SAN DIEGO, Sept. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Sony
Electronics announced a new in-car High-Resolution Audio (Hi-Res
Audio) line-up for the US market which includes the RSX-GS9 digital
media player ($1,499), the XM-GS4
4-channel amplifier ($299), and the
XS-GS1 Super tweeter ($199). These
join the previously released XS-GS6921 rear speakers, XS-GS1621 and
XS-GS1621C front speakers, XS-GSW121 and XS-GSW121D subwoofers, and
XM-GS100 mono amplifier to create an unsurpassed in-car audio
listening experience. The head unit RSX-GS9 is natively compatible
with DSD, an audio format that reproduces music with unprecedented
accuracy. All components will be available in December from Sony
authorized car audio specialists.
Sony makes it possible to enjoy higher sound quality music by
applying unique audio technologies that bring listeners closer to
the spirit and intent of the artist's original performance. The
RSX-GS9 in-car digital media player joins a growing line of Sony
products designed to provide consumers the best way to enjoy a
fully immersive, Hi-Res Audio experience at home or on the go.
RSX-GS9 digital media player – Where attraction turns into
fascination
The RSX-GS9 is the latest car audio player that
is natively compatible with DSD (5.6MHz/1bit, 2.8MHz/1bit), an
audio format that reproduces music with unprecedented accuracy. For
non-Hi-Res Audio files Sony's DSEE HX™ (Digital Sound Enhancement
Engine) upscales the audio to maximize your enjoyment no matter
which format your music is stored in. Advanced connectivity
features such as LDAC™ supported Bluetooth®/ NFC™ in connection
with Sony's SongPal App, two USB (Type A) slots and a USB micro-B
(USB DAC) ensure that you can play your music from a variety of
media storage, including smartphones, USB flash drives, and MP3
players. (The SongPal App can be downloaded from Google's
Marketplace as well as Apple's App
Store.)
All of the RSX-GS9's components – from the operational
amplifiers to the clock generator – have been put together to
maximize sound clarity and quality while minimizing
electro-magnetic noise and vibration. They are enclosed by a super
rigid dual-layer chassis resulting in an anti-resonance, low
interference design. Most notably, Sony incorporated the ES9018S,
the high performance 32-bit audio D/A converter by ESS Technology,
Inc. The D/A converter translates your music files to analogue
signals in an impressive dynamic range of up to 135dB and THD+N
(total harmonic distortion and noise) of -120dB to deliver a
clarity and presence that rivals live performances.
Sony's RSX-GS9 in-car digital media player has a premium design
and finish. The digital media players' clean, single-shell front
panel design is made from machine-cut, hairline-finished 14mm
aluminum. This is complemented by an easily visible OLED display,
backlit selection keys and a large aluminum-trimmed volume dial
that fits seamlessly in the middle on the panel.
XM-GS4 4ch amplifier – Fine detail across the whole
spectrum
Sony's new XM-GS4 4-channel amplifier is another
key component for the ideal sound reproduction as it transforms
low-power audio signals into gigantic sonic waves that let you dive
into your musical pleasures. With its incredibly wide frequency
response from 10 to 100KHz it consistently delivers powerful,
voluminous tones that can be further adjusted to your liking thanks
to variable low pass/high pass filters that allow for easy
optimization of crossover frequencies to perfectly match with your
system configuration.
XS-GS1 super tweeter – Brings music to life
No audio
system is complete without speakers that bring your music to life.
The XS-GS1 super tweeter joins the previously released XS-GS6921
rear speakers, XS-GS1621 and XS-GS1621C front speakers, XS-GSW121
and XS-GSW121D subwoofers, and XM-GS100 mono amplifier, featuring
Sony's original MRC (Mica Reinforced Cellular) and MRC Honeycomb
diaphragms for wide dynamic range, resolution, and smooth
fluctuation of sound pressure through all frequency ranges.
When it comes to ultra-high frequency sound, Sony's premium
XS-GS1 25mm soft dome super tweeter is the ideal addition to
realize the Hi-Res Audio experience in your car. Wide-open grill
nets and smooth sloped front baffles maximize the speaker's sound
radiation properties. In addition, the XS-GS1's can be installed to
face the windshield rather than the listener, thereby increasing
the dispersion and quality of high pitched notes to smoothly
deliver delicate highs that accentuate a harmonic, soulful
sound.
For more information, please visit www.sony.com/news.
