Pioneer – Class D “Direct Energy HD Amp” AV amplifier – 2 new models (SC-LX57, SC-2023)

Pioneer - Class D "Direct Energy HD Amp" AV amplifier - 2 new models (SC-LX57, SC-2023)

Pioneer is going to release 2 new AV amplifier models (SC-LX57, SC-2023) in late July.

They feature “Direct Energy HD Amp” that is capable of supplying high-revving power simultaneously while playing multiple channels so that they can play powerful sounds. They can play high-resolution sounds like WAV, FLAC, Apple loss-less, and AIFF and also play DSD file with a very high sound quality.

In particular, because of its new “Audio Scaler” functionality, “SC-LX57″ can upgrade all 2ch digital contents including CD and 96.kHz high-resolution sounds onto 192kHz/32bit and 176.4kHz/32bit. In addition to that, it has “SABRE 32bit Ultra DAC” manufactured by ESS Technology, Inc, which enables “SC-LX57″ to play rich bass sounds.

Both models are compatible with iPad/iPhone/iPod touch/iPod nano, MHL, HDMI terminal, AirPlay and wireless connection.

SC-LX57
Estimated Price: ¥187,000
Size: 435 mm × 185 mm × 441 mm
Weight: 15.3 kg

SC-2023
Estimated Price: ¥120,000
Size: 435 mm × 185 mm × 441 mm
Weight: 14.7 kg

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