N-50AE Multi-room Network Player, Black

The challenging solution for all streaming tasks

The N-50AE is designed to give musicians maximum freedom and diversity. No matter which path you prefer, discover and enjoy music, whether it's a smartphone, cloud music services, a local NAS server, a USB hard disk or simply a PC: the new N-50AE streaming unit always opens up music the ideal playback option, without you having to think about it or even get used to it. The integrated streaming services Tidal, Deezer and Spotify, DLNA streaming with full HiRes and DSD support, TuneIn's premium Web radio offering as well as AirPlay, integrated Chromecast technology for connecting mobile devices ensure an inexhaustible music repertoire.

Flareconnect multiroom technology

FlareConnect™ shares audio from network and external audio input sources between compatible components. Enjoy effortless multiroom playback of LP records, CDs, network music services, and more with supported components and speaker systems. Music selection, speaker grouping, and playback management across the home are built into the Pioneer Remote App.

BUILT-IN DUAL BAND WI-FI

Enjoy network features such as Hi-Res Audio streaming via wireless LAN connection. The built-in Wi-Fi is dual band, supporting both 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz frequency channels. By using the 5 GHz band, you can enjoy steady and uninterrupted streaming of large Hi-Res Audio files.

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. You can even move files from your PC to the HDD via the home network while the HDD is connected to the N-70AE / N-50AE.

3.5” colour LCD display

The N-70AE / N-50AE features a 3.5” colour LCD display with a user-friendly GUI. Enjoy viewing the album artwork while listening to the song.

Audio features

• 4ch Parallel Drive with SABRE32 Ultra DAC (ES 9016S)
• Up to 11.2 MHz DSD Playback
• Up to 192 kHz/24-bit WAV/FLAC/Apple Lossless/AIFF Playback
• USB-DAC (up to 384 kHz/32-bit LPCM, 11.2 MHz DSD)
• DIRECT Mode for Faithful Reproduction of Original Sound
• Hi-bit32 Audio Processing
• Up-Sampling up to 384 kHz
• Digital Filter with 3 Modes (SHARP/SLOW/SHORT )
• Auto Sound Retriever
• Auto Level Control
• Lock Range Adjust Function for Reducing Jitter by Adjusting Lock Range Accuracy
• Gapless Playback (WAV/FLAC/AIFF/ALAC)
• Digital Output On/Off Switch to Prevent Digital Noise Effect on Analogue Audio
• Twin Transformers
• Rigid Under Base
• Aluminium Front Panel