The sonic evolution continues with the latest version of Pioneer's multi-channel stereophonic amplifier, the VSA-AX10Ai-S. For connoisseurs who desire the very best, this amplifier offers the ultimate high fidelity stereo and multi-channel music replay, together with reference-class decoding of the latest movie soundtrack and audio formats.

Audiophiles will certainly recognise the original design philosophy of the VSA-AX10, a revolutionary best-in-class award winner from 2001 created by an experienced team of Pioneer audio amplifier designers and sound engineering experts from London's AIR Studios. Like its predecessors, the VSA-AX10Ai-S brings the best studio reference monitoring currently available directly to any home listening environment.

Specifications

Main Features	VSA-AX10Ai-S
Output Power per Channel	170W
Impedance at Output Level	6 Ω
Number of Channels	7
Signal / Noise Ratio	93 / 73 dB
Input Connections	2 x i.LINK, 1 x USB, 7.1 x multi-channel, 3 x coaxial, 4 x optical, 5 x RCA Audio, 7 x RCA A/V, 7 x S-video, 3 x component
Output Connections	2 x audio, 3 AV + 2V, 5 x S-video, 2 x optical, 1 x component, pre-amp (all 7.1 ch.)
THX Certified	Yes
iLink	Yes
MCACC	Yes
Power Consumption (in use / standby)	725W / 0.65W
Weight	34 kg
Surround Sound Formats	VSA-AX10Ai-S
Dolby Digital	Yes
Dolby Digital EX	Yes
Dolby Pro Logic	Yes
Dolby Pro Logic II	Yes
Dolby Pro Logic IIx	Yes
DTS	Yes
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1	Yes
DTS Neo: 6	Yes
DTS 96/24	Yes
WMA 9 Pro	Yes
Surround Modes	15 + 1
Power Output	VSA-AX10Ai-S
Power output per channel	170 W
Condition	DIN, 1kHz, 1%, 6 Ω
Rated Power Output	150W +150W
Input (Sensitivity/Imp.): LINE	382 mV / 47 kOhm
Frequency Response: LINE	5 - 100 000 Hz (+0 dB, -3 dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: LINE (DIN)	93 / 73 dB
Power Requirements	AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Construction	VSA-AX10Ai-S
Symmetrical Power Train Design	Yes
Double Layer Chassis	Yes
Copper-Plated Chassis	Yes
Transformer Stabiliser	Yes
TAOC Stable Cast Iron Base	Yes
3-D Space Frame	Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D)	440 x 210 x 476 mm
Amplifier Specifications	VSA-AX10Ai-S
DSP design	Ultra Digital Core Engine
Digital Signal Processor	SHARC Melody Ultra 32-bit Floatingpoint x 2, Motorola 24-bit double precision equivalent to 48-bit
D/A Converter	192 kHZ/24-Bit
A/D Converter	192 kHz/24-Bit (all channel) & Flexible
Input & Output connections	VSA-AX10Ai-S
i.LINK	2
USB	Yes
Multi-Channel Input	7.1 ch
Digital Audio Input	7 (assign)
Digital Coaxial Input	3
Digital Optical Input	4 (Front-in incl.)
Digital Audio Output (Optical)	2
RCA Audio/Video Inputs	5 A / 7 AV
Audio/Video Output	2A / 3AV + 2V
Phono Input	Yes
S-Video Input/Output	7/5 (Includes Front in)
Component Video Input/Output	3/1 (assign)
Composite Input/Ouput	7/5
Pre-amp Output	Yes, All (7.1 ch)
Power Amp Input	FL/FR
A/V Input on Front	Yes
Speaker A/B	Versatile speaker configuration
Bi-Amplifier	Yes
Large speaker terminals	Gold-plated 'solid' type
Audio Features	VSA-AX10Ai-S
AIR Studio Sound Tuning	Yes
THX Surround EX	Yes
Audio Scaler	Yes
Digital Noise Reduction	Yes
Midnight Listening Mode	Yes
Bass/Treble Tone Controls	Yes
Loudness	Yes
Sound Delay	6 frame/0.1 frame step
Video Features	VSA-AX10Ai-S
Video Signal Selector	Yes
Universal Video Converter	Yes
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)	1 V p-p / 75 Ohm
Frequency Response Component Video (720p compatible)	5 Hz - 100 MHz + 0dB, -3dB
Remote Control	VSA-AX10Ai-S
Type	LCD Touch Panel - Preset & Learning
Multi-Operation (Macro)	Yes
Source Control	DVD, Satelite Tuner, MCD, DTV
Rechargeable	Yes (charger station incl.)
Interface	VSA-AX10Ai-S
Function Rename	Yes

More Images | Print page | Home | back

---