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VSA-AX10 Multi-channel Stereophonic A/V Amplifier
NEW
For the modern age of improving standards in recording and replay technology, Pioneer has developed a new reference standard amplifier for high fidelity
sound reproduction in the home: VSA-AX10. Designed for connoisseurs who desire the very best in stereo and multi-channel music replay together with
reference-class decoding of both today's and tomorrow's movie soundtrack formats, the VSA-AX10 has been designed from the ground up to be a true
'reference standard' for all audio and audio/video system applications. Pioneer's most experienced audio amplifier designers teamed up with engineering
experts in sound recording at London's famous AIR Studios to design an amplifier that was worthy of the task of studio reference monitoring. With sufficient
power delivery and transparency to preserve the enormous dynamic range and pure clarity of today's higher-resolution digital recordings on DVD-Audio and
SACD, the VSA-AX10 includes 7.1-channel line inputs and outputs for all requirements. Under the bonnet are 7 channels of power amplification (170 watts
per channel) for THX Surround EX and DTS Extended Surround AV systems. And for high-end 5.1-channel systems the VSA-AX10's seven power amplifiers can
be configured for bi-amping a system's main front left and right channels. State-of-the-art digital signal processors have been employed for decoding
96/24 DTS soundtracks and the VSA-AX10 was the first amplifier in the world to receive THX Ultra2 certification. At Pioneer we describe it as a 'multi-channel
stereophonic' amplifier. At AIR Studios they call it their 'monitor reference'. In your home you'll hear your favourite stereo and multi-channel recordings as
the professionals heard it at the mixing desk. The VSA-AX10 amplifier will be your monitor reference standard.
Easy and Precise Set-up with Multi-channel Acoustic Calibration System
Imagine what it would be like to have a professional sound stage in your own
home. With MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) the dream
comes true. It's a highly advanced yet user-friendly sound field adjustment
system, created by Pioneer in collaboration with AIR Studios. Implemented in our
latest A/V amplifier and receivers, the MCACC comes with automatic and manual
adjustment capability.
For calibrating the frequency response of each channel, the VSA-AX10 features a
9-band equaliser, whereas
VSX-D1011-K work with 5 bands.
The speakers' distance and tone are not uniform before the
adjustment. The microphone then determines size and
number of speakers, distance from the listener to the
speakers, and timbre and tone of speakers. After the
adjustment the system is automatically equalised.
the VSX-D2011-S and VSX-D1011-S/
Automatic MCACC
The beauty of this system is that you can automatically adjust your home system
just like professionals. The MCACC system uses a microphone to monitor the
sound environment in the room from the listener's perspective. It determines the
size and number of speakers, distance between the listener and speakers, and
the timbre and tone of the speakers. The system then adjusts various sound
parameters in each channel, giving the acoustics the perfect tonal nuances for
your environment. This result is professional level customised surround sound.
Manual MCACC
The Manual MCACC does not have a microphone to act as a sensor. So, is it back
to an all-manual set-up? Not quite. To help you fine-tune the "channel level" and
"channel delay", we've given special test tones to each connected speaker, using
the front left speaker as the reference. You'll be delighted with the extremely
precise settings achieved. We've used a similar approach for the "acoustic
calibration". Using the front speakers as reference, special test tones are
employed to adjust the other speakers' tonality within a range of frequency
bands.
For full product features and specifications, please see pages 66 to 68.
A/V AMPLIFIERS & RECEIVERS
170 W x 7 DIN
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VSA-AX10 front panel open
LCD touch panel remote control
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