Pioneer SX-N30AE: An exceptionally versatile stereo receiver

The Pioneer SX-N30AE stereo receiver features power amplifiers that utilize patented Direct Energy technology, optimizing performance with acoustic systems. These amplifiers are constructed with discrete components and deliver substantial current, effectively driving even intricate acoustic setups. The device’s power supply includes a robust network transformer and two specially designed filter capacitors, each with a capacitance of 8200 μF.

The metal case with the traditional design of this company hides a powerful amplifier, as well as a network player that supports various streaming technologies. Also, the Pioneer SX-N30AE has a familiar AM / FM tuner, which further expands the flexibility of using this device.

The Pioneer SX-N30AE has a wide range of inputs, including for connecting a vinyl player, as well as optical and coaxial inputs. The digital section of the stereo receiver has a converter that provides signal processing with parameters of 24 bit / 192 kHz (PCM) and DSD 5.6 MHz. The list of additional functions of this model is quite extensive. On the front panel of the Pioneer SX-N30AE there is a USB connector for connecting flash drives or other portable storage devices with music files. The Pioneer SX-N30AE also has Bluetooth, with which you can quickly connect various mobile devices without using cables.

However, the Pioneer SX-N30AE is truly universal due to its support for network streaming. The receiver can be connected to the network via Ethernet or Wi-Fi, and this model can use the multi-room technologies DTS Play-Fi, Flare Connect or Chromecast. It is possible to play music from both network drives and various online services, including those with support for High-resolution audio. And for convenient control of the entire variety of Pioneer SX-N30AE functions, you can use the proprietary mobile application or the Google Assistant voice system. The Pioneer SX-N30AE stereo receiver can become the basis of a modern Hi-Fi system, which may not even have the usual signal sources.

Pioneer SX-N30AE Specifications

Output power 2 x 135 W (1% harmonics, 6 Ohm)
Frequency range 10 Hz – 100 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio more than 106 dB (linear input), more than 80 dB (MM input)
Harmonic distortion coefficient less than 0.08%
Inputs MM pickup, 6 linear, optical, coaxial
Outputs linear, to a subwoofer, 2 pairs of screw terminals for acoustics
Tuner FM 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz, RDS, AM: 530 kHz – 1611 kHz
Number of presets 40
Sensitivity 200 mV / 47 kOhm (linear), 4 mV / 47 kOhm (MM)
Additionally 2 USB (on the front and rear panels), Ethernet
Wireless technologies Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Digital signal parameters up to 24 bit / 192 kHz (PCM), DSD 5.6 MHz
DTS Play-Fi, Flare Connect, Chromecast technologies
Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, TuneIn
support Google Assistant voice control
Control via the application yes
Tone control range +/- 10 dB (LF, HF)
Speaker impedance 4 – 16 Ohm
Power consumption 22 W, Standby 0.1 W
Dimensions (WxHxD) 435 x 149 x 327 mm
Weight 8.3 kg