converts the input video signal to
all available video output terminals. With a selection of connection options you can easily set up the configuration
you want.
More Realistic Movie And Music Experience
Pioneer’s exclusive DSP technology lets you experience movies and music like never before with two customised DSP
modes: Advanced Cinema and Advanced Concert. Advanced Cinema enhances movie soundtracks and other
audio/visual sources. You can experiment with the six modes to create six different types of acoustic environments. Advanced Concert lets you transform
your living room into a variety of virtual sonic environments when you play two channel or multi-channel sources.
Advanced Direct
Energy MOSFET
Chimney-shaped
large heatsink
Amplifier with symmetrical
power train design
Large power
supply transformer
3-D space frame construction
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Large capacity
electrolysis condenser
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Direct construction:
1) Power supply
2) Video block
3) Amplifier
4) Audio block
5) DSP block
6) D/A converter
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