Pioneer A-40AE Integrated amplifier, 8.2 kg

The Pioneer A-40AE is a classic integrated stereo amplifier designed to work as part of a traditional stereo system without wireless modules or built-in streamers.

Engineers focused on sound quality aspects within this price category, utilizing a Wolfson digital-to-analog converter supporting 24-bit resolution and sampling rates up to 192 kHz.

• Signal-to-noise ratio: 106 dB
• Total harmonic distortion: 0.04 %
• Weight: 8.2 kg
• Headphone output: yes
• Analogue inputs (line): 5

The device features an isolated power supply with maximally isolated transformer windings to eliminate mutual interference and uses custom ELNA capacitors developed specifically for Pioneer audio equipment.

Internal anti-standing wave insulators organize the space to prevent parallel planes and standing waves, while the chassis is constructed from rigid steel with an aluminum front panel and volume knob.

Connections include five line-level analogue inputs, a phono input for MM heads, optical and coaxial digital inputs, and a headphone output, allowing connection to various audio sources.