The new G-Clef products from Pioneer consist of two Amplifiers, two CD Players and DAB tune.
The A-A9MK2-K (£749) and A A6MK2-K (£450) amplifiers and the F F6MK2-K DAB tuner (£400) will be available from July, and the PD-D9MK2-K (£749) and PD-D6MK2-K (£400) Super Audio CD players from August.
The new stereo components achieve the sought-after ‘open sound’ and ultra-quick responsiveness that bring every detail to life.
Mike O’Mahony, General Manager of Sales at Pioneer GB Limited comments, “The G-Clef amplifiers, tuners and Super Audio CD players are guaranteed to perform in perfect harmony, creating true-to-the-original audio performances. Both the amplifiers as well as the SACD players are hand-tuned according to exacting professional standards by the internationally respected AIR Studios in London. The AIR Studios quality seal is proof not only of the extraordinary engineering that has gone into these audio units, but also of the exceptionally high quality of their craftsmanship and carefully selected electronic components.”
Pioneers G-Clef styling has now been further enhanced with a silk-soft hairline finish black aluminium front panel and blue LCD display. In addition, the remote control was redesigned in high-quality aluminium, giving it a contemporary look and straightforward functionality.
The 70W 2-channel A-A9MK2-K and 60W 2-channel A-A6MK2-K amplifiers are built to deliver music that is as close to the original recording as possible. Twin transformers with very low magnetic leakage are built into the power supply, adding to the power and allowing an increased S/N ratio even at extremely low frequencies. Large Toroidal transformers are used for the A-A9MK2-K, and EI core transformers for the A-A6MK2-K.
The amplifiers’ Twin Mono Symmetrical Construction prevents signal interference by separating the left and right channels, which results in pure sound with an overwhelmingly accurate sound stage. The A-A9MK2-K’s aluminium housing, rigid underbase construction and metal foot result in an even more stable bass reproduction. Its side and top panels are made of rigid aluminium, which works to eliminate unwanted vibration and provide a clear sound.
For vinyl fans the A-A6MK2-K comes equipped with an MM phono-equaliser and the A-A9MK2-K adds MC phono support.
Pioneer’s PD-D9MK2-K and PD-D6MK2-K Super Audio CD players were also tuned at AIR Studios in London, with a focus on quick response and open sound, both players are engineered to meet the rigorous sound standards set by the recording professionals at London’s famous AIR Studios.
Twin R-Core Transformers in the PD-D9MK2-K and a new Lap Type Transformer in the PD-D6MK2-K increase quick response, while decreasing leakage flux. In addition, the PD-D9MK2-K features a rigid underbase construction and TAOC Hi-Carbon composite metal feet, providing added weight, stability and shielding.
Twin D/A converters – Wolfson for the PD-D9MK2-K and Burr Brown for the PD-D6MK2 – guarantee the purest digital to analogue signal conversion. Direct Construction builds the shortest and simplest signal paths to keep noise and distortion at a minimum. The unique single-chip decoding of the DSD signals reduces the signal path length of the digital circuitry, creating noise-free sound. A crystal oscillator in both players produces extremely stable, low-jitter pulses, allowing it to serve as a precision master clock. The minimal time-axis errors lead to the most accurate reproduction of sound imagery. The PD-D9MK2-K’s Sampling Rate Converter (SRC) re-samples the audio data and decreases jitter, while Isolated Power Supply Blocks ensure that each section of this player has its own power source, shielding it from electromagnetic interference.
And to complete the range is a DAB tuner the F-F6MK2-K audiophile tuner which offers an enhanced sound quality noise-free reception of 100 programmable FM/AM stations. The F-F6MK2-K automatically tunes to an additional 100 programmable DAB Digital Radio stations, providing a wider choice, crystal-clear audio and a more stable reception. With an ultra-high quality 192 kHz/24-bit digital to analogue converter.
It is also equipped with RDS Radio Text that will process the small amounts of text and data that are transmitted with the radio signal in order to display information about the programme or the music broadcast by the radio station.
Availability
The Pioneer A-A9MK2-K and A-A6MK2-K amplifiers, and the F-F6MK2-K DAB tuner will be available as from July 2009, followed by the PD-D9MK2-K and PD-D6MK2-K Super Audio CD Players in August.