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Pioneer PD-70AE CD Player | Audio Emotion
Pioneer PD-70AE CD Player | Audio Emotion
Pioneer PD-70AE CD Player | Audio Emotion
Pioneer PD-70AE CD Player | Audio Emotion
Pioneer PD-70AE CD Player | Audio Emotion

Product Description

CD AND SACD REFERENCE PLAYER ALSO AS A WORLD CLASS D/A CONVERTER.
The Pioneer development team left nothing to chance with the PD-70AE, consistently pursuing its overriding objective: optimum stereo playback of CDs and SACDs. This consistency is apparent the first time one encounters the player, which weighs a solid 18kg and receives discs in a massive aluminium drawer. The construction of the housing with double floor, three interior assemblies and encapsulated aluminium drive block serves as the perfect, vibration-free mechanical foundation. Separate power supplies for the digital and analogue switching ranges guarantee spotlessly clean supply voltages. From reading data with Pioneers own drive software to the powerful output amplifiers, all ranges are state of the art and were carefully coordinated with each other during months of listening sessions with European and Japanese teams. Not one but two units of the premium ESS9026PRO considered one of the most accurate, low-distortion DAC chips on the market in double-mono operation serve as the D/A converter. The analogue section has a fully symmetrical layout and delivers the music signal either via symmetrical XLR connections or switchable RCA jacks that support even heavy cables thanks to the massive design. An optical and a coaxial digital input are also provided for additional digital sources (such as a satellite receiver or streamer) so that even more music can benefit from the ultimate D/A conversion of the PD-70AE.

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
With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology, you can easily stream songs from compatible devices. This product features A2DP/ AVRCP profiles, with support for SBC/AAC codecs.

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.

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.

RIGID UNDER BASE CONSTRUCTION
The PD-70AE adopts the Rigid Under Base, Pioneers high-quality sound technology for 2-channel components, which works to eliminate external vibrations, providing steady bass reproduction.

Audio Specifications

  • Works as a Premium D/A Converter with Digital Audio Inputs
  • Selected XLR Analogue Terminals (Gold Plated) with Full-Balanced Circuitry
  • On/Off Switching Function for RCA Output
  • Analogue/Digital Discrete Power Supply Circuitry
  • Custom Electrolytic Capacitors for High-Quality Audio
  • Lock Range Adjust Function for Reducing Jitter by Adjusting Lock Range Accuracy
  • Digital Filter with 3 Modes (SHARP / SLOW / SHORT)
  • Aluminium Die-Cast Tray
  • Shielded CD Drive Case with Anti-Vibration Paint
  • Honeycomb Mechanism Cover
  • Aluminium Side Panels
  • Rigid Under Base
  • Anti-Standing Wave Insulators
  • AC Inlet Type Thick Cables
  • Playback: SACD, CD, CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW
  • Formats: WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, MP3, WMA, AAC, DSD

Connection Specifications

  • Analogue Output (1 Pair Gold-Plated RCA, 1 Pair Gold-Plated XLR)
  • Digital Coaxial Output (Gold-Plated)
  • Digital Optical Output
  • Digital Coaxial Input (Gold-Plated)
  • Digital Optical Input
  • Control In/Out
  • AC Inlet (Large type)

Additional Specifications

  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 142 x 413 mm
  • Weight: 18.5 kg

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Specifications

Product Type
CD Player
Brand
Pioneer
Condition
New
Product Code
PNEERPD70AE

Delivery Information

Delivery is free for all orders over £250.

'In Stock' items ordered before 1pm will be dispatched the same day.

We use DPD Local 'Next Day Service' for most UK deliveries. Orders sent via 'DPD Local - Next Day Service' will be fully tracked with a 1-hour delivery timeslot on the day of delivery. Standard delivery is Monday to Friday.

Saturday delivery can be selected at checkout for £19.95.

Small items and LP's may be sent using Royal Mail.

Large/heavy items may be sent using TNT Express.

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Occasionally, due to stock demand, we can sell out. If this occurs when you make a purchase, we will inform you quickly. Most out of stock items are available for dispatch within 3 working days. If your purchase is urgent, please contact us to check availability.

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