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Pioneer VSA-AX10Ai-s

Pioneer has upgraded its powerhouse flagship amp Simon Croker revels in the improvements
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silver finish. What makes this amplifier special is the Ai bit not forgetting the VSA-AX10 at the beginning. If you know your home cinema amplifiers, youll know already that the Pioneer VSAAX10 was introduced about three years ago, and that it is one of the true heavyweights of its type, the nearest competitor being the Denon AVC-A1SR. What marks the Pioneer out from other top-ofthe-line AV amplifiers that came earlier however, is the MCACC microphone-assisted multichannel acoustic calibration, an automatic system setup tool that has become a benchmark for this type of feature, and which helps take a lot of the pain out
What we like about this amplifier
Enhanced MCACC delivers better room matching and X-Curve (Academy Curve) equalisation option Improved physical structure has direct influence on sound Powerful, clean and immersive sound quality
What we dont like about this amplifier
Remote control, needs a clearer display, preferably colour LCD (or electroluminescent) No HDMI digital video input, even though top Pioneer DVD players are so equipped
of getting a complex system up and running. You just connect the microphone and speakers, hit the MCACC setup button, and come back a few minutes later. Part of the routine includes room equalisation, considerably improved over the previous version, which attempts to extract a flat frequency response, taking into account the contribution made by the room acoustics to each speaker. Two equalisation patterns are stored, one an absolute setting which aims for the flattest response from all speakers, and the other correcting the centre and surround speakers to match the main front speakers which can be used uncorrected, usually a better choice where high quality main speakers are used, or the system is used extensively for two channel stereo. The THX Ultra2 certified VSA-AX10Ai-s is a direct replacement for earlier versions of the VSAAX10, and has the same basic feature rollcall. THX Ultra2 is partly a quality standard, but also has features aimed, for example, at helping improve the way that suitable matching subwoofers behave (using Boundary Gain Compensation), and to enhance musical quality over the previous THX Ultra standard. The Pioneer is a full 7.1 channel
amplifier (not a receiver most top of the market amplifiers dont include tuners), with a host of features, including an extra pair of speaker outputs which, if not used in a second room, can be reassigned to biamplify the front main speakers in the primary listening room. The Pioneer can also dynamically change which speakers it uses for different purposes if up to 9 speakers (plus sub) are connected and positioned appropriately. Every surround sound format is included, including recent additions like Dolby Pro Logic IIx, and special modes are available for long, narrow rooms to improve surround sound coverage. Future improvements can be included by upgrading the internal firmware through the RS232 socket. There have also been improvements to the Pioneers digital hardware, which now includes two i.Link sockets for use with Pioneer (or other branded) DVD-Audio, SACD or universal players with i.Link outputs, with improvements specifically designed to enhance sound quality from SACD. There are also some powerful bypass features which cut off circuits not needed for particular applications (video for example, when playing CD or SACD discs), again in

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Key Features 150Watts/channel x7 THX Ultra2 certified Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital 5.1/EX DTS 5.1/ES, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6 WMA Pro 9 New touch screen coded, programmable, macro capable remote control with charging cradle Connections Front AV input composite video, stereo audio 6.3mm headphone socket Rear 3x S-Video & composite video input & 3x tape in/out 1x stereo audio inputs, 1x phono input & 2x tape in/out Dimensions 440(w) x 210(h) x 476(d) mm
Auto MCACC microphone assisted room setup microphone supplied Video conversion reduces number of leads to display/TV Includes anti-resonance base High definition (HD) video compatible Weight 34kg 7.1 channel audio input 3x component video inputs 8x digital inputs 2x i.Link audio encrypted audio USB for computer based WMA audio RS232 control + trigger sockets
Any portable audio device with analogue or digital audio outputs can be hooked up to the front Digital audio in/out i.Link audio sockets Video monitor out Component video in/out Zone A speakers

