Pioneer NAS-5
Pioneer NAS-5 iPod docking station featuring a 2.1 digital amplifier, a down-firing subwoofer and an FM tuner with alarm clock.
Description
The Pioneer NAS-5 is an iPod docking station combining audio playback with clock radio functions. It is designed for everyday digital music listening without going through a separate hi-fi system, thanks to a direct digital iPod connection that reproduces the signal exactly as stored on the device, without intermediate digital/analogue conversion on the source side.
Amplification relies on a digital module in a 2.1 configuration, complemented by a 10 cm down-firing subwoofer facing downwards, designed to reinforce the bass register without requiring a separate speaker. The NAS-5 also incorporates two software processes: Advanced Sound Retriever, which aims to restore texture to compressed files to get closer to the original source's rendering, and Auto Level Control, which smooths out perceived volume differences from one track to another.
An FM tuner and an LED alarm clock complete the unit, with snooze, wake and programmable sleep functions. Pre-recorded sound textures are stored in internal flash memory and can be used as background sound or mixed between tracks.
This type of dock is aimed at portable or bedside use: a bedroom, an office, a kitchen, any space where you want quick access to your iPod library with a richer sound than that of a system built into a smartphone or portable player, without aiming for the demands of a dedicated hi-fi setup.
Technical specifications
| Configuration | 3-way system |
| Speakers | Mid/Tweeter 5.2 cm (2 in) cone / 2.6 cm (1 in) semi-dome |
| Woofer | 10 cm (4 in) cone subwoofer |
| Frequency response | 50 Hz to 30 kHz |
| Power | Front left/right channels 15 W + 15 W, subwoofer 30 W |
| Power supply | AC 120 V/60 Hz |
| Power consumption | 30 W |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 148 × 420 × 210 mm |
| Weight | 5.0 kg |
What to check before buying used
The iPod docking mechanism (30-pin Dock connector) must accept and hold the device firmly without play or loose contact, a common wear point on this type of station. The 10 cm down-firing subwoofer is worth listening to carefully at high volume to detect any rattling or distortion in the bass. Also check that the FM tuner, the alarm clock's LED display and the programming buttons, often used daily, are working correctly.
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