Direct Energy HD Amplifier
The full-sized network CD receiver is ready to drive your speakers in quality sound, inheriting the Direct Energy Design of Pioneer’s high-end models, and equipped with the ES9016 SABRE audio DAC.
Rear Terminals for Quality Sound
The analogue audio inputs (Phono/Line), digital coaxial input, and subwoofer preout terminals are gold-plated to provide better sound quality. The specially selected high-grade speaker terminals are also gold-plated for audiophile performance.
Streaming Services & Internet Radio
Enjoy listening to whatever music you like with streaming services such as Spotify, TIDAL, and Deezer. The unit is also preset with TuneIn for enjoying internet radio. With over 100,000 radio stations, you can listen to free broadcasts of music, sports, news and talk shows from around the world.
Connect with Chromecast built-in, AirPlay, and Wi-Fi
With Chromecast built-in*, you can use your mobile device to stream your favourite music, radio, or podcasts to the receiver. You can control the audio from anywhere in the house using Chromecast-enabled apps. You can also stream songs from your music library with AirPlay, or enjoy network features via dual band (5 GHz/2.4 GHz) Wi-Fi. * Chromecast built-in will be available with firmware update.
Versatile Connectivity
The NC-50DAB is equipped with the phono MM input for a vinyl record player, as well as optical and coaxial digital inputs for connecting other audio sources. The unit also has a built-in high-fidelity headphone amplifier, so you can connect your headphones and enjoy quality sound.
Plug and Play External HDD
Connect an external HDD via USB, and you can easily listen to your whole music library without using your PC.
Hi-Res Audio File Playback via USB/Network
You can play up to 11.2 MHz DSD (Direct Stream Digital) files, and up to 192 kHz/24-bit WAV, FLAC, AIFF, and Apple Lossless files from a USB device or via wired or wireless network.
DAB/DAB+ Radio
Enjoy radio broadcasts in crystal clear sound, free of interference. The built-in DAB/DAB+ tuner lets you listen to various programmes by automatically tuning in to available stations.
3.5” Colour LCD Display
The NC-50DAB features a 3.5” colour LCD display with a user-friendly GUI. Enjoy viewing the album artwork while listening to the song. * Album artwork may not be available depending on file type
Intuitive Control with New Pioneer Remote App (iOS/Android)
Enjoy smooth control with album artwork using your beloved device. With the free Pioneer Remote app, you can use your iPad/iPhone/iPod touch or Android smartphone for operating the network audio player, or play back tunes stored on your device. You can also select internet radio stations, and play songs from your media server.
CD-R
CD-RW
AAC
WMA
ALAC
WAV
AIFF
FLAC
DSD
SBC
App Controlled
Remote Control
Chromecast
Flare Connect
DTS Play-Fi
Proprietary App
Spotify
Tidal
TuneIn
Wifi 2.4GHz/5GHz