The latest and most sophisticated of Pioneer 's stereo integrated amplifiers based on the exclusive “Direct Energy Design” concept uses a circuit topology executed with rigorously selected audiophile-grade components (including electrolytic capacitors developed by the Japanese brand in collaboration with the renowned firm Japanese ELNA) to obtain an extraordinarily high signal-to-noise ratio and thus create a spectacular sound field that is at the same time overflowing with naturalness.
The idea behind this philosophy is the “Direct Energy Concept”, whose goal is to achieve lossless energy transmission from the amplifier to the speakers. In engineering terms, this means that the A-40AE incorporates an optimized power supply and output circuitry, highlighting, in the case of the former, the use of separate windings for the power amplification, preamplification and control circuits with in order to maximize the purity of the signal sent to each one.
Likewise, the Pioneer adopts the new “Direct Energy Construction”, which allows the path traveled by the audio signal to be minimized and thus reduce the influence of the inductive component of the cables, resulting in exceptionally low background noise.
The A-40AE is completed with practical DAC functionality, decoupling feet designed to avoid standing waves, the “Direct Function” function and versatile connectivity which highlights the presence of non-magnetic terminals for connecting the speakers.
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Experience the power of seamless streaming with WiiM mini: Your stereo system will be dramatically improved. With a simple initial set-up, WiiM Mini will add features such as AirPlay 2 to your audio system, streaming music from iOS/Mac or TV audio from Apple TV. Connect your Apple devices to your favourite audio equipment simply and cost-effectively. Plus, enjoy Chromecast streaming music, TV audio, podcasts and more from hundreds of apps to multiple audio devices simultaneously.
Experience high resolution and continuous playback: WiiM mini lets you wirelessly stream music up to 24-bit/192 kHz on digital and analogue outputs. Enjoy your music without interruptions and experience bit-perfect output via digital optical or Coaxial. While not all services offer 24-bit/192 kHz, Amazon Music Ultra HD, Qobuz and your library support high resolution. TIDAL Connect users enjoy Tidal Master with MQA or Flac up to 24-bit/96 kHz.
Stream directly from your favourite music apps: Play music directly from Spotify, the Tidal app or Amazon Music using Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect or Alexa. It provides superior audio quality and greater range compared to traditional Bluetooth or AirPlay 2 receivers, freeing up your mobile device for other tasks. This feature is compatible with Spotify Free/Premium, Tidal HiFi and Master quality (with MQA or Flac) and Amazon Prime Music users.
WiiM Mini incorporates a high-precision, very low jitter DAC and supports up to 192kHz/24-bit audio with an SNR of up to 102dB. With much higher bandwidth and a more reliable connection provided by dual-band Wi-Fi than Bluetooth, WiiM Mini is a true Hi-Res streaming DAC device.
10-band graphic equaliser with twenty-six EQ presets give you several options to meet your specific listening needs. The preset equaliser includes options for music genres, bass/treble adjustment, loudness, movies, games, voice enhancement and more. You can also customise it to suit your room or your tastes.
Voice Control with Alexa, Google and Siri - WiiM Pro is compatible with Alexa, Google and Siri Voice Assistants. Control your music selection, volume and playback using your voice through your phone, HomePod, Echo or Google Home.
Multi-room properties: With WiiM Mini you can create a network of devices connected to each other through the home ethernet network or Wi-Fi in the different rooms of your home and fully control them all from any of them through its free app, which is very easy to use and highly reliable.
Its physical audio input and output connections, both digital and analogue, make it much easier to interact with other players and amplifiers of existing equipment whether Hi-Fi or Home Cinema.
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