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Works as a Premium D/A Converter with Digital Audio
Inputs
In addition to being a SACD/CD player, the
PD-70AE also functions as a D/A converter for
delivering superb sound. The carefully designed
build-quality brings out the full potential of
the high-performance ESS DAC, letting you
enjoy solid sound full of rich details from the
connected component.
Analogue/Digital Discrete Power Supply Circuitry
The digital and analogue circuitries each have discrete power supply.
The PD-70AE is designed with the shortest and the most optimal power
supply stage as well as audio signal path, to provide pure and rich sound
reproduction.
Rigid anti-vibration drive
mechanism with extremely
accurate disc readout
Audio signal flow
Digital power
supply
Analogue
power supply
Full balanced circuitry with
minimum noise from D/A
conversion to output
Analogue Balanced Output (XLR) and Machined RCA
Terminal
Selected terminals are used for analogue balanced
output (XLR3), achieving high-resolution sound by
quality signal transmission. Machined and gold-
plated RCA terminals are used for the analogue
unbalanced output. The analogue unbalanced
output can be turned on/off. By turning it off, noise
from the unbalanced output can be reduced.
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Quick-response digital
power transformer
Quick-response
analogue power
transformer
Digital discrete
power supply
Analogue discrete
power supply
Low phase noise crystal
oscillator for DAC
Shielded CD Drive Case with Anti-Vibration Paint
The CD drive is housed in a shielded case with
honeycomb mechanism cover and anti-vibration
paint. The drive base is securely fixed by an
aluminium frame, and placed through a floating
structure using damping pulp material. This helps
to minimise vibration within and outside the drive.
Aluminium Disc Tray
The disc tray is made of die-cast aluminium, which
enhances the tray's rigidity and helps to further
stabilize the drive operation.
Full Balanced Circuitry
From D/A conversion to signal output, the
whole analogue process is constructed with a
full-balanced circuitry featuring independent
left and right channels. This allows high-
grade audio transmission by cutting out the
interference from disturbance noise. When
connected to an amplifier with balanced output,
the common impedance in transmission can
be minimised, resulting in enhanced channel separation. The on/off
switching function for RCA output is also available, offering high signal
to noise ratio and high separation for XLR output.
Custom Electrolytic Capacitors for High-Quality Audio
A custom electrolytic capacitor for high-grade
audio has been selected through repeated
trials in listening to SACD and CD sound. The
capacitor brings out the best from audio discs,
letting you enjoy stable performance of powerful
and dynamic sound.
Lock Range Adjust Function
The function allows you to make fine adjustments in the DAC's lock range
to reduce jitter in the input signal. Adjustments can be made in six steps,
with the default set at Range 6. Ranges 1 to 3 are intended for fine-tuning
by expert users, with increased frequency of audio cuts.
Digital Filter
The digital filter lets you enjoy three types of sound characteristics by
switching the DAC—"Slow" for soft and warm, "Sharp" for solid and tight,
and "Short" for quick and forward sound.
Rigid Under Base Construction
The PD-70AE adopts the Rigid Under
Base, Pioneer's high-quality sound
technology for 2-channel components,
which works to eliminate external
vibrations, providing steady bass
reproduction.
Anti-Standing Wave Insulator
The Anti-Standing Wave Insulator has been
developed through repeated listening tests,
featuring a special form with no parallel sides
inside to prevent cavity resonance. This makes
the sound localization, tone, and scale clearer,
while also enhancing the response to quick
sound.
© 2017 Onkyo & Pioneer Corporation. All rights reserved.
Note: Specifications and design subject to change without notice.
PD-70AE(S)MGP
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