Pioneer LX series AV amplifiers launched in Australia
Pioneer & Onkyo Corporation has announced the release of three AV amplifier models, the SC-LX89, SC-LX79 and SC-LX59 in Australia.
As well as supporting the latest DTS:X object-based audio and Dolby Atmos sound, the three models produce the ideal surround-sound environment that lines up and simultaneously drives the playback conditions of all speakers based on Multi-Channel Stereophonic Philosophy, which achieves stereophonics between all adjacent speakers. Through Direct Energy HD amplifiers that enable high-power output on all channels simultaneously and MCACC Pro, which corrects temporal reverb characteristics and the phase characteristics of the speaker system to perform sound acoustic correction to an extremely high level of precision, an ideal object-based audio playback environment has been produced, faithfully reproducing audio works in the form they were originally intended. In addition, 4K/60P/4:4:4/24-bit video signals, the latest High Dynamic Range (HDR) signals for connecting with compatible video equipment to enjoy high-definition video and the HDCP 2.2 copyright protection standard are all supported.
Main Features
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■ Powerful Amps with the Efficiency of Direct Energy HD (High fidelity class D)
◇ Equipped with Direct Energy HD (High fidelity class D) amplifiers. By revising components and circuit design and performing tuning that leaves no room for compromise, Direct Energy HD amplifiers boast deeper and more powerful sound with the ability to produce high-power output across all channels simultaneously (SC-LX89: 9 channels, 850W; SC-LX79: 9 channels, 810W; SC-LX59: 9 channels, 760W).
■ Uncompromising High-quality Sound Design
◇ Achieving high-fidelity playback with the use of dedicated audio components and unique sound-quality tuning
– A new custom condenser that produces powerful and rich low-pass playback is used in the Direct Energy HD amplifier component.
– The pre-amp component has been generously fitted with high sound-quality parts. While inheriting performance from the PML MU capacitor and NJM4585 operational amplifier, the signal-to-noise ratio has been further improved with the use of a newly developed Low ESR capacitor (All models).
– The employment of two SABRE32 Ultra DAC (ES9016S) units from ESS Technology to produce top world-class dynamic range and low distortion ensures the capabilities of the Direct Energy HD amplifier are manifest to their fullest extent.
◇ Following through with a thorough commitment to sound-quality measures across every inch of the casing
– The use of a new ”Anti-Standing Wave Insulator” to inhibit vibrations from the outside and the employment of a ”Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer” in the SC-LX89 to reduce magnetic flux noise helps boost the signal-to-noise ratio in the overall sound.
■ Equipped with the MCACC Pro high-precision automatic sound acoustic correction technology to produce the ideal playback environment
– “Three-dimensional sound field correction” which has been added a temporal axis to the frequency and acoustic pressure correction is performed using a sound collecting microphone. In addition, the dual subwoofer EQ correction feature enhances the ability to reproduce low-pass sounds, producing the ideal sound field for multichannel playback that is not influenced by the listening environment is achieved.
– Through the Full Band Phase Control feature which measures and corrects for the temporal lag between low-pitched and high-pitched sounds and differing phase characteristics between channels which occur in a speaker system, listeners can enjoy a superior expanded sound field with clear sound localization.
– Through the Auto Phase Control Plus feature, which offers fully automatic compensation for phase difference in LFE (low frequency effects) derived from the source in real-time, rich and crisp low-pitched sounds and intermediate-to-high pass sounds are played back with excellent clarity, producing natural sound connections across channels.
– When speakers enabled for object-based audio playback environments are used, measurement and compensation that takes into account sounds reflected from the ceiling can be performed.
■ Support for the latest object-based audio: Compatible with the next-generation DTS:X immersive format through an update
– The latest Dolby Atmos object-based audio is supported. This technology achieves the ideal three-dimensional sound field that reproduces the movement of sound in an unprecedented realistic sense by adding information on the movement of sound including positional information and timing as metadata, producing a rich and immersive surround-sound space as a result. In addition, DTS:X, which was announced in January of this year, will be supported through a firmware update at no cost.
■ Achieves 11.1-channel high-precision decoding, with support for a wide range of speaker system configurations and 11.2-channel audio pre out.
– 7.1.4 decoding is supported with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
■ Supports transmission of 4K/60P/4:4:4/24-bit video signals and HDR signals, along with the latest HDCP 2.2 copyright protection standard
– Equipped with an HDMI port that supports 4K/60P/4:4:4/24-bit video signal transmission and the HDCP 2.2 copyright protection standard.
– Supports transmission of the latest High Dynamic Range (HDR) signals and BT.2020 signals to enable enjoyment of high-definition video when connected to a 4K video device.
– Ultra-high-resolution 4K technologies cultivated in the development of the BDP-LX series of Blu-ray players have been incorporated and the unit has been fitted with “Super Resolution,” which allows the enjoyment of content at the picture quality of a 4K video signal through the upscaling of HD-quality content.
■ Certified by AIR Studios. A Serious Stamp of Approval.
– The SC-LX89 and SC-LX79 have been certified at London’s legendary AIR Studios, whose work is respected worldwide for award-winning motion picture soundtracks and peerless digital CD recordings. AIR Studios understands the artist’s craft, and like Pioneer, believes that faithfully reproducing what the artist originally created in the studio is the critical objective of the finest home theatre system.
■ Support for the playback of various high-resolution sound sources
– In addition to high-resolution sound source (192kHz / 24-bit) in FLAC, WAV, AIFF and Apple lossless file formats, direct playback of multi-channel content WAV (192kHz / 24-bit for USB input), FLAC(96kHz / 24-bit) and DSD (5.6MHz) files is supported, offering the ability to play a wide array of high-resolution sound sources.
■ Enables playback of comfortable and high-fidelity network audio through built-in WiFi and Bluetooth wireless technologies
– Through a WiFi connection that supports dual band 5GHz (11a/n) and 2.4GHz (11b/g/n) which achieves transmission with fewer interruptions, high-fidelity high-resolution sound sources can be enjoyed wirelessly.
– Wireless Direct is supported, allowing control in iControlAV5 and the wireless playback of music from smartphones and tablet devices even when a wireless LAN environment is not available.
– Music can be enjoyed in a smart fashion through Bluetooth wireless technologies.
■ Nice Navigation
– All 2015 LX models offer built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® technology and equipped with dual antennas that provide Dual Band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) for a much greater network range and connection stability. LX models support Wireless Direct and even in an environment without wireless LAN, it can be operated to perform wireless playback using the free iControlAV5 control app.
■ Worldwide Music
– With Internet Radio, the LX AV Receiver gives you a world of entertainment options. Not only can you enjoy thousands of Internet radio stations around the world with vTuner, you can also access your favourite music from Pandora and Spotify, complete with on-screen album art and music information. Spotify Connect is a premium subscription feature that lets you play and control Spotify with your smart devices.
■ Ready to Connect
– Using AirPlay, the LX AV Receiver lets you enjoy effortless streaming music from iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. In addition, LX AV Receiver is Windows 8.1 Certified, and also supports DLNA 1.5 media streaming and HTC Connect. (SC-LX89 is Windows 8 Certified.)
■ Other features
– Equipped with USB-DAC feature (SC-LX89) supporting Native DSD (DoP) 2.8 MHz playback
– AirPlay compatible
– DLNA 1.5 compliant
– Equipped with Internet Radio feature
– Supports MHL 2
– Supports HDMI-based control functions
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