Analogue audio in/out

Zone B speakers

Analogue AV connections

RS232C PC control
the interests of enhanced sonic performance. Last but not least, the already very rigid space frame construction of the amp has been enhanced with a heavy cast iron base. This is a tremendously impressive amplifier, clearly superior to previous incarnations, and not obviously bettered by most of its rivals. For much of this test, it was run via its i.Link input from a Pioneer DV-868AVi DVD player, which announces itself across the i.Link in
soundstage. It just feels more like the real thing, and DTS and Dolby Digital soundtracks sound a little less like the data reduced and vaguely cardboardcutout like codecs that they are. Even those sceptical about the sound of film soundtracks as a means of delivering high quality sound, will find in the VSA-AX10Ai-S one of the first amplifiers that straddles the line between home cinema and the high-end multichannel separates

Verdict

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Sound quality via i.Link is very clean, agile and open
the amplifiers display, and makes all necessary input and surround sound settings automatically to suit the disc inserted. Sound quality via i.Link is very clean, agile and open: an essentially good but ordinary player is transformed by i.Link into an audiophile and videophile quality player. Improvements in the performance of the VSAAX10Ai-S are audible wherever you look. The digital processing is more transparent, less obviously electronic in flavour than before, and upgraded, more accurate digital processing helps deliver a finer grain, more articulate and more immersive produced by Krell and others. With the available bypasses engaged, this is a seriously good amplifier, which can produce stereo (from CD) or multichannel sound (from SACD or DVD-Audio) with the kind of resolution and discrimination that you may not have previously experienced from a home cinema amplifier. This new version of Pioneers flagship is now a very refined amplifier, which shows useability and sound quality improvements in just about every operating mode. It is a first class amplifier with films, but the benefits really pay off with CD and SACD source material.

EASE OF USE LOOKS FEATURES SOUND VALUE
VERDICT Powerful yet easy to set up, this is an amplifier for high-end video and multichannel audio enthusiasts, and is significantly improved over its predecessor.

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VSA-AX10 Multi-Channel Stereophonic Amplifier

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For the modern age of improving standards in recording and replay technology, Pioneer has developed a new reference standard amplifier for high fidelity sound reproduction in the home: VSA-AX10. Designed for connoisseurs who desire the very best in stereo and multi-channel music replay together with reference-class decoding of both todays and tomorrows movie soundtrack formats, the VSA-AX10 has been designed from the ground up to be a true reference standard for all audio and audio/video system applications. Pioneers most experienced audio amplifier designers teamed up with engineering experts in sound recording at Londons famous AIR Studios to design an amplifier that was worthy of the task of studio reference monitoring. With sufficient power delivery and transparency to preserve the enormous dynamic range and pure clarity of todays higher-resolution digital recordings on DVD-Audio and SACD, the VSA-AX10 includes 7.1 channel line inputs and outputs for all requirements. Under the bonnet are 7 channels of power amplification (170 watts per channel) for THX Surround EX and DTS Extended Surround AV systems. And for high-end 5.1 channel systems the VSA-AX10s seven power amplifiers can be configured for bi-amping a systems main front left and right channels. State-of-the-art digital signal processors have been employed for decoding of future 96/24 DTS encoded movie soundtracks and the VSA-AX10 is the first amplifier in the world to receive THX Ultra2 certification. At Pioneer we describe it as a multichannel stereophonic amplifier. At AIR Studios they call it their monitor reference. In your home youll hear your favourite stereo and multi-channel recordings as the professionals heard it at the mixing desk. The VSA-AX10 amplifier will be your monitor reference standard.
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A New Concept In Sound
Working closely with AIR Studios sound engineers in the UK, the Pioneer team employed revolutionary processes in order to take your home sound system to the level of a professional sound studio. Professional sound engineers always start with three principles to achieve high fidelity recording and replay: quality reproduction, precision reproduction and artistic reproduction. Pioneer adapted this professional procedure to the design process so that the VSA-AX10 would recreate unprecedented audio fidelity in your home. This includes the best available audio components, measuring and calibrating the system with a microphone, and final sound tuning to preserve the original emotional elation of the music. With the VSA-AX10s professional master reference sound quality, a concert at home has never been so spectacular.
True Visionaries: Sir George Martin and AIR Studios
The best sound engineers at one of the best recording studios in the world contributed an unquestionable amount of expertise to this revolutionary multi-channel stereophonic amplifier. AIR Studios founder is Sir George Martin, legendary Beatles producer and Academy Award-nominated composer one of musics most versatile and imaginative talents. Established in 1969 in London, AIR Studios is now a state-of-the-art recording complex with matchless facilities for film scoring, rock, pop, classical and orchestral work, postproduction and live events. Many of the worlds most popular and renowned musical talents have worked in this unique and inspirational recording environment.

