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Pioneer N-30AE

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User ratings:
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46 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
3.9 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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2 editorial reviews
Simple to use, and nice features, but this Pioneer streamer won’t grab your attentionRead more
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Pros

  • solid build and a stylish remote
  • overall design is quite handsome and the fairly clean front panel manages
  • The sound is clean and effortlessly neutral in its overall presentation

Cons

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  • neutrality doesn t tip over into sounding dull or sterile
  • Does Pioneer see customers using the USB DAC input in addition to network
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  • Black, Silver
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  • AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, WAV
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Pioneer N-30AE - Pros & Cons

Pioneer N-30AE

Pros

  • solid build and a stylish remote
  • overall design is quite handsome and the fairly clean front panel manages
  • The sound is clean and effortlessly neutral in its overall presentation
  • fast
  • flexible and stable
  • feels extremely comprehensive and nicely assembled
  • The handling of Tidal material is impressive
  • Simple to use
  • and nice features

Cons

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  • neutrality doesn t tip over into sounding dull or sterile
  • Does Pioneer see customers using the USB DAC input in addition to network
  • Logitech Squeezebox to plug it into an analog amp
  • you have to use the iPhone app
  • lack of streaming services
  • Navigation can be slow and during Tidal playback in particular
  • lack of power to bass notes means the music sits in the background
  • never sounds sluggish or lacking in control

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Pioneer N-30AE - Full Specifications

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Connectivity
Digital audio optical out1
USB 2.0 ports quantity2
HDCPno
Ethernet LANyes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Wi-Fiyes
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Video
Full HDno
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
On/off switchyes
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Features
Built-in displayyes
Display typeLCD
Handheld remote controlyes
Plug and Playyes
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Audio properties
Audio formats supported
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • FLAC
  • WAV
Audio decodersDSD
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)24-bit/192kHz
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Storage
Storage media typeNot available
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Dimensions
Width17.13 in
Depth11.81 in
Height4.06 in
Weight119.93 oz
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Power
Power consumption (typical)19.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.19 W

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Pioneer N-30AE Pioneer - Editorial Reviews (2)

Pioneer N-30AE Home review
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whathifi
Published: 09.02.2018
Home review

Simple to use, and nice features, but this Pioneer streamer won’t grab your attention

9 minute read
Pioneer N-30AE Pioneer N-30
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CNET
Published: 24.02.2012
Pioneer N-30

Pioneer N-30

By Ty Pendlebury
9 minute read

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