Pioneer intros Elite X-Z9 audio system

by Steven Kim, posted Sep 12th 2007 at 12:32AM

Pioneer hasn't forgotten the audiophiles out there, and their new X-Z9 is for those who still listen to stereo music. The X-Z9 combines a SACD/CD deck and integrated digital amplifier (50W to each channel) in one chassis. All you have to do is connect the included speakers and you've got an audio listening station. In case you prefer music of the ripped variety, there are additional inputs available: Sirius/XM; interoperation with a PC via Home Media Gallery; iPod integration and USB drives. Supported digital formats include WMA, MPEG4-AAC, MP3 and FLAC. Available in October for $1799.

Filed under: Other hardware, Players, Pioneer

Tags: AAC, CD, FLAC, iPod, MP3, Pioneer, SACD, Sirius, WMA, XM

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MrSatyre @ Sep 12th 2007 4:00PM

Actually this is using a Class-D amp, which does not mean "digital", but "switching"; it's purely analog. D is merely the next letter in the amplifier alphabet.

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