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Precision Studio Sound Technology Packaged For Your Home
Designing an amplifier that reproduces professional studio quality sound in your home requires precision high-end technology. Working with studio engineers and sound format experts around the world, Pioneers amplifier design engineers endeavoured to make sure that this multi-channel audio/visual amplifier perfectly recreates professional-level home studio sound with optimum acoustic accurancy. With the built-in Multi-channel Acoustic Calibration system, it is straightforward to adjust the sound to the correct parameters suited to your listening environment. Youll be set with the latest sound format technology including THX Ultra2, Dolby Pro logic II, DTS 96/24 as well as THX Surround EX, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES and DTS. On top of that, all the best possible technologies, design and parts have been incorporated into this superb amplifier for the ultimate in fine-tuned, professional quality sound. With all of these elements in place, this work of art truly is the future of sound.

Achieving Sound Perfection
This system recreates a perfectly realistic listening environment in virtually any space, regardless of size, shape or obstacles, MCACC works by using the included microphone to measure room acoustics and neutralise any characteristics that tarnish the original source material. To start, the microphone checks and tests ambient noise and speaker levels. When the initial calibration is complete, the system automatically confirms speaker presence and size, and creates a sound stage by equalising the distances between speakers relative to the listener, neutralising differences in sound pressure level, and compensating for timbre variations. Following this surround analysis, the MCACC checks the channel delay and channel level, processes the information and performs the acoustic calibration. During the acoustic calibration process, the speakers emit a series of timing pulses that are read by the microphone and sent to a 9-band digital equaliser for final calibration of up to seven channels. The system includes a special sound tuning application created by AIR Studios chief engineer to reproduce the original studio sound character. The final result? Delicate nuances of your space are fully compensated for affording you more sound realism than ever before from your stereo and multi-channel recordings.
Automatic Tone Adjustment Effect of Multi-channel Acoustic Calibration EQ
All Channel Mode Front Align Mode
Before Correction Adjusts surround channel to front channel characteristics
Before Correction Adjusts high range of front channel
Final sound tuning was done by reknowned AIR Studios engineers to recreate the original sound impression, as shown here in Studio 2.
Each channels frequency characteristics are adjusted for the actual listening environment (9 levels). All Channel mode flattens each divided range for all channels; Front Align mode synchronises other channels to the front speakers characteristics.
ITU-R Angle Speaker Setting

Fine Distance Control

Automatic Sound Pressure Level Adjustment

Fine Angle Control

The sound pressure level is different for each speaker, as each speaker has varying efficiency levels and installation methods. This feature equalises each channels pressure level.

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Easy and Precise Set-up with Multi-channel Acoustic Calibration System
MCACC, or Multi-channel Acoustic Calibration System, is an automatic sound field adjustment system created by Pioneer with AIR Studios collaboration. The MCACC works like a miniature sound stage right in your home. The beauty of this automatic adjustment system is that you are able to adjust your home system just like the professionals. Using a microphone, the MCACC systems monitors your sound environment and measures various parameters in the room, and then automatically adjust various sound parameters in each channel so your sound acoustics have the perfect tonal nuances customised for your reproduction environment. This means that the highest class, professional-level surround sound calibrated like never before can easily be achieved in your home system.
The speakers distance and tone are not uniform before the adjustment. The microphone then determines size and number of speakers, distance from the listener to the speakers, and timbre and tone of speakers. After the adjustment the system is automatically equalised.
Automatic Mutual Distance Adjustment