Selected technical specifications
RSX-GS9
|
|
|
Pre Out
|
Front/Rear/Sub
|
High Voltage Pre
Out
|
Yes
|
Sub Out
|
Yes
|
Sub-Woofer adjust
(LEVEL)
|
Yes
|
Sub-Woofer
Phase
|
Yes
|
Aux-In
|
Yes (Front,
Rear(Hi-level in))
|
USB
|
Yes (Type A: for
Front/Rear, Micro-B for Front)
|
Time
Alignment
|
Yes (Adjustable for
DSD, PCM)
|
EQ
|
Yes(EQ10)
|
Sound Adjustment
Features
|
Loudness, Balance,
Fader
|
High Pass
Filter
|
Yes
(OFF/50/63/79/99/125/158/198/250[Hz])
|
Low Pass
Filter
|
Yes
(PCM:OFF/50/63/79/99/125/158/198/250, DSD:OFF/150[Hz])
|
Digital Sound
Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
|
Yes
|
Tuner
Feature
|
Preset
|
FM18/MW6/LW6
|
AUX in
Feature
|
Level
Adjustment
|
Yes (-8dB -
+18dB)
|
Display
Panel
|
Display Device
(LCD/FL/OLED/TFT)
|
OLED (with acryl,
Monochrome)
|
Key
Illumination
|
Yes
|
Dimmer
Adjust
|
ON/OFF/AUTO
|
Optical
output
|
Yes (96kHz,
48kHz)
|
Remote
Input
|
Yes
|
Music Player
Direct Connectivity
|
Music player Control
Feature
|
Basic Control
Features
|
Pause, Resume (Depend
on Music player)
|
CODEC (for
iPod)
|
Depend on
iPod
|
Passenger
Control
for
iPhone/iPod
|
Yes (Always
ON)
|
Bluetooth
Features
|
Bluetooth
Specifications
|
Version
|
3.0
|
Secure Simple
Pairing
|
Yes
|
NFC One-touch
connection
|
Yes
|
Smartphone
Connectivity Feature
|
Advanced Smartphone
Menu Navigation
|
No
|
RF ON/OFF
|
Yes
|
Echo/Noise
Canceller
|
Yes
(Mode1/Mode2)
|
Ring Alert
Select
|
Yes
(Internal/Cellular)
|
Ring Volume Level
Control
|
Yes
|
Call Volume Level
Control
|
Yes
|
Mic Gain
Adjustment
|
Yes
(Low/Middle/High)
|
Voice
Control
|
No
|
External
Microphone
|
Supplied
|
Supported
Applications
|
SongPal (iOS),
SongPal (Android)
|
Bluetooth Audio
Feature
|
Audio
Codec
|
SBC/AAC/LDAC
|
Pause
|
Yes
|
Cue/Rev
|
Yes
|
Track +/-
|
Yes
|
Audio Level
Adjustment
|
Yes (-6dB -
+6dB)
|
USB
Features
|
USB
Profile
|
Mass Storage Class
Device
|
Yes
|
Battery
Charge
|
USB BC1.2
Compliant
|
Mass Storage Class
Connection
(USB
Type-A)
|
Repeat
|
OFF/TRACK/ALBUM/ALL
(Controllable by APP or Remote)
|
Shuffle
|
OFF/ALBUM/DEVICE
(Controllable by APP or Remote)
|
CODEC (for
USB)
|
MP3/WMA/WAV/AAC/FLAC/ALAC/AIFF/DSF/DSDIFF
|
Sampling
Frequency
Bit Depth
|
Up to 192kHz/24bit
for WAV/FLAC/AIFF/ALAC/
2.8MHz/1bit for
DSF/DSDIFF *DSD=>PCM convert
|
List Browsing
(Folders/Files)
|
Yes (Controllable by
SongPal™)
|
USB DAC
(USB
micro-B)
|
Sampling
Frequency
Bit Depth
|
Up to 192KHz/24bit
for PCM
5.6MHz/1Bit,
2.8MHz/1Bit for DSD
|
DSD Data
Interface
|
DoP, ASIO
Native
|
Native DSD
Playback
|
Yes
|
Gapless
Playback
|
Yes
|
Tuner
chart
|
Tuning
Range
|
FM (MHz)
|
87.5-108
|
MW (kHz)
|
531-1602
|
LW (kHz)
|
153-279
|
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classic, iPod nano, iPod touch, and Siri are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
The
N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in
the United States and in other
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Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation
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