Pioneer U-05-S

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Pioneer U-05-S

Real audiences want more and more, and therefore Pioneer has developed the first discrete earphone amplifier with a premium USB-DAC. The real connoisseurs will also enjoy the parameters and functions of the amplifier. Whether you prefer any type of headphone cord, the U-05 always guarantees high quality sound thanks to a perfectly balanced circuit. Advanced tuning options deepen the sound into drama.

Key features

  • D / A converter, preamplifier and headphone amplifier
  • USB 384 kHz / 32-bit converter
  • Minimum Jitter (2 ESS Saber 8-Channel D / A Chips)
  • Real High Definition Playback
  • Gold-plated symmetric XLR connectors
  • Headphone Output Palette

High definition sound

Experience reflected in USB-DAC means real-world reproduction from uncompressed PCM and DSD signals (2.8 MHz and 5.6 MHz). Hi-Bit 32 can resample 16-bit and 24-bit signals up to 32 bits.Downsampling increases the processing frequency to 384 kHz.

No more artifacts

No jitter or noise! This exact match corresponds to a master-clocked clock circuit and a dual 8-channel Saber DAC configured for parallel operation. Narrowing the DAC range further reduces distracting sounds such as collateral sounds or undertones.

Not only for headphones

You can use the Pioneer U-05 headphone amplifier to play headphones, but thanks to numerous outputs, you can also enjoy your home cinema, receiver, or standard analogue speakers (with your own amplifier). Use a balanced XLR output or unbalanced RCA cinch to set up the device as a high-end preamplifier with volume control.

Parameters and Specifications:

Supported sampling frequency and bit depth:
(PCM) USB Input: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, 352.8 kHz, 384 kHz (16, 24, 32 bit)
(DSD) USB input: 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz
Coaxial / Optical / AES / EBU Input: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz

Analog Headphone Outputs:
1 × Stereo 6.3 mm jack
1 × Symmetric XLR 3pin
1 × Symmetric XLR 4pin
Output: Unbalanced: 180 mW + 180 mW (32 ohms), Symmetrical: 300 mW + 300 mW (32 ohms)
Recommended impedance: 16 - 600 ohms
Frequency response: 4 Hz - 80 kHz (-3.0 dB)
Total harmonic distortion (output -3.0 dB): Unbalanced output: 0.01%, Symmetric output: 0.004%
Noise signal (balanced): Unbalanced output: 106 dB, Symmetric output: 113 dB

Digital Inputs:
USB 2.0, 2 × Coaxial, 2 × Optical, AES / EBU (XLR)

Analog Line Outputs:
1 × Unbalanced RCA, (fixed / variable / phase switching)
1 × Symmetric XLR (fixed / variable / phase switching)
1 × Unbalanced (RCA): up to 2.4 V / 100 ohms
1 × Symmetrical (XLR): up to 4.4V / 100 ohms
Frequency response: 4 Hz - 100 kHz (tolerance -3.0 dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion: Unbalanced (RCA) 0.0012%, Symmetrical (XLR): 0.0007%
Noise (RCA) signal: 114 dB, Symmetrical (XLR): 117 dB
Dynamic range: 16 bit: 96 dB, 24 bits / 32 bits: 118 dB

Power consumption:
Typically: 35 W
Standby: 0.27 W

Dimensions:
296 × 101 × 271 mm

Weight:
6.3 kg

Accessories :
Remote control, AAA batteries, power cord, operating instructions

Code:  PIO035a5
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