Calibration microphone

By using the set-up microphone, sound field characteristics are automatically measured from the listeners position, in order to reproduce the ideal sound environment.
THX Ultra2 Processing And Certification
What THX Ultra2 means for you is that youll enjoy exciting eight channel playback performances from any multi-channel programme over the widest possible seating area. As the first A/V amplifier in the world to receive THX Ultra2 certification, the VSA-AX10 is clearly setting the pace for the next generation. Whereas original THX Ultra was intended for Dolby Pro Logic sources, THX Ultra2 is entirely adapted to recent highquality digital formats such as DTS and Dolby Digital. A true breakthrough in home entertainment technology, THX Ultra2 ensures optimal multi-channel music and film pleasure. In addition to THX Cinema and THX Surround EX, THX Ultra2 technology includes two new modes featuring THX ASA (Advanced Speaker Array). THX Ultra2 Cinema allows non-Surround EX-encoded, Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 material to be played on a seven speaker configuration. For music playback, THX MusicMode can handle all types of music formats, whether it is 5.1 encoded music or high-resolution DVD-Audio and SACD multi-channel music recordings.

DTS-ES Decoding

With all the movement on the format front, DTS Extended Surround, better known as DTS-ES, has developed a new home format in addition to DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 for true 3-dimensional surround sound. This new format takes advantage of the larger DTS bandwidth to create a subtle centre back channel that restores the original cinematic left surround and right surround channels independently. Moreover, each channel is encoded and decoded individually, enhancing channel separation. The VSA-AX10 features a DTS-ES decoder that will allow you to play back discrete 6.1 channel content from DVDs and CDs. You will also welcome full compatibility with any DTS-ES or 5.1 channel recording.

DTS 96/24 Decoding

Equipped with a 96 kHz/24-bit decoder, the VSA-AX10 reproduces highquality sound, exactly as recorded on 96 kHz, 24-bit master tapes in the studio. The latest audio format by DTS the multi-platform DTS 96/24 is the first compressed surround format technology to support 96 kHz and 24-bit sound resolution and multi-channel capabilities without video quality degradation. With its super low audio compression rate, all your discs with DTS encoded audio soundtracks will sound rich and sophisticated. Backwards compatibile with existing DTS decoders, youll also be able to enjoy traditional DTS discs.

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Surround EX
Surround EX was created by both Dolby International and THX Lucas Film for Star Wars Episode 1. The New idea is to create a new channel for the back side of screen with the same matrix technology of Dolby Prologic. The technology was first introduced to the cinemas and soon after introduced to home application. Surround EX is compatible with existing Dolby Digital 5.1 so that regular Dolby Digital Decoder can decode signals of Surround EX as normal 5.1 signal.

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Unquestionable Quality With Impeccable Design
Designed for audiophiles demanding the very best in sound reproduction, VSA-AX10 features the best hardware on the market, like Sharc DSP processors. Clearly, sound design has reached new arenas of excellence with exclusive Pioneer sound technology designed with the help of the worlds best sound engineers. High-end 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters For Solid Sound Picture 1 Exclusive for Pioneer, top-of-the-line Burr Brown 192 kHz/24-bit D/A converters drive each of the eight channels independently. These are the best multibit type D/A converters for high-resolution, strong and stable sound, with a perfect signal from input to output. Solid High Performance Audio Picture 2 One of the secrets to this amplifier is Pioneers exclusive new Advanced Direct Energy MOSFET. This highly advanced piece of circuitry produces an amazingly efficient, high-end sound quality with an impressive 170 watts of equally amplified power for each channel and improved linearity to ensure consistent sound quality for multi-channel applications. To achieve this, the internal sound stage must remain as smooth and stable as possible. That is why the MOSFET is designed with heat compensation circuitry in the power chip with A/D isolated amp module to minimise power imbalances that can cause distortion in the sound stage. Efficient Heat Radiation For Low Resonance Picture 3 Since this amplifier incorporates 7 channel, high power units, it generates a huge amount of energy. This newly developed chimney-shaped heatsink helps release the excess heat from the power elements, enabling lower resonance.

Picture 4 Precise Sound Imaging To balance both electrical and physical elements between the 7 channels for the most precise sound stage composition, Pioneer designed each power amplifier on each side of the heatsink in order. This symmetrical power train creates a uniform sound field for all channels.
Stable Power Output Picture 5 To reproduce the latest wide range audio formats and rapidly changing sound levels, your amplifier needs a solid and stable power supply source. Therefore, Pioneer designed a state-of-the-art transformer, weighing in at more 10kg. This transformer is uniquely designed to suppress internal energy loss and prevent magnetic leakage as well as eliminate vibration during sound reproduction. Highly Responsive And Clean Power Picture 6 VSA-AX10 uses 33000Fx2 large capacity condensers, exclusively for audio, for extra stability and instant response to large power swings. The low loss thick copper bus-bar ensures clean and smooth power transmission at all times. The Ultimate S/N Ratio For DVD-Audio For this amplifier, Pioneer aimed for a 110 dB S/N ratio to faithfully reproduce the latest wide range audio formats. This was achieved via a new volume control circuitry design Precision Gain Management Volume. This feature checks the gain in each amplification stage and selects the best combination of gain in each stage.

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Burr Brown PCM1704 DAC

Advanced Direct Energy MOSFET
Chimney-shaped large heatsink
Amplifier with symmetrical power train design
Large power supply transformer
Large capacity electrolysis condenser
Professional-quality 32-Bit Digital Signal Processing Using 32-bit Sharc and 24-bit double speed Motorola simultaneously, this model can realise full processing which contributes to reproduce the highest quality of sound. Ideal DVD Audio Converter Pioneer has mounted highly accurate 96 kHz/24-bit A/D converters on all eight channels individually to precisely reproduce DVD-Audio and SACD sound sources. For two channel analogue sources, four A/D converters are used for each channel to create high fidelity sound. New Frame Design Concept For Superior Support The revolutionary, new chassis design fixes all parts to a 3-D frame instead of the weaker 2-D frame. So the unit has the strength to support the 10 kg transformer, as well as allow optimum functionality of each part. In addition, the chassis is copper-plated to suppress signal interference between circuits and lower impedance. Concentrated Direct Construction Design To minimise signal interference, each circuit is separated allowing a more direct signal route. This concentrated direct construction works simultaneously with the 3-D space frame to create an extremely pure signal transmission with an open and fresh sound. Easy Connection And Simple Conversion With this easy connection video converter feature, hooking up video components is foolproof. There is no need to connect every terminal to the amplifier because it converts the input video signal to all available video output terminals. With a selection of connection options you can easily set up the configuration you want.

3-D space frame construction
6) D/A converter More Realistic Movie And Music Experience Pioneers exclusive DSP technology lets you experience movies and music like never before with two customised DSP modes: Advanced Cinema and Advanced Concert. Advanced Cinema enhances movie soundtracks and other audio/visual sources. You can experiment with the six modes to create six different types of acoustic environments. Advanced Concert lets you transform your living room into a variety of virtual sonic environments when you play two channel or multi-channel sources.
Direct construction: 1) Power supply 2) Video block 3) Amplifier
4) Audio block 5) DSP block

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170 W x 7 DIN

Open Front Panel

LCD Touch Panel Remote Control

Set-up Microphone

Rear Panel Connections

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VSA-AX10 Features and Specifications

POWER OUTPUT

Stereo (DIN) Surround Front Centre Rear (Surround) Surround Back 170 W x 2 (DIN 1 kHz THD 1 %, 6 ) 170 W x 2 (DIN 1 kHz THD 1 %, 6 ) 170 W (DIN 1 kHz THD 1 %, 6 ) 170 W x 2 (DIN 1 kHz THD 1 %, 6 ) 170 W x 2 (DIN 1 kHz THD 1 %, 6 ) 33,000 F x 2, 50

AUDIO FEATURES

D/A Converter A/D Converter (2 channel in) A/D Converter (multi-channel in) 192 kHz/24-bit (PCM1704 specially selected for VSA-AX10) D/A is one for each CH 96 kHz/24-bit (4) 4 of A/D will be connected pararelly for 2ch in 96 kHz/24-bit (8) A/D is one for each for multi-ch in +/- 6 dB (100 Hz/10 kHz) 9-band 0.1 m 0.5 dB LCD Touch Panel LCD (4) 7.1 ch

AMPLIFIER DESIGN

Advanced Direct Energy MOSFET Large capacity electrolysis condenser Thick copper bus-bar Discrete output (all channels) Front L & R Bi-Amplifier Function

SURROUND SOUND

Digital Signal Processor (DSP) Sharc 32-bit x 2, 48-bit (24 bit double precision) Motorola Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic II DTS DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 DTS 96/24 DTS Neo: 6 MPEG (BC) THX (THX Ultra 2) THX Surround EX THX Ultra2 Cinema THX MusicMode Advanced Surround Mode (SFC) 6+6 Advanced Cinema ACTION MUSICAL DRAMA SCI-FI MONOFILM 5-D/7-D THEATER Advanced Concert CLASSICAL CHAMBER JAZZ ROCK DANCE 5-CH/7-CH STEREO Accurate Imaging System (7 channel Equal Power)
Precision Gain Management (PGM) Volume control Analogue Down mixing for Centre Channel Digital Noise Reduction Midnight Listening Mode DIRECT Mode Tone Control Loudness
Digital Input Coaxial Optical Digital Output (Optical) Audio/Video Inputs Audio/Video Output Phono Input S-Video Input/Output Component Video Input/Output Preamp Output Power Amp Input A/V Input on Front SR (System Remote) Terminal Speaker A/B Large Speaker Terminals
8 (assign) (includes Front in) A/7 AV 2 A/3 AV + 2 V 7/4 (includes Front in) 3/1 (Assign) All (7.1 ch) FL/FR (In/Out) Versatile Speaker Configuration (All)
MULTI-CHANNEL ACOUSTIC CALIBRATION SYSTEM (MCACC) Acoustic Calibration EQ EQ Manual Set-up Auto Surround Set-up Speaker Delay Step Trim Step

AMPLIFIER SECTION

Rated Power Output (20 Hz 20 kHz,THD 0.09 %, 6 ) 150 W x 2 Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) PHONO (MM) 4.7 mV/47 k Line 382 mV/47 k Frequency Response PHONO (MM) 20 20,000 Hz, +/- 0.3 dB Line 5 100,000 Hz, + 0, -3 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (DIN, continuous rated power output/50 mW) PHONO (MM) 70/68 dB Line 93/73 dB

VIDEO FEATURES

Video Signal Selector Video Converter

CONVENIENCES

Video Converter On-Screen Display (GUI) Remote Control Multi-Operation (Macro) Flexible Macro DVD Control MCD Control Remote Key Illumination Function Rename FL Dimmer (steps) AMX Ready (RS-232C)

VIDEO SECTION

Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) 1 V p-p/75

COMPONENT VIDEO

Frequency Response (720p compatible) 5 Hz 40 MHz + 0, - 3dB AC V 50/60 Hz 660 W 0.65 W 440 x 203 x 472 mm 29.3 kg

MISCELLANEOUS

Power Requirements Power Consumption Power Consumption in standby mode Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight

CONSTRUCTIONS

3-D Space Frame Construction Copper-plated chassis Advanced Direct Construction Double Layered Chassis

TERMINALS

Multi-Channel Input RF Input for Dolby Digital (Demodulator)
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