The Pioneer N-P01 is a product designed for the world of digital music. It provides extensive support for audio formats. Works as networked audio server. It can play music from a variety of sources, including computers, mobile phones and the Internet. It’s a fairly compact device that measures almost nine inches tall and fits on any shelf. Pioneer N-P01 is available in two colors: black or silver. The user can connect to your home network both via Ethernet port and wirelessly via Wi-Fi. In fact, the team includes a dual-antenna Wi-Fi, which is removable. This allows access to music stored on computers, which can be PC or Mac but also on network storage device type of NAS or any other compatible DLNA certified version 1.5.
This Pioneer N-P01 is also capable of transmitting streaming music services that operate online, such as Spotify. Actually, from the factory ready for Spotify Connect, which facilitates the selection of songs within the broad catalog of millions of tracks of that company . It also lets you enjoy Internet radio stations; includes vTuner for searching and station management. But the possible digital audio sources do not end there. Thanks to Bluetooth wireless technology, it can serve music from smartphones, tablets, laptops and other devices with the same technology. Bluetooth with A2DP supports the codec APTX created to transmit high quality stereo streaming, real-time audio.
Once paired mobile phone with this Pioneer, the connection occurs automatically. The Bluetooth can be in standby mode to be ready as soon as the user needs. The front features a USB port, which you can click a memory key, external hard drive or MP3 player to play music. The USB also works with iPod, iPhone and iPad. Besides, it has the Apple AirPlay wireless technology; you can enjoy your iTunes media library from an iPhone, an iPad, an iPod or a computer (Mac or PC) wirelessly. Yes, the computer must have iTunes installed.
Connectivity is complete with a digital optical audio output and analog output line. Moreover, it supports various audio formats like MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC, Apple Lossless, AIFF, and DSD (Direct Stream Digital). For DSD, which is also used in SACD discs, playback is not possible through the wireless network. It weighs 2.1 kilos and its dimensions are 285 by 88 by 266 mm. Finally, it is possible to find in the shops of our country the Pioneer N-P01 at a retail price amounting to 400 euros.
Pioneer N-P01, network audio